Faculty Appointments
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education
M.D., Georgetown University, Washington, District of ColumbiaM.S., Physiology and Biophysics, Georgetown University, Washington, District of ColumbiaB.S., Psychology, Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina
Publications
Gauger EM, Mitchell PM, Halverson SJ, O'Neill DE, Reasoner K, Desai MJ, Lee DH. Acute-Phase Reactants in Operatively Treated Upper Extremity Infections: A Retrospective Review. Hand (N Y) [print-electronic]. 2021 Jul; 16(4): 546-50. PMID: 31509031, PMCID: PMC8283118, DOI: 10.1177/1558944719873147, ISSN: 1558-9455.
Jewett CA, Uppuganti S, Desai MJ. Avoiding Ring Avulsion Injuries With Silicone Rings: A Biomechanical Study. J Hand Surg Am [print-electronic]. 2021 May 5/14/2021; PMID: 34001410, PII: S0363-5023(21)00158-1, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.02.025, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Golinvaux NS, Desai MJ. Drs Golinvaux and Desai reply to Dr Ring [letter]. J Hand Surg Am. 2020 Dec; 45(12): e13. PMID: 33276879, PII: S0363-5023(20)30562-1, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2020.10.002, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Morrell NT, Sears ED, Desai MJ, Forseth MJ, McClelland WB, Chang J, Kakar S. A Survey of Burnout Among Members of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. J Hand Surg Am [print-electronic]. 2020 Jul; 45(7): 573-581.e16. PMID: 32471755, PMCID: PMC7446598, PII: S0363-5023(20)30181-7, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2020.03.023, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Safa B, Jain S, Desai MJ, Greenberg JA, Niacaris TR, Nydick JA, Leversedge FJ, Megee DM, Zoldos J, Rinker BD, McKee DM, MacKay BJ, Ingari JV, Nesti LJ, Cho M, Valerio IL, Kao DS, El-Sheikh Y, Weber RV, Shores JT, Styron JF, Thayer WP, Przylecki WH, Hoyen HA, Buncke GM. Peripheral nerve repair throughout the body with processed nerve allografts: Results from a large multicenter study. Microsurgery [print-electronic]. 2020 Jul; 40(5): 527-37. PMID: 32101338, PMCID: PMC7496926, DOI: 10.1002/micr.30574, ISSN: 1098-2752.
Golinvaux NS, Labrum JT, Lee DH, Desai MJ. Symptomatic Radial Neck Nonunion Following Traumatic Impacted Radial Neck Fracture. J Hand Surg Am [print-electronic]. 2020 May; 45(5): 453.e1-453.e5. PMID: 31859051, PII: S0363-5023(19)31424-8, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2019.10.012, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Reasoner K, Desai MJ, Lee DH. Factors Influencing Infection Rates after Open Hand Fractures. J Hand Microsurg [print-electronic]. 2020 Apr; 12(1): 56-61. PMID: 32280183, PMCID: PMC7141895, PII: JHAM1900054, DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-3399488, ISSN: 0974-3227.
Labrum JT, Desai MJ, Naslund TC, Obremskey WT. Critical ischemia and myonecrotic sepsis following scapulothoracic dissociation in the setting of apparent hand perfusion: A case report. OTA Int. 2019 Dec; 2(4): e048. PMID: 33937676, PMCID: PMC7997118, PII: OTAI-D-19-00033, DOI: 10.1097/OI9.0000000000000048, ISSN: 2574-2167.
Desai MJ, Wanner JP, Lee DH, Gauger EM. Failed Extensor Tendon Repairs: Extensor Tenolysis and Reconstruction. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2019 Aug 8/1/2019; 27(15): 563-74. PMID: 30985477, DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-18-00218, ISSN: 1940-5480.
Lee DH, Desai MJ, Gauger EM. Electrical Injuries of the Hand and Upper Extremity. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2019 Jan 1/1/2019; 27(1): e1-e8. PMID: 30278017, DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-17-00833, ISSN: 1940-5480.
