Biography

Dr. Zayde Radwan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

Dr. Radwan is board eligible by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and specializes in hip and knee reconstructive surgery concentrating on primary (first time) and revision (redo) total hip and total knee replacements as well as partial knee replacements and hip resurfacing. He performs total hip replacements through both anterior (front) and posterior (back) approaches. His practice encompasses the treatment of all forms of arthritis, continued pain following a joint replacement, developmental disorders of all ages that require joint replacement, fractures with or without the involvement of a joint replacement, as well as the treatment of complex infections involving joint replacements. When clinically applicable he is experienced in using technology (robotics and navigation) to aid with his operations. Dr. Radwan’s practice is centered around the patient with the goal of providing excellent care and obtaining the best outcomes.

Dr. Radwan joins UT Orthopedics from the University of Colorado, where he completed a fellowship in Hip and Knee Reconstructive Surgery. However, he is well known to UT Orthopedics family as he attended medical school and completed his residency at the University of Texas McGovern Medical School at Houston. He graduated summa cum lade from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas with undergraduate degrees in Cell Biology and Psychology.

He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He has an interest in surgical education and research. During both residency and fellowship, he has participated in several clinical research projects with a focus on trauma, venous thromboembolisms (blood clots), and outcomes following revision joint replacements.

A native of Houston, Dr. Radwan grew up in the southeastern suburb of Deer Park, Texas.  Growing up he spent much of his time on the football field and caring to his own injuries. It was his experiences as a patient that inspired him to seek a career in orthopedics and caring for others. He is married to his college sweetheart Laura, who also works in the medical field as a NICU nurse. In addition to taking care of his patients, Dr. Radwan enjoys the outdoors, spending time with family, sports, and taking his dog Greyson on walks.

Education

Undergraduate Degree
Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Lade, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, Texas
Medical Degree
Doctor of Medicine, University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas
Internship
Orthopedic Surgery Internship, University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery Resident, University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas
Fellowship
Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, University of Colorado School of Medicine. Aurora, Colorado

Areas of Interest

Clinical Interests

  • Operative and nonoperative treatments of arthritis involving the hip and knee-related to any cause. (Ex. Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid, Post Traumatic, Avascular Necrosis, Hip Dysplasia, and other Malformation…)
  • Primary total hip and knee replacements
  • Partial knee replacements
  • Hip resurfacing
  • Complex primary and revision hip and knee replacements
  • Infections involving hip and knee replacements
  • Periprosthetic fractures involving hip and knee replacements
  • Painful hip and knee replacements
  • Use of technology & robotics in total hip and knee replacements
  • Trauma/Fractures

Research Interests

Ongoing Research Activities

  1. Currently involved with a study evaluating the ability of thrombelastography, in combination with orthopedic injury profiles, to predict risk for developing venous thromboembolism (VTE) on admission in trauma patients. Specifically, evaluating the impact of above vs. below knee long bone injuries, weight-bearing status, and soft-tissue component to supplement the predictive ability of maximal amplitude (of thrombelastography).
  2. Evaluating cause and outcomes of revision Total Knee Arthroplasty at the University of Colorado.

Publications

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Publications

1. Cotton BA, Faz G, Hatch Q, Radwan ZA, Podbielski J, McCarthy J, Bai Y, Wade C, Kozar  RA, Holcomb JB. Rapid thromboelastography (r-TEG) delivers real-time results that predict transfusion within one hour of admission. J Trauma 2011;71(2): 407-417.

2. Cotton BA, Radwan ZA, Matijevic N, Pivalizza E, Podbielski J, Kozar RA, Wade CE,  Holcomb JB. Admission rapid thromboelastography (rTEG) predicts the development of pulmonary embolism in trauma patients. J Trauma 2012;71(6): 1470-77.

3. Cotton BA, Harvin JA, Kostousouv V, Minei KM, Radwan ZA, Schöchl H, Wade CE, Holcomb JB, Matijevic N. Hyperfibrinolysis on admission is an uncommon but highly lethal event associated with shock and prehospital fluid administration. J Trauma  Acute Care Surg 2012;73(2): 365-70.

