banner-sports-medicine-final

Conditions Treated

  • Meniscus surgery and transplants
  • Cartilage restoration surgery
  • Patellofemoral surgery
  • ACL and revision ACL surgery
  • Complicated multiligament injuries
  • Knee fractures
  • Knee arthroscopy
  • Rotator cuff surgery
  • Dislocations
  • Instability surgery
  • Shoulder and clavicle fractures
  • Labrum surgery
  • Shoulder arthroscopy
  • Throwing injuries
  • Hip arthroscopy
  • Ligament surgery
  • Tendon surgery
  • Elbow arthroscopy
  • Throwing injuries
  • Ankle arthroscopy
  • Reconstructive ligament surgery
  • Ankle instability
  • Cartilage preservation and cartilage injury
  • Concussion management

Team physicians for:

  • Western Connecticut State University (WCSU)
  • Ridgefield High School
  • Newtown High School
  • Immaculate High School
  • Danbury Westerners
 

Ross Henshaw, M.D. Curriculum Vitae
Board Certification American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, General Orthopaedics
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, subspecialty certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Specialty Areas:

Arthroscopic Knee and Shoulder Surgery
Sports Medicine

 POST-GRADUATE TRAINING:
Fellowship
8/2002 - 8/2004

2-Year Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, NY

Chief Resident
(Selected)
1999 - 2003

Orthopedic Surgery
New York Orthopaedic Hospital
Columbia University
New York, NY

Internship

General Surgery
Westchester Medical Center
Valhalla, NY

 EDUCATION:
Medical
1994 - 1998

Doctor of Medicine
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
New York, NY

Postbaccalaureate
1991 - 1992

Premedical Program
Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Undergraduate
1987 - 1991

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

 High School

1983 - 1987

St. Mark's School
Southborough, Massachusetts

 LICENSURE & BOARD CERTIFICATION:
2003

Connecticut, New York

 HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS:
2007 Danbury Hospital
Danbury, CT
 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
1998 - Present

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Resident Member

2004 - Present

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Candidate Member

2004 - Present Arthroscopy Association of North America
Associate Member
 RESEARCH:
 

1. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tissue Engineering
2. Prospective Clinical Outcomes Studies

 CLINICAL INTERESTS:
 

1. Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy
2. Multiligament Knee Reconstruction
3. Cartilage Restoration and Preservation Techniques: ACI, OATS, Meniscal Transplant, Osteotomy
4. Elbow Arthroscopy and Ligament Reconstruction
5. Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
6. Hip Arthroscopy

 PUBLICATIONS:
 
