Credentials & Training

Dr. Daniel C. Allison has received numerous honors as a leading physician in the fields of orthopedic oncology and advanced joint reconstruction. Very well respected by peers and patients alike, Dr. Allison has held leadership roles at multiple prestigious medical institutions throughout his career, including Cedars-Sinai’s Orthopaedic Center, where he has practiced for the past six years. As an orthopedic oncology and advanced reconstruction expert, he specializes in soft tissue and bone tumors of the musculoskeletal system, deterioration of important joints, and complex orthopedic trauma.

Current Professional Appointments

• Assistant Professor of Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 2012 to present
• Assistant Director of Orthopedic Oncology, Cedars-Sinai Sam Oschin Cancer Center, 2012 to present
• Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, 2012 to present
• Co-Director of Orthopedic Oncology, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, 2015 to present

Education & Training

• Fellowship, Orthopedic Oncology & Complex Reconstruction, University of Southern California + Los Angeles County Med. Center, 2007-2008
• Residency, Orthopedic Surgery, University of Southern California + Los Angeles County Medical Center, 2003-2007
• Internship, General and Orthopedic Surgery, University of Southern California + Los Angeles County Medical Center, 2002-2003
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) with Honors, Baylor College of Medicine, 2002
• Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Rice University Jones School of Business, 2002
• Bachelor of Science (BS), Southern Methodist University, Biochemistry Graduated Cum Laude with Honors in Liberal Arts, 1997

Current Business Leadership Appointments

• AiT Med – Telehealth Software Platform (Anaheim, CA): Chief Medical Officer
• Advanced Medical Global Company, Inc. (Kuwait City, Kuwait): Chief Medical Director
• Lone Star Real Estate Ventures (Houston, TX): President and Chief Executive Officer
• AFT Innovations Inc, (Los Angeles, CA): President and Chief Executive Officer
• Daniel C. Allison MD, FACS, A Medical Corporation: President and Chief Executive Officer
• Convatec, Inc. (Skillman, NJ): national key opinion leader, marketing consultant
• Carbo-Fix Orthopedics, Ltd. (Herzeleya, Israel): surgeon advisory board member
• Signature Orthopaedics, Ltd. (Sydney, Australia): surgeon advisory board member
• IntraVu, Inc. (Redwood City, CA): surgeon advisory board member
• PETE Physical Therapy: physician advisory board member, marketing consultant

Medical Industry Disclosures

• TeDan Surgical Innovations, Inc. (Houston, TX): royalty designer and speaker
• Exactech, Inc. (Gainesville, FL): royalty designer, consultant, and speaker
• Ortho Development Corporation (Draper, UT): royalty designer, consultant, and speaker
• United Orthopedic Corporation (Taipei, Taiwan): royalty designer and consultant
• Convatec, Inc. (Skillman, NJ): national key opinion leader, surgeon speaker
• Carbo-Fix Orthopedics, Ltd. (Herzeleya, Israel): equity owner, surgeon advisory board
• Signature Orthopaedics, Ltd. (Sydney, Australia): royalty designer, surgeon advisory board
• BoneSupport, Inc. (Lund, Sweden): consultant
• IntraVu, Inc. (Redwood City, CA): surgeon advisory board, device design consultant
• SLACK Publications, Inc: royalty writer

Boards & Professional Society Appointments

• Board Certified, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery est. 2010, exp. 2030
• Fellow, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) 2016
• Fellow, Orthopedic Trauma Association (OTA) 2015
• Fellow, Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) 2014
• Fellow, American Orthopedic Association (AOA) 2013
• Fellow, American College of Surgeons (ACS) 2012
• Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2008

Licensing & Certifications

• California Physicians and Surgeons License (A87437) est. 2004, exp. 2024
• DEA License (BA 7406083) est. 2004, exp. 2025
• California Fluoroscopy Supervisor and Operator (RHC00165439) exp. 2025
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) est. 2002
• NPI (1457403834) est. 2008
• Basic Life Support (BLS) exp. 2025
• Department of Defense REBOA® Certification est. 2018
• Cyberknife® Stereotactic Radiosurgery Certification est. 2008

Honor & Awards

Military Awards

• Humanitarian Service Medal (NYC COVID-19 Mission)
• Army Commendation Medal
• Armed Forces Reserve Medal with “M” Device
• National Defense Service Medal
• Global War on Terror Service Medal
• Operation Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal
• Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
• Overseas Service Ribbon
• 9mm Sharpshooter Ribbon
• Army Meritorious Unit Citation

Medical Awards

• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center “Circle of Friends” Award (> 50 awards)
• “Top Doctor,” Pasadena Magazine (2012 to present)
• Southern California “Super Doctors” (2013 to present)
• 2010 Western Orthopedic Association Vernon Thompson Award
• 2008 Radiologic Society of North America Annual Meeting Certificate of Merit
• 2006 USC Junior Research Paper Basic Science Award

Medical School Awards

• Graduated from Baylor College of Medicine “with Honor”
• Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Designation
• Dean’s Merit Scholarship

