Aristides I. Cruz, MD, MBA
Orthopedic Surgeon, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department
Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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Aristides I. Cruz, MD, MBA
Orthopedic Surgeon, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department
Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Medical Services
Languages
English
Education
Undergraduate School
Tufts University
2002
Medford
MA
Medical School
Tufts University School of Medicine
2006
Boston
MA
Internship
General Surgery
Yale-New Haven Hospital
2007
New Haven
CT
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery
Yale-New Haven Hospital
2011
New Haven
CT
Fellowship
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Children's Hospital of Philadephia
2015
Philadelphia
PA
Graduate School
Brandeis University
2017
Waltham
MA
Professional History
Aristides I. Cruz, Jr. MD, MBA specializes in the treatment of orthopedic and sports medicine conditions in children, adolescents and young adults. Prior to coming to the Sports Medicine Division at Boston Children’s Hospital, Dr. Cruz was practicing at University Orthopedics, Inc. in Providence, RI from 2015-2024 and was an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He holds active memberships in national orthopedic societies including AAOS, AANA, AAP, PRiSM, and POSNA. In addition to holding various current and past leadership positions in professional societies, he serves as the Deputy Editor for Research for the Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (JPOSNA®). He is Board Certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (ABOS).
Dr. Cruz obtained his undergraduate degree from Tufts University in Medford, MA where he graduated summa cum laude. Dr. Cruz was captain of both the Cross Country and Track & Field teams, obtained All-Conference, and All-New England honors, was an Academic All-American as well as a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He obtained his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA where he graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors.
Dr. Cruz completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital/Yale University in New Haven, CT. After residency, he served in the United States Air Force as an Orthopedic Surgeon where he was honored with multiple awards including the Air Force Commendation medal. After being honorably discharged, Dr. Cruz furthered his training, completing a fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Cruz also earned his Master of Business Administration from Brandeis University’s Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Physician Executive MBA program.
Approach to Care
Patients always come first. In conjunction with our multidisciplinary team, we will work to develop a treatment and recovery plan that optimizes yours or your child's well-being.
Publications
Morphological Risk Factors for Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears and Tibial Spine Fractures. View Abstract
Commentary on JPOSNA® Quality Improvement Case Series: Isolated Lateral Extra-articular Tenodesis After Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. View Abstract
Trends in Complications Following Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction as Reported to the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Part II Oral Examination Database. View Abstract
Performance of Artificial Intelligence in Addressing Questions Regarding the Management of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures. View Abstract
The Utility of the Radiocapitellar View in Pediatric Medial Epicondyle Fracture Evaluation. View Abstract
Epidemiology of Acute Compartment Syndrome After Pediatric Tibial Tubercle and Tibial Shaft Fractures. View Abstract
To Manipulate or Not? Management of Pediatric Knee Arthrofibrosis Following Operative Fixation of Tibial Spine Fractures. View Abstract
Increased Risk of Patellofemoral Instability Events and Surgical Management in Patients With Joint Hypermobility Syndromes: A Matched Cohort Analysis. View Abstract
Evaluation of Tibial Slope on Radiographs in Pediatric Patients With Tibial Spine Fractures: An Age- and Sex-Matched Study. View Abstract
Do Social Deprivation and Surgical Volume Influence Outcomes Following Distal Radius Fracture Fixation? View Abstract
