Peer-Reviewed Publications

  1. Mojica ES, Avila A, Shelbaya S, Parody N, Lott A, Messina JC, Bi AS, Jazrawi LM, Campbell AL. All-inside repair of meniscal ramp lesions is non-inferior to suture-based repair through a posteromedial portal: a cadaveric biomechanical evaluation. In submission.

  2. Chen L, Berzolla EA, Jazrawi IB, Mercer NP, Messina JC, Alaia MJ, Jazrawi LM. Long-term outcomes of chronic distal biceps tendon reconstruction with Achilles tendon allograft. Under review, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (2026).

  3. Chen L, Ruff G, Sundaram V, Mercer N, Messina JC, Kaplan DJ, Youm T. Patient-reported outcomes with no difference in reoperation rates in patients over 50 years old at minimum 10-year follow-up. Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery. 2025;12(Suppl 2):ii116–ii117.

  4. Chen L, Ruff G, Sundaram V, Refuerzo J, Mercer N, Messina JC, Kaplan DJ, Youm T. Patients with concomitant lumbar spinal disease have less improvement following hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement. Under review, Arthroscopy (2026).

  5. Messina JC, Chen L, Ruff G, Sundaram V, Refuerzo J, Mercer N, Kaplan DJ, Youm T. Duration between staged bilateral hip arthroscopy does not affect outcomes in femoroacetabular impingement syndrome. Under review, Arthroscopy (2026).

  6. Tamburini LM, Davey AP, Messina JC, Geaney LE. Improving applicant satisfaction in orthopaedic surgery residency matching: the role of preference signaling. Iowa Orthop J. 2024;44(1):11-15.

  7. Magnuson JA, Molloy IB, Messina JC, Grosso MJ, Sherman MB, Hobbs J, Fillingham YA, Krueger CA. Complication rates for direct anterior total hip arthroplasty after fellowship compared with switching approaches midcareer. J Surg Orthop Adv. 2025;34(3):138-141.

  8. Messina JC, Magnuson JA, Melnic CM, Frisch NB, Krueger CA, Grosso MJ. Total hip arthroplasty learning curves based on approach for new fellowship-trained surgeons. JAAOS Glob Res Rev. 2023;7(7):e23.00094.

  9. Diebo BG, Stroud SG, Shah NV, Messina JC, Hong JM, Alsoof D, Ansari K, Lafage R, Passias PG, Lafage V, Schwab FJ, Paulino CB, Aaron R, Daniels AH. Predicting imbalance in patients: analysis of NHANES data. J Clin Med. 2023;12:1943.

  10. Wellington IJ, Davey AP, Cote MP, Hawthorne BC, Dorsey CG, Garvin PM, Messina JC, Hewitt CR, Mazzocca AD. Substantial clinical benefit values demonstrate variability across time and region. JSES Int. 2022;7(1):153-157.

  11. Wellington IJ, Messina JC, Cote M. Knowledge is power: a primer for machine learning. Arthroscopy. 2022.

  12. Wellington IJ, Hawthorne BC, Messina JC, LeVasseur MR, McCarthy MB, Cote MP, Mazzocca AD. Efficacy of arthroscopic shavers for connective tissue progenitor cell retrieval. J Clin Med. 2022;11:1272.

  13. Cusano A, Kanski G, Uyeki C, Adams K, Cote MP, Muench LN, Connors JP, Garvin P, Messina JC, Berthold DP, Kissenberth MJ, Mazzocca AD. Outcomes of reverse shoulder arthroplasty following failed SCR. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2022.

  14. Stelzer JW, Wellington IJ, Trudeau MT, Mancini MR, LeVasseur MR, Messina JC, Mazzocca AD. Readability of patient education materials for shoulder arthroplasty. JSES Int. 2021.

  15. Kia C, Cusano A, Messina JC, Muench LN, Chadayammuri V, McCarthy MB, Umejiego E, Mazzocca AD. Effectiveness of topical adjuvants in reducing biofilm formation. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2021;30(9):2177-2183.

  16. Diebo BG, Segreto FA, Solow M, Messina JC, et al. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis care in an underserved population. Spine Deform. 2019;7(4):559-564.