Undergraduate Awards

• Southern Methodist University (NCAA Division I) 4 year Letterman (Tennis)
• “Top Ten Sophomore of SMU” by SMU Mortar Board.
• Southwest Conference (SWC) & Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Scholar Athlete
• Golden Key National Honor Society
• Pre-medical Honor Society (Alpha Epsilon Delta)
• Freshman Honor Society (Alpha Lambda Delta)

Previous Appointments

• Assistant Residency Director, Orthopedic Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 2013-2015
• Assistant Director of Orthopedic Oncology, University of Southern California Keck Medical Center, 2011-2012
• Chief of Pediatric Orthopedic Oncology, Los Angeles County General Hospital, 2008 – 2012
• Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Southern California, 2011-2012
• Assistant Director of Adult & Pediatric Orthopedic Oncology, Southern California Kaiser Permanente, 2008-2011

Military Deployments

• U.S. Navy Medicine Support Team NYC COVID-19 / SARS CoV2 Response 2020
• U.S. Navy Expeditionary Medical Unit Q-West, Iraq Operation Inherent Resolve 2018

US National Security Clearance

• Secret, 2016 to present

Leadership Positions

• Instructor of Combat Orthopedics, Navy Trauma Training Center (NTTC) Los Angeles 2023
• Surgery Department Head, Directorate of Surgical Service, Reserve Expeditionary Medical Unit, Camp Pendleton 2023
• Head of Orthopedic Trauma, Harlem Public Hospital, U.S. Navy Medicine Support Team
• NYC COVID-19 / SARS CoV2 Response 2020
• Head of Surgery Department, U.S. Navy Expeditionary Medical Unity 10G Q-West, Iraq (Forward Operating Base) – Operation Inherent Resolve 2018
• Commander (CDR [O-5]), U.S. Navy Reserve 2018
• Lieutenant Commander (LCDR [O-4]), U.S. Navy Reserve 2015-2017
• Assistant Residency Director, Cedars-Sinai Department of Orthopedics 2012-2015
• President, USC Graduate Orthopedic Society® (SOGOS®) 2012-2016
• Chief Financial Officer, USC Graduate Orthopedic Society® (SOGOS®) 2009-2012
• Surgeon Advisory Board Member, Carbo-Fix Orthopaedics, LTD 2012-present
• Reviewer, Journal of Reconstructive Review® 2014-present
• Reviewer, Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research® 2009-present
• Editorial Board Member, Global Journal of Surgery® 2010-2012
• USC Physical Technology Advisory Committee (PTAC) Member 2011-2012
• USC Bloodless Surgery Team, Orthopedic Liaison 2011-2012

Medical Device Deployment

• Phantom MIS Anterior Hip Replacement Retractor System (TeDan Surgical Innovations, Inc.) – Surgeon Designer
• Truliant CC Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty System (Exactech, Inc.) – Surgeon Designer / Design Team Member
• Ovation Tribute® Hip Arthroplasty Femoral Stem (Ortho Development Corporation) – Surgeon Designer / Design Team Member
• Carbo-Fix® Skeletal Fixation Implants (Carbo-Fix Orthopaedics, Ltd. [Herzeliya, Israel]) – Surgeon Advisory Board
• United Orthopedic Corporation (Taipei, Tawain) Modular Revision Femoral Hip Stem – Surgeon Designer / Design Team Member
• United Orthopedic Corporation (Taipei, Tawain) Constrained Hip Liner – Surgeon Designer / Design Team Member
• Signature Orthopaedics (Sydney, Australia) Trans-Tibial Osseointegration Implant – Surgeon Designer / Design Team Member

Current Hospital Affiliations

• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles, CA) est. 2012
• Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA) est. 2015
• DOCS Hospital (Los Angeles, CA) est. 2020
• Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center (Orange County, CA) est. 2012
• Saint Joseph’s Medical Center (Burbank, CA) est. 2014

Prior Work History

• Assistant Director, USC Dep. of Orthopedic Oncology 2011-2012
• Assistant Director, Southern California Kaiser Dep. of Orthopedic Oncology 2008-2011
• University of Southern California Residency and Fellowship 2002-2008
• Agennix Inc. Biotechnology Marketing Consultant 2001-2002
• Houston Museum of Health and Medical Science Museum Instructor 1998-2001
• Baylor College of Medicine Physiology Teacher’s Assistant 1998-1999
• Texas Heart Institute® Summer Student Surgical Extern 1996