In Patients With Rotator Cuff Tears, Female, Hispanic, African American, Asian, Socially Deprived, Federally Insured, and Uninsured Patients Are Less Commonly Treated Surgically. View Abstract
Incidence of Tibial Tubercle Fractures in Patients With and Without Osgood-Schlatter Disease. View Abstract
Risk of Acute Compartment Syndrome in Pediatric Patients With Tibial Tubercle Avulsion Fractures: A Retrospective Review. View Abstract
Social deprivation index affects time to MRI after knee injury in pediatric patients and is predicted by patient demographics. View Abstract
Decreased Case Volumes for Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellows during the Early Stages of the Coronavirus-19 Pandemic. View Abstract
Parental Awareness and Attitudes Towards ACL Injury Prevention Programs in Youth Athletes. View Abstract
Higher complication rates following primary total shoulder arthroplasty in patients presenting from areas of higher social deprivation. View Abstract
Update on Pediatric Medial Epicondyle ?Fractures. View Abstract
Management Principles and Current Debates Surrounding Common Pediatric Elbow Fractures. View Abstract
Association of Emergency Department Evaluation With Public Insurance Use and Treatment Delays for ACL Injury. View Abstract
Postoperative Opioid Prescribing Practices and Patient Opioid Utilization in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Patients. View Abstract
Anterior Displacement of Tibial Spine Fractures: Does Anatomic Reduction Matter? View Abstract
Fixation Strategy Does Not Affect Risk of Growth Disturbance After Surgical Treatment of Pediatric Tibial Spine Fracture. View Abstract
Tibial Spine Fractures in the Child and Adolescent Athlete: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. View Abstract
The Effect of Surgeon and Hospital Volume on Morbidity and Mortality After Femoral Shaft Fractures. View Abstract
Variability in Pain Management Practices for Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. View Abstract
A Comparison of the Rates of Postoperative Infection Following Distal Radius Fixation Between Pediatric and Young Adult Populations: An Analysis of 32 368 Patients. View Abstract
Posterior Cruciate Ligament and Patellar Tendon Can Predict Anterior Cruciate Ligament Size for Planning During ACL Reconstruction in Pediatric Patients. View Abstract
Visual Joint Angle Assessment: Does Accuracy Improve with a Higher Level of Orthopaedic Surgery Training? View Abstract
Tibial Spine Fractures in Young Athletes. View Abstract
Atraumatic Displaced Femoral Neck Insufficiency Fracture Because of Severe Hypocalcemia in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report. View Abstract
Trends and Reported Complications in Ankle Arthroplasty and Ankle Arthrodesis in the State of New York, 2009-2018. View Abstract
What's New in Pediatric Orthopaedic Health Care Disparities? View Abstract
Social Disparities in Outpatient and Inpatient Management of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures. View Abstract
The Effects of Social and Demographic Factors on High-Volume Hospital and Surgeon Care in Shoulder Arthroplasty. View Abstract
Social and Demographic Factors Impact Shoulder Stabilization Surgery in Anterior Glenohumeral Instability. View Abstract
Postoperative Pain Management Following Orthopedic Spine Procedures and Consequent Acute Opioid Poisoning: An Analysis of New York State From 2009 to 2018. View Abstract
Social Disparities in the Management of Trigger Finger: An Analysis of 31 411 Cases. View Abstract
Is Nonoperative Treatment Appropriate for All Patients With Type 1 Tibial Spine Fractures? A Multicenter Study of the Tibial Spine Research Interest Group. View Abstract
Risk of reoperation after primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in children and adolescents. View Abstract
Socioeconomic Disparities in the Utilization of Total Knee Arthroplasty. View Abstract
Treatment of Osteochondral Fractures After Acute Patellofemoral Instability: A Critical Analysis Review. View Abstract
A Multicenter Comparison of Open Versus Arthroscopic Fixation for Pediatric Tibial Spine Fractures. View Abstract
Surgeon Volume and Social Disparity are Associated with Postoperative Complications After Lumbar Fusion. View Abstract
What Are the Causes and Consequences of Delayed Surgery for Pediatric Tibial Spine Fractures? A Multicenter Study. View Abstract
Charges for Distal Radius Fracture Fixation Are Affected by Fracture Pattern, Location of Service, and Anesthesia Type. View Abstract
