A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. When a fracture happens, it is classified as either open or closed. Fractures happen when more force is applied to the bone than the bone can absorb. Breaks in bones can happen from falls or trauma, or as a result of a direct hit to the body. Learn more >
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a condition of the hip joint that affects children. In SCFE, the ball of the thighbone (femoral head) slips off the neck of the thighbone. Learn more >
Each of your hands has three types of bones: phalanges in your fingers; metacarpals in your mid-hand, and carpals in your wrist. Learn more >
Research Interests
Pediatric Orthopaedic Trauma
Musculoskeletal Complications of Hemophilia
Publications
Silva, M., Luck, J.V., Siegel, M. 32P Chromic Phosphate Radiosynovectomy for Chronic Hemophilic Synovitis. Haemophilia, 7 Suppl (2):40-49, 2001.
Park, S.H., Silva, M., Bahk, W.J., McKellop, H., Lieberman, J.: Effect of Repeated Irrigation and Debridement on Fracture Healing. J. Orthop. Res., 20(6):1197-1204, 2002.
Park, S.H. and Silva, M. Effect of Intermittent Pneumatic Soft Tissue Compression on Fracture Healing in an Animal Model. J Bone Joint Surg, 85(A);8: 1446-1453, 2003.
Park, S.H. and Silva, M. Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Enhances Fracture Healing: Results of an Animal Model. J Orthop Res, 22(2):382-7, 2004.
Silva, M. and Luck Jr., J.V. Long term results of primary total knee replacement in hemophilia. J Bone Joint Surgery-Am, 87(A):85-91, 2005.
Silva M., Luck JV. Radial Head Excision and Synovectomy in Patients with Hemophilia. J Bone Joint Surg-Am, 89(A):2156-2162, 2007.
Pasta G, Forsyth A, Merchan CR, Mortazavi SMJ, Silva M, Mulder K, Mancuso E, Perfetto O, Heim M, Caviglia H, Solimeno L. Orthopaedic Management of Hemophilic Arthropathy of the Ankle. Haemophilia, 14 (Suppl. 3):170-176, 2008.
Park SH and Silva M. Intermittent Pneumatic Soft Tissue Compression: Changes in Medullary Canal and Periosteal Blood Flow. J Orthop Res, 26(4):570-7, 2008.
Silva M, Luck JV, Quon D, Young CC, Chin D, Ebramzadeh E, Fong YJ. Inter and Intra-observer Reliability of Radiographic Scores Commonly used for the Evaluation of Hemophilic Arthropathy. Haemophilia, 14(3):504-12, 2008.
Silva M. and Luck JV. Radial Head Excision and Synovectomy in Patients with Hemophilia. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 90, Suppl 2:254 – 261, 2008.
Silva M, Pandarinath R, Farng E, Park S, Caneda C, Fong YJ, Penman A. Inter and Intra-observer Reliability of the Baumann Angle of the Humerus in Children with Supracondylar Humeral Fractures. Int. Orthop, 34 (4):553-556, 2010.
Spencer H, Wong M, Fong YJ, Penman A, Silva M. Prospective Longitudinal Evaluation of Elbow Motion Following Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures. J Bone Joint Surg, Am. 92:904-910, 2010.
Vyas S, Ebramzadeh E, Behrend C, Silva M, Zionts LE. Flexion-Type Fractures of the Proximal Tibial Physis: A Report of Five Cases and Review of the Literature. J Pediatr Orthop B, 19(6):492-496, 2010.
Bales J, Spencer H, Wong M, Fong J, Zionts L, Silva M. The Effects of Surgical Delay on the Outcome of Pediatric Supracondylar Humeral Fractures. J Pediatr Orthop, 2010.
Silva, M and Moazzaz, P. Coronal Shear Fracture of the Distal Humerus in an Eleven-Year-Old Patient. A Case Report. In press, J Pediatr Orthop B, 2010.
Bernthal NM, Hoshino CM, Dichter D, Wong MA, Silva M. Recovery of Range of Motion Following Pediatric Lateral Condyle Fractures of the Humerus. In press, J Bone J Surg, Am, 2010.
Llinas A, Silva M, Pasta P, Luck JV, Asencio JG, Fernandez-Palazzi F, Caviglia H, Manco-Johnson M, Seuser A. Controversial subjects in musculoskeletal care of hemophilia: Cross fire. Haemophilia, 16 (Suppl 5): 132-135, 2010.
