Research

Research and Publications

James A. Karlson, M.D.

Dr. Karlson specializes in sports medicine, knee, hip, ankle, and shoulder injuries and pathologies. He completed both his undergraduate and medical training at Brown University. In addition to his strong reputation as a well-trained surgeon at The New England Baptist Hospital, he is currently the Chief of Orthopedics at Mount Auburn Hospital. Dr. Karlson is deeply involved in the research of complex knee problems, demonstrating his commitment to the well-being of his patients. See complete bio.

Invited lectures

Karlson, J, Scheller, A. Complex Osteochondral Lesions in the Knee.
Presented at NEBH Athletic Knee Injuries Course. 1999.
Presented at The Patellofemoral Course, Boston, MA. 1999.

McKeon B, Karlson, J, Scheller, A. Preliminary Results of Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation for Full Thickness Chondral Defects in the Knee.
Poster Presentation, Cartilage Repair Society Meeting, 1998
Presented at the New England Orthopedic Society Fall Meeting, 1998

Karlson J, Scheller A. Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation in the Knee.
Presented at NEBH Orthopdic Grand Rounds, 1998

Presented at the New England Baptist Occupational Medicine Conference, 1998

Presented at AORN chapter 1 Meeting, 1998

Presented at the New England Orthopedic Society Summer Meeting, 1995

Non-print publications (films, videos, etc.)

Karlson J, Hecker A, Hayes W. Patellar Tendon Graft Fixation Using Teflon Coated Interference Screws. Submitted to ORS 1993

Karlson J, Steiner M, Brown C, Johnson J. ACL Reconstruction Using Gracilis and Semitendinosous Tendons: Comparison of Through the Condyle Versus Over the Top Graft Placement. Accepted for publication Am J. Sports Med.

Karlson J, Hopkins R, Moran J, Karlson K. Long Term Effect of Aminodarone Protects Against Global Myocardial Ischemia. Ann Thoracic Surg. 1990; 50: 575-8.