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article Publications

• Allison DC*. CORR Insights®: CORR INSIGHTS: What Functional Outcomes Can Be Expected With Osseointegrated Prostheses in Transfemoral Amputations? Clin Orthop Relat Res. In Press.
• Marom H, Khan MA, Darvish N, Tornetta Iii P, Khoury A, Weil YA, Skelley NWM, Allison DC, Meiron S, Ehrmann Barr T. β-Caryophyllene and Statins in Bone Fracture Healing – A Narrative Review. Orthop Res Rev. 2025 Jan 23;17:31-42. doi: 10.2147/ORR.S506427. PMID: 39872403; PMCID: PMC11771162.
• Gall C, Allison DC. Recurrent Aneurysmal Bone Cyst Treated with Percutaneous Doxycycline Sclerotherapy: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect. 2024 Dec 5;14(4). doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.24.00371. PMID: 39637081.
• Allison DC*. CORR Insights®: Can Periprosthetic Joint Infection of Tumor Prostheses Be Controlled With Debridement, Antibiotics, and Implant Retention? Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2025 Jan 1;483(1):59-61. doi: 10.1097/CORR.0000000000003236. Epub 2024 Aug 27. PMID: 39240086; PMCID: PMC11658719.
• Allison DC*. CORR Insights®: High Rates of Treatment Failure and Amputation in Modular Endoprosthesis Prosthetic Joint Infections Caused by Fungal Infections With Candida. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2024 Jul 1;482(7):1243-1245. doi: 10.1097/CORR.0000000000002967. Epub 2024 Jan 16. PMID: 38231012; PMCID: PMC11219143.
• Moyer B, Hillock R Allison DC. Patient outcomes using novel osseointegrated device for transfemoral amputation: A Prospective Case Series. J Ortho Experience and Innov. 2024 May 21;5(1).
• Whitmarsh-Brown MA, Christ AB, Lin AJ, Siddiqui AA, Herman RY, Allison DC, Goldstein RY. Modernizing Our Understanding of Total Hip Arthroplasty in the Pediatric and Young Adult Patient: A Single-center Experience. J Pediatr Orthop. 2023 Apr 1;43(4):e290-e298. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000002316. Epub 2023 Jan 19. PMID: 36727975.
• Sanderson B, Washburn F, Allison D. Triple Surgical Fixation Technique for an Isolated Greater Trochanter Fracture in an Amateur Weightlifter. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2022 May 1;6(5):e21.00127. doi: 10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-21-00127. PMID: 35551392; PMCID: PMC9088232.
• Heer J, Allison DC, Helmstedter CS. Factors, treatments, and outcomes associated with primary soft tissue malignancies of the forearm: A series of 31 cases. J Orthop. 2021 Nov 11;28:58-61. doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2021.11.001. PMID: 34840483; PMCID: PMC8605106.
• Cao Q, Shillingford N, Huh W, VandenBerg C, Raca G, Allison DC, Wang L, Zhou S. Primary Knee Intra-articular Synovial Sarcoma in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients. Pediatr Dev Pathol. 2021 Mar-Apr;24(2):159-163. doi: 10.1177/1093526620981368. Epub 2021 Jan 20. PMID: 33470917.
• Allison DC*, Menendez LR, Brien WW, McTigue T. Table-less and assistant-less direct anterior approach to hip arthroplasty. J Recon Rev. 2015; 5(3):35-44.
• Vaynrub M, Taheri N, Ahlmann ER, Yao C, Fedenko AN, Allison DC, Chawla SP, Menendez LR. Prognostic value of necrosis after neoadjuvant therapy for soft tissue sarcoma. J Surg Oncol. 2015 111(2): 152-7. PMID: 25175933.
• Allison DC*, Huang E., Ahlmann E, Carney S. Wang L, Menendez LR. Periprosthetic Infection in the Orthopedic Tumor Patient. J Recon Rev. 2014; 4(3):13-17.
• White E, Allison DC, Patel G, Matcuk G, Gottsegen C, Learch, TJ, Menendez LR. Review of Hemipelvectomy Endoprostheses: Indications and Imaging Findings. J App Radiol. 2013; 42(6).
• Allison DC*, Ferro A, McIntyre JA, Ahlmann ER, Menendez LR. Bone grafting alternatives for cavitary bone defects in children. Curr Orthop Practice. 2013; 24(3):267-279.
• Sugi M, Menendez LR, Fedenko AN, Allison DC*. Clavicular eosinophilic granuloma resulting in an unusual cause of shoulder pain in an adult. Rare Tumors. 2013; 5(8):31-34.
• Hendifar AE, Ahlmann E, Allison DC, Hu J, Menendez L, Chawla SP. Moving Beyond Response Criteria: New Measures of Success in the Treatment of Sarcomas. Curr Treat Options Oncol 2012; 13(3):299-305.
• Allison DC*, Carney SC, Alhmann ER, Angeles C, Menendez LR. A meta-analysis of osteosarcoma outcomes in the modern medical era. Sarcoma 2012: 704872.
• Harvey N, Alhmann ER, Allison DC*, Wang L, Menendez LR. Endoprostheses last longer than intramedullary nails in proximal femur metastases. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2012; 470(3):684-691.
• Allison DC*, Wong A, Samimi B, Mirzayan RN, Menendez LR. A comparison of mineral bone graft substitutes for bone defects. US Onc and Hematol 2011; 7(1):38-49.
• Kasraeian S, Allison DC*, Ahlmann ER, Fedenko AN, Menendez LR. A prospective study comparing fine needle aspiration, core biopsy, and surgical biopsy in the diagnosis of extremity soft tissue tumors. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2010; 468: 2992-3002.
• Allison DC, Holtom PD, Patzakis MJ, Zalavras CG. Microbiology of Bone and Joint Infections in Injecting Drug Abusers. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2010 Aug; 468: 2107-2112.
• White E, Lu D, Eyer B, Gottsegen C, Ahlmann E, Allison DC. Gallery of uncommon orthopedic implants: a guide for emergency radiologist. Emerg Radiol. 2010; 17(3):227-247.
• Allison DC*, Lu A, Ahlmann ER, Menendez LR. Salvage of Infected Tumor Prostheses. Curr Orthop Practice. 2009; 20(6):598-604.
• Allison DC*, Ahlmann ER, Xiang AH, Menendez LR. The linear cutting stapler may reduce surgical time and blood loss with muscle transection: a pilot study. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2009; 467:2859-2864.
• Menendez LR, Falkinstein Y, Ahlmann ER, Allison DC*. Periacetabular reconstruction with a new endoprosthesis. Clinical Orthop Relat Res 2009; 467:2831-2837.
• Allison DC*, Miller T, Holtom P, Patzakis MJ, Zalavras CG. Microbiology of Upper Extremity Soft Tissue Abscesses in Injecting Drug Abusers. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2007; 461:9-13.

