Steven L. Myerthall, MD

Steven L. Myerthall, MD is an internationally fellowship-trained and board certified specialist of the hip and knee reconstruction.  His practice incorporates many of the newest techniques and technologies available for total joint replacement surgery, including computer-assisted surgery, the Direct Anterior Approach to hip replacement and Shape Matching technology for knee replacement.

Dr. Myerthall completed his fellowship training in hip and knee replacement surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Ontario.  Prior to that, he completed his orthopedic residency at the University of Toronto, where he received the prestigious Sopman Humanitarian Award in 1996. Dr. Myerthall obtained his medical degree, and two bachelor’s degrees at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Dr. Myerthall has also been active in academic medicine, having lectured on a variety of topics to community groups, orthopedic associations, and at local and regional academic symposiums. He is a candidate member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC).

Dr. Myerthall has received the distinction of Best Doctors in America from 2009 to 2010 and received the 2010 PHOENIX Magazine’s Top Doctors distinction for Orthopedic Surgery.
        

Research & Experience

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 

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 Lecture Program. Joint Pain and Treatment Options, Trilogy, July 2011.

The CORE Institute Lecture Program. Joint Pain Treatment Options, Sunland Village East, December 2010.

The CORE Institute Lecture Program. Joint Pain Treatment Options, Ahwatukee Rotary Club, December 2009.

The CORE Institute Lecture Program. Joint Pain Treatment Options, Oakwood Country Club, October 2009.

The CORE Institute Lecture Program. Joint Pain Treatment Options, Las Sendas Country Club, September 2009.

The CORE Institute Lecture Program. Navigation and Joint Replacement, Mercy Gilbert Hospital McAuley Auditorium, May 2008.

The CORE Institute Lecture Program. Joint Health for Hips and Knees, Trilogy of Power Ranch, March 2008.

The CORE Institute Lecture Program. Hip Resurfacing, Mercy Gilbert Hospital McAuley Auditorium, March 2008.

The CORE Institute Lecture Program. Orthopedic Emergencies EMS Educational Seminar, Paradise Valley Hospital, January 2008

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