Djuro Petkovic, MD
Djuro Petkovic, MD

Djuro Petkovic, MD

Orthopedic Surgery with Fellowship Training in Shoulder, Elbow Surgery, and Sports Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery

Languages: French, Serbian, Spanish

Peer Reviewed Articles:

  • Petkovic D, Kovacevic D, Levine MN, Jobin CM: “Management of the Failed Arthroplasty for Proximal Humerus Fractures.” Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Accepted, awaiting publication
  • Shiu B, Petkovic D, Levine WN, Ahmad CS: “Maximizing Surgical Skills During Fellowship Training.” Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 2017; 25: 421-6. doi:10.5435/JAAOS-D-17-00244
  • Petkovic D, Wongworawat MD, Anderson SR. “Factors Affecting Appropriateness of Interfacility Transfer for Hand Injuries.” HAND. 2016 Oct 28: 1-6. doi:10.1177/1558944716675147.
  • Shenaq DS, Rastegar F, Petkovic D, Zhang BQ, He B-C, Chen L, Zuo Guo-Wei, Luo Q, Shi Q, Wagner ER, Huang E, Gao Y, Gao J-L, Kim SH, Yang K, Bi Y, Su Y, Zhu G, Luo J, Luo X, Qin J, Reid R, Luu H: “Mesenchymal Progenitor Cells and Their Orthopaedic Applications: Forging a Path towards Clinical Trials.” Stem Cells International, 2010: 1-14. doi:10.4061/2010/519028

Book Chapters:

  • Petkovic D, Shiu B, Ahmad CS: Epicondylitis and Baseball Players. Baseball Sports Medicine, 1st Ed. Romeo AA and Ahmad CS (Eds). Awaiting publication
  • Petkovic D, Alexander FA, Ahmad CS: Arthroscopic Treatment of Valgus Extension Overload. Tips and Tricks in Sports Medicine, 1st Ed. Azar FM (Ed). Awaiting publication
  • Jobe CJ, Phipatanakul WP, Petkovic D: Gross Anatomy of the Shoulder IN The Shoulder, 5th Ed. Rockwood Jr CA, Matsen III FA, Wirth MA, Lippitt SB (Eds). Elsevier Health Sciences. 2016.

Contributing Author:

  • Le T, Feinstein JA, Fuller S, Petkovic D, et al. USMLERx Step 1 Qmax, 2011 edition. Published by MedIQ Learning, LLC. Available at: https://www.usmlerx.com

PRESENTATIONS:

Scientific Presentations (National):

  • Petkovic D, Trofa DP, Shiu B, Munoz JM, Villacis DC, Lambert J, Paulino F, Jobin CM, Levine WN, Ahmad CS. Are Drains Necessary After Shoulder Arthroplasty?: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. West Point Fellows’ Sports Medicine Conference. West Point Academy, West Point, NY – June 8, 2017
  • Lewis MK, Petkovic D, Jobe CM, Phipatanakul WP. Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes of Proximal Humerus Fracture Treated with Cementless Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. OREF-ORS 18th Annual Southwest Region Resident Research Symposium. University of California, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA – September 21, 2016
  • Petkovic D, Nelson SC. A Novel Technique for Hip Arthrodesis. International Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society Annual Meeting. Miami, FL – November 7, 2015
  • Petkovic D, Anderson SR, Wongworawat MD. Factors Affecting Appropriateness of Inter-Facility Transfer for Hand Injuries. Western Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. Coeur d’Alene, ID – August 1, 2015
  • Chasnoff IJ, Wells A, Bailey GF, Telford E, Petkovic D. Biological Markers in Substance-Exposed Infants: Relationship to Neurodevelopmental Functioning. Putting the Pieces Together for Children and Families: The National Conference on Substance Abuse, Child Welfare, and the Courts. Anaheim, CA – February 1, 2007

Scientific Presentations (Local)

  • Petkovic D, Mehta MP, Saulle MF, DeAllie CK, Vance DD, Ciccone JL, Ahmad CS. Off-Speed Control: Can a Radar Gun Improve Rehab for the Throwing Athlete? Columbia University Medical Center. New York, NY – July 13, 2017
  • Petkovic D, Mildren ME, Scott JC, Jobe CM, Phipatanakul WP. The Detrimental Effect of Shoulder Immobilization on Driving: A Mechanical Study. Loma Linda University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Research Seminar. Loma Linda, CA – June 3, 2016
  • Petkovic D, Wongworawat MD. Factors Affecting Appropriateness of Inter-Facility Transfer for Hand Injuries. Loma Linda University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Research Seminar. Loma Linda, CA – May 8, 2015
  • Petkovic D, Nelson SC A Novel Technique for Hip Arthrodesis. Loma Linda University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Research Seminar. Loma Linda, CA – May 8, 2015
  • Petkovic D, He TC. Characterization of Potential Type I Receptors of BMP9 Signaling in Mesenchymal Stem Cells. The University of Chicago Summer Research Forum. Chicago, IL – August 25, 2008

Grand Rounds Presentations:

  • Hand Fractures. Loma Linda University Medical Center. Loma Linda, CA – March 19, 2014
  • Femoral Shaft Fractures. Loma Linda University Medical Center. Loma Linda, CA – February 12, 2014
  • Critical-Size Bone Defects and the Masquelet Technique. UCSF. San Francisco, CA – November 10, 2011
  • Distal Radius Fractures. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Lebanon, NH – September 21, 2010

MULTIMEDIA

  • Petkovic D, DeAllie CK, Ahmad CS. Massive Rotator Cuff Repair With Subscapularis Repair. Vumedi Video. February 2017.
  • Petkovic D, Wright ML, Ahmad CS. Calcific Tendonitis of the Rotator Cuff – Debridement and Repair. Vumedi Video. June 2017.
  • Petkovic D, Baranek ES, Goldberg SS, Levine WN. Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Vumedi Video. August 2017.
  • Petkovic D, Shirley MB, Jobin CM. Open Capsular Shift. Submitted to AAOS Orthopedic Video Theater.
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Society
  • Resident Leadership Forum Representative, American Orthopaedic Assoc. Annual Mtg, 2016
  • First Place Resident Research Award, Loma Linda Univ. Research Seminar, 2015
  • Chi Epsilon Honor Society
  • Dean’s List
  • Magna Cum Luade