Education
MD: Stanford University Palo Alto, California,
BA: Cornell University
Residency: University of Pennsylvania
Fellowship: Washington University in St. Louis
Clinical Interests
Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Back Injuries
Discitis
Herniated Discs
Hunchback (Kyphosis)
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Intervertebral Disc Displacement
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Musculoskeletal Disease
Musculoskeletal Pain
Neck/Spine Injury
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Sacroiliitis
Scheuermann's Disease
Scheuermann's Kyphosis
Spinal Cord Compression
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal Deformity
Spinal Disease
Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula
Spinal Fluid Leaks
Spinal Fractures
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Injuries
Spinal Instability
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Infections
Vertebral Fractures
Cervical Radiculopathy (pinched nerve)
Cervical Spondylosis
Compression Fracture
Curvature of the Spine
Nerve Compression Syndromes
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis (Curvature of the spine)
Spinal metastases
Spinal Tumors
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sports Related Injuries
Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Disorders
Specialities
Orthopaedic Surgery
Spinal Surgery
Publications
Peer Reviewed Publications
Zhang S.E. (07-01-2025). Behind the Mask: Attending. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 483 (7) , 1193-1194More Information
Zhang S.E. (05-01-2025). Behind the Mask: My New Best Friend. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 483 (5) , 798-799More Information
Zhang S.E. (02-01-2025). Behind the Mask: Starting Over. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 483 (2) , 199-200More Information
Zhang S.E. (12-01-2024). Behind the Mask: A New Chapter Awaits. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 482 (12) , 2112-2113More Information
Blumenthal S.R.; Fryhofer G.W.; Stein M.K.; Zhang S.E.; Looby S.; Mehta S. (08-08-2024). Variable Efficacy of Tranexamic Acid in Geriatric Hip Fractures Treated With Arthroplasty Versus Cep. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Global Research and Reviews, 8 (8) More Information
Zhang S.E. (07-01-2024). Behind the Mask: Surgery Is Hard - That's Why Residents Need This Checklist. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 482 (7) , 1127-1130More Information
Linna N.B.; Zhang S.; Farooqi A.S.; Jia L.; Huffman W.; Casper D.S.; Khalsa A.S. (06-01-2024). Association of Thoracic MRI Findings With Specialty and Training. Global Spine Journal, 14 (5) , 1472-1476More Information
Zhang S.E. (04-01-2024). Behind the Mask: Was I Really That Bad?. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 482 (4) , 596-597More Information
Zhang S.E. (01-01-2024). Behind the Mask: Solitude and Orthopaedics. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 482 (1) , 29-30More Information
Zhang S.E. (10-01-2023). Behind the Mask: Words of Wisdom From Those Before Us. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 481 (10) , 1888-1889More Information
Zhang S.E. (07-01-2023). Behind the Mask: Congratulations, You Are Now a Chief. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 481 (7) , 1281-1282More Information
Zhang S.E.; Anatone A.J.; Figgie M.P.; Long W.J.; Della Valle A.G.; Lee G.C. (07-01-2023). Spine or Hip First? Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Sequential Lumbar Spine or Hip Surgery. Journal of Arthroplasty, 38 (7) , S114-S118.e2More Information
Zhang S.E. (04-01-2023). Behind the Mask: Am I a Resident or a Surgeon?. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 481 (4) , 659-660More Information
Blumenthal S.R.; Cheema A.N.; Zhang S.E.; Gray B.L.; Kazmers N.H. (03-30-2023). Evaluating the utility of inflammatory markers in the diagnosis of soft tissue abscesses of the fore. Journal of Bone and Joint Infection, 8 (2) , 119-123More Information
Zhang S.E. (01-01-2023). Behind the Mask: Do Current Residency Programs Produce Attentive, Invested Attendings?. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 481 (1) , 30-31More Information
Zhang S.E. (07-01-2022). Behind the Mask: How Do i Maintain My Sense of Empathy?. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 480 (7) , 1270More Information
Zhang S. (03-01-2022). Behind the Mask: Does the Self-doubt Ever Go Away?. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 480 (3) , 459-460More Information
Zhang S.E. (09-01-2021). Behind the Mask: Should Residents Stick to the Script When Managing Patient Pain?. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 479 (9) , 1909-1910More Information
Wu E.J.; Zhang S.E.; Truntzer J.N.; Gardner M.J.; Kamal R.N. (08-01-2020). Cost-Minimization Analysis and Treatment Trends of Surgical and Nonsurgical Treatment of Proximal Hu. Journal of Hand Surgery, 45 (8) , 698-706More Information
Shah R.F.; Zhang S.; Li K.; Baker L.; Sox-Harris A.; Kamal R.N. (04-01-2020). Physical and Occupational Therapy Use and Cost After Common Hand Procedures. Journal of Hand Surgery, 45 (4) , 289-297.e1More Information
Chen M.J.; Zhang S.; Debaun M.; Fogel N.; Bishop J.A.; Gardner M.J. (07-01-2019). Opioid use after ankle fracture surgery: Current trends in the United States. Current Orthopaedic Practice, 30 (4) , 332-335More Information
Pang E.; Zhang S.; Harris A.; Kamal R. (11-01-2017). Treatment Trends in Older Adults With Midshaft Clavicle Fractures. Journal of Hand Surgery, 42 (11) , 875-882More Information
Pang E.; Zhang S.; Harris A.; Kamal R. (09-01-2017). Cost Minimization Analysis of Ganglion Cyst Excision. Journal of Hand Surgery, 42 (9) , 750-750.e4More Information
Zhang S.; Shultz P.; Daniels A.; Akelma E.; Kamal R. (07-01-2016). High disparity between orthopedic resident interest and participation in international health electi. Orthopedics, 39 (4) , e680-e686More Information
Zhang S.; Vora M.; Harris A.H.S.; Baker L.; Curtin C.; Kamal R.N. (01-01-2016). Cost-minimization analysis of open and endoscopic carpal tunnel release. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery American Volume, 98 (23) , 1970-1977More Information