Assistant Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, UCSD School of Medicine

Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr. Paul J. Girard, MD

Paul J. Girard works in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He received awards:"CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification". Paul J. Girard is also published. He has 9 publications published. The lastest publication: "Stiff muscle fibers in calf muscles of patients with cerebral palsy lead to high passive muscle stiffness.' Paul Girard accepts all Medicare patients.

Publications

Stiff muscle fibers in calf muscles of patients with cerebral palsy lead to high passive muscle stiffness.
Bone transport combined with locking bridge plate fixation for the treatment of tibial segmental defects: A report of two cases.
Injuries sustained in noncombat motor vehicle accidents during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Long-term Pain, stiffness, and functional disability after total knee arthroplasty with and without an extended ambulatory continuous femoral nerve block: a prospectiv...
Comparative efficacy of ultrasound-guided and stimulating popliteal-sciatic perineural catheters for postoperative analgesia.
Plantar flexion influences radiographic measurements of the Ankle mortise.
Continuous peripheral nerve blocks: is local anesthetic dose the only factor, or do concentration and volume influence infusion effects as well?
A multicenter, randomized, triple-masked, placebo-controlled trial of the effect of ambulatory continuous femoral nerve blocks on Discharge-readiness following total k...

Schools

Chicago Medical School
Maricopa Med Center
Naval Med Center
Phoenix Orth ResMaricopa Med Center
California Orthopaedic Association

Procedures Preformed

ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
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Conditions Treated

Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
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Doctors Specialties

Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery

Accepted Insurances

Awards

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification

Education

Naval Medical Center
Maricopa Medical Center
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Hospital

UC San Diego Health

Drug Facts

NPI NUMBER		1356319891
NPPES Provider LastName		GIRARD
NPPES Provider FirstName		PAUL
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		921039001
NPPES Provider State		CA
Specialty Description		Orthopedic Surgery
Total Claim Count		62.0
Distinct Opioid Count		1.0
Opioid Claim Count		17.0
Percent Opioid Claims		27.42

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Medicare Facts

National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1356319891
Last Name Of The Provider	GIRARD
First Name Of The Provider	PAUL
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