4. Holcomb JB, Minei KM, Scerbo ML, Radwan ZA, Wade CE, Kozar RA, Gill BS, Albarado R, McNutt MK, McCarthy JJ, Cotton BA. Admission Rapid Thrombelastography (r-TEG) Can Replace Conventional Coagulation Tests in the Emergency Department: Experience with 1974 Consecutive Trauma Patients. Ann Surg 2012;00(00).

5. Radwan ZA, Matijevic N, Podbielski J, Del Junco D, McCarthy JJ, Bai Y, Wade CE, Holcomb JB, Cotton BA. An emergency department thawed plasma protocol decrease blood component utilization and improves survival in severely injured patient. JAMA Surg 2013;48(02): 1-7: 1-11.

6. Vogel AM, Radwan ZA, Cox CS, Cotton BA. Admission Rapid Thrombelastography Delivers Real-Time “Actionable” Data for Life Saving Interventions In Pediatric Trauma. J Pediatric Surgery 2013.

7. Pommerening MJ, Cardenas JC, Radwan ZA, Wade CE, Holcomb JB, Cotton BA. Hypercoagulability after energy drink consumption. J Surg Res 2015 Dec;199(2):635-40. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2015.06.027. Epub 2015 Jun 18. PubMed PMID:26188956.

8. Gary JL, Schneider PS, Galpin M, Radwan ZA, Munz JW, Achor TS, Prasarn ML, Cotton BA. Can Thrombelastography Predict Venous Thromboembolic Events in Patients With Severe Extremity Trauma? J Orthop Trauma 2016 Jun;30(6):294-8. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000000523. PubMed PMID: 26741642.

Abstracts and/or Proceedings

1. Cotton BA, Radwan ZA, Matijevic N, Pivalizza E, Podbielski J, Kozar RA, Wade CE, Holcomb JB. Admission rapid thromboelastography (rTEG) predicts the development of pulmonary embolism in trauma patients. Presented at the Seventieth Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, Chicago, IL. September 14–17, 2011.

2. Radwan ZA, Matijevic N, Podbielski J, Del Junco D, McCarthy JJ, Bai Y, Wade CE, Holcomb JB, Cotton BA. An emergency department thawed plasma protocol decrease blood component utilization and improves survival in severely injured patient. Presented at the Seventieth Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, Chicago, IL. September 14–17, 2011.

3. Radwan ZA, Matijevic N, Wade CE, Holcomb JB, Cotton BA. An emergency department thawed plasma protocol decrease blood component utilization and improves survival in severely injured patient. Presented at Annual Conference of Advanced Technology Applications for Combat Casualty Care (ATACCC). Ft. Lauderdale, FL. August 15–18, 2011.

4. Cotton BA, Kostousov V, Radwan ZA, Pivalizza E, Podbielski J, Matijevic N, Wade CE, Holcomb JB. Hyperfibrinolysis on admission is an uncommon but highly lethal event associated with shock and prehospital crystalloid administration. Presented at Annual Conference of Advanced Technology Applications for Combat Casualty Care (ATACCC). Ft. Lauderdale, FL. August 15–18, 2011.

5. Cotton BA, Harvin JA, Kostousouv V, Minei KM, Radwan ZA, Schöchl H, Wade CE, Holcomb JB, Matijevic N. Hyperfibrinolysis on admission is an uncommon but highly lethal event associated with shock and prehospital fluid administration. Presented at the Twenty-fifth Annual Scientific Meeting of Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma, Lake Buena Vista, Florida January 11–15, 2012.

6. Vogel AM, Radwan ZA, Cox CS, Cotton BA. Admission rapid Thromboelastography delivers real-time “ACTIONABLE” data for life saving intervention in pediatric trauma.Submitted to the Section of Surgery of the American Academy of Pediatrics 2012 meeting.

7. Vogel AM, Radwan ZA, Cox CS, Cotton BA. Rapid thromboelastography (rTEG): A real-time tool for predicting clinical trajectory in pediatric trauma. Submitted to the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma 2012 meeting.

8. Prasarn ML, Dodwad SN, Radwan ZA, Gary JL, Rechtine GR. Can Thrombelastography Predict Venous Thromboembolic Events In Patients With Spine Trauma? Presented at the 44th Annual Cervical Spine Research Society Meeting, Toronto, Canada. December 1–3, 2016.