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Dr. James Vailas

James Vailas

Graduate Adjunct Faculty, Athletic Training

Office phone number: (603) 634-0080
e-mail: jvailas@plymouth.edu

Administrative contact: Jamie Stalnaker
Administrative contact phone number: (603) 535-2293

Degrees and Education

  • M.D., Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, NH, 1981
  • B.A., Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, 1978

Publications

  • Chapters
  • Vailas JC, Hurwitz SR, Wiesel SW: In vitro Determination of Hip Stability Following Posterior Acetabular Fracture. Ortho Trans, 10(2):567, 1986
  • Vailas JC: Anatomy of the Elbow and Shoulder. In Elbow and Shoulder Pain, Adams et al, Chapter 2, pp. 13-37, Charlottesville, VA, The Michie Company, 1989
  • Vailas JC, Conklu ME: Rehabilitation of the Elbow and Shoulder. In Elbow and Shoulder Pain, Adams et al, Chapter 8, pp. 283-309, Charlottesville, VA, The Michie Company, 1989
  • Vailas JC: Assessment of Knee Pain. In Hip and Knee Pain, Vailas et al, Chapter 3, pp. 77-97, Charlottesville, VA, The Michie Company, 1990
  • Vailas JC: Pathophysiology of Knee Pain. In Hip and Knee Pain, Vailas et al, Chapter 4, pp. 99-113, Charlottesville, VA, The Michie Company, 1990
  • Vailas JC: Surgical Indications for Knee Pain. In Hip and Knee Pain, Vailas et al, Chapter 5, pp. 1154-127, Charlottesville, VA, The Michie Company, 1990
  • Vailas JC, Wiesel SW: A Standardized Approach to Knee Pain. In Hip and Knee Pain. Vailas et al, Chapter 6, pp. 129-136, Charlottesville, VA, The Michie Company, 1990
  • Vailas AC, Morgan WP, Vailas JC: A Physiological and Cellular Basis of Overtraining, In Leadbetter WB, Buckwalter JA, Gordon SL (eds.), Sports-Induced Inflammation: Clinical and Basic Science Concepts, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Park Ridge, IL, 1990
  • Vailas AC, Vailas JC: Physical Activity and Connective Tissue. In Bouchard C, Shepard RJ, Stephens T(eds), Physical Activity, Fitness, and Health, 2nd Edition, Human Kinetics, Champaign, Ill., p.369-382, 1994
  • Abstracts / Supplements
  • Vailas CE(sic), Morris ME, Perry J: EMG Analysis of Dynamic Muscle Effort During Isotonic, Variable Resistance, and Isokinetic Exercise. Transactions 34th Annual Meeting, Ortho Research Society, 13:315, 1988
  • Decoster LC, Vailas JC: Functional ACL Bracing: A Survey of Current Opinion and Practice. J Athletic Training (abstracts), 29(2): 152, 1994
  • Decoster LC, Vailas JC, Lindsay RH, Williams GR: Prevalence and Features of Joint Hypermobility in a Population of Adolescent Interscholastic Athletes. Med Sci Sports Exer, 27(5)Suppl, p.161, 1995
  • Vailas JC, Tibone JE, Perry J: Dynamic Biomechanical Effects of Functional Bracing. Med Sci Sports Exer (Suppl), 21, (2):82, 1989
  • Decoster LC, Lindsay RH, Bernier JN, Vailas JC: Generalized Joint Hypermobility and Injury Patterns Among NCAA Lacrosse Players. J Athletic Training (Suppl), 31(2):S-14, 1996
  • Moran MJ, Decoster LC, Lindsay RH, Bernier JN, Vailas JC: Prevalence and Features of Joint Hypermobility in Collegiate Athletes. J Athletic Training (Suppl), 31(2):S-40, 1996
  • Decoster LC, Vailas JC: ACL Bracing: A Survey of Current Opinion & Practice(Abstract). J Athletic Training (Suppl), 35, 2000
  • Books
  • Adams, John P, Vailas, James C., Feffer, Henry L., Wiesel, Sam W., Elbow and Shoulder Pain. Charlottesville, VA, The Michie Company, 1989
  • Vailas, James C, Fortune, William, Feffer, Henry L, Wiesel, Sam W, Hip and Knee Pain, Charlottesville, VA, The Michie Company, 1990
  • Articles
  • Vailas JC: Anabolic Steroids: Illusions of Strength Menace Health. Johnson & Johnson Athletic Care Newsletter, 5(1), Jan. 1989
  • Vailas JC, Hurwitz S, Wiesel SW: Posterior Acetabular Fracture-Dislocations: Fragment Size, Joint Capsule, and Stability. J Trauma, 29(11):1494-1496, 1989
  • Horn T, Vailas JC: Acute Traumatic Arteriovenous Fistula Following a Gunshot Wound to the Femur. Orthopedics, 13(11):7-8, 1990
  • Boden SD, Labropoulos PA, Vailas JC: MR Scanning of the Acutely Injured Knee: Sensitive, But is it Cost-Effective: Arthroscopy, 6(4):306-310, 1990
  • Vailas JC, Tibone JE, Perry J: The Effects of Functional Knee Bracing on the Dynamic Biomechanics of the Cross-Cut Maneuver. J Sports Traumatology and related research, 12(4):197-205, 1990
  • Boden SD, Davis DO, Dina TS, Stoller DW, Brown SD, Vailas JC: A Prospective and Blinded Investigation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Knee: Abnormal Findings in Asymptomatic Subjects. Clin Ortho Rel Res, 282:177-185, 1992
  • Vailas JC, Morris M, Pink M, Perry J, Jobe FW: Muscle Activity During Isotonic, Variable-resistance, and Isokinetic Exercise. Clinical J Sport Medicine, 2:186-191, 1992
  • Vailas JC, Pink M: Biomechanical Effects of Functional Knee Bracing: Practical Implications. Sports Medicine 15(3): 210-218, 1993
  • Decoster LC, Vailas JC, Swartz SG: Functional ACL Bracing: A Survey of Current Opinion and Practice. Am J Orthopedics, 24 (11): 838-843, 1995
  • Decoster LC, Vailas JC, Lindsay RH, Williams GR: Prevalence and Features of Joint Hypermobility Among Adolescent Athletes. Arch Pediatr Adolsesc Med, 151:989-992, 1997
  • Decoster LC, Vailas JC: Bracing: Post-reconstruction bracing practices vary. Biomechanics (special report), 31, June 1998
  • Croce RV, Miller JP, Confessor R, Vailas JC: Reciprocal Coactivation Patterns of the Lateral and Medial Quadriceps and Hamstrings During Low- and Moderate-Speed Isokinetic Movement. J Sports Rehab, 7:182-196, 1998
  • Decoster LC, Bernier JN, Lindsay RH, Vailas JC: Generalized Joint Hypermobility and Its Relationship to Injury Patterns Amony NCAA Lacrosse Players. J Athletic Training, 34(2): 99-105, 1999
  • Miller JP, Vailas JC, Croce RV, Confessore R, Catlaw K: Dynamic Analysis of Custom-Fitted Functional Knee Braces: EMG and Brace Migration During Physical Activity. J Sports Rehab, 8(2):109-122, 1999
  • Decoster L, Vailas JC. Functional Anterior Cruciate Ligament Bracing: A Survey of Current Brace Prescription Patterns. Orthopedics, 26(7): 701-706, 2003