* = corresponding author

Peer-Reviewed Book-Chapter Publications

• Allison DC, Jowen PB. 2021. Chapter 13: Orthopedic Injury Management. In: Mansoor Khan & Davit Nott, editors. Fundamentals of Frontline Surgery. 1st ed. Oxon, United Kingdom: CRC Press.
• Allison DC, McTigue T. 2016. Chapter 14: Specialized Retraction for Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty. In: Bal BS, Rubin LE, Keggi KE, editors. The Direct Anterior Approach to Hip Reconstruction. 1st ed. New Jersey, USA: SLACK, Inc. p. 175-191.
• Siegel HJ, Allison DC. 2016. Chapter 27: Tumor Reconstruction of Hip and Proximal Femur with the Anterior Approach. In: Bal BS, Rubin LE, Keggi KE, editors. The Direct Anterior Approach to Hip Reconstruction. 1st ed. New Jersey, USA: SLACK, Inc. p. 329-343.
• McTigue T, Allison DC. 2016. Chapter 33: Understanding Short Femoral Stem Design and Application in Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty. In: Bal BS, Rubin LE, Keggi KE, editors. The Direct Anterior Approach to Hip Reconstruction. 1st ed. New Jersey, USA: SLACK, Inc. p. 417-432.
• DC Allison*, ER Ahlmann, G Restivo, AH Xiang, LR Menendez. Advances in Medicine and Biology, Vol 15: New Methods in Amputation; Nova Science Publishers, Inc. New York. p. 255-269.
• ER Ahlmann, DC Allison, LR Menendez. Soft Tissue Cancers, Etiology Pathogenesis, and Interventions: Cryoablation for Soft Tissue Sarcomas—A new Surgical Adjuvant Therapy; Nova Science Publishers, Inc. New York. p.137-158.

