Edward G. Loniewski, DO

Dr. Loniewski is a specialist in adult reconstruction of the hips and knees. In addition, he is one of the few certified physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. He treats disorders of the shoulder, knee, elbow, ankle, and hip. Although he is fellowship trained in the surgical treatment of arthritis, he has developed a unique treatment protocol called the Comprehensive Arthritis Recovery and Education (CARE) program which is now used by the Arthritis Foundation of Michigan to educate community leaders on the benefits of simple interventions to halt the progression of this disabling disease. In addition to this non-surgical approach, Dr. Loniewski has developed a holistic approach to the surgical treatment of arthritis as the director of the Saint Joseph Mercy Health System's Bone and Joint Program. This program was founded by Dr. Loniewski in 1998 and with the help of the staff at McPherson Hospital; he has been able to help hundreds of patients return to a productive lifestyle with less pain. The program was recognized by the Michigan Hospital Association as having the lowest length of stay for knee replacement. This parameter is used as one of the most powerful indications of a productive program. In addition, his service to the community has been recognized as he as a nominee as "Citizen of the Year" in Livingston County. Through these two programs, Dr. Loniewski has been able to continually provide the most advanced methods to treat arthritis and osteoporosis to the people of Livingston County.

Dr. Loniewski has had extensive training in the prevention and treatment of arthritis and osteoporosis. He is board certified and is fellowship trained through the University of Chicago. His professional achievements and dedication to the advancement of the profession has earned him the status of "Fellow" in both the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons as well as through the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics. Although, his practice continues to grow, he has been able to continually provide patient-centered care due to his background as a hotel and restaurant manger. Patient satisfaction has always been at the center of his career.

Hospital Staff Privileges

• St Joseph-Mercy Livingston (McPherson), Howell, MI
• Woodland Health Center, Brighton, MI
• Providence Hospital, Southfield and Novi, MI

Board Certification

• American Osteopathic Association upon recommendation of the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery, 1998. Recertification, 2007.
• International Society of Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) - Certified 1998 and 2005.
• Fellow, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons 2005.
• Fellow, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, 2005.

Teaching Appointments

• Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Associate Clinical Professor 1997- Present.
• Saint Joseph Mercy Health Systems- Clinical Instructor, Family Practice Residency, 2008-Present.
• University of Michigan, Department of Orthopedics, Alumni Instructor- 1997-2004.

Current Positions Held

• Chairperson, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO), Educational Development, 2005-2009.
• Chairperson, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO), Adult Reconstruction Section, 2004-2005.
• Board of Directors, Brighton Chamber of Commerce, 2009.
• Research Reviewer, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Consortium of Graduate Medical Education, 2005-Present.
• Founder, Acting Director, Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital Livingston, Bone and Joint Program. Howell, Michigan, 1997-Present.
• Board of Directors, Novi Bone and Joint Center, Novi Michigan, 2006-Present.
• Case Reviewer – State of Michigan, Department of Community Health, 2005-Present.
• Case Reviewer – Physicians Review Organization of Michigan, 2000-Present.
• Committee Member – Michigan Arthritis Collaborative Partnership, 2002-Present.
• Founder, Co-owner and President, JointHealing.com, 1999.
• Founding Member, Chairperson, Comprehensive Arthritis Recovery & Education (CARE) Program, Howell, Michigan, 1997-Present.

Committee Appointments

• Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital - Pain Control Committee- 2005-Present.
• St John's - Providence, Bone and Joint Center, Board of Directors, 2006-Present.
• American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, Adult Reconstruction Educational Development Committee 2005-2008.
• Michigan Arthritis Collaboration Partnership, 2002-Present.
• American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics - Scientific Exhibit Evaluation Committee, 1997- 2005.
• American Osteopathic Association - Young Physicians Committee, 1999- 2004.
• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons/American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics - Clinical Guidelines Committee, 1998-2000.

Education

• Fellowship, Adult Reconstruction, University of Chicago, Chicago IL. 1996-1997.
• Residency, Orthopedic Surgery, Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Botsford General Hospital, Farmington Hills, MI., 1991-1995.
• Internship, Botsford General Hospital, July 1990- June, 1991.
• Doctor of Osteopathy, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1986-90.
• B.A., Hotel, Restaurant, & Institutional Management, Michigan State University, 1979-83.
• University of London, Bedford College, London, England, 1982 (coursework completed in Hotel Marketing and Comparative Business Management Theories).