Presentations

  • National Meetings
  • "Hip Stability Following Posterior Acetabular Fractures." American Orthopaedic Association Residents' Conference, Santa Monica, CA, May 1986.
  • "Posterior Acetabular Fracture Size: An Experimental Study with Clinical Application." American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' Annual Meeting, San Francisco, January 1987.
  • "EMG Analysis of Dynamic Muscle Effort During Isotonic, Variable Resistance, and Isokinetic Exercises." Orthopaedic Research Society, 34th Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, February 1988.
  • "Dynamic Biomechanical Effects of Functional Bracing," American College of Sports Medicine, 36th Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, June 1989.
  • "Thoracic Injury-Football," Laskowski ER, Physician Case Presentation - Discussant, American College of Sports Medicine 38th Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1991.
  • "Functional ACL Bracing: A Survey of Current Opinion and Practice", Eigth Annual Alumni-Fellowship Meeting, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Inglewood, CA, June 1994.
  • "Injury Patterns Among NCAA Male and Female Basketball Players", Thematic Poster, American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, Fl, June 1998.
  • "Functional Bracing: The Role in the ACL Deficient and Reconstructed Knee", National Athletic Trainers Association Fiftieth Annual Meeting, Kansas City, Kansas, June 1999.
  • Program Co-chairman, Easter Orthopaedic Association and Southern Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Dublin, Ireland, July 2003
  • Regional Meetings
  • "Clinical Diagnosis of Patellofemoral Dysfunction", An Intergrated Approach to Patellofemoral Dysfunction, Jean P. Boucher, Chair, New England Chapter of American College of Sports Medicine, Boxboro, MA, Nov.4,1994
  • "Back Pain in the Athlelte", Eastern Athletic Trainers Association, Philadelphia , PA Jan. 1995
  • Clinical Evaluation of Back Pain in the Athlete, Clinical Workshop, Eastern Athletic Trainers Association, Philadelphia, PA, Jan 1995
  • "Hypermobility in the Adolescent Athlete", Lahey Clinic Dept of Orthopaedic Grand Rds, Burlington, MA, Jan 95
  • "ACL Instability", Returning the Athlete to His/Her Sport, Special Emphasis Session, Eastern Orthopaedic Association, Twenty-Seventh Annual Meeting, October 19, 1996, Hilton Head, NC
  • "Laser-Assisted Capsular Shift", New England Society of Certified Orthopaedic Technologists, April 17,1999, Newport, RI
  • "Pathomechanics of Patellofemoral Dysfuction", Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting, Providence, RI, Jan. 2001
  • "Pathomechanics of Patellofemoral Dysfunction", The 12th Annual Tri-State Athletic Trainers' Conference, Manchester, NH, May, 2001
  • Knee Cadaver Anatomy Workshop, The 12th Annual Tri-State Athletic Trainers' Conference, Manchester, NH, May, 2001.
  • "Lateral and Posterior Lateral Knee Injuries", Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, Jan. 2003.
  • Local Meetings
  • "In vitro Determination of Hip Stability Following Posterior Acetabular Fractures," Washington Orthopaedic Society, Washington, DC, March 1986.
  • "Common Sports Injuries: Diagnosis and Management," George Washington University Medical Alumni Association, Washington, DC, April 1989.
  • "Common Sports Injuries: Diagnosis and Management," Catholic Medical Center Quarterly Lecture Series, January 1993.
  • "The Role of the Athletic Trainer in Managing Musculoskeletal Injuries: the Physician's Perspective," Keynote Address, Tri-State Sports Medicine Conference, New Hampshire Athletic Trainers Association, Laconia, New Hampshire, May 15-17, 1992.
  • "Functional Anatomy, Pathomechanics and Treatment of Shoulder Injuries," Tri-State Sports Medicine Conference, New Hampshire Athletic Trainers Association, Laconia, New Hampshire, May 15-17, 1992.
  • "Anabolic Steroids," New Hampshire Technical Institute, Department of Exercise Science, April 1993.
  • "Anatomy and Biomechanics" , Health and Fitness Instuctor Workshop ACSM, New Hampshire Technical Institute, Manchester, New Hampshire, August 16, 1994.
  • "VMO and Adductor Physiological Relationship with Patella Pain", Tri-State Sports Medicine Conference, New Hampshire Athletic Trainers Association , Laconia, New Hampshire, May 13-17, 1995.
  • "Exercise-Related Injuries", American College Sports Medicine Health/Fitness Instructor Worshop, New Hampshire Technical Institute, Manchester, New Hampshire, August 14, 1995.
  • "Anatomy and Biomechanics", Health and Fitness Instructor Workshop ACSM, New Hampshire Techinical Institute, Manchester, New Hampshire, August 12, 1996.
  • "The Use of Laser in Orthopaedics", New Hampshire Musculoskeletal 4th Annual Symposium, Manchester, New Hampshire, Sept 27, 1997.