Brekke AC, Snoddy MC, Lee DH, Richard MJ, Desai MJ. Biomechanical Strength of Scaphoid Partial Unions. J Wrist Surg [print-electronic]. 2018 Nov; 7(5): 399-403. PMID: 30349753, PMCID: PMC6196095, PII: 1800001, DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1661362, ISSN: 2163-3916.
Moore-Lotridge SN, Oelsner WK, Ihejirika Y, Desai MJ, Gebhart SS, Schoenecker JG. Novel preclinical murine model of trauma-induced elbow stiffness. J Exp Orthop. 2018 Sep 9/18/2018; 5(1): 36. PMID: 30229498, PMCID: PMC6143496, PII: 10.1186/s40634-018-0155-3, DOI: 10.1186/s40634-018-0155-3, ISSN: 2197-1153.
Maslow JI, Johnson DJ, Block JJ, Lee DH, Desai MJ. Prevalence and Clinical Manifestations of the Anconeus Epitrochlearis and Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. Hand (N Y) [print-electronic]. 2018 Jul 7/1/2018; 1558944718789412. PMID: 30027762, DOI: 10.1177/1558944718789412, ISSN: 1558-9455.
Gauger EM, Gauger EJ, Desai MJ, Lee DH. Opioid Use After Upper Extremity Surgery. J Hand Surg Am [print-electronic]. 2018 May; 43(5): 470-9. PMID: 29602656, PII: S0363-5023(17)30505-1, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2018.02.026, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Reasoner K, Desai MJ, Lee DH. A Helping Hand: The Case for Volunteerism. J Hand Surg Am [print-electronic]. 2018 Apr 4/21/2018; PMID: 29691078, PII: S0363-5023(17)31795-1, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2018.03.024, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Desai MJ, Ramalingam H, Ruch DS. Heterotopic Ossification After the Arthroscopic Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis. Hand (N Y). 2017 May; 12(3): NP32-NP36. PMID: 28453354, PMCID: PMC5480670, DOI: 10.1177/1558944716668844, ISSN: 1558-9455.
Desai MJ, Matson AP, Ruch DS, Leversedge FJ, Aldridge JM, Richard MJ. Perioperative Glucocorticoid Administration Improves Elbow Motion in Terrible Triad Injuries. J Hand Surg Am. 2017 Jan; 42(1): 41-6. PMID: 28052827, PII: S0363-5023(16)30991-1, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.11.011, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Desai MJ, Matson AP, Ruch DS, Leversedge FJ, Aldridge JM, Richard MJ. Perioperative Glucocorticoid Administration Improves Elbow Motion in Terrible Triad Injuries. J Hand Surg Am. 2017 Jan; 42(1): 41-6. PMID: 28052827, PII: S0363-5023(16)30991-1, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.11.011, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Desai MJ, Daly CA, Seiler JG, Wray WH, Ruch DS, Leversedge FJ. Radial to Axillary Nerve Transfers: A Combined Case Series. J Hand Surg Am [print-electronic]. 2016 Dec; 41(12): 1128-34. PMID: 27663054, PII: S0363-5023(16)30541-X, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.08.022, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Glener AD, Gandolfi B, Desai MJ, Ruch DS. Median Nerve Compression by Radial Head Osteophyte. J Hand Surg Am [print-electronic]. 2016 Dec; 41(12): e481-e483. PMID: 27663050, PII: S0363-5023(16)30511-1, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.08.016, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Desai MJ, Daly CA, Seiler JG, Wray WH, Ruch DS, Leversedge FJ. Radial to Axillary Nerve Transfers: A Combined Case Series. J Hand Surg Am [print-electronic]. 2016 Dec; 41(12): 1128-34. PMID: 27663054, PII: S0363-5023(16)30541-X, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.08.022, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Glener AD, Gandolfi B, Desai MJ, Ruch DS. Median Nerve Compression by Radial Head Osteophyte. J Hand Surg Am [print-electronic]. 2016 Dec; 41(12): e481-e483. PMID: 27663050, PII: S0363-5023(16)30511-1, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.08.016, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Desai MJ, Brogan DM, Richard MJ, Mithani SK, Leversedge FJ, Ruch DS. Biomechanical Comparison of Suture-Button Suspensionplasty and LRTI for Basilar Thumb Arthritis. Hand (N Y) [print-electronic]. 2016 Dec; 11(4): 438-43. PMID: 28149211, PII: 10.1177_1558944716643119, DOI: 10.1177/1558944716643119, ISSN: 1558-9447.
