Marcus F. Sciadini

Marcus F. Sciadini, MD is Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Chief of Orthopaedics at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus Hospital. A board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, he specializes in complex fracture care and orthopaedic traumatology at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore.

His academic credentials include:

• MD from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1992)
• General Surgery Internship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (1993)
• Research Fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (1995)
• Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (1999)
• Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship at University of Maryland Medical System (2000)

Dr. Sciadini's research pioneers techniques like transfibular plating for distal tibial fractures and intraarticular osteotomy for tibial plateau fractures. His current focus spans surgical simulation development, functional outcomes in elderly trauma patients, and predictive models for nonunions/reoperations in pelvic-acetabular injuries. With over 50 peer-reviewed publications, his work bridges biomechanics and clinical outcomes in complex trauma scenarios.

Recent publications reveal strong trends in infection control protocols for orthopaedic devices, radiographic prediction of fixation failures, and seasonal patterns in post-traumatic osteomyelitis. These studies collectively advance evidence-based management of high-energy trauma with emphasis on reducing reoperations and optimizing reconstruction.

As an educator, Dr. Sciadini mentors residents, trauma fellows, and medical students daily at the Shock Trauma Center. His innovative surgical techniques and simulation training tools directly shape orthopaedic education curricula while addressing critical gaps in trauma care.

He operates within the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center's multidisciplinary team—a global leader in trauma systems research—focusing on high-energy injury management and developing protocols for complex pelvic ring injuries and posttraumatic reconstruction.