Paul Saluan, M.D.
| Appointed: |
2007 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Orthopaedic Surgery
Biographical Sketch
Paul M. Saluan, MD, holds joint appointments in the Center for Sports Health and the Center for Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery within the Orthopaedic and Rheumatologic Institute at Cleveland Clinic. He specializes in pediatric and adolescent sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery and in pediatric orthopaedic surgery. He is certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
In addition, Dr. Saluan is the developer and Director of the Orthopaedic Arthroscopy Skills Lab Curriculum. He also acts as a Contributor to a Pediatric Outcomes Instrument being developed to assist in pediatric injury/disease-specific outcomes research.
Professional Highlights
Pinnacle Performance Center Award for Clinical Excellence in Sports Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, 2005
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH |
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| Internship: | Cleveland Clinic, surgery, Cleveland, OH |
| Residency: | Cleveland Clinic, Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, OH |
| Fellowship: | Children's Hospital, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Denver, CO |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) John Carroll University, University Heights, OH |
Certifications
Specialty Interests
Pediatric orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine,arthroscopy.
Innovations & Patents
- Patent pending on surgical hypothermia preventative cap; proprietary design to help greatly reduce incidence and magnitude of intraoperative/postoperative hypothermia, thereby potentially significantly reducing postoperative complications including infection
- Active ongoing involvement in development of novel anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction technique for skeletally immature patients with ACL tears
- Development of Arthroscopy Skills Lab Curriculum for orthopaedic surgery residents and sports medicine fellows; developing standardized validated tool for assessment of resident and fellow performance in arthroscopic skills exercises
Awards & Honors
Pinnacle Performance Center Award for Clinical Excellence in Sports Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, 2005
Professional Memberships
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American College of Sports Medicine
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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