  17. Diebo BG, Shah NV, Messina JC, Naziri Q, Post NH, Riew KD, Paulino CB. Restoration of sagittal alignment in cervical deformity: case report. JBJS Case Connect. 2020;10(1):e0003.

  18. Dixit A, Cautela FS, Cooper CS, Beyer GA, Messina JC, et al. ORIF versus arthroplasty for open proximal humerus fractures. J Orthop Traumatol. 2018;19(1):12.

  19. Lavian JD, Murray DP, Hollern DA, Bloom L, Shah NV, Gewolb D, Segreto FA, Powell S, Messina JC, et al. Hepatitis C risk in cervical spine surgery. Clin Spine Surg. 2018;31(2):86-92.

  20. Segreto FA, Messina JC, Doran JP, Walker SE, et al. Noncontact sports participation in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2019;28(4):356-361.

Book Chapters

  • Messina JC, Chen L, Jazrawi LM. Implant choices and bone grafting in osteotomies around the knee. Clin Sports Med. 2025.

  • Golant A, Messina JC. Tibial tubercle osteotomy—indications and technique. Clin Sports Med. 2025.

  • Messina JC, Cusano AC, Arciero R. The HAGL lesion: when to go open and how to do it. Management of Shoulder Instability. 2022.

  • Hawthorne BC, Garvin P, Messina JC, et al. Acromioclavicular joint pathology in athletes. 2022.

  • Pina M, Messina JC, Geaney LE. Persistent nerve injury and CRPS after ankle sprains. Tech Foot Ankle Surg. 2021.

Presentations, Abstracts & Podium Work

National & International Presentations

  • Chen L, Berzolla EA, Jazrawi IB, Mercer NP, Messina JC, Alaia MJ, Jazrawi LM.
    Chronic distal biceps reconstruction using Achilles allograft demonstrates excellent satisfaction and functional recovery: a retrospective cohort study with mean 4-year follow-up.
    Presented at: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting; March 2, 2026.

  • Berzolla EA, Chen L, Messina JC, Li Z, Burke CJ, Samim M, Kaplan DJ, Youm T.
    Labral hypoplasia predicts higher revision and arthroplasty risk after hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement: a 10-year follow-up study.
    Presented at: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting; March 4, 2026.

Invited Talks & Grand Rounds

  • Messina JC. Bone Block Procedures for Anterior Shoulder Instability.
    NYU Grand Rounds, Mineola, NY; October 2025.

Podium & Poster Presentations

  • Messina JC, Magnuson J, Griffin S, Maxwell P, Krueger C, Grosso M.
    Similar complication rates for direct anterior THA after fellowship compared to switching approaches mid-career.
    American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting; Grapevine, TX; November 2022.

  • Messina JC, Magnuson J, Griffin S, Maxwell P, Krueger C, Grosso M.
    Total hip arthroplasty learning curves for new fellowship-trained surgeons.
    Eastern Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting; Naples, FL; October 2022.

  • Messina JC, Crepeau A.
    Youth soccer concussions reported at U.S. emergency departments (2011–2020).
    Musculoskeletal Institute Research Day; March 2021.

  • Kia C, Cusano A, Messina JC, et al.
    Effectiveness of topical adjuvants in reducing biofilm formation on orthopaedic implants.
    Musculoskeletal Institute Research Day; March 2020.

  • Diebo BG, Lonner BS, Segreto FA, Messina JC, et al.
    Spinal curvature, physical state, and mental health in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
    Canadian Orthopaedic Association; June 2017.

  • Diebo BG, Segreto FA, Messina JC, et al.
    AIS care in underserved populations: screening and outcomes.
    AAOS Annual Meeting; March 2018.

  • Mukherjee V, Messina JC, et al.
    Significance of emphysema in a lung cancer screening cohort.
    CHEST Annual Meeting; October 2015.

  • Neuman DT, Shah NV, Messina JC.
    Optimizing ACL reconstruction: techniques and outcomes.
    World Congress of Orthopaedics; July 2018.

  • Segreto FA, Messina JC, et al.
    Non-contact sports participation in adolescent scoliosis outcomes.
    IMAST Conference; July 2017.

  • Wolff DT, Shah NV, Messina JC, et al.
    Calcium sulfate-eluting antibiotics: a systematic review.
    SUNY Downstate Research Day; February 2017.