Dr. Joseph F. Fetto, MD

Expert Publications

• The anterior cruciate ligament-deficient knee: a diagnostic and therapeutic algorithm.
• Preservation of femoral bone mass after total hip replacements with a lateral flare stem.
• Prediction of femoral head collapse in osteonecrosis.
• Reexamination of hip biomechanics during unilateral stance.
• Regional variations of bone quantity and quality impact femoral head collapse.
• Finite element analysis of femoral neck stress in relation to pelvic width.
• Functional outcome of hip fusion in the young patient. Follow-up study of 10 patients.
• Pathology, clinic, and treatment of osgood-schlatter disease.
• Mechanical failure of metal-polyethylene sandwich liner in metal-on-metal total hip replacement.
• Permanent Motor Function Loss by Delayed Treatment of Peroneal Intraneural Ganglion.
• An anomalous attachment of the popliteus tendon to the lateral meniscus. Case report.
• An anomalous attachment of the popliteus tendon to the lateral meniscus. Case report.
• Injury to the anterior cruciate ligament producing the pivot-shift sign.
• Injury to the anterior cruciate ligament producing the pivot-shift sign.
• Heterotopic ossification. Incidence and relation to trochanteric osteotomy in 100 total hip arthroplasties.

Media Releases

Dr. Joseph F. Fetto is an Orthopedist within his private practice and the Orthopaedics Division Chief of The Brooklyn Hospital Center. Additionally, he is an Adjunct Assistant Professor Graduate School of Education Department of Physical Therapy, New York University, and the Mt. Sinai Medical Center.

He has been recognized New York Super Doctor’s for three years.

Dr. Fetto completed his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in 1968. Furthering his education, he graduated with his medical degree from the New York Medical College in 1974, giving him over four decades of experience in his field. After obtaining his medical degree, he completed his surgery residency with the Metropolitan Hospital, sports medicine fellowship from the Hospital for Special Surgery. He then completed an additional orthopedic surgery with the Hospital for Special Surgery.

Dr. Fetto is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. To stay up to date in his field, he remains a professional member of the American Medical Association, New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Association, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and the Medical Society of the State of New York.

Dr. Fetto has authored many publications and books. Additionally, he has presented multiple presentations in relation to orthopedics. He has created and patented the Femoral Component with Lateral Flare Load Transfer Design. The Lateral Flare hip stem features a unique new design for femoral components. The addition of a lateral expansion to the proximal body of the stem allows for a more physiologic distribution of the body weight over the entire proximal femur.

Additional Information

Joseph F. Fetto, MD, is a Leading Orthopedic Surgeon with a Private Practice in New York City, NY

Joseph F. Fetto, MD, is a well-versed orthopedic surgeon who diagnoses and treats patients at his private practice in New York City, NY. He developed the Lateral-Flare Internal Collar, a unique design for total hip femoral components that transformed the field by significantly improving the endurance of replaced hips. Furthermore, Dr. Fetto is Chief of the Department of Orthopedics at The Brooklyn Hospital in Brooklyn, NY (2015-present), and Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University/Hospital for Joint Disease (1979-present). Dr. Fetto has an impressive professional journey that spans thirty-nine years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in all facets of orthopedic surgery. Moreover, he has authored many publications and books and has presented multiple times in relation to orthopedics. Throughout his many years of experience, he has upheld a steadfast commitment to the ethical and professional standards of his practice as evidenced by his sterling record. Hence, he ensures an impeccable degree of patient satisfaction in all facets of his work. For more information about Dr. Joseph F. Fetto, please visit http://www.josephfettomd.com/Welcome.html or https://www.tbh.org/physician/joseph-fetto.

Joseph F. Fetto, MD, attended New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY, and received his medical degree in 1974. Then, he served his general surgery residency at the Metropolitan Hospital, now NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan in NYC, NY. Furthermore, he conducted his sports medicine fellowship and orthopedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery. In addition, Dr. Fetto received board certification in orthopedic surgery from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. And, he remains at the forefront of his challenging specialty via memberships and affiliations with prestigious professional societies and associations. As a result, he is a member of the American Medical Association, the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Association, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and the Medical Society of the State of New York. In addition to his medical degree, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry acquired at SUNY at Buffalo in 1968. For more information about Dr. Joseph F. Fetto, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/184020-Joseph-Fetto-orthopaedic-surgeon-New-York-NY-10016.

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