David Podeszwa

Dr. David Podeszwa is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Co-Director of the Center for Excellence in Limb Lengthening and Reconstructive Surgery at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC). He specializes in pediatric orthopaedics, with a focus on lower extremity reconstruction and hip preservation. His research interests span femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), limb length discrepancies, and hip dysplasia.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan
• Medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine
• AO/ASIF Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Bern, Inselspital
• Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship at TSRHC (2001)

Research Interests: Dr. Podeszwa’s work emphasizes pediatric hip conditions, including DDH, FAI, and limb lengthening. He has contributed to studies on gait analysis, surgical outcomes, and molecular mechanisms of bone repair (e.g., NF1 pseudarthrosis).

Professional Roles: Deputy Editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, and active participant in the ANCHOR study group for hip preservation.

Labs/Teams: Leads the clinical service for TSRHC’s Limb Lengthening and Reconstructive Surgery Center, collaborating on multidisciplinary approaches to complex pediatric cases.