Honors

• Nominated, Citizen of the Year 2007, Brighton, Michigan.
• National Osteoporosis Foundation, Practice Partner, 2002-Present.
• Fellow, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS), 2005. The recipients of the FACOS designation have demonstrated their commitment to the practice of surgery, surgical teaching, authorship of professional papers, and participation in local, state, and national organizations.
• Fellow, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO), 200. Members of the academy may be granted the title of "Fellow of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics" for outstanding contributions to the art of healing, to the practice of orthopedic surgery, to research, or for such other meritorious services reflecting credit upon this organization and the osteopathic profession at large.
• American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS) Resident Achievement Award, 1995.
• Andrew Taylor Still Achievement Award, 1995. Received an award from the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOP&S) for research advancing the principles of osteopathic medicine.
• National Osteopathic Foundation/ Burroughs- Wellcome Community Leadership Award, 1995.
• American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, Best of Show, Research Presentation, 1995. Received first place and best of show awards for poster presentation of research.
• Burroughs-Wellcome Osteopathic Research Fellowship, 1994-1995. Recipient of a competitive funded research fellowship examining the effectiveness of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatments after total joint arthroplasty.
• Appointment, American Osteopathic Association, Council of Osteopathic Postgraduate Training, 1994-1997.
• Alvin Yarrows Award, 1993, 1994, 1995. Recipient of an award for best scientific paper, Botsford Hospital, Farming ton Hills, Michigan.
• American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, poster presentation award, 1993.
• Chief Intern. Botsford General Hospital, class of 1991.
• Commencement Speech- Michigan State University, Class of 1990.
• Ciba - Geigy Community Service Award, 1988.
• Mead - Johnson National Board Representative Award, 1988.
• Distinguished Service Award, Alpha Epsilon Delta, 1985.
• Athlete - Scholar Award, Michigan State University (MSU), 1981.
• Most Improved Athlete, MSU Crew Team, 1983.
• Ms. Relay for Life, Brighton, Michigan, 2007.

Research, Publications and Presentations (partial list)