Associations, Boards and Committees

  • Certifications
  • National Board of Medical Examiners, 1982
  • Lower Limb Prosthetics, New York University Prosthetic - Orthotic Center, 1983
  • National Athletic Health Institute, 1987
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, July 1998
  • CO2 Laser Arthroscopic Knee Surgery, Educational Design Inc., March 1989
  • HoYAG, NdYAG, KTP Lasers in Orthopaedic Surgery, The NH Laser Center, March 1993
  • Meniscal Transplantation, "Keyhole Technique", CryoLife, Inc., Marietta, GA, Sept. 25, 1996
  • Fellowships
  • Research Fellow, St. Sophia's Children Hospital, Athens, Greece, Summer 1979
  • Sports Medicine, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Inglewood, CA, 1986-1987
  • Awards
  • Timothy Wright Ellis Award,(greatest overall contribution by student to the Community), Dartmouth College1978
  • Alfred E. Watson Award (Athlete of the Year), Dartmouth College1978
  • Contributor to Amateur Football Award, The Joe Yukica New Hampshire Chapter, National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, 14th Annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Dinner, Manchester, NH, May, 2002
  • New Hampshire's Best Sportsmedicine Physician, NH Business Magazine, 2001
  • New Hampshire's Best Sportsmedicine Physician, NH Business Magazine, 2002
  • Dr. David Moyer Award (most ardent supporter of athletic trainers), Eastern Athletic Trainers Association, 2003
  • Saint Anselm College Varsity "A" Award, Athletic Committee, April 2003
  • Professional Societies
  • District of Columbia Medical Society, 1984-1990
  • American Medical Association, 1986-present
  • New Hampshire Medical Society, 1990-present
  • Hillsborough Medical Society, 1990-present
  • Washington Orthopaedic Society, 1988-1990
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow, 1991-present
  • NH Orthopaedic Society, 1991-present
  • Eastern Orthopaedic Association, Active Member, 1992-present
  • American College of Sports Medicine, member, 1989-present
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, 1991-present
  • Council of Delegates, June 1994- 2000
  • Orthopaedic Laser Society of North America,member, 1994-present

Professional Experience

  • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical Faculty Associates, George Washington University, 1987-1990
  • James C. Vailas, M.D., P.C., Manchester, NH, 1990-1992
  • Orthopaedic Specialists of Northern New England, Manchester, NH, 1993
  • The Hitchcock Clinic - Southern Region Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Manchester, NH, Nov. 1993- Jan 95
  • The Lahey-Hitchcock Clinic- Southern NH Region, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Manchester, NH, Jan 95 – June 98
  • The Orthopaedic Center – Manchester, NH, July 1998 - present
  • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, George Washington University, Assistant Professor, 1987-1990
    Residency Coordinator, 1988-1990
    Director, Ambulatory Physical Therapy/Sports Center, 1989-1990
  • Department of Kinesiology, University of New Hampshire, Adjunct Associate Professor, 1998- .
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