Peer-Reviewed Podium Research Publications

• Carter MD, Calara PS, Diefenbeck M, Matuszewski PE, Agarwal A, Allison DC. Cost Effectiveness of Single Stage Surgery for Chronic Osteomyelitis. Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons (SOMOS) Annual Meeting, Phoenix AZ, December 16, 2022.
• Allison DC. Osseointegration for Amputation. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons + North American Osseointegration Symposium Annual Meeting. Chicago, Il. March 24th, 2022.
• Allison DC. Osseointegration for Amputation. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons + North American Osseointegration Symposium Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. September 1st, 2021.
• Brown M, Siddiqui A, Allison DC, Goldstein RY. Total Hip Arthroplasty Offers Promising Results for Young Patients with a Wide Array of Hip Pathology. American Academy of Orhtopedic Surgeons 2020 Annual Meeting. Virtual. Pediatric Session 2. March 26, 2020.
• Allison DC*. Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty Using a Novel Implant and New Retractor System. Japan Hip Society (JOA) 2017 Annual Meeting, October 21st, 2017.
• Allison DC*. Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty: Two Techniques to Place the Procedure in the Hands of Any Joint Surgeon. Japan Orthopedic Association (JOA) 2016 Annual Meeting, May 12th, 2016.
• Allison DC, Penenberg, BL. Intra-Operative Digital Radiography: a New Standard in Total Hip Arthroplasty. ICJR Pan-Pacific 2015 Annual Meeting, Kona, HI.
• Allison DC*. Anterior Hip Replacement: Two Techniques to Place the Procedure in the Hands of Any Joint Surgeon. Japan Hip Society 2014 Annual Meeting, Tokyo, Japan.
• Allison DC*, Huang E., Ahlmann E, Carney S. Wang L, Menendez LR. Periprosthetic Infection in the Oncologic Patient. International Congress on Joint Replacement Pan-Pacific 2014 Annual Meeting, Kona, HI.
• Allison DC*, Huang E., Ahlmann E, Carney S. Wang L, Menendez LR. Periprosthetic Infection in the Oncologic Patient. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 2014 Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
• Allison DC*, Huang E., Ahlmann E, Carney S. Wang L, Menendez LR. Periprosthetic Infection in the Oncologic Patient. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 2013 Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.
• Allison DC*, Carney SC, Alhmann ER, Angeles C, Menendez LR. A meta-analysis of osteosarcoma outcomes in the modern medical era. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 2012 Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL.
• Allison DC*, McIntrye, JA, Ahlmann ER, Menendez LR A Financial Analysis of Osteosarcoma Management. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 2011 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
• Kasraeian S, Allison DC, Ahlmann ER, Fedenko AN, Wang L, Menendez LR. A prospective study comparing fine needle aspiration, core biopsy, and surgical biopsy in the diagnosis of extremity soft tissue tumors. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 2011 Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
• Allison DC*, Helmstedter CS. Factors, treatments, and outcomes associated with primary malignancies of the forearm: a review of 22 cases. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 2010 Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
• Kasraeian S, Allison DC*, Ahlmann ER, Fedenko AN, Wang L, Menendez LR. A propspective study comparing fine needle aspiration, core biopsy, and surgical biopsy in the diagnosis of extremity soft tissue tumors. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 2010 Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
• Harvey N, Ahlmann ER, Allison DC*, Wang L, Collen SR, Menendez LR. Comparative analysis of intramedullary stabilization versus proximal femoral replacement for metastatic lesions of the proximal femur. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 2010 Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
• Kasraeian S, Allison DC, Martin SE, Ahlmann ER, Correa AJ, Fedenko AN, Wang L, Menendez LR. A propsepctive study comparing fine needle aspiration, core biopsy, and surgical biopsy in the diagnosis of extremity soft tissue tumors. Western Orthopedic Association 2010 Annual Meeting, Monterey, CA. (Vernon Thompson Award winner)
• Allison DC*, Samimi B, Mirzayan RN, Dorrester DM, Menendez LR. A comparison of mineral bone graft substitutes for bone defects. International Society on Limb Salvage—Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 2009 Combined Meeting, Boston, MA.
• Kasraeian S, Allison DC*, Martin SE, Ahlmann ER, Stevenson K, Correa AJ, Fedenko AN, Groshen SL, Wang L, Menendez LR. A propsepctive study comparing fine needle aspiration, core biopsy, and surgical biopsy in the diagnosis of extremity soft tissue tumors. International Society on Limb Salvage—Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 2009 Combined Meeting, Boston, MA.
• Allison DC, Franklyn CC, Vaghefi H, Streeter OE, Menendez LR. Stereotactic radiosurgery in the treatment of pelvic and extremity malignancies. International Society on Limb Salvage—Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 2009 Combined Meeting, Boston, MA.
• Allison DC*, Ahlmann ER, Falkinstein Y, Menendez LR. Reconstruction of the type II pelvic resection with a novel periacetabular endoprosthesis. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 2008 Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ.
• Allison DC*, Ahlmann ER, Xiang AH, Menendez LR. Muscle transection in above knee amputation: a comparison of electrocautery and the linear cutting stapler. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 2008 Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ.
• Allison DC*, Lu A, Ahlmann ER, Menendez LR. Incidence, treatment, and outcomes of infections in oncologic endoprostheses. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 2008 Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ.
• Allison DC*, Ahlmann ER, Xiang AH, Menendez LR. Skeletal muscle transection in above knee amputation: a comparison of elecetrocautery versus the linear cutting stapler. Western Orthopedic Association 2008 Annual Meeting, Maui, HI.
• Allison DC*, Ahlmann ER, Xiang AH, Menendez LR. Skeletal muscle transection in above knee amputation: a comparison of elecetrocautery versus the linear cutting stapler. USC Graduate Orthopedic Society 2008 Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA
• Allison DC*, Zalavras C, Miller TJ, Schnall S, Patzakis MJ. Pyogenic flexor tenosynovitis: a review of the literature and series of 75 cases in injecting drug abusers. USC Graduate Orthopedic Society 2007 Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA.
• Allison DC*, Zalavras C, Holtom PD, Patzakis MJ. Bacteriology of bone and joint infections in injecting drug abusers. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 2007 Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA (USC Research Paper Basic Science Award Winner)
• Allison, DC*, Miller T, Holtom P, Patzakis MJ, Zalavras CG. Microbiology of Upper Extremity Soft Tissue Abscesses in Injecting Drug Abusers. Musculoskeletal Infection Society 2005 Annual Meeting, Squaw Valley, NV.
• Gordon M, Weiss J, Noble PC, Reddix R, Roberts S, Allison DC. Does total knee replacement restore the normal function of the knee? Orthopedic Research Society 48th Annual Meeting 2002, Podium Presentation.
• Noble PC, Gordon M, Weiss J, Reddix R, Roberts S, Allison DC. Does total knee replacement restore the normal function of the knee? Orthopedic Research Society 47th Annual Meeting 2001, Podium Presentation.