• Use of Viscosupplementation in Degenerative Arthritis of the Knee. Grand Rounds Presentation, Genesys Health Systems, Congdon Memorial Lectures, January, 2008.
• Everything You Need to Know about Joint Replacement. You Learned in Kindergarten. Presented to the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, May, 2007, Atlanta, Georgia.
• Osteoporosis for Dummies. Presented at Grand Rounds, Grand Rapids Orthopedic Surgery Training Program, December, 2006, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Livingston County Medical Society, February 2008.
• Orthopedic Upper and Lower Body Exam. Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, March, 2006.
• The Use of Platelet Rich Plasma in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Presented to the Michigan Orthopedic Society, Annual Meeting, June 2006, Mackinac Island, Michigan. Michigan Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, Annual Meeting, February 2007, Gaylord, Michigan.
• Microfracture Chondroplasty with Platelet Rich Plasma in Advanced Arthritis of Adults. Poster presentation, Michigan Orthopedic Society, Annual Meeting, June 2006, Mackinac Island, Michigan.
• Diagnosing, Planning and Treatment of Infected Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. Presented to the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, May, 2004, Chicago, IL.
• Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty. Avoiding the Pitfalls. Presented to the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, September 2003.
• Preventing Dislocations in Primary Hip Replacements. Presented to the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, September 2002, Orlando, Florida.
• Total Joint Arthroplasty for Traumatic Arthritis. Presented to the American Academy of Orthopedics, September 2001.
• Material Properties in Total Joint Arthroplasty. Presented at Michigan State University COGMET meeting, March, 2001.
• Experience with a Multidisciplinary Team Approach for Joint Replacement in a Community Hospital. Presented to the Mercy Hospital System Leadership Conference, 1997. Nominated for the USA Today Quality Cup, 1997.
• A Comprehensive Arthritis Recovery & Education (CARE) Program. Presented, Grand Rounds, Botsford General Hospital, Farming ton Hills, MI.
• Quality Parameters in the Manufacturing of Total Joint Arthroplasty's. Grand Rounds, St. Joseph.Mercy Department of Orthopedics, Ypsilanti, MI, Mt. Clemens General Hospital, Department of Orthopedics, Mt. Clemens, MI.
• Conservative Surgical Treatment for Periacetabular Osteolysis after Porous Total Hip Arthroplasty. Describes and evaluates Presented at the Third International Consensus of Surgery of the Pelvis and Acetabulum, Pittsburgh, PA, 1996. Grand Rounds, Botsford General Hospital, Farming ton Hills, MI.
• Applying Osteopathic Principles & Practices (O.P. &P) in Research: Clinical /Resident Involvement. Presented at the American Osteopathic Association, Medical Education Leadership Conference, Chicago, IL, 1996.
• Conversion of an Arthrodesed or Ankylosed Knee Joint to a Total Knee Arthroplasty. Published in Flexion, Volume 4, No 2, November 1996.
• The Effects of Immediate Weight Bearing after a Porous Coated Total Hip Arthroplasty: A prospective, randomized, blinded, controlled outcome study. Used by Biomet to promote their new Balance Hip.
• The Effect of Smoking on Porous Ingrowth Prosthesis. Retrospective, controlled, blinded study evaluating the effects nicotine intake on the clinical a radiographic outcome after a porous coated femoral stem.
• Extended Trochanteric Osteotomy for Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty. Submitted to American Academy Of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, 1996.
• The Effects of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatments after Hip or Knee Arthroplasty, 1995. Journal of Alternative Medicine in Health Care, September 2000. The author of the first prospective, controlled, randomized and blinded outcome study evaluating Osteopathic Manipulative Treatments in the early postoperative period. Presented at the American Osteopathic Association Scientific Seminar, 1995. Best of Show at American College of Osteopathic Surgeons Annual Meeting, 1996.Winner of the "Andy" award for Osteopathic research excellence, 1995. To be published in the Journal of Alternative Medicine in Health Care, 2,000. Presented at the International Scientific Conference on Complementary, Alternative and Integrative Medical Research of the Harvard Medical School and the NIH April 2002
• Arthroplasty for Post-Traumatic Arthritis. A review of the literature and personal case presentations on the pre-operative planning, treatment options, and outcomes for post-traumatic arthritis. American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, National Convention, September, 2001.
• Experience with a Multidisciplinary Team Approach for Joint Replacement in a Community Hospital- A retrospective review of the impact of a surgeon -driven peri-operative team on cost, length of stay and patient satisfaction. Presented to the Mercy Hospital System Leadership Conference, 1997.Nominated for the USA Today Quality Cup, 1997.
• A Comprehensive Arthritis Recovery & Education (CARE) Program- A review of the literature examining the effectiveness of a comprehensive holistic approach for the treatment of osteoarthritis. Presented, Grand Rounds, Botsford General Hospital, Farming ton Hills, MI., Michigan Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Winter Conference, 1999.
• Quality Parameters in the Manufacturing of Total Joint Arthroplasty's- A unbiased review of the literature reviewing the world-wide data supporting specific manufacturing methods for optimal long term survival of hip and knee replacements. Grand Rounds, St. Joseph-Mercy Department of Orthopedics, Ypsilanti, MI, Mt. Clemens General Hospital, Department of Orthopedics, Mt. Clemens, MI., Michigan State University , College of Osteopathic Medicine, April 2000
• Conservative Surgical Treatment for Periacetabular Osteolysis after Porous Total Hip Arthroplasty- Describes and evaluates a conservative surgical technique for the treatment of contained cavitary osteolysis in the superior dome/and/or medial wall of the acetabulum while maintain the current prosthesis. Presented at the Third International Consensus of Surgery of the Pelvis and Acetabulum, Pittsburgh, PA, 1996.Grand Rounds, Botsford General Hospital, Farming ton Hills, MI.
• Applying Osteopathic Principles & Practices (O.P. &P) in Research:Clinical /Resident Involvement: Provided a resident's viewpoint on how the integration of OP&P into an outcome based resident research program can produce tangible results.Presented how a prospective, randomized, controlled, and blinded outcome study can be completed for under $1,000. Presented at the American Osteopathic Association, Medical Education Leadership Conference, Chicago, IL, 1996
• Conversion of an Arthrodesed or Ankylosed Knee Joint to a Total Knee Arthroplasty- Reported the outcome of a unique surgical technique for conversion of an ankylosed or arthrodeses knee to rotating hinge prosthesis. Published in Flexion, Volume 4, No 2, November 1996
• The Effects of Immediate Weight Bearing after a Porous Coated Total Hip Arthroplasty: A prospective, randomized, blinded, controlled outcome study- Evaluated the effects of immediate postoperative weight bearing on the radiographic and clinical outcome of a newly designed porous femoral stem. Used by Biomet to promote their new Balance Hip.
• The Effect of Smoking on Porous Ingrowth Prosthesis- Retrospective , controlled, blinded study evaluating the effects nicotine intake on the clinical a radiographic outcome after a porous coated femoral stem.
• Extended Trochanteric Osteotomy for Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty- A retrospective review of this surgical technique evaluating the optimal length needed and the ability to remove the prosthesis easily with minimal operative trauma. Submitted to American Academy Of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, 1996.
• The Effectiveness of Twice-a-Day Physical Therapy in Unilateral Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients, 1994- Not yet published.Primary Author of a prospective controlled clinical study evaluating the functional and cost effectiveness of performing twice-a-day physical therapy on patients receiving a total knee arthroplasty. Winner of the Alvin-Yarrows Award for Research Excellence, 1995Presented at Detroit Academy of Orthopedics, Resident Research Day, 1996
• The Split-Flip Graft Technique for Varus Deformity of the Knee, 1994- Not yet published. One of two primary authors of an introduction and evaluation of an operative technique used to preserve bone stock and correct severe varus deformities of the knee in patients undergoing a total knee arthroplasty. Third Place Winner, Alvin Yarrows Award for Research Excellence, 1995
• Functional Outcome Results of Anterior Cervical Spine Fusion, 1993. Under consideration for upcoming issue of Spine. Primary Author with Harry N. Herkowitz, M.D. of Beaumont Hospital of a retrospective study examining the functional return of normal activities for patients after anterior cervical fusion. Presented at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Annual Meeting, 1995, Michigan Orthopedic Society Annual Meeting, 1995.
• Is Family Function Important to the Overall Outcome of a Surgery...? The Correlation of the Family APGAR Score to the Hospital for Special Surgery Score, 1993- Not yet published.Primary Author of a prospective study examining the relationship of family function to the total and sub category results of the HSS score. Presented poster exhibit to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 1996, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, 1993 and the American Osteopathic Association Scientific Seminar, 1993.
• The Incidence of Deep Venous Thrombosis after Revision Total Joint Arthroplasty, 1992 - Not yet published. Primary author in retrospective study of complications after revision arthroplasty. Presented poster exhibit of above topic during the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Conventions 1992.
• Posterior Tibial Slope of Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty, October 1991 - A retrospective study examining the functional outcome of patients as it relates to the posterior slope angle of a UKA. Presentation to the Michigan Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Activities and Organizations