Desai MJ, Mithani SK, Lodha SJ, Richard MJ, Leversedge FJ, Ruch DS. Major Peripheral Nerve Injuries After Elbow Arthroscopy. Arthroscopy [print-electronic]. 2016 Feb 2/4/2016; PMID: 26853949, PII: S0749-8063(15)00909-3, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2015.11.023, ISSN: 1526-3231.
Desai MJ, Reisman WM, Hutton WC. Improving Spanning-Knee External Fixator Stiffness: A Biomechanical Study. Am J. Orthop. 2016 Feb; 45(2): E42-5. PMID: 26866321, ISSN: 1934-3418.
Fletcher ND, Lazarus DE, Desai MJ, Patel NN, Bruce RW. Medicaid insurance is associated with larger curves in patients who require scoliosis surgery. Am J. Orthop. 2015 Nov; 44(11): E454-7. PMID: 26566561, ISSN: 1934-3418.
Desai MJ, Kamal RN, Richard MJ. Management of Intercarpal Ligament Injuries Associated with Distal Radius Fractures. Hand Clin. 2015 Aug; 31(3): 409-16. PMID: 26205702, PII: S0749-0712(15)00035-9, DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2015.04.009, ISSN: 1558-1969.
Desai MJ, Hutton WC, Jarrett CD. Arthroscopic repair of triangular fibrocartilage tears: a biomechanical comparison of a knotless suture anchor and the traditional outside-in repairs. J Hand Surg Am. 2013 Nov; 38(11): 2193-7. PMID: 24206982, PII: S0363-5023(13)01135-0, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.08.097, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Seiler JG, Desai MJ, Payne SH. Tendon transfers for radial, median, and ulnar nerve palsy. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2013 Nov; 21(11): 675-84. PMID: 24187037, PII: 21/11/675, DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-21-11-675, ISSN: 1067-151X.
Jewett CA, Uppuganti S, Desai MJ. Avoiding Ring Avulsion Injuries With Silicone Rings: A Biomechanical Study. J Hand Surg Am [print-electronic]. 2021 May 5/14/2021; PMID: 34001410, PII: S0363-5023(21)00158-1, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.02.025, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Golinvaux NS, Desai MJ. Drs Golinvaux and Desai reply to Dr Ring [letter]. J Hand Surg Am. 2020 Dec; 45(12): e13. PMID: 33276879, PII: S0363-5023(20)30562-1, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2020.10.002, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Morrell NT, Sears ED, Desai MJ, Forseth MJ, McClelland WB, Chang J, Kakar S. A Survey of Burnout Among Members of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. J Hand Surg Am [print-electronic]. 2020 Jul; 45(7): 573-581.e16. PMID: 32471755, PMCID: PMC7446598, PII: S0363-5023(20)30181-7, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2020.03.023, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Safa B, Jain S, Desai MJ, Greenberg JA, Niacaris TR, Nydick JA, Leversedge FJ, Megee DM, Zoldos J, Rinker BD, McKee DM, MacKay BJ, Ingari JV, Nesti LJ, Cho M, Valerio IL, Kao DS, El-Sheikh Y, Weber RV, Shores JT, Styron JF, Thayer WP, Przylecki WH, Hoyen HA, Buncke GM. Peripheral nerve repair throughout the body with processed nerve allografts: Results from a large multicenter study. Microsurgery [print-electronic]. 2020 Jul; 40(5): 527-37. PMID: 32101338, PMCID: PMC7496926, DOI: 10.1002/micr.30574, ISSN: 1098-2752.