Peer-Reviewed Scientific Conference Poster Publications

• Allison DC. Early results of a novel articulating knee arthroplasty antibiotic cement spacer mold system. Japan Orthopedic Association (JOA) 2016 Annual Meeting, May 12th, 2016.
• Allison DC*, Menendez LR. Prognostic Value of Necrosis after Neoadjuvant Therapy for Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 2014 Annual Meeting, Houston, TX.
• Lin S, Allison DC*, Ahlmann E, Menendez LR. Factors, Treatment, and Outcomes of Fungating Soft Tissue Sarcomas. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 2013 Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.
• Allison DC*, Menendez LR. Carbon Fiber Fixation In Oncologic Bone Surgery. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 2013 Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.
• Lin S, Allison DC*, Ahlmann E, Menendez LR. Factors, treatments, and outcomes of fungating soft tissue sarcomas. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 2012 Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL.
• Allison DC*, Glidewell, H, Leu-Sinclair C, Schilling J, Helmstedter CS. Recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the axilla resulting in forequarter amputation: a report of three cases. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 2011 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
• Helmstedter CS, Glidewell, H, Leu-Sinclair C, Schilling J, Allison DC*. Reconstruction of oncologic patellar tendon reconstruction with Achilles tendon allograft. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 2011 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
• Allison DC*, Helmstedter CS. Limb salvage in the setting of severe proximal femoral bone loss and chronic limb shortening: a case report. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 2010 Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
• Kasraeian S, Allison DC*, Martin SE, Ahlmann ER, Stevenson K, Correa AJ, Fedenko AN, Groshen SL, Wang L, Menendez LR. A propspective study comparing fine needle
  aspiration, core biopsy, and surgical biopsy in the diagnosis of extremity soft tissue tumors. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 2010 Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
• Allison DC, Helmstedter CS, Stephenson DR, Nourian AA, Ahlmann ER, Menendez LR. Malignancies of the clavicle. International Society on Limb Salvage—Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 2009 Combined Meeting, Boston, MA.
• Kobayashi M, White E, Allison D, Ahlmann E. Impending pathologic fractures in lytic bone lesions. Radiologic Society of North America 2008 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. Winner: Certificate of Merit.
• Paymann M, Allison D, Ahlmann E, Menendez L, Learch T, White E. Review of hemipelvectomy endoprostheses. Radiologic Society of North America 2008 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
• Eyer B, Gottsegen C, Allison D, Ahlmann E, White E. Atypical orthopedic implants. Radiologic Society of North America 2008 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
• Allison DC, Alexandrov T, Bava E, Menendez LR. Total hip arthroplasty through an anterior approach: a comparison of operating tables. Western Orthopedic Association 2008 Annual Meeting, Maui, HI.

Teaching Conference

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 2012 to present
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery

Taught Residents of Orthopedic Oncology and Reconstruction Service
University of Southern California + L.A. County, Los Angeles, CA 2008 to present

Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Taught Residents of Orthopedic Oncology and Reconstruction Service
Southern California Permanent Medical Group, Los Angeles, CA 2008-2011

Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Taught Residents of Orthopedic Oncology and Reconstruction Service

Patents

• Allison, D.C., “Surgical Process for Anterior Hip Replacement,” United States Patent, No. 9597094.
• Allison, D.C., “Anterior Hip Replacement Retractor Assembly,” United States Patent, No. 9078635.
• Allison, D.C., “Surgical Process for Anterior Hip Replacement,” United States Patent, No. 8808176.

