Bio
Dr. Luis C. Grau is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the non-operative and operative treatment of orthopedic conditions of the Hip and Knee. Dr. Grau’s clinical interest includes minimally invasive surgical techniques which help promote more rapid recovery. He has advanced training in arthroscopy, direct anterior hip replacement, quad-sparing partial and total knee replacement and is an expert in robotic arm assisted and computer navigated partial and total joint replacement. Dr. Grau believes in advancing the field of joint reconstruction and has authored numerous scientific articles in peer reviewed journals, presented his research about both national and international meetings and serves on the editorial board of The American Journal of Orthopaedics.
Dr. Grau was born in Havana, Cuba and grew up in Miami, Florida. He followed in his father’s footsteps who is also an Orthopaedic Surgeon and studied pre-medicine at the University of Miami where he was accepted on an academic scholarship and as a member of the Honors College. He went on to graduate with high honors and was inducted into the Golden Key Honor Society. Dr. Grau then moved to Chicago to complete his medical school where he was recruited and awarded an academic scholarship by the Hispanic Center of Excellence. In medical school, he was voted president of his class and graduated as a member of the prestigious AOA medical honor society awarded to the top students in each class.
Following medical school, Dr. Grau was selected to complete his residency at the University of Miami Department of Orthopaedics, one of the busiest and most well-recognized residency programs in the country. While in residency he had extensive training in level I orthopedic trauma, arthroscopy, sports medicine and participated in the orthopedic care of the Miami Marlins and the University of Miami Athletics. He was then selected to complete an additional one-year joint replacement fellowship at the Rothman Institute where he performed over 1000 joint replacements with leaders in the field.
Dr. Grau’s practice philosophy is to always start simple and to treat his patients like he would his own family.
Education
The Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University - Fellowship
2018 - 2019
Joint Reconstruction Fellowship
University of Miami - Jackson Memorial Hospital - Residency
Miami, FL
2013 - 2018
Orthopedic Surgery Residency
University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine - Medical Education
Chicago, IL
2009 - 2013
MD
Graduated with AOA Honors
University of Miami - Pre-Professional Education
Miami, FL
2005 - 2009
BS
Bachelor of Science, BS
Graduated with magna cum laude honors
Certifications
New Jersey 25MA10304600, 2018
New Jersey DEA D11205500, 2018
Florida Medical Training License TRN18894, 2013-2018
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
International Congress for Joint Reconstruction
Publications
Knee Inuries in American Football: an Epidimiological
American Journal of Orthopedics
2016
Other contributors included Rothenberg PM., Baraga MG., and Kaplan L.
Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Glenoid in a Major League Baseball Prospect
JBJS Case Connector
2016
Other contributors included Jose JJ., Sama A., Baraga MG.
A Novel Technique for Repair of Subscapularis Herniation Though a Scapular Body Defect
World Journal of Orthopedics
2017
Other contributors included Chen K. and Goldberg B.
lntraoperative Culture Confirmed P. acnes Periprosthetic Joint Infections in Patients with Normal Inflammatory Markers and Synovial Fluid Analysis
American Journal of Orthopedics
2017
Other contributors included Gunder M. and Schneiderbauer M.
Trends In Hip Resection Arthroplasty In The Medicare Patient Population From 2005 to 2012
Journal Of Hip Surgery
2017
Other contributors included Merose 0., Rosas S., Kurowicki J., Zachwieja E., and Hernamdez VH.
Novel Synovial Fluid Markers and PCR in the Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection
American Journal of Orthopedics
2017
Other contributors included Mitchell D., Grau LC., Summers S., Rosas S., Schneiderbauer M., Ong A., and Hernandez VH.
Biomechanics of the Acute Boutonniere Deformity
Journal of Hand Surgery
2017
Other contributors included Baydoun HE., Chen K., Solitro GF., Gonzalez MH., Amirouche F., Sankary S.
Radial Shaft Stress Fractures in the Elite Throwing Athlete
American Journal of Orthopedics
2017
Other contributors included Ennis H., Grau LC., Karim J., Jose J., Baraga M., Kaplan L., and Andrews J.
Operative Trends in Surgical Management and Perioperative Outcomes of Femoral Neck Fractures in the US
American Journal of Orthopedics
2018
Other contributors included Summers S., Rosas S., Massei DH., Ong A., Varon MP., and Hernandez VH.
Opioid Use Disorders are Associated with Perioperative Morbidity and Mortality in the Hip Fracture Population
Journal of Orthopedic Trauma
2017
Other contributors included Summers S., Massei DH., Rosas S., Ong A., Hernandez V.
Operative Trends in the Surgical Treatment of Hip Fractures and the Role of Arthroplasty
Journal of Geriatric Orthopedics
2018
Other contributors included Summers S., Massei DH., Rosas S., Ong A., and Hernandez VH.
Hepatitis C is an Independent Risk Factor for Perioperative Complications and Adverse Events in Patients with Hip Fractures
Journal of Orthopedic Trauma
2018
Other contributors included Summers S., Massei DH., Rosas S., Ong A., Hernandez V., and Merose 0.
Filling Open Screw Holes in Area of Metaphyseal Comminution Does Not Affect Fatigue Life of the Synthes Variable Angle Distal Femoral Locking Plate in AO/OTA 33-A3 Fracture Model
Surgical Technology International
2018
Other contributors included Collon K., Kaimrajh D., Alhandi A., Latta L., Varon MP., and Vilella F.