Golinvaux NS, Labrum JT, Lee DH, Desai MJ. Symptomatic Radial Neck Nonunion Following Traumatic Impacted Radial Neck Fracture. J Hand Surg Am [print-electronic]. 2020 May; 45(5): 453.e1-453.e5. PMID: 31859051, PII: S0363-5023(19)31424-8, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2019.10.012, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Reasoner K, Desai MJ, Lee DH. Factors Influencing Infection Rates after Open Hand Fractures. J Hand Microsurg [print-electronic]. 2020 Apr; 12(1): 56-61. PMID: 32280183, PMCID: PMC7141895, PII: JHAM1900054, DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-3399488, ISSN: 0974-3227.
Labrum JT, Desai MJ, Naslund TC, Obremskey WT. Critical ischemia and myonecrotic sepsis following scapulothoracic dissociation in the setting of apparent hand perfusion: A case report. OTA Int. 2019 Dec; 2(4): e048. PMID: 33937676, PMCID: PMC7997118, PII: OTAI-D-19-00033, DOI: 10.1097/OI9.0000000000000048, ISSN: 2574-2167.
Desai MJ, Wanner JP, Lee DH, Gauger EM. Failed Extensor Tendon Repairs: Extensor Tenolysis and Reconstruction. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2019 Aug 8/1/2019; 27(15): 563-74. PMID: 30985477, DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-18-00218, ISSN: 1940-5480.
Lee DH, Desai MJ, Gauger EM. Electrical Injuries of the Hand and Upper Extremity. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2019 Jan 1/1/2019; 27(1): e1-e8. PMID: 30278017, DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-17-00833, ISSN: 1940-5480.
Brekke AC, Snoddy MC, Lee DH, Richard MJ, Desai MJ. Biomechanical Strength of Scaphoid Partial Unions. J Wrist Surg [print-electronic]. 2018 Nov; 7(5): 399-403. PMID: 30349753, PMCID: PMC6196095, PII: 1800001, DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1661362, ISSN: 2163-3916.
Moore-Lotridge SN, Oelsner WK, Ihejirika Y, Desai MJ, Gebhart SS, Schoenecker JG. Novel preclinical murine model of trauma-induced elbow stiffness. J Exp Orthop. 2018 Sep 9/18/2018; 5(1): 36. PMID: 30229498, PMCID: PMC6143496, PII: 10.1186/s40634-018-0155-3, DOI: 10.1186/s40634-018-0155-3, ISSN: 2197-1153.
Maslow JI, Johnson DJ, Block JJ, Lee DH, Desai MJ. Prevalence and Clinical Manifestations of the Anconeus Epitrochlearis and Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. Hand (N Y) [print-electronic]. 2018 Jul 7/1/2018; 1558944718789412. PMID: 30027762, DOI: 10.1177/1558944718789412, ISSN: 1558-9455.
Gauger EM, Gauger EJ, Desai MJ, Lee DH. Opioid Use After Upper Extremity Surgery. J Hand Surg Am [print-electronic]. 2018 May; 43(5): 470-9. PMID: 29602656, PII: S0363-5023(17)30505-1, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2018.02.026, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Reasoner K, Desai MJ, Lee DH. A Helping Hand: The Case for Volunteerism. J Hand Surg Am [print-electronic]. 2018 Apr 4/21/2018; PMID: 29691078, PII: S0363-5023(17)31795-1, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2018.03.024, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Desai MJ, Ramalingam H, Ruch DS. Heterotopic Ossification After the Arthroscopic Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis. Hand (N Y). 2017 May; 12(3): NP32-NP36. PMID: 28453354, PMCID: PMC5480670, DOI: 10.1177/1558944716668844, ISSN: 1558-9455.
