Braden J. Passias, DO
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Treating Patients in Pickerington, New Albany, Westerville
Dr. Braden J. Passias is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in the comprehensive treatment of spinal disorders, including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine pathology. His areas of expertise include degenerative spine conditions, spine trauma, deformity correction, minimally invasive surgical techniques and revision spine surgery.
Dr. Passias completed his Orthopedic Spine Surgery Fellowship at the University of California, San Diego, under the guidance of Dr. R. Todd Allen, MD, PhD. Prior to this advanced training, he completed a rigorous five-year Orthopedic Surgery Residency through the OhioHealth System, an affiliate of the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Ohio University, where he was inducted into both the Sigma Sigma Phi Honor Society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society, recognizing his academic excellence and compassionate care. He completed his undergraduate education at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, earning a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, graduating Cum Laude.
Throughout his academic and clinical career, Dr. Passias has made significant contributions to orthopedic research. He is the author or co-author of more than 25 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals such as The Bone & Joint Journal, Orthopedics, and Archives of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery. His research spans a wide array of topics, including advanced fixation techniques for pelvic and femur fractures, early weight-bearing protocols in trauma care, outcomes in joint arthroplasty, and the use of shape-memory alloy implants in spine and trauma surgery.
Dr. Passias has also presented his work at numerous national and regional conferences, including the Clinical Orthopaedic Society, the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, and the Orthopaedic Summit Evolving Techniques. His dedication to academic advancement is further evidenced by multiple podium and poster presentations and recognition such as the AOAO Editorial Subcommittee First Place Award and the Orthopedics Blue Ribbon Article Award.
In addition to his clinical and academic pursuits, Dr. Passias is deeply committed to education and has served as a presenter for orthopedic grand rounds, medical student education forums, and national surgical training courses. He has participated in numerous professional development programs, including advanced fellow and resident courses in minimally invasive spine surgery and complex spine reconstruction offered by industry leaders.
When not at work, Dr. Passias enjoys traveling, fitness, live music and spending time with his family and friends.
Hospital & Professional Affiliations
REAM Ortho Research Foundation
North American Spine Society (NASS)
Archives of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery
Cureus Journal of Medical Science
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO)
American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
Ohio Osteopathic Association (OOA)
Publications and Research
Passias BJ, Grenier G, Buchan DR, Buchan JA, Taylor BC. “Use of 3D Navigation vs. Traditional Fluoroscopy for Pelvic Ring Fixation.”
Orthopedics – 2021
PMID: 34292808
Passias BJ, Berend KR, Lombardi AV, Crawford DA. “Long Term Outcomes of a Modular Revision System in Total Knee Arthroplasty.”
Surgical Technology International – 2020 PMID: 32557522
Crawford DA, Passias BJ, Berend KR, Lombardi AV. “Impact of perivascular lymphocytic infiltration in aseptic total knee revision.”
The Bone & Joint Journal – 2021 PMID: 34053288
Passias BJ, Melaragno A, Triplet JJ, Johnson DB, Taylor BC. “Patellar Fixation Following Fracture: A Retrospective Review of Outcomes Following Various Surgical Interventions.”
International Journal of Orthopaedics – 2019doi:10.17554/j.issn.2311-5106.2019.06.310
Passias BJ, Lyden S, Frederick A, Jolly M, Silver MJ. “Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome Presenting as Raynaud Phenomenon.”
Journal of Vascular Medicine – 2017 PMID: 28633610
Myers DM, Triplet JJ, Warmoth PJ, McGowan S, Passias BJ, Taylor BC. “Improved Outcomes Using a Fibular Strut in Proximal Humerus Fracture Fixation.”
Orthopedics – Healio – 2020
Blue Ribbon Article Award Winner 2020 PMID: 32745228
Passias BJ, Korpi FP, Chu AK, Myers DM, Grenier G, Galos DK, Taylor BC. “Safety of Early Weight Bearing Following Fixation of Bimalleolar Ankle Fractures.”
Cureus Journal of Medical Science – 2020 PMID: 32382461
McGowan S, Myers DM, Warmoth PJ, Taylor BC, Passias BJ. “Suture Anchor Repair of Quadriceps and Patellar Tendon Injuries.”
Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants – 2020 PMID: 33389916
Schuette HB, Durkin WM, Passias BJ, DeGenova D, Bertolini C, Myers P, Taylor BC. “The Effect of Obesity on Operative Time and Postoperative Complications for Peritrochanteric Femur Fractures. “
Cureus Journal of Medical Science – 2020
AOAO Editorial Subcommittee First Place Winner 2022 PMID: 33391951
Bernhard Z, Passias BJ, Myers DM, Castaneda JA, Taylor BC. “Testicular Dislocation After Unstable Pelvic Ring Injury.”
