| 9/2014 - Present |
Orthopaedic Consultant |
Biodynamic Research Corporation, San Antonio, TX |
| 5/2014 - Present |
Director of Orthopaedic Trauma |
University Hospital, Orthopaedics, San Antonio, TX |
| 5/2014 - Present |
Division Head and Chief, Division of Orthopaedic Trauma |
UTHSCSA, Orthopaedics, San Antonio, TX |
| 5/2014 - Present |
Medical Director of the UHS Trauma Clinic |
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 |
| 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 |
Primary Care Orthopaedics |
The University of Texas Health Science Center |
2 students |
| Clinic based instruction in orthopaedics. |
| 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. |
Book Chapter |
| Agarwal A. Distal Femoral Nonunions. In: Agarwal A ed. Nonunions. New York,NY: Springer; 2018. p. 243-274.
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| Agarwal A. Principles of Nonunions. In: Agarwal A ed. Nonunions. New York, NY: Springer; 2018. p. 1-43.
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| 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. |
Journal Article |
| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Zielinski SM, Keijsers NL, Praet SFE, Heetveld MJ, Bhandari M, Wilssens JP, Patka P, Van Lieshout EMM (Corporate Author). Femoral Neck Shortening after Internal Fixation of a Femoral Neck Fracture Orthopedics 2013 Jul;36(7):e849-e858.
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