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Upstate Orthopedics and OrthoNOW! of Syracuse will be closed Monday, October 9. We will re-open with our regular hours on Tuesday, October 10.

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Lillia N. Steffenson, MD

AREA OF EXPERTISE

Orthopedic Trauma

MEET DR. STEFFENSON

EDUCATION & TRAINING

  • Undergraduate: The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Science Molecular Genetics - 2014
  • Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine - 2019
  • Residency: University of Utah Department of Orthopedic Surgery - 2024
  • Fellowship: Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Orthopedic Trauma - 2025

CERTIFICATIONS & APPOINTMENTS

Certifications
  • Dr. Steffenson is board-eligible by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Appointments
  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery - SUNY Upstate Medical University
Professional Organizations
  • Orthopedic Trauma Association Member
  • Young Orthopedic Trauma Surgeons Committee Member
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Member

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

PUBLICATIONS

Steffenson L, Roszman A, Wallace C, et al. Predictors of Reoperation in Induced Membrane Technique for Acute Traumatic Bone Loss. J Orthop Trauma. Published online June 5, 2025. doi:10.1097/BOT.0000000000003024

O'Neill DC, Sato EH, Steffenson LN, et al. Worse Quality of Life Associated With Hyperextension Varus Tibial Plateau Fracture Pattern. J Orthop Trauma. 2024;38(3):e85-e91. doi:10.1097/BOT.0000000000002743

Thorne TJ, Steffenson L, O'Neill DC, Marchand LS, Martin BI, Haller JM. No Increased Risk of Nonunion with Bisphosphonate Use in a Medicare Claims Cohort Following Operatively Treated Long-Bone Fractures. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023;105(7):549-555. doi:10.2106/JBJS.22.01127

Steffenson L, Roszman A, Wallace C, et al. Induced Membrane Technique Is Effective for the Management of Acute Traumatic Bone Loss in Both Diaphyseal and Metaphyseal Lower Extremity Fractures. J Orthop Trauma. 2023;37(5):e194-e199. doi:10.1097/BOT.0000000000002548

Kellam PJ, O'Neill DC, Daryoush JR, et al. Reformatting of Computed Tomography Scans Parallel to the S1 End Plate Increases Visualization of Trans Sacral Pathway in the First Sacral Segment, Especially With Dysmorphism. J Orthop Trauma. 2022;36(11):564-568. doi:10.1097/BOT.0000000000002414

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Upstate Orthopedics in Syracuse, NY, offers sports medicine and comprehensive orthopedic care with advanced services including Ambulatory Surgery, Arthroscopy, Cartilage Restoration, Diagnostic Imaging, Injection Therapy, MAKOplasty, Microsurgery, On-site Durable Medical Equipment, and PRP Therapy.

CrowdStrike Outage

Due to the CrowdStrike outage affecting Microsoft systems worldwide, we are rescheduling patient appointments. If you have an appointment today, please call our office to reschedule. ONOW will be open regular hours tonight, July 19th from 5-8:30pm.

Thank you.