Cureus Journal of Medical Science – 2021 PMID: 33728137
Myers DM, Deliberato DD, Passias BJ, Reddy H, Schnee B, Taylor BC. “Weight Bearing as Tolerated After Intramedullary Nailing of the Femur: A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes.”
Orthopedics – Healio – 2022 PMID: 35021030
Passias BJ, Taylor BC, Myers DM, Casey J. “A Modern “Nightstick Fracture” Induced by Contemporary Ballistics During the George Floyd Protests.”
Cureus Journal of Medical Science – 2021 PMID: 33786237
Passias BJ, Emmer TC, Sullivan BD, Gupta A, Skura BW, Taylor BC. “Treatment of Distal Femur Fractures with a Combined Nail-Plate Construct: Techniques and Outcomes.”
Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants – 2021 PMID: 34369718
Skura BW, Ebaugh MP, Passias BJ, DeGenova DT, Hoffman A, Scheschuk JP, Taylor BC. “Pelvic Shadowing as a Diagnostic Predictor of Orthopedic Pathology in Orthopedic Trauma Patients.”
Cureus Journal of Medical Science – 2021 PMID: 34660073
Myers DM, Passias BJ, Schuette H, McGowan S, Taylor, BC. “Technique and Outcomes of Antibiotic Impregnated Polymethylmethacrylate Coated Plates.”
International Journal of Orthopedics – 2021 doi: 10.17554/j.issn.2311-5106.2021.08.421
Skura BW, Glazier MT, Schuette HB, Passias BJ, Chang IR, Verre JJ, Mehta S, Taylor BC. “The Corkscrew Technique for Removing a Fibular Strut Allograft From the Proximal Humerus.”
Cureus Journal of Medical Science – 2022 PMID: 35449668
Skura BW, Goubeaux C, Passias BJ, Schuette HB, Melaragno AJ, Glazier MT, Faherty M, Burgette WC. “Increased length of stay following total joint arthroplasty based on insurance type.”
Archives of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery – 2022 PMID: 35306585
Passias BJ, Sagar A, Schuette HB, Blessing CM, Secic M, Heilbronner B, Hyland SJ, Johnson DB. “Preemptive Multimodal Analgesia and Post-Operative Pain Outcomes in Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty.”
Archives of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery – 2022 PMID: 35499774
Myers DM, Passias BJ, Hyland S, Melaragno A, Paulini A, Taylor BT. “Artelon as a Bio-Scaffold to Augment Collateral Ligament Repair after Knee Dislocation.”
Malaysian Orthopedic Journal – 2022 PMID: 35992977
Passias BJ, Verre JJ, DeGenova, DT, McGrath K, Taylor, BC. “The Use of Shape- Memory Alloy Staples (Nitinol) in the Treatment of Pubic Symphyseal Disruptions: Clinical Results and Radiographic Outcomes.”
Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants – 2022 PMID: 36382706
Passias BJ, Schuette HB, Myers DM, Bertolini C, Mehta S, Taylor BC. “Patients of Obese Representation Require Longer to Intervene: An Evaluation of Acetabular and Pelvic Ring Operative Duration.”
Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants – 2022 PMID: 36382707
DeGenova DT, Passias BJ, Paulini AS, Myers PM, Dues B, Taylor BC. “The Effect of Obesity on Hemiarthroplasty and Total Hip Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fractures.”
Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical – 2023 PMID: 38305370
Perugini AJ, Passias BJ, Mehta S, Iandoli JL, Wing AO, Mehta S. “Taser-induced Bilateral Femoral Neck Fractures: A Case Report.”
The Journal of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Volume VII, Number 2 | Summer 2023 (https://journal.aoao.org/?p=663)
Perugini A, Passias BJ, Pelz NC, Temperato J, Mehta S. “Anomalous Course of the Posterior Tibial Artery – Anatomic and Clinical Considerations for the Posterolateral Approach to the Ankle.”
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Case Connector PMID: 36735803
Pharis HF, DeGenova DT, Passias BJ, Manes TJ, Parizek G, Sybert D. “The Safety and Efficacy of Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusions in the Outpatient Setting.”
Cureus Journal of Medical Science doi: 10.7759/cureus.53662
Taylor BC, McGowan S, Passias BJ. “Quadriceps Tendon Tear Repair Surgery – Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery.”
Orthobullets: Quadriceps Tendon Rupture (https://www.orthobullets.com/knee- and-sports/3023/quadriceps-tendon-rupture) – 2020
Passias BJ, Jones T, DeGenova DT, Taylor BC. “Intra-Operative 3D-Navigation in the Treatment of Pelvic Ring Injuries.”
