Stephen Maier, MD

Dr. Maier is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, specifically the treatment of ankle, shoulder, and knee related injuries. Dr. Maier has expertise in arthroscopy, trauma care, and general orthopaedics. He incorporates both surgical and nonsurgical approaches in his practice to address a wide range of orthopaedic conditions.

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203-407-3522
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203-466-8539

Education and Training

  • B.A. Biology, Psychology - Williams College
  • M.D. - Columbia University
  • Orthopaedic Surgery Residency - Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program
  • Sports Medicine Fellowship - Emory University

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Conditions and Treatments

Shoulder

  • Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and partial acromioplasty
  • Open subpectoral biceps tenodesis
  • Arthroscopic biceps tenodesis
  • Arthroscopic capsular release, manipulation under anesthesia
  • Arthroscopic Bankart repair, remplissage
  • Arthroscopic SLAP repair
  • Arthroscopic posterior labral repair
  • Latarjet
  • Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
  • Arthroscopic acromioclavicular resection
  • Open acromioclavicular joint reconstruction
  • ORIF of clavicle fracture
  • ORIF of proximal humerus fracture
  • Pectoralis tendon repair
  • Anatomic shoulder replacement
  • Reverse shoulder replacement
  • Reverse shoulder replacement for fracture

Elbow

  • Distal biceps repair
  • Triceps repair
  • ECRB debridement and repair for lateral epicondylitis
  • ORIF of olecranon fracture

Hip

  • Open proximal hamstring repair
  • Open adductor tendon release
  • Open gluteus medius repair

Knee

  • Knee arthroscopy
  • Debridement, partial meniscectomy, chondroplasty, removal of loose body
  • Arthroscopic meniscus repair
  • Tibial spine arthroscopic assisted reduction and fixation
  • Multi-ligamentous reconstruction
  • Primary and revision ACL reconstruction, lateral extra-articular tenodesis
  • Single stage vs. two stage revision ACL reconstruction
  • Meniscal root repair
  • PCL reconstruction
  • Posterolateral corner reconstruction
  • MCL/LCL reconstruction
  • Cartilage restoration
  • Osteochondral autograft transfer
  • Osteochondral allograft transplant
  • Matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation
  • MPFL reconstruction
  • Tibial tubercle osteotomy
  • High tibial osteotomy
  • Exertional compartment release
  • Patellar tendon repair
  • Quadriceps tendon repair

Foot & Ankle

  • Ankle arthroscopy
  • Cartilage restoration of the talus
  • ORIF of ankle fracture
  • ORIF of 5th metatarsal fracture
  • ORIF of Lisfranc fracture/dislocation
  • Achilles repair
  • Haglund’s deformity excision with Achilles repair
  • Lateral ankle ligament repair or reconstruction
  • Medial ankle ligament repair or reconstruction
  • ORIF of syndesmosis injury
  • Peroneal tendon debridement/repair

Orthobiologics

  • PRP Injection
  • BMAC Injection

Full Biography

Dr. Maier is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, specifically the treatment of ankle, shoulder, and knee related injuries.

He received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Maier completed his orthopaedic surgery residency as Chief Resident at Massachusetts General Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center as part of the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program. He then completed his Sports Medicine Fellowship at Emory University. Throughout his career, he has worked as the team physician for numerous athletics programs including the Atlanta Falcons, Georgia Tech Athletics, Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox, and Harvard University Athletics. Dr. Maier played hockey and baseball for Williams College and spent significant time around sports medicine and injuries, guiding him towards a lifelong interest in taking care of patients to help them return to what they enjoy doing.

Dr. Maier has written over 20 peer-reviewed articles exploring topics in orthopaedics, specifically sports medicine and shoulder replacement surgery. Dr. Maier has expertise in arthroscopy, trauma care, and general orthopaedics. He incorporates both surgical and nonsurgical approaches in his practice to address a wide range of orthopaedic conditions and provide holistic care to the patient.

Dr. Maier enjoys spending time with his wife and son, and family around the Connecticut shoreline. He has a passion for baking sourdough bread and loves to play ice hockey.