  1. Henshaw, D.R. and Cordasco, F.A.. Arthroscopic debridement for glenohumeral arthritis: indications technique and results. Indtructional Course Lecture. In Press
  2. Henshaw, D.R., Attia, E., Bhargava, M, Hannafin, JA. Anterior Cruciate ligament tissue engineering: Canine ACL fibroblast integrin in response to cyclic tensile strain in 3-dimensional ACL constructs. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, Submitted 2004.
  3. Henshaw, D.R. Bhargava, M, Attia, E.A. and Hannafin, J.A.. Effect of Cyclic Strain on Cell Proliferation and Integrin Expression by Ligament Fibroblasts Grown on Different Matrices. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, Submitted 2004.
  4. Henshaw, D.R., Murthi, A.M. and Levine, W.M.. Percutaneus pins versus ORIF, or is humeral head replacement better? Current Opinion in Orthopaedics, 12(4): August, 2001.
  5. Hung, C.T., Henshaw, D.R., Wand, C.C., Mauck, R.L. Raia, F., Palmer, G., Chao, P.H., Mow, V.C., Radcliffe, T.A. and Valhmu, W.B.. Mitogen activated protein kinase signaling in bovine articular chondrocytes in response to fluid flow does not require calcium mobilization. J. Biochemistry, 33(1):73-80, 2000.
  6. Beal, M.F., Brouillet, E., Jenkins, B.G., Henshaw, R., Rosen, B.R. and Hyman, B.T.. Age-dependent striatal lesions produced by the endogenous mitochondrial inhibitor malonate. Journal of Neurochemistry, 61:1147-1150, 1993.
  7. Henshaw, R., Jenkins, B.G., Schulz, J.B., Ferrante, R.J., Kowall, N.W., Rosen, B.R. and Beal, M.F.. Malonate produces striatal lesions by indirect NMDA receptor activation. Brain Research. 647(1):161-6, 1994.
  8. Kirschner, P., Henshaw, R., Finklestein, S., Schulz, J.B. and Beal, M.F.. Basic fibroblast growth factor protects against excitotoxicity and chemical hypoxia in both neonatal and adult rats. Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism, 15(4):619-23 1994.
  9. Schulz, J.B., Henshaw, R., Jenkins, B.G., Ferrante, R.B., Kowall, N.W., Rosen, B.R. and Beal, M.F.. 3-Acetylpyridine produces age-dependent excitotoxic lesions in rat striatum. Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism. 14(6):1024-9, 1994.
  10. Brouillet, E., Hyman, B.T., Jenkins, B.G., Henshaw, R., Srivastava, R., Rosen, B.R. and Beal, M.F.. Systemic or local administration of azide produces striatal lesions by an energy impairment-induced excitotoxic mechanism. Experimental Neurology. 129(2): 175-82, 1994.
  11. Brouillet, E., Henshaw, D.R., Schulz, J.B. and Beal, M.F. Aminooxyacetic acid striatal lesions attenuated by 1,3-butanediol and coenzyme Q10. Neuroscience Letters. 177(1-2):58-62, 1994.
  12. Beal M.F., Henshaw, D.R., Jenkins, B.G., Rosen, B.R. and Schulz, J.B. Coenzyme Q10 and nicotinamide block striatal lesions produced by the mitochondrial toxin malonate. Annals of Neurology, 36(6):882-8, 1994.
  13. Schulz, J.B., Henshaw, R., Siewick, D., Jenkins, B.G., Ferrante R.J., Cipolloni, B., Kowall, N.W. and Beal, M.F.. Involvement of free radicals in excitotoxicity in vivo. Journal of Neurochemistry, 64(5):2239-47, 1995.
  14. Schulz, J.B., Henshaw, D.R., Matthews, R.T., and Beal, M.F. Coenzyme Q and nicotinamide and a free radical spin trap protect against MPTP neurotoxicity. Experimental Neurology, 132(2): 279-83, 1995.
  15. Beal M.F., Ferrante, R.J., Henshaw, R., Matthews, R.T., Chan, P.H., Kowall, N.W., Epstein, C.J. and Schulz, J.B.. 3-Nitropropionic acid neurotoxicity is attenuated in copper/zinc superoxide dismutase transgenic mice. Journal of Neurochemistry, 65: 919-922, 1995.
  16. Schulz, J.B., Matthews, R.T., Jenkins, B.G., Ferrante, R.J., Siwek, D., Henshaw, D.R., Cipolloni, B.P., Meccoci, P., Kowall, N.W., Rosen, B.R. and Beal, M.F.. Blockade of neuronal nitric oxide synthase protects against excitotoxicity in vivo. Journal of Neuroscience, 15(12):8419-8429, 1995.
  17. Schulz, J.B., Matthews, R.T., Henshaw, D.R. and Beal, M.F.. Neuroprotective strategies for lesions produced by mitochondrial toxins: implications for neurodegenerative diseases. Neuroscience, 71(4) 1043-1048, 1996.
  18. Schulz, J.B., Henshaw, D.R., MacGarvey, U. and Beal, M.F.. Involvement of oxidative stress in 3-nitropropionic acid neurotoxicity. Neurochemistry International, 29(2) 167-171, 1996.
 PRESENTATIONS:
 
