Aaron A. Hofmann, M.D.
Professor
Specialty: Adult Reconstruction
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern
Residency: Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas
Fellowship: Montreal General Hospital, Quebec, Canada
Dr. Hofmann is Chief of Orthopaedics at the SLC Veterans Affairs Medical Center and has his practice at the University of Utah Orthopaedic Center. He completed medical training at Southwestern Medical School and residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas. His area of primary interest lies in joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee and research relating to bone ingrowth, biomechanics and biomaterials. Dr. Hofmann serves as a design surgeon, helping to develop new implants for hip and knee reconstruction. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and his memberships include the American Orthopaedic Association, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Orthopaedic Research Society, Society for Arthritic Joint Surgery, Society for Biomaterials, and the Knee Society.
Current Publications:
Willie BM, Bloebaum RD, Ashrafi S, Dearden C, Steffensen T, Hofmann AA. Oxidative degradation in highly cross-linked and conventional polyethylene after 2 years of real-time shelf aging. Biomaterials. 2006; 27(10):2275-2284. [abstract], [full-text] (UofU only).
Bolgnesi M, Hofmann A. Computer navigation versus standard instrumentation for TKA: a single-surgeon experience. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2005; 440:162-169. [abstract], [fulltext].
Hofmann AA, Goldberg TD, Tanner AM, Cook TM. Ten-year experience using an articulating antibiotic cement hip spacer for the treatment of chronically infected total hip. J Arthroplasty. 2005; 20(7):874-879. [abstract].
Hofmann AA. Computer-assisted surgery for total knee arthroplasty more than just "boy toys" for the passionate few. Point. Orthopedics. 2005; 28(9):940,942.
Hofmann AA, Goldberg T. Temporary reimplantation of TKA for two stage revision. The Adult Knee. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005.
