| 9/2014 - Present |
Orthopaedic Consultant |
Biodynamic Research Corporation, San Antonio, TX |
| 5/2014 - Present |
Director of Orthopaedic Trauma |
University Hospital, Orthopaedics, San Antonio, TX |
| 1/2012 - Present |
Trauma Innovation Council Member |
Smith and Nephew |
| 10/2011 - Present |
Professor of Biomedical Engineering |
University of Texas at San Antonio, Biomedical Engineering, San Antonio, TX |
| 1/2011 - Present |
Consultant |
Kinetic Concepts Inc., San Antonio, TX |
| 9/2010 - Present |
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery with Tenure |
UTHSCSA, Orthopaedics, San Antonio, TX |
| 10/2007 - Present |
Consultant |
Smith & Nephew, Memphis, TN |
| 11/1999 - Present |
Courtesy Staff |
Methodist Healthcare System, San Antonio, TX |
| 4/1998 - Present |
Research Faculty |
Musculoskeletal Bioengineering Center, UTHSCSA, San Antonio, TX |
| Year |
Degree |
Discipline |
Institution |
| 1998 |
Clinical Fellowship |
Orthopaedic Trauma |
Grant Medical Center
Columbus , OH |
| 1997 |
Residency |
Orthopaedic Surgery |
University Hospital, UTHSCSA, Department of Orthopaedics
San Antonio , TX |
| 1993 |
Internship |
Surgical Rotating |
University Hospital, UTHSCSA, Department of Orthopaedics
San Antonio , TX |
| 1992 |
MD |
Medicine |
UTHSCSA Medical School
San Antonio , TX |
| 1988 |
BS |
Biomedical Engineering |
Johns Hopkins University, G.W.C. Whiting School of Engineering
Baltimore , MD |
Biomechanics of cartilage and bone -
Studying the biomechanics of cartilage and bone. |
Bone graft/filler substitutes -
The effectiveness of various bone graft substitutes and fillers in fracture healing. |
Deformity Correction -
Special interest in the treatment of deformities whether it be malunions or nonunions. |
Diabetes and effects on musculoskeletal system -
Studying the effects of DM on the musculoskeletal system in relation to cartilage development and fracture healing |
Fracture healing -
Research on ways to enhance fracture healing as well as reasons for nonunions |
Knee dislocations -
Biomechanics of knee dislocations and cruciate injuries. |
Malunions and Deformity Analysis -
Specialize in the evaluation and management of malunions with large referral practice. |
Management of Bone Defects -
Knowledgeable about various treatment modalities for bone defects. |
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy -
The utilization of negative pressure wound therapy in soft tissue injuries associated with orthopaedic trauma. |
Nonunions -
Specialize in the evaluation and management of nonunions with large referral practice. |
Outcomes in Orthopaedic Trauma Care -
Evaluation of outcomes after surgical and non-surgical treatment of fractures with outcome measures |
Pelvic and Acetabular Fractures -
Fellowship trained in the treatment of pelvic and acetabular fractures |
Periarticular Fractures -
Fellowship trained in treatment of complex periarticular fractures; utilization of minimally invasive techniques. |
Retrograde femoral nailing -
Interest in the technique, biomechanical considerations, and clinical outcomes of retrograde nailing for the treatment of femoral shaft fractures |
| Date |
Description |
Institution |
# Students |
| 4/2020 - Present |
Membership on Supervising Committee |
UTSA |
|
|
| 3/2020 - Present |
Membership on Supervising Committee |
UTSA |
|
|
| 8/2010 - Present |
Primary Care Orthopaedics |
The University of Texas Health Science Center |
2 students |
| Clinic based instruction in orthopaedics. |
| 1/1999 - Present |
Post-Doctoral Student Supervision |
UTHSCSA |
|
|
| 9/1998 - Present |
Post-Doctoral Student Supervision |
UTHSCSA |
|
|
| 9/1998 - Present |
Post Graduate Rotation Supervision |
University Hospital |
|
|
| 9/1998 - Present |
Trauma, Fracture & Clinical Care |
The University of Texas Health Science Center |
|
| Course Director - This is a medical school 3rd and 4th year rotation on the Orthopaedic Trauma Service at UHS. It involves teaching to medical students that are rotating on our service in many environments; clinic, OR and didactic sessions. We have any where from 1-6 medical students, both ours and visiting, at any given time year round. Student contact is M-F plus weekends when on call and varies any where from 60-100 hours per week of contact inall the environments mentioned. |
| 9/1998 - Present |
Primary Care Orthopaedics |
The University of Texas Health Science Center |
2 students |
| Clinic based instruction in orthopaedics. |
Book Chapter |
| Agarwal A. Pelvic Ring Injuries. In: Tornetta III P, Ricci WM, Ostrum RF, McQueen MM, McKee MD, Court-Brown CM (eds). Rockwood and Green's Fractures in Adults. 9th Edition. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer; 2020. |
| Agarwal A. Principles of Nonunions. In: Agarwal A ed. Nonunions. New York, NY: Springer; 2018. p. 1-43.