  1. Henshaw, D.R., Attia, E.A., Bhargava, M. and Hannafin, J.A.. Anterior cruciate ligament tissue engineering: Canine ACL fibroblast integrin expression. New Investigator Research Award Finalist Presentation. Orthopaedic Research Society 5th Annual Combined Meeting, Banff, Canada. 2004
  2. Henshaw, D.R., Attia, E.A., Bhargava, M. and Hannafin, J.A.. Anterior cruciate ligament tissue engineering: Canine ACL fibroblast integrin expression and histology in synthetic ACL grafts. Scientific Exhibit. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Washington, D.C. 2005.
  3. Henshaw, D.R.. Arthicular Cartilage: Structure, Function and Response to Injury. Program Faculty: Articular Cartilage Repair Strategies: A Comprehensive Review. Hospital for Special Surgery, Continuing Medical Education. December, 2004.
  4. Freehill, M.Q., Henshaw, D.R., Lee, F., Dick, H.M. and Bigliani, L.U.. Prosthetic reconstruction for proximal humerus tumors. Poster presentation American Orthopaedic Association annual meeting, June 2001.
 Abstracts:
 
  1. Henshaw, D.R., Attia, E.A., Bhargava, M. and Hannafin, J.A.. Anterior cruciate ligament tissue engineering: Canine ACL fibroblast integrin expression. . Orthopaedic Research Society 5th Annual Combined Meeting, Banff, Canada. 2004
  2. Henshaw, D.R., Canine Fibroblast Integrin Expression and Histology in Synthetic ACL Grafts. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, 2005.
  3. Jenkins, B.G., Henshaw, R., Brouillet, E., Beal, M.F. and Rosen, B.R., Energy impairment produces excitotoxic lesions. Spectroscopic imaging in models of neurodegeneration, Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 1993.
  4. Beal, M.F., Brouillet, E., Jenkins, B., Henshaw, R., Rosen, B. and Hyman, B.T., Age-dependent striatal excitotoxic lesions produced by the endogenous mitochondrial inhibitor malonate in vivo, Soc. Neurosci. Abstr., 19(2):1502, 1993.
 Book Chapters:
 
  1. Henshaw, D.R. and Rodeo, S.A.. Ankle Instability. America Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons On Line.
  2. Henshaw, D.R., Craig, E.V.. Disorders of the Rotator Cuff. Waldman, S. Editor. Elsevier Inc. Philadelphia, PA. In Press 2004
  3. Henshaw, D.R., Willis A.G., Craig, E.V.. Orthopaedic Implants: Applications, Complications and Management. Lindsey, RW and Zbigiew, G Editors. Marcel-Dekker, Inc. In Press 2004
  4. Henshaw, D.R. and Rodeo, S.A. Non-Interference Screw Bone Block Fixation Devices. In Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine. Delee and Drez, D, Editors. In Press. 2004
 HONORS AND AWARDS:
1988 -1991

Dean's List, Johns Hopkins University

1990

National Honor Society in Psychology

1989 - 1991

Outstanding Academic Achievement
Maryland Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics

1998 Rosamond Kane Cummins Award for Academic Excellence
Kindness and Devotion to Patients
2001

Harrison McLaughlin
MD Award for Excellence in Orthopaedic Surgery

2002, 2003

Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award
Honorable Mention

2002 - 2003

Chief Resident (selected), New York Orthopaedic Hospital

2004

New Investigator Research Award Finalist, Orthopaedic Research Society

 TEAM COVERAGE:
2002 - 2003

Coordinator of Medical Office
Yankee Stadium

2003 - 2004

Iona College
Assistant Team Physician

2004

Visa American Cup
USA Gymnastics, Assistant Physician

2004

NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament
Baltimore Maryland
Assistant Physician

2004

US Open Tennis Tournament
Flushing Meadows, Queens, NY
USTA Orthopaedic Consultant
Director: David M. Dines, M.D.

 EXTRACURRICULAR:
College and Medical School:

Varsity Lacrosse, Johns Hopkins University
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach, Haverford College
Big Brother Society of Baltimore County
"Doc" Ice Hockey Club