Research and Publications

  • Maier SP, Pikowski M, Dean E, Jackson ER. “Technique for Revision Reconstruction of a Chronic Quadriceps Tendon Re-rupture Using Achilles Tendon Allograft.” J Musculoskelet Surg Res. 2024;8:291-6. doi: 10.25259/JMSR_106_2024.
  • Maier SP, Prabhat AM, Collins J, von Keudell A, Earp B, Zhang D. “Outcomes of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Proximal Humerus Fracture Versus Rotator Cuff Arthropathy.” JAAOS Global Research & Reviews. 2023 Oct 1;7(10):e23.
  • Lightsey HM, Maier SP, Nisavic M, Kenney K, Lovettb LA, Lussier-Cushing M, Abrams J, Fleming M. “Capacity and Declination of Care in the Surgical Patient.” JBJS. 2021 Feb 26:10-2106.
  • Maier SP, Lightsey HM, Galetta MD, Usoro AO, Oh LS. “Plant-based diets and sports performance: a clinical review. Sport Sciences for Health.” 2023 Jun 3:1-23.
  • Lightsey HM, Maier SP, Bono CM, Kang JD, Harris MB. “In-Hospital, 24-Hour Exercise Spaces for Resident and Staff Wellness.” HSS J. 2023 May;19(2):140-145.
  • Maier SP, Rudisill SS, Wright CL, Daniell HD, Lydston M, O’Donnell E. “Sex Differences in Shoulder Anatomy and Biomechanics: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Journal of Women’s Sports Medicine. 2022 Apr 5;2(1):5-17.
  • Feroe A, Hassan M, Flaugh R, Maier SP, Cook D, Yen YM, Kocher M. “Prevalence of Heterotopic Ossification after Hip Arthroscopy in the Pediatric Population.” Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2022 April; 42(4).
  • Maier II SP, Wixted JJ. “Native Hip Septic Arthritis in Setting of Postpartum Gynecologic Infection: A Case Report.” JBJS Case Connector, 2021 May 24;11(2).
  • O’Donnell E, Fury M, Maier II SP, Bernstein DN, Carrier R, Warner JP. “Outpatient Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review of Patient Selection, Patient Experience, and Cost.” JBJS Reviews, 2021 Nov 10;9(11)
  • Schurko BM, Shore BJ, Maier SP, Cidambi E, Watkins CJ. “Hypodermic needle to guide k-wire placement in pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures: a technical trick.” Journal of Children’s Orthopaedics, 2021 Aug 20;15(4):415-417.
  • Tirumala V, Bounajem G, Klemt C, Maier SP, Padmanabha A, Kwon YM. “Outcome of Spinal vs General Anesthesia in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Propensity Score Matched Cohort Analysis.” The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2021 Jul 1;29(13):e656-e666. Featured in AAOS Headline News Now, July 9, 2021.
  • Grogan BF, Danford NC, Lopez CD, Maier II SP, Kongmalai P, Kovacevic D, Levine WN, Jobin CM. “Number of screws in the articular segment of distal humerus AO/OTA C type fractures treated with open reduction internal fixation is associated with complication rate.” SICOT-J 7 (2021).
  • Bounajem G, Maier II SP, Smith E, Heng M, Melnic CM. “Total Hip Arthroplasty to Treat Chronic Native Hip Obturator Dislocation: A Case Report.” JBJS Case Connector, 10.4 (2020): e20.
  • Maier II SP, Klemt C, Tirumala V, Oganesyan R, van den Kieboom J, Kwon YM. “Elevated ESR/CRP ratio is associated with reinfection after debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention in chronic periprosthetic joint infections.” Journal of Arthroplasty, 35.11 (2020), 3254-3260. AAOS Headline News Story (Jun 12, 2020), featured in MGH Advances in Motion (Oct 29, 2020).
  • Morrissey PJ, Maier II SP, Zhou JJ, Sedaghatpour D, Shah NV, Torre BB, Beaufort A, Chatterjee D, Doran JP, Urban Jr WP. “Epidemiology and Trends of Adult Ice Hockey Injuries Presenting to United States Emergency Departments: A Ten-Year Analysis from 2007-2016.” Journal of Orthopaedics 22, (2020): 231-236.
  • Baranek ES, Maier SP, Matsumoto H, Hyman JE, Vitale MG, Roye DP, Roye BD. “GMFCS Stratified Growth Charts – Utility as a Risk Stratification Tool for Surgical Site Infection Following Spine Surgery.” Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics, 2019 Apr; 39(4):e298-e302.
  • Maier SP, Lopez CD, Bloom Z, Shiu B, Petkovic D, Levine WN, Jobin CM. “Lesser Tuberosity Osteotomy Outcomes After Anatomic Shoulder Arthroplasty in Patients with Atraumatic Avascular Necrosis.” Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty, 2018; 2 (1-6).
  • Lopez CD, Maier SP, Bloom Z, Shiu B, Petkovic D, Levine WN, Jobin CM. “Outcome of Lesser Tuberosity Osteotomy in Revision Anatomic Shoulder Arthroplasty.” Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2018; 27(7):e219-e224.
  • Bloom Z, Lopez CD, Maier SP, Shiu B, Petkovic D, Levine WN, Jobin CM. “Outcomes of Treatment for Lesser Tuberosity Osteotomy Nonunion after Shoulder Arthroplasty.” Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty, 2018; 2 (1-8).
  • Cheriyan T, Maier SP, Bianco K, Slobodyanyuk K, Rattenni RN, Lafage V, Schwab FJ, Lonner BS, Errico TJ. “Efficacy of Antifibrinolytics on Surgical Bleeding in Spine Surgery: A Meta-Analysis.” The Spine Journal, 2015; 15 (4), 752-761.
  • Maier SP, Smith JS, Schwab FJ, Obeid I, Mundis GM, Klineberg E, Hostin R, Hart RA, Burton D, Boachie-Adjei O, Gupta M, Ames C, Protopsaltis TS, Lafage V, ISSG. “Revision Surgery After 3-Column Osteotomy in 335 Patients With Adult Spinal Deformity: Intercenter Variability and Risk Factors.” Spine, 2014; 39 (11), 881-885.
  • Paul J, Patel A, Bianco K, Godwin E, Naziri Q, Maier S, Lafage V, Paulino C, Errico TJ. “Gait stability improvement after fusion surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is influenced by corrective measures in coronal and sagittal planes.” Gait & posture, 2014; 40 (4), 510-515.
  • Paul J, Petrizzo A, Rizzo J, Bianco K, Maier SP, Errico T, Lafage V. “Feasibility of a Cost-Effective, Video Analysis Software–Based Mobility Protocol for Objective Spine Kinematics and Gait Metrics: A Proof of Concept Study.” Physical medicine and rehabilitation, 2014; 336-339.

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