|
| Agarwal A. Distal Femoral Nonunions. In: Agarwal A ed. Nonunions. New York,NY: Springer; 2018. p. 243-274.
|
| Kuhn K, Agarwal A. Chapter 36: Femoral Fractures. In: Lisa K. Cannada, MD Editor. Orthopaedic Knowledge Update 11. Chicago, IL: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; 2014. |
Book/Monograph |
| Agarwal A. Nonunions New York, NY: Springer; 2018. 346 p. |
Electronic/Web Publication |
| Karia RA, Agarwal A. Talus Fracture Fixation With Headless Screws From a Posterior to Anterior Direction - A Case Report 2019 Jan. Available from: https://journals.lww.com/jorthotrauma/Documents/JOT10324.pdf [Accessed 28 Feb. 2019] . |
Journal Article |
| Agarwal A. Management of Closed Incisions Using Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy in Orthopedic Surgery Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2019 Jan;143(21S):21S-26S.
|
| O'Toole RV, Joshi M, Carlini AR, Murray CK, Allen LE, Scharfstein DO, Gary JL, Bosse MJ, Castillo RC, METRC (Corporate Author). Local Antibiotic Therapy to Reduce Infection After Operative Treatment of Fractures at High Risk of Infection: A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial (VANCO) Study Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2017 Apr;31(4):S18-S24.
|
| Willy, C, Agarwal A, Andersen CA, Santis GD, Gabriel A, Grauhan O, Guerra OM, Lipsky BA, Malas MB, Mathiesen LL, Singh DP, Reddy VS. Closed incision negative pressure therapy: international multidisciplinary consensus recommendations International Wound Journal 2016 May;:1-14.
|
| Rowley D, Somerson J, Kennedy C, Buttacavoli F, Agarwal A. Electromagnetic Navigation Reduces Surgical Time And Radiation Exposure For Proximal Interlocking In Retrograde Femoral Nailing Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2014 Jul;28(7):417-421.
|
Federal |
| Funding Agency |
Veterans Hospital |
| Title |
Gait Analysis of femoral Shaft Fractures |
| Status |
Active |
| Period |
7/2006 - Present |
| Role |
Co-Investigator |
| Grant Detail |
Gait analysis of patients treated for a femur fracture with either antegrade intramedullary nailing vs. retrograde femoral nailing. |
| Funding Agency |
NIH Sub-Award |
| Title |
Fixation Using Alternative Implants for the Treatment of Hip Fractures (FAITH) |
| Status |
Active |
| Period |
8/2009 - Present |
| Role |
Principal Investigator |
| Grant Detail |
Study to randomize patients to one of two treatment arms for the management of Hip Fractures |
| Funding Agency |
Department of Defense |
| Title |
Vancomycin Powder for Acute, Long-Bone, Open-Fracture Infection Prophylaxis: A Multicenter,Randomized Controlled Trial |
| Status |
Active |
| Period |
6/2018 - 6/2022 |
| Role |
Contributor |
| Grant Detail |
|
Private |
| Funding Agency |
Bone Support |
| Title |
FORTIFY: A Prospective, Randomized, Multicenter Controlled Trial of CERAMENT?|G as Part of Surgical Repair of Open Diaphyseal Tibial Fractures. |
| Status |
Complete |
| Period |
1/2018 - 6/2020 |
| Role |
Principal Investigator |
| Grant Detail |
Industry sponsored clinical trial on the use of Cerament G in the management of open tibia fractures.Reimbursement is per patient enrolled/screened. |