Invited Lectures of Teaching Responsibility

• Evaluation and Management of Bone Tumors. Community Memorial Health System Department of Orthopedics. Orthopedic Didactics. Ventura, CA. February 27^th, 2023.
• The Hinge in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Expanding the Indications. United Orthopedic Orthopedic Oncology & Adult Reconstruction Course. Irvine, CA. February 17^th, 2023.
• Carbon Fiber Skeletal Fixation. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) Annual Meeting Vendor Supplemental Lecture. Tampa, FL. December 1^st, 2022.
• Working with Medical Industry: Orthopedic Surgery Practice and Career Building. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Resident Education Lecture. Los Angeles, CA. August 26^th, 2022.
• Tableless and Assistant-less Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty. Corentec Hip & Knee Surgeons Meeting. Seoul, Korea. October 23^rd, 2022.
• Evaluation and Management of Bone Tumors. Community Memorial Health System Department of Orthopedics. Orthopedic Didactics. Ventura, CA. February 22^nd, 2021.
• Military Medicine in the Current Middle Eastern Conflict. Harlem Public Hospital Grand Rounds. New York, NY. May 6^th, 2020.
• Osseointegration for Trans-Femoral Amputation. Harlem Public Hospital Grand Rounds. New York, NY. May 6^th, 2020.
• Evaluation and Management of Soft Tissue Masses. Harlem Public Hospital Resident Education Lecture. New York, NY. May 6^th, 2020.
• Evaluation and Management of Soft Tissue Masses. Community Memorial Health System Department of Orthopedics. Orthopedic Didactics. Ventura, CA. February 24^th, 2020.
• Orthopedic Surgery Practice and Career Building. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Resident Education Lecture. Los Angeles, CA. June 20^th, 2019.
• Military Medicine in the Current Middle Eastern Conflict. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds. Los Angeles, CA, April 3^rd, 2019.
• Osseointegration for Trans-Femoral Amputation. U.S. Military Joint Trauma System Casualty Care Conference. CENTCOM. January 31^st, 2019.
• Big Things Come from Basic Principles. TEDx Oaks Christian Symposia. Westlake Village, CA. January 31^st, 2019.
• “Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty on a Standard OR Table Using a Specialized Retractor System and Novel M/L Tapered Implant.” Ortho Development Joint Replacement Fellows Course. Deer Valley, UT. April 11 – 13^th, 2018.
• Evaluation and Management of Soft Tissue Masses. Community Memorial Health System Department of Orthopedics. Orthopedic Didactics. Ventura, CA. April 9^th, 2018.
• Carbon Fiber Skeletal Fixation. Community Memorial Health System Department of Orthopedics. Ventura CA. April 9^th, 2018.
• Managing Constraint in Complex Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty. Exactech Medical Education Event. Miami, Florida. April 7^th, 2018.
• Orthopedic Trauma Combat Casualty Care. Operation Northern Lights (US Navy). Fort McCoy, Wisconsin (CME). August 21, 2017.
• Orthopedic Trauma Combat Casualty Care. Operation Northern Lights (US Navy). Fort McCoy, Wisconsin (CME). August 17, 2017.
• Minimally Invasive Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. Northridge Hospital Medical Center Grand Rounds (CME). Northridge, CA. June 13^th, 2017.
• Managing Bone Loss In Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty. Exactech Medical Education Event. Miami, Florida. April 8^th, 2017
• Evaluation and Management of Bone Tumors. Community Memorial Health System Department of Orthopedics. Orthopedic Didactics. Ventura, CA. February 6^th, 2017.
• Evaluation and Management of Soft Tissue Masses. Community Memorial Health System Department of Orthopedics. Orthopedic Didactics. Ventura, CA. February 6^th, 2017.
• Management of Metastatic Bone Disease. Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center Grand Rounds (CME). Fountain Valley, CA. November 10, 2016.
• Periprosthetic Femur Fractures: Classification Based Treatment. 6^th Annual Los Angeles Orthopedic Trauma Symposium (CME). Los Angeles, CA. October 22, 2016.
• Managing the Complex Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: a Focus on Constraint. Exactech Medical Education Event. New York, NY. October 1, 2016.
• Streamlining Revision TKA with Logic CC. Exactech Medical Education Event. New York, NY. October 1, 2016.
• Orthopedic Trauma Combat Casualty Care. Los Angeles Navy Operations Support Center (NOSC LA). Bell Gardens, CA. August 20, 2016.
• “Benign Bone Tumors.” University of Southern California Department of Orthopedic Surgery Residency Core Curriculum Lecture. July 8^th, 2016.
• “Bone Sarcomas.” University of Southern California Department of Orthopedic Surgery Residency Core Curriculum Lecture. July 8^th, 2016.
• “Pediatric Musculoskeletal Tumors.” Bakersfield Memorial Annual CHLA Pediatrics Update. May 21^st, 2016.
• “Aquacell AG Surgical Dressing and the Current American Joint Care Climate.” California Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. May 20, 2016.
• “Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty with a Standard OR Table.” Ortho Development Joint Replacement Fellows Course. April 11 – 13^th, 2016.
• “A Novel Short M/L Taper Femoral Stem.” Ortho Development Joint Replacement Fellows Course. April 11- 13^th, 2016.
• “Evaluation and Management of Soft Tissue Masses.” Community Memorial Health System Department of Orthopedic Surgery Residency Core Didactic Lecture. Ventura, CA. March 7^th, 2016.
• “Evaluation and Management of Bone Tumors.” Community Memorial Health System Department of Orthopedic Surgery Residency Core Didactic Lecture. Ventura, CA. March 7^th, 2016.
• “Oncologic Reconstruction of Large Bone Defects.” Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Department of Surgery Grand Rounds. Los Angeles, CA. February 3^rd, 2016.
• “Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty.” Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Department of Orthopedic Surgery Residency Lecture. November 11^th, 2015.
• “Periprosthetic Joint Infection.” Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Department of Orthopedic Surgery Residency Lecture. November 11^th, 2015.
• “Peri-Prosthetic Femur Fractures: Classification Based Treatment.” 7th Annual Los Angeles Orthopedic Trauma Symposium. September 26^th, 2015. (CME)
