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Michael B. Millis, MD is a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School and an Orthopedic Surgeon in the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department at Boston Children's Hospital. He serves as the Founding Director of the Child and Young Adult Hip Preservation Program. With over five decades of experience since completing his medical education in 1970, Dr. Millis has established himself as a leading expert in pediatric and adolescent hip disorders.
Dr. Millis completed his medical education at Harvard Medical School (1970), followed by an internship at University Hospitals of Cleveland (1971), residency in Harvard Combined Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program (1975), and a fellowship in Reconstructive Lower Extremity Surgery with Professor Heinz Wagner in Altdorf, Germany (1979).
Dr. Millis specializes in hip preservation surgery with research focusing on hip dysplasia, Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, and periacetabular osteotomy techniques. His work bridges clinical practice with biomechanical analysis, emphasizing patient-centered outcomes and long-term functional assessment. He has pioneered approaches to hip preservation in young patients, particularly those with developmental hip disorders.
Analysis of Dr. Millis's recent publications reveals a strong focus on hip preservation techniques, particularly periacetabular osteotomy and surgical management of developmental hip disorders. His research increasingly incorporates patient-reported outcomes and long-term follow-up data, with significant attention to Perthes disease outcomes in adulthood. The work demonstrates a progression from technical surgical descriptions to comprehensive outcome assessment.
Dr. Millis has been actively involved in mentoring the next generation of orthopedic surgeons specializing in hip preservation. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, his extensive publication record suggests sustained research funding supporting his work in hip disorders and preservation techniques.
As Founding Director of the Child and Young Adult Hip Preservation Program at Boston Children's Hospital, Dr. Millis leads a multidisciplinary team focused on innovative approaches to hip disorders in young patients. The program emphasizes both surgical and non-surgical management strategies, with particular expertise in complex cases requiring hip preservation rather than replacement.
