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Dr. Matthew Stepanovich is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Michigan in the division of Pediatric Orthopaedics. He received his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science at Grand Valley State University, followed by medical school at Michigan State University where he earned Alpha Omega Alpha honors. Dr. Stepanovich completed his internship and residency at the Naval Medical Center, and fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopaedics at Rady Children’s Hospital.
In 2015, after the completion of his fellowship, Dr. Stepanovich returned to the Naval Medical Center and became head of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Division and Medical Director of the Orthopaedic Physician Assistant Fellowship. Dr. Stepanovich joined the faculty at the University of Michigan in 2019, upon honorable discharge from the Navy. Clinically, he treats multiple orthopaedic conditions including spinal deformity, lower extremity disorders, hip disorders, and pediatric trauma. Dr. Stepanovich is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
PubMed
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Gong D, Yang DZ, Caird MS, Stepanovich M, Whyte N, Li Y. J Pediatr Orthop, 2024 Sep 25;Journal ArticleIs Opioid Consumption Impacted by Study Participation? Maintenance of Fewer Opioid Refills With Reduced Prescription Quantity After Posterior Spinal Fusion in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis.
DOI:10.1097/BPO.0000000000002834 PMID: 39318135 -
Shams K, Jha S, Swallow J, Caird MS, Farley FA, Stepanovich M, Li Y. J Pediatr Orthop, 2024 Jan 1; 44 (1): 37 - 42.Journal ArticleSerum Titanium Levels Remain Elevated But Urine Titanium is Undetectable in Children With Early Onset Scoliosis Undergoing Growth-Friendly Surgical Treatment: A Prospective Study.
DOI:10.1097/BPO.0000000000002565 PMID: 37953656 -
Stepanovich MT, Whyte N, Owen J, Jackson M, Cidambi E. 2023 Dec 14;PresentationPediatric Foot Conditions: Clubfoot, Congenital Vertical Talus, Cavovarus Deformity, and Tarsal Coalition
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Swarup I, Pearce R, Sanborn R, Shore BJ, Children’s Orthopaedic Trauma and Infection Consortium for Evidence Based Studies (CORTICES) . J Pediatr Orthop, 2023 Oct 1; 43 (9): e742 - e746.Journal ArticleVariations in the Management of Closed Salter-Harris II Distal Tibia Fractures.
DOI:10.1097/BPO.0000000000002488 PMID: 37606098 -
Burns JD, Upasani VV, Bastrom TP, Baldwin KD, Schoenecker JG, Shore BJ, Brighton BK, Goldstein RY, Heyworth BE, Miller ML, Sanders JS, Truong WH, Childrens ORthopedic Trauma and Infection Consortium for Evidence-Based Study . J Pediatr Orthop, 2023 Sep 1; 43 (8): e603 - e607.Journal ArticleAge and CRP Associated With Improved Tissue Pathogen Identification in Children With Blood Culture Negative Osteomyelitis: Results From the CORTICES Multicenter Database.
DOI:10.1097/BPO.0000000000002448 PMID: 37278086 -
Ganji E, Lamia SN, Stepanovich M, Whyte N, Goulet RW, Abraham AC, Killian ML. Sci Adv, 2023 Jun 23; 9 (25): eadf4683Journal ArticleOptogenetic-induced muscle loading leads to mechanical adaptation of the Achilles tendon enthesis in mice.
DOI:10.1126/sciadv.adf4683 PMID: 37352350 -
Stepanovich MT. 2022 Nov;PresentationTraumatic Pediatric Extremity Injuries: Where the Emergency/Urgency Distinction Currently Falls
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Smith A, Stepanovich M, Stepanovich G. Journal of Medical Case Reports and Case Series, 3 (15):Journal ArticleAn Unusual Cause of Arthrogryposis: A Case Report
DOI:10.38207/jmcrcs/2022/decc031501107