Steven L. Myerthall, MD
Area of Specialty 
Primary and Revision Hip
Knee Joint Replacement
Education and Training
Medical Degree
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
Undergraduate Degree
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
Orthopedic Surgery Residency
The University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
Hip and Knee Reconstruction Fellowship
Mount Sinai Hospital
Toronto, Canada
Publications
Stress Fracture of the Ulna: An unusual complication following Total Hip Arthroplasty - A Case Report
S.L. Myerthall and J.P. Waddell
The Journal of Arthroplasty submitted for publication, June, 2002
Osseointegration of Hydroxyapatite Porous-Coated Femoral Implants in a Canine Model
B. Karabatsos, S.L. Myerthall, V.L. Fornasier, A. Binnington and G.L. Maistrelli
Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research
November;(392), 2001: pp 442-449
Osteonecrosis of the Base of the Second Metacarpal - A Case Report
S.L. Myerthall and B. Graham
The American Journal of Hand Surgery, Volume 24, Number 4 (July), 1999: p. 853-855
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
T.R. Daniels and S.L. Myerthall
Canadian Orthopaedic Association, Bulletin, Number 42 (September), 1998: pp 14-15
The Diabetic Frozen Shoulder - Arthroscopic Release
D.J. Ogilvie-Harris and S.L. Myerthall
Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, Volume 13, Number 1 (February), 1997: pp 1-8
Failure of Arthroscopic Meniscal Repair Following Septic Arthritis
S.L. Myerthall and D.J. Ogilvie-Harris
Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, Volume 12, Number 6 (December), 1996: pp 746-748
Proximal Femoral Allografts in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty. A Critical Review
B.A. Masri, M.J. Spangehl, C.P. Duncan, C.P. Beauchamp, S.L. Myerthall
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (suppl 3), 77B, 1995: pp 306-307
Grants
2000 CORE/ACORE Young Investigator Award ($15,000)
Knee Flexion vs. Extension: A Prospective Study of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Fixation
principle investigator: S.L. Myerthall
Co-investigators: J. Moro, M. Burman, A. Miniaci
1999 Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation Research Grant ($10,000)
Determinants of Outcome of Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
principle investigator: S.L. Myerthall
Co-investigators: N.N. Mahomed, M. Koo, J.R. Davey, A.E. Gross
Podium Presentations
Big on Bones CORE Institute Community Lecture. Orthopedic Emergencies EMS Educational Seminar, Paradise Valley Hospital, January 2008
Big on Bones CORE Institute Community Lecture. Joint Health for Hips and Knees, Trilogy of Power Ranch, March 2008.
Big on Bones CORE Institute Community Lecture. Hip Resurfacing, Mercy Gilbert Hospital McAuley Auditorium, March 2008.
Big on Bones CORE Institute Community Lecture. Navigation and Joint Replacement, Mercy Gilbert Hospital McAuley Auditorium, May 2008.
Knee Flexion vs. Extension: A prospective study of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Fixation
Co-authors: J. Moro, M. Burman, A. Hirahara, G. Tytherleigh-Strong, A. Miniaci
University of Toronto
Orthopaedic Kennedy Day
2000
Canadian Orthopaedic Association
Annual Meeting
London, Ontario
2001
Determinants of Outcome of Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
Co-authors: M. Koo, J.R. Davey, A.E. Gross, N.N. Mahomed
University of Toronto
Orthopaedic Kennedy Day
1999
Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures: A Biomechanical Analysis Using Finite Element Modeling
Co-author: P.J. Weiler
University of Toronto
Orthopaedic Research Day
1998
CORA annual meeting
Halifax, Nova Scotia
1999
Arthroscopic Release of the Diabetic Frozen Shoulder
Co-author: D.J. Ogilvie-Harris
CORA annual meeting
Toronto, Ontario
1997
Poster Presentations
Determinants of Outcome Following Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
(N.N. Mahomed, J.M. Koo, J.R. Davey, S.L. Myerthall, A.E. Gross, A. Davis, E. Schemitsch and J.P. Waddell
Canadian Orthopaedic Association, Annual Meeting
London, Ontario
2001
Comparison of the Load to Failure of a Cannulated Tack (SureTac II) and a Suture Anchor (Mitek) in Rotator Cuff Repair
A. Miniaci, S. Myerthall, G. Tytherleigh-Strong and A. Hirahara
Canadian Orthopaedic Association, Annual Meeting
London, Ontario
2001
Community Presentations
The CORE Institute Big on Bones Community Lecture. Joint Pain Treatment Options, Ahwatukee Rotary Club, December 2009.
The CORE Institute Big on Bones Community Lecture. Joint Pain Treatment Options, Oakwood Country Club, October 2009.
The CORE Institute Big on Bones Community Lecture. Joint Pain Treatment Options, Las Sendas Country Club, September 2009.