Epidemiology and Revision Rates of Pediatric ACL Reconstruction in New York State. View Abstract
Surgeon and Facility Volumes Are Associated With Social Disparities and Post-Operative Complications After Total Hip Arthroplasty. View Abstract
Surgeon and Facility Volume are Associated With Postoperative Complications After Total Knee Arthroplasty. View Abstract
Do Patient Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors Influence Surgical Treatment Rates After ACL Injury? View Abstract
Outpatient Operative Management of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures: An Analysis of Frequency, Complications, and Cost From 2009 to 2018. View Abstract
The Effect of Hospital and Surgeon Volumes on Complication Rates After Fixation of Peritrochanteric Hip Fractures. View Abstract
Cost Drivers in Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery: An Analysis of 8,717 Patients in New York State. View Abstract
Demographic Disparities amongst Patients Receiving Carpal Tunnel Release: A Retrospective Review of 92,921 Patients. View Abstract
Orthopedic manifestations of child abuse. View Abstract
Effect of Skeletal Maturity on Fixation Techniques for Tibial Eminence Fractures. View Abstract
Socioeconomic Disparities in the Utilization of Total Hip Arthroplasty. View Abstract
Does Insurance Status Affect Treatment of Children With Tibial Spine Fractures? View Abstract
Psychological and Social Components of Recovery Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Young Athletes: A Narrative Review. View Abstract
Trends in Operative Treatment of Pediatric and Adolescent Forearm Fractures Among American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Part II Candidates. View Abstract
Predictors of Surgery and Cost of Care Associated with Patellar Instability in the Pediatric and Young Adult Population. View Abstract
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear Following Operative Treatment of Pediatric Tibial Eminence Fractures in a Multicenter Cohort. View Abstract
Risk Factors for Failure After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in a Pediatric Population: A Prediction Algorithm. View Abstract
Global Volunteering in Orthopaedics: Availability and Implementation Considerations. View Abstract
A Comparison of Nonoperative and Operative Treatment of Type 2 Tibial Spine Fractures. View Abstract
Classification and Treatment of Pediatric Tibial Spine Fractures: Assessing Reliability Among a Tibial Spine Research Interest Group. View Abstract
Failure Rates of Autograft and Allograft ACL Reconstruction in Patients 19 Years of Age and Younger: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. View Abstract
Symptomatic Posterior Cruciate Ligament Ganglion Cyst in a Child with Hemophilia: A Case Report. View Abstract
Fitness habits and barriers to exercise during residency training. View Abstract
Applicant Fit and Diversity in the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Selection Process: Defining and Melding to Create a More Diverse and Stronger Residency Program. View Abstract
Orthopedic Manifestations of Abuse. View Abstract
Tibial Spine Fractures: How Much Are We Missing Without Pretreatment Advanced Imaging? A Multicenter Study. View Abstract
Factors Affecting Patient Decision-Making Regarding Midshaft Clavicle Fracture Treatment. View Abstract
Four Risk Factors for Arthrofibrosis in Tibial Spine Fractures: A National 10-Site Multicenter Study. View Abstract
Shoulder and Elbow Injuries in the Adolescent Throwing Athlete. View Abstract
Evaluation of Spanish Language Proficiency and Resources Available in Academic Pediatric Orthopaedic Centers. View Abstract
Low Energy, Lateral Ankle Injuries in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients: A Systematic Review of Ankle Sprains and Nondisplaced Distal Fibula Fractures. View Abstract
What Are the Rates and Trends of Women Authors in Three High-impact Orthopaedic Journals from 2006-2017? View Abstract
Validated Pediatric Functional Outcomes of All-epiphyseal ACL Reconstructions: Does Reinjury Affect Outcomes? View Abstract
Fluoroscopy as Definitive Postreduction Imaging of Pediatric Wrist and Forearm Fractures Is Safe and Saves Time. View Abstract
Operative Versus Nonoperative Management of Displaced Midshaft Clavicle Fractures in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. View Abstract
