PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS (BASED ON ORIGINAL RESEARCH)

1. Civitarese D, Stephens A, Curtis TM, Young C, Ries AG, Cooper AN, Martin B, Amatto A, Burnham RS, Conger AM, McCormick ZL, Burnham TR. The effectiveness of cervical medial branch radiofrequency neurotomy using a perpendicular approach with a three-tined probe: A single-arm, retrospective cohort study. Interv Pain Med. 2025, Mar.
2. Civitarese D, Downing MA, Bazzi MO, Flanagan G, Rothenberg JB. Platelet Rich Plasma Injection for the Treatment of Partial Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Case Report. Med Res Arch. 2024, Jan.
3. Bazzi MO, Downing MA, Civitarese D, Ross JR, Rothenberg JB. A Novel Ultrasound-Guided Approach for the Management of an Anterior Paralabral Cyst of the Hip. J Orthop Sports Med. 2023, Jun.
4. Rothenberg JB, Godha, K, Civitarese DM, Malanga G, Singh JR, Panero A, Everts P, Dididze M, Jayaram P. Pain and functional outcomes of the sacroiliac joint after platelet-rich plasma injection: a descriptive review. Regen Med. 2021, Feb.
5. Robinson D, Eng C, Makovitch S, Rothenberg J, DeLuca S, Douglas S, Civitarese D, Borg-Stein J. Non-operative Orthobiologic Use for Rotator Cuff Disorders and Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2020, Nov.
6. Frangiamore SJ, Morris ER, Scibetta AC, Chahla J, Moatshe G, Civitarese D, Provencher MT, Hackett TR, Huard J, LaPrade RF. Evaluation of Endothelial and Vascular-Derived Progenitor Cell Populations in the Proximal and Distal UCL of the Elbow: A Comparative Study. Orthop J Sports Med. 2018, June.
7. Frangiamore SJ, Moatshe G, Kruckeberg BM, Civitarese DM, Muckenhirn KJ, Chahla J, Brady AW, Cinque ME, Oleson ML, Provencher MT, Hackett TR, LaPrade RF. Qualitative and Quantitative Analyses of the Dynamic and Static Stabilizers of the Medial Elbow: An Anatomic Study. Am J Sports Med. 2018, Mar.
8. Anavian J, Marchetti DC, Moatshe G, Slette EL, Chahla J, Brady AW, Civitarese DM, LaPrade R. The forgotten joint: quantifying the anatomy of the proximal tibiofibular joint. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2017, Mar.
9. Nitri M, Chahla J, Civitarese D, Bhatia S, Moulton SG, LaPrade CM, LaPrade RF. Medial Meniscus Radial Tear: A Transtibial 2-Tunnel Technique. Arthrosc Tech. 2016, Aug.
10. Chahla J, Nitri M, Civitarese D, Dean CS, Moulton SG, LaPrade RF. Anatomic Double-Bundle Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Arthrosc Tech. 2016, Feb.
11. Chahla J, Dean CS, Cram TR, Civitarese D, O’Brien L, Moulton SG, LaPrade RF. Two-Stage Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Bone Grafting Technique Using an Allograft Bone Matrix. Arthrosc Tech. 2016, Feb.
12. Moulton SG, Bhatia S, Civitarese DM, Frank RM, Dean CS, LaPrade RF. Surgical Techniques and Outcomes of Repairing Meniscal Radial Tears: A Systematic Review. Arthroscopy. 2016, Sep.
13. Mook WR, Civitarese D, Turnbull TL, Kennedy NI, O’Brien L, Schoeberl JB, LaPrade RF. Double-bundle posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a biomechanical analysis of simulated early motion and partial and full weightbearing on common reconstruction grafts. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2017, Aug.
14. Civitarese D, Donahue TL, LaPrade CM, Saroki AJ, Moulton SG, Schon JM, LaPrade RF. Qualitative and quantitative measurement of the anterior and posterior meniscal root attachments of the New Zealand white rabbit. J Exp Orthop. 2016, Dec.
15. Bhatia S, Civitarese DM, Turnbull TL, LaPrade CM, Nitri M, Wijdicks CA, LaPrade RF. A Novel Repair Method for Radial Tears of the Medial Meniscus: Biomechanical Comparison of Transtibial 2-Tunnel and Double Horizontal Mattress Suture Techniques Under Cyclic Loading. Am J Sports Med. 2015, Dec.
16. Geeslin AG, Civitarese DM, Turnbull TL, Dornan GJ, Fuso FA, LaPrade RF. Influence of lateral meniscal posterior root avulsions and the meniscofemoral ligaments on tibiofemoral contact mechanics. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2015, Aug.
17. Clanton TO, Haytmanek CT, Williams BT, Civitarese DM, Turnbull TL, Massey MB, Wijdicks CA, LaPrade RF. A Biomechanical Comparison of Open Repair and 3 Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Achilles Tendon Repair Techniques During a Simulated, Progressive Rehabilitation Protocol. Am J Sports Med. 2015, Jun.
18. LaPrade CM, Civitarese DM, Rasmussen MT, LaPrade RF. Emerging Updates on the Posterior Cruciate Ligament: A Review of the Current Literature. Am J Sports Med. 2015, Mar.
19. Wijdicks CA, Philippon MJ, Civitarese DM, LaPrade RF. A Mandated Change in Goalie Pad Width Has No Effect on Ice Hockey Goaltender Hip Kinematics. Clin J Sport Med. 2014, Sep.
20. Johannsen AM, Civitarese DM, Padalecki JR, Goldsmith MT, Wijdicks CA, LaPrade RF. Qualitative and Quantitative Anatomic Analysis of the Posterior Root Attachments of the Medial and Lateral Menisci. Am J Sports Med. 2012, Oct.

PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS

1. Civitarese DM, Godha K, Rothenberg JB. Pain and functional outcome comparison of prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma injection effects on the sacroiliac joint: A descriptive review. Consortium for Excellence in Medical Education. 2020.
2. Cook P, Civitarese D, Ladna J, Duong T. Case Report: Allopurinol Induced DRESS Syndrome in an Immunocompromised Patient. Consortium for Excellence in Medical Education. 2020.

SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS

1. Civitarese D, Burnham TR, Conger, AM, McCormick ZL, Burnham RS. Lumbar Facet Joint Radiofrequency Neurotomy – A Matched Retrospective Cohort Study Comparing 16 Gauge Conventional Monopolar Parallel Versus 3-Tined Cannula Perpendicular Techniques. International Pain and Spine Intervention Society Annual Meeting. 2026.
2. Civitarese D, Adler AV, Cooper AN, Curtis TM, Fogarty AE, Clark T, Conger AM, McCormick ZL. Does STIR MRI add Prognostic Value for Treatment Response to BVNA? 21st Annual James R. Swenson Scientific Symposium Day. 2026.
3. Shah S, Weber S, Weber N, Civitarese D. Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST): An Effort to Close Knowledge Gaps Among Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physicians. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly. 2025.
4. Farion D, Civitarese D, Revivo G. Pediatric Post-Surgical Rehabilitation in a Patient with MYH3-Associated Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita: A Case Report. Annual Association of Academic Physiatrists Meeting. 2025.
5. Civitarese D, Villanueva E, Mhatre, P, Umana A, Sliwa J. Appropriate Ordering of Urine Cultures in an Academic Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility: A Quality Improvement Project. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly. 2024.
6. Marone J, Civitarese D, Bell H. Rehabilitation in the setting of Intracranial Nocardia Farcinica Abscesses: A Case Report. Annual Association of Academic Physiatrists Meeting. 2024.
7. Shah S, Katz S, Sojan J, Maoli F, Schon J, Civitarese D, Agha M, Escalon M. The Perception of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to Outside Specialties. Annual Association of Academic Physiatrists Meeting. 2023.
8. Civitarese D, Peterson E, McKernan M, Frangiamore S. Pectoralis Major Tendon Transfer for the Treatment of Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy: A Case Study. American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics Annual Fall Meeting. Colorado Springs, CO. 2019. (Podium Presentation)
9. Ellman MB, Luther C, Civitarese D, Nho S, LaPrade RF, Philippon M, Bhatia S. The Hip Arthroscopy Learning Curve: Has Modern Fellowship Training Improved Early Practice Outcomes? Annual Meeting of the Arthroscopy Association of North America. 2018.