Rita Carney, MD

  • Instructor in Pathology & Cell Biology
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Academic Appointments

  • Instructor in Pathology & Cell Biology

Credentials & Experience

Education & Training

  • MD, Fundacao Faculdade Federal de Ciencias Medicas de Porto Alegre (Brazil)

Committees, Societies, Councils

  • Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
  • Member of Brazilian Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Brazil

Honors & Awards

  • Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2014 “Fundamentals Outstanding Teacher Award”
  • UMDNJ (University of Medical and Dentistry Of New Jersey), Golden Apple award recipient for the best teacher

Research

Selected Publications

  • Co-author of "The Effect of Rectus EMG Patterns on the Outcome Rectus Semi Transfer". Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 8:54-61; January/February 1998.
  • Author of "Revision Spine Surgery in Children with Cerebral palsy". Journal of Spine Disorders, 10 (2): 132-144; April 1997.
  • Co-author of "Soft Tissue Release for Spastic Hip Subluxation in Cerebral Palsy". Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 17 (5): 571-584; September/October 1997.
  • Author of "Surgical Correction of Spinal Deformity Using a Unit Rod in Children with Cerebral Palsy". Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 16 (6): 734-740, 1996.
  • Author of "Experimental Study of Bone Tissue Reaction to Titanium Alloy Ti6A14V Coated with Hydroxyapatite" Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia, 6 (28); June 1993.
  • Co-author of "Subluxation after Total Cement Hip Replacement - Three Cases Report".Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia. 1 and 2 (27); January/February 1992.
  • Co-author of "Non-conventional Endoprothesis in Pathologial Fractures of the Proximal Femur", Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia, 9 (26); September 1991.
  • Author of " Femoral Neck Fracture and Intrapelvic Dislocation of Femoral Head". Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia, 10 (26); October, 1991.
  • Textbook (chapter): Pitrez, Jose Luis B, Pediatria Consulta Rapida, Rita C. Dias, contributing author on Congenital Hip Dislocation Guidelines, 1st edition, Publisher Artes Medicas, 1995 CDU 616-053.2, pages 158-159