Desai MJ, Matson AP, Ruch DS, Leversedge FJ, Aldridge JM, Richard MJ. Perioperative Glucocorticoid Administration Improves Elbow Motion in Terrible Triad Injuries. J Hand Surg Am. 2017 Jan; 42(1): 41-6. PMID: 28052827, PII: S0363-5023(16)30991-1, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.11.011, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Desai MJ, Matson AP, Ruch DS, Leversedge FJ, Aldridge JM, Richard MJ. Perioperative Glucocorticoid Administration Improves Elbow Motion in Terrible Triad Injuries. J Hand Surg Am. 2017 Jan; 42(1): 41-6. PMID: 28052827, PII: S0363-5023(16)30991-1, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.11.011, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Desai MJ, Daly CA, Seiler JG, Wray WH, Ruch DS, Leversedge FJ. Radial to Axillary Nerve Transfers: A Combined Case Series. J Hand Surg Am [print-electronic]. 2016 Dec; 41(12): 1128-34. PMID: 27663054, PII: S0363-5023(16)30541-X, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.08.022, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Glener AD, Gandolfi B, Desai MJ, Ruch DS. Median Nerve Compression by Radial Head Osteophyte. J Hand Surg Am [print-electronic]. 2016 Dec; 41(12): e481-e483. PMID: 27663050, PII: S0363-5023(16)30511-1, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.08.016, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Desai MJ, Daly CA, Seiler JG, Wray WH, Ruch DS, Leversedge FJ. Radial to Axillary Nerve Transfers: A Combined Case Series. J Hand Surg Am [print-electronic]. 2016 Dec; 41(12): 1128-34. PMID: 27663054, PII: S0363-5023(16)30541-X, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.08.022, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Glener AD, Gandolfi B, Desai MJ, Ruch DS. Median Nerve Compression by Radial Head Osteophyte. J Hand Surg Am [print-electronic]. 2016 Dec; 41(12): e481-e483. PMID: 27663050, PII: S0363-5023(16)30511-1, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.08.016, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Desai MJ, Brogan DM, Richard MJ, Mithani SK, Leversedge FJ, Ruch DS. Biomechanical Comparison of Suture-Button Suspensionplasty and LRTI for Basilar Thumb Arthritis. Hand (N Y) [print-electronic]. 2016 Dec; 11(4): 438-43. PMID: 28149211, PII: 10.1177_1558944716643119, DOI: 10.1177/1558944716643119, ISSN: 1558-9447.
Desai MJ, Mithani SK, Lodha SJ, Richard MJ, Leversedge FJ, Ruch DS. Major Peripheral Nerve Injuries After Elbow Arthroscopy. Arthroscopy [print-electronic]. 2016 Feb 2/4/2016; PMID: 26853949, PII: S0749-8063(15)00909-3, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2015.11.023, ISSN: 1526-3231.
Desai MJ, Reisman WM, Hutton WC. Improving Spanning-Knee External Fixator Stiffness: A Biomechanical Study. Am J. Orthop. 2016 Feb; 45(2): E42-5. PMID: 26866321, ISSN: 1934-3418.
Fletcher ND, Lazarus DE, Desai MJ, Patel NN, Bruce RW. Medicaid insurance is associated with larger curves in patients who require scoliosis surgery. Am J. Orthop. 2015 Nov; 44(11): E454-7. PMID: 26566561, ISSN: 1934-3418.
Desai MJ, Kamal RN, Richard MJ. Management of Intercarpal Ligament Injuries Associated with Distal Radius Fractures. Hand Clin. 2015 Aug; 31(3): 409-16. PMID: 26205702, PII: S0749-0712(15)00035-9, DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2015.04.009, ISSN: 1558-1969.
Desai MJ, Hutton WC, Jarrett CD. Arthroscopic repair of triangular fibrocartilage tears: a biomechanical comparison of a knotless suture anchor and the traditional outside-in repairs. J Hand Surg Am. 2013 Nov; 38(11): 2193-7. PMID: 24206982, PII: S0363-5023(13)01135-0, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.08.097, ISSN: 1531-6564.
Seiler JG, Desai MJ, Payne SH. Tendon transfers for radial, median, and ulnar nerve palsy. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2013 Nov; 21(11): 675-84. PMID: 24187037, PII: 21/11/675, DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-21-11-675, ISSN: 1067-151X.