Research Experience
Delayed Conversion of Resection Arthroplasty to Total Hip Arthroplasty
Co-investigators: P. Wong, N. Shasha, A. King, C. Hutchison, A. Gross
2001-2003
Knee Flexion vs. Extension: A Prospective Study of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Fixation
Co-investigators: A. Miniaci, J. Moro, M. Burman
1999-2001
Failure Analysis of Rotator Cuff Anchors - A Cadaveric Model
Co-investigators: A. Miniaci, D. Spenciner, M. Ferragamo, R. Greenwald
1999-2001
Determinants of Outcome of Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
Co-investigators: N.N. Mahomed, M. Koo, J.R. Davey and A.E. Gross
1998-1999
Hydroxyapatite Coating on Porous Coated Femoral Implants - A Canine Model
Co-investigators: G. Maistrelli, A. Binnington, V. Fornasier, B. Karabatsos
1997-1998
Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures: A Biomechanical Analysis Using Finite Element Modeling
Co-investigator: P.J. Weiler
1997-1998
Stress Fractures in Runners
Supervisor: N. Craton
The Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Clinic
The University of British Columbia
1990-1991
A Two Year Follow-up of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Supervisor: R. Loomer
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Royal Columbian Hospital
New Westminster, British Columbia
1987-1988
Stress Fractures in Athletes
Supervisor: G.O. Matheson
British Columbia Sports Medicine Clinic
The University of British Columbia
1984-1985
Awards and Scholarships
Sopman Humanitarian Award, The Toronto Hospital, 1996
IODE, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Bursary, 1994
Paul E. Murphy Bursary, 1994
David and Anne Beach Scholarship, 1994
BC Medical Foundation Services Bursary, 1993
Frank Ramsey Medical Bursary, 1993
Samuel Diamond Scholarship, 1993
John J. Mason Memorial Scholarship, 1992
Harold James Russell Scholarship in Rehabilitation Medicine, 1988
"Skills for Life" Scholarship, British Columbia Government, 1987
Harold James Russell Scholarship in Rehabilitation Medicine, 1987
British Columbia Government Academic Scholarship, 1986
John Owen Memorial Bursary, 1985
Certifications and Professional Affiliations
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Canada) - June 2001
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Part I Examination - July 2002
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (Independent Reactionary) - June 2001
Arizona Board of Medical Examiners - January 2002
MCCQE Part I - June 1995
MCCQE Part II - October 1996
Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC No. 81740) - January 1997
USMLE Part I - June 1993
USMLE Part II - March 1998
USMLE Part III - January 2002
Basic Life Support - C.P.R. Level "C" - March 1995
Advanced Cardiac Life Support - April 1995
Advanced Trauma and Life Support - August 1996
AO / ASIF Principles of Fracture Management (Basic Course) - January 1998
AO / ASIF Advanced Controversies in Fracture Management - November 2000
Member, Canadian Medical Association
Member, Ontario Medical Association
Associate Member, Canadian Orthopaedic Association
Continuing Medical Education
Total Hip and Knee Forum
Category 1: 15 hours
Chicago, Illinois
February 25-26, 2002
Hip and Knee Revision Arthroplasty
Category 1: 12 hours
Scottsdale, Arizona
April 12-13, 2002
Minimally Invasive Solutions and Emerging Technologies in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
4.5 hours
Toronto, Ontario
June 22, 2002
Hip and Knee Revision Arthroplasty
Category 1: 12 hours
Scottsdale, Arizona
May 2-3, 2003
Current Concepts in Joint Replacement
Category 1: 22.75 hours
Las Vegas, Nevada
May 18-21, 2003
Masters Series: Techniques in Arthritis Surgery
Category 1: 24 hours
Pasadena, California
April 29 - May 1, 2004
Current Concepts in Joint Replacement
Category 1: 24.75 hours
Las Vegas, Nevada
May 23-26, 2004
Less and Minimally Invasive Surgery for Joint Arthroplasty
Category 1: 18 hours
Naples, Florida
October 28-30, 2004
Current Concepts in Joint Replacement
Category 1: 25 hours
Las Vegas, Nevada
May 22-25, 2005
Treatment Options for Difficult Fractures: An Advanced Technology Symposium
Category 1: 6.5 hours
Scottsdale, AZ
April 21, 2006
The Oxford Unicompartmental Knee Advanced Instructional Course
Chicago, IL
June 29 - 30, 2006
Advances in Technology and Techniques in Total Joint Replacement
Category 1: 10 hours
Pinehurst, NC
September 13 - 16, 2006
AAOS Annual Meeting
Category I: 31 hours
San Diego, CA
February 14 - 18, 2007
Miller Orthopedic Review Course
Category I: 44 hours
Westminster, CO
May 22 - 27, 2007
Biography