Michelle Mo, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department
Instructor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Education
Undergraduate School
Washington University in St. Louis
2008
St. Louis
MO
Graduate School
Yale University
2012
New Haven
CT
Medical School
Stony Brook University School of Medicine
2016
Stony Brook
NY
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery
Washington University in St. Louis
2021
St. Louis
MO
Fellowship
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Boston Children's Hospital
2022
Boston
MA
Professional History

Dr. Michelle Mo is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon on staff at Boston Children’s Hospital. She grew up in New Jersey and ventured to Washington University in St. Louis where she obtained a degree in biology. She then pursued a PhD in translational research at Yale University. However, she found her true passion in medicine and obtained her medical degree at Stony Brook University after completing her PhD. She then returned to Washington University in St. Louis for residency training in Orthopedic Surgery. She completed her Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at Boston Children's Hospital before joining the Orthopedic Center.

Dr. Mo's primary clinical focus include lower extremity disorders such as clubfeet, congenital limb differences, skeletal dysplasias, orthopedic trauma, and neuromuscular conditions. Dr. Mo is an active member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA). She continues to be actively involved in research, particularly focusing on her area of practice which includes limb lengthening and reconstructive surgery and lower extremity disorders. Dr. Mo also has strong interests in global health, where she focuses on collaborating with global health colleagues to advance pediatric orthopedic surgery practices, as well as working to address ethical issues in global healthcare delivery.

Publications

Surgical Treatment for Painful Pediatric Pes Planovalgus: How Does Subtalar Extra-articular Screw Arthroereisis Compare to the Standard Technique of Modified Evans Reconstruction? View Abstract
Radiographic Measurements of Pes Planovalgus Do Not Predict Clinical Outcomes in Tarsal Coalition Excision. View Abstract
Using Immersive Virtual Reality to Classify Pediatric Thoracolumbar Spine Injuries. View Abstract
Treatment of paediatric Lisfranc injuries: A systematic review and introduction of a novel treatment algorithm. View Abstract
The Use of Biomarkers in the Early Diagnosis of Septic Arthritis and Osteomyelitis-A Pilot Study. View Abstract
Analysis of 280 Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Lengthenings Comparing External Remote Control Readouts and Radiographic Measurements: Impact of Patient and Deformity Factors. View Abstract
Opioid Use Following Operatively Treated Pediatric Elbow and Femur Fractures. View Abstract
Elevated expression of keratin 17 in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma is associated with decreased survival. View Abstract
Hip Surveillance in Children with Cerebral Palsy. View Abstract
The role of chromogranin B in an animal model of multiple sclerosis. View Abstract
Action control is mediated by prefrontal BDNF and glucocorticoid receptor binding. View Abstract
Prevention of paclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy by lithium pretreatment. View Abstract
C-terminal domain of chromogranin B regulates intracellular calcium signaling. View Abstract