• Relay for Life Chairperson, Advanced Orthopedic Specialists. 2002-Present.
• Michigan Consortium for Osteoporosis. Member 1999-Present.
• National Osteoporosis Foundation, Practice Partner, 2002-Present.
• Member, American Osteopathic Association, Young Physician's Association Advisory Committee. 1999-2005.
• Secretary, American Osteopathic Association Intern Resident Committee, 1991-1998.
• Member, American Osteopathic Medical Association, Osteopathic Principles and Practices Committee, 1993-94.
• Chief Intern, Botsford General Hospital, Class of 1991.
• Founding Member, Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons Subcommittee on Leadership Development, 1990
• Founder, Student Osteopathic Medical Association's Legislative Affairs Action Committee, 1987-88.
• Chairperson, Student Osteopathic Medical Association's Public Relations Committee, 1986-88.
• Chairperson, Student Osteopathic Medical Association's Foundation, 1988-1991. Founding member of SOMA Research & Development Program.
• Speaker of the House, Student Osteopathic Medical Association, 1987-88.
• Founder, Alpha Epsilon Delta Chapter, Michigan State University, 1985.
• Member, Ad-Hoc Committee on Osteopathic Unity, 1988-89.
• Board of Directors, Michigan Council of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons 1988-89.
• Founder, Student, Faculty, Administrator Committee, Michigan State University, 1988.
• Chairman, Health-4-U Day, Michigan State University, 1988.
• American Osteopathic Association- 1986-Present.
• American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics- 1991-Present.
• National Osteoporosis Foundation, 2002-Present.
• International Society of Clinical Densitometry, 1998-Present.