• “Displaced Femoral Neck Fractures in the Elderly: Hemiarthroplasty vs Total Hip Arthroplasty.” 7th Annual Los Angeles Orthopedic Trauma Symposium. September 26^th, 2015. (CME)
• “Total Knee Arthroplasty Periprosthetic Joint Infection: Burden, Pre-Surgical Prevention, & Treatment. Ortho Development AAOS Reception. March, 2015.
• “Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty with a Standard OR Table.” Ortho Development Joint Replacement Fellows Course. April 10- 12^th, 2015.
• “Femoral Neck Fractures in the Elderly: Anterior vs Posterior.” 6th Annual Los Angeles Orthopedic Trauma Symposium. September 26^th, 2014. (CME)
• “Femoral Neck Fractures in the Elderly: Cement vs Press Fit.” 6th Annual Los Angeles Orthopedic Trauma Symposium. September 26^th, 2014. (CME)
• “Metastatic Disease About the Hip: Evaluation and Treatment.” 6th Annual Los Angeles Orthopedic Trauma Symposium. September 26^th, 2014. (CME)
• “Evaluation and Management of Soft Tissue Masses.”  University of Southern California Department of Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds. July 25^th, 2014. (CME)
• “Evaluation and Management of Benign Bone Lesions.” University of Southern California Department of Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds. July 25^th, 2014. (CME)
• “Adult Osteomyelitis” Antelope Valley Medical Center Trauma Grand Rounds. June 21^st, 2014. (CME)
• “Preventing Periprosthetic Joint Infection.” ICJR Napa Valley Meeting, June 6^th, 2014.
• “Acute Management: the Leg” Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Orthopedic Acute Management Series Residency Lecture. June 26^th, 2014.
• “MIS Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty: an Approach for Any Surgeon” AAOS 2014 Annual Meeting
• “Displaced Femoral Neck Fractures in the Elderly Surgical Approaches: Anterior vs. Posterior.” 5th Annual Los Angeles Orthopedic Trauma Symposium. September 28^th, 2013. (CME)
• “Posterior Wall Acetabular Fractures: How to Deal with Marginal Impaction.” 5th Annual Los Angeles Orthopedic Trauma Symposium. September 28^th, 2013. (CME)
• “Osteomyelitis” Torrance Memorial Medical Center Grand Rounds. September 11^th, 2013. (CME)
• “The Grafting of Pediatric Bone Defects.” AOA-JOA 2013 Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Presentation. June 20^th, 2013.
• “Preventing Periprosthetic Joint Infection.” Vumedi CME Webinar Presentation. West Coast Moderator. June 10^th, 2013. (CME)
• “Acute Management: the Leg” Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Orthopedic Acute Management Series Residency Lecture. June 13^th, 2013.
• “MIS Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty” Ortho Development Consultant Surgeons Meeting. April 6^th, 2013.
• “MIS Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty: an Approach for Any Surgeon” AAOS 2013 Annual Meeting Technical Exhibit at TeDan Surgical Innovations^® March 19^th – 22^nd, 2013. (CME)
• “Non-Surgical and Surgical Options for the Treatment of Hip and Knee Arthritis.” Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center Grand Rounds. October 15^th, 2012. (CME)
• “Current State of Healthcare.” University of Southern California Dean’s Healthcare Briefing. July 24^th, 2012.
• “Hip & Knee Arthritis” University of Southern California Department of Orthopedics Residency Core Lecture. June 15^th, 2012.
• “Evaluation and Manangement of the Destructive Bone Lesion in the Adult.” University of Southern California Department of Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds. May 25^th, 2012. (CME)
• “Pelvic Anatomy” University of Southern California Department of Orthopedics Residency Core Lecture. March 23^rd, 2012.
• “MIS Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty: an Approach for Any Surgeon” AAOS 2012 Annual Meeting Technical Exhibit at TeDan Surgical Innovations^® Booth #4087. February 8^th – 10^th, 2012. (CME)
• “Evaluation and Management of Extremity Soft Tissue Masses.” Hoag Orthopedic Institute Grand Rounds. January 19^th, 2012. (CME)
• “Transfusion-Free Hip Fracture Surgery in a Patient with Cirrhotic Coagulopathy and Profound Thrombocytopenia.” University of Southern California Transfusion-Free Medicine Symposia. November 5^th, 2011. (CME)
• “Minimally Invasive Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.” Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center Grand Rounds. September 22^nd, 2011. (CME)
• “Orthopedic Oncology In-Service Training Exam Review.” University of Southern California Department of Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds. August 19^th, 2011.
• “Evaluation and Management of Extremity Soft Tissue Masses.” University of Southern California Department of Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds. May 20^th, 2011. (CME)
• “Soft Tissue Masses.” Southern California Permanente Medical Group. Surgical CME Lecture Series. (CME)
• “Soft Tissue Masses.” University of Southern California Department of Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds. May 30^th, 2008. (CME)
• “Periprosthetic Infection.” University of Southern California Department Center for Orthopedic Oncology Symposia. March 10^th, 2008. (CME)
• “Primary Bone Sarcomas.” University of Southern California Department of Orthopedic Surgery Core Resident Curriculum. November 30^th, 2007.

Editorial Boards / Professional / Community Service

• Reviewer, Journal of Reconstructive Review® 2014-present
• Reviewer, Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research® 2009-present
• Editorial Board Member, Global Journal of Surgery® 2010-2012

Languages

• English: Native Language
• Spanish: Novice Listener, Novice Speaker, Minimal Reading, No Writing

References

Lawrence R. Menendez MD, FACS
Professor Emeritus, Director of Orthopedic Oncology
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
1520 San Pablo St., Ste 2000, Los Angeles CA, 90033
Phone: 323-442-5860
Email: menendez@usc.edu 

Don Wiss MD
Professor, Director of Orthopedic Trauma
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
444 S San Vicente Blvd, #603, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: 310-423-4566
Email: donortho@me.com

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