Trends in Concomitant Meniscal Surgery Among Pediatric Patients Undergoing ACL Reconstruction: An Analysis of ABOS Part II Candidates From 2000 to 2016. View Abstract
Sleep and Injury in the Young Athlete. View Abstract
Pediatric Type II Tibial Spine Fractures: Addressing the Treatment Controversy With a Mixed-Effects Model. View Abstract
Sudden Cardiac Death in the Adolescent Athlete: History, Diagnosis, and Prevention. View Abstract
Lack of Sleep and Sports Injuries in Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. View Abstract
Risk factors for in-season injury in varsity collegiate cross-country athletes: an analysis of one season in 97 athletes. View Abstract
Patient and Parent Satisfaction With Sling Use After Pediatric Upper Extremity Fractures: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Customized Cast-Sling Versus Standard Cast and Sling. View Abstract
Tibial Shaft Fractures in Children and Adolescents. View Abstract
Evidence-based update on the surgical treatment of pediatric tibial shaft fractures. View Abstract
The Cost and Utility of Postreduction Radiographs After Closed Reduction of Pediatric Wrist and Forearm Fractures. View Abstract
Trends in All-terrain Vehicle Injuries From 2000 to 2015 and the Effect of Targeted Public Safety Campaigns. View Abstract
Glove Perforation in Orthopaedics: Probability of Tearing Gloves During High-Risk Events in Trauma Surgery. View Abstract
Patterns in Outcomes Reporting of Operatively Managed Pediatric Patellofemoral Instability: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. View Abstract
Anterior Knee Pain in Children and Adolescents: Overview and Management. View Abstract
What's New in Pediatric Upper Extremity Sports Injuries? View Abstract
Incidence of Meniscal Entrapment and Associated Knee Injuries in Tibial Spine Avulsions. View Abstract
What's New in Pediatric Sports Conditions of the Knee? View Abstract
Distinguishing Pediatric Lyme Arthritis of the Hip from Transient Synovitis and Acute Bacterial Septic Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. View Abstract
Pediatric Orthopedic Hoverboard Injuries: A Prospectively Enrolled Cohort. View Abstract
Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation: A Review. View Abstract
Tibial Eminence Fracture Repair With Double Hewson Suture Passer Technique. View Abstract
Clinical Outcome Reporting in Youth ACL Literature Is Widely Variable. View Abstract
Pediatric Lyme Arthritis of the Hip: The Great Imitator? View Abstract
Inpatient orthopaedic hardware removal in children: A cross-Sectional study. View Abstract
Diagnosis and Management of Traumatic Patellar Instability in the Pediatric Patient. View Abstract
All-Epiphyseal ACL Reconstruction in Children: Review of Safety and Early Complications. View Abstract
Radiographic Evaluation of Common Pediatric Elbow Injuries. View Abstract
Hamstring graft for ACL reconstruction: does size matter? View Abstract
Interrater Reliability and Age-Based Normative Values for Radiographic Indices of the Ankle Syndesmosis in Children. View Abstract
Challenges of Fracture Management for Adults With Osteogenesis Imperfecta. View Abstract
Pediatric Knee Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions. View Abstract
Transphyseal ACL Reconstruction in Skeletally Immature Patients: Does Independent Femoral Tunnel Drilling Place the Physis at Greater Risk Compared With Transtibial Drilling? View Abstract
Medial Epicondyle Fractures in the Pediatric Overhead Athlete. View Abstract
Patellar Instability. View Abstract
Change in Size of Hamstring Grafts During Preparation for ACL Reconstruction: Effect of Tension and Circumferential Compression on Graft Diameter. View Abstract
The Providence Pedi cast-sling: technique and application. View Abstract
Invasive Compartment Pressure Testing for Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome: A Survey of Clinical Practice Among Military Orthopedic Surgeons. View Abstract
Distal rectus femoris intramuscular lengthening for the correction of stiff-knee gait in children with cerebral palsy. View Abstract
Lyme arthritis in children presenting with joint effusions. View Abstract
Lyme disease and the orthopaedic implications of lyme arthritis. View Abstract
Hoffa fracture in a 14-year-old. View Abstract
Primary posterior cruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty: a comparison of American and Japanese cohorts. View Abstract
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