Technique Paper and Video
Glazier M, Schmitz N, Passias BJ, Skura BW, Kadado A. “Acute Correction of Acquired Genu Valgum Secondary to Post-Traumatic Growth Arrest at the time of Distal Femur Fracture: Case Report and Technique Guide.”
Technique Guide and Case Report
DeGenova DT, Steimle J, Passias BJ, Taylor BC. “Dual Plating in Treatment of Distal Femur Fractures: Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes.”
Retrospective Chart Review
Umbel BD, Passias BJ, Schuette H, Reynolds C, Sahai V. “Incidence of Thromboembolic Event in Primary Sequential Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty Using Intramedullary Femur and Tibia Referencing.”
Retrospective Chart Review
Schuette HB, DeGenova DT, Passias BJ, Taylor BC. “Use of The Femoral Neck System for Femoral Neck Fracture Intervention: Comparison to that of Traditional Sliding Hip or Cannulated Screw Fixation Modalities.”
Retrospective Chart Review
Goubeaux C, Schuette HB, Passias BJ, Myers DM, Unverferth KL. “A Comparison of the Incidence of Patellar Clunk Between Two Posterior Stabilized Total Knee Arthroplasty Implants.”
Retrospective Chart Review
Passias BJ, Melaragno A, Triplet JJ, Johnson DB, Taylor BC. “Patellar Fixation Following Fracture: A Retrospective Review of Outcomes Following Various Surgical Interventions.”
- Podium presentation (Virtual), OhioHealth Research Symposium; Columbus, OH. May 2020
- Accepted for podium presentation at Ohio Orthopedic Society; Dublin, OH. May 2020 – Canceled due to COVID-19
- Poster presentation, Ohio Osteopathic Symposium; Columbus, OH. Presented by Melaragno A. March 2019
- Podium Presentation (Virtual), Clinical Orthopedic Society Annual Meeting; Nashville, TN. September 2020. Passias BJ, Grenier G, Buchan DR, Buchan JA, Taylor BC. “Use of 3D Navigation vs. Traditional Fluoroscopy for Pelvic Ring Fixation.”
- Podium presentation (Virtual), OhioHealth Research Symposium; Columbus, OH. May 2020
- Poster presentation (Virtual), Mallory-Coleman Research Symposium: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus, OH May 2020.
- Podium Presentation (Virtual), Clinical Orthopedic Society Annual Meeting; Nashville, TN. September 2020.
- Poster presentation (Virtual), American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics Annual Meeting; Austin, TX. October 2020. Bernhard Z, Passias BJ, Myers DM, Castaneda JA, Taylor BC. “Anomalous Testicular Protrusion into Anterior Abdominal Wall Following Pelvic Ring Disruption.”
- Poster presentation (Virtual), West Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association Annual Meeting; Sulphur Springs, WV. Presented by Bernhard Z. September 2020. Passias BJ, Emmer TC, Sullivan BD, Gupta A, Skura BW, Taylor BC. “Treatment of Distal Femur Fractures with a Combined Nail-Plate Construct: Techniques and Outcomes.”
- Poster presentation (Virtual), American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics Annual Meeting; Austin, TX. October 2020. Passias BJ, Korpi FP, Chu AK, Myers DM, Grenier G, Galos DK, Taylor BC. “Safety of Early Weight Bearing Following Fixation of Bimalleolar Ankle Fractures.”
- Poster presentation (Virtual), American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics Annual Meeting; Austin, TX. October 2020. Myers DM, Triplet JJ, Warmoth PJ, McGowan S, Passias BJ, Taylor BC. “Proximal Humeral Fracture Fixation: Does A Fibular Strut Improve Outcomes?”
- Podium presentation, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Grand Rounds; Columbus, OH. September 2021. “Principles of Internal Fixation”
- Podium presentation, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine; Dublin, OH. March 2022. “Introduction to Orthopedic Consultation”
- Podium presentation, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine; Dublin, OH. April 2022. “Lower Extremity Trauma; Initial Evaluation and Associated Management”
- Podium presentation, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine; Dublin, OH. April 2022. Crawford DA, Passias BJ, Berend KR, Lombardi AV. “Impact of perivascular lymphocytic infiltration in aseptic total knee revision.”
- Poster presentation, OhioHealth Research Symposium; Columbus, OH. April 2022 Passias BJ, Berend KR, Lombardi AV, Crawford DA. “Long Term Outcomes of a Modular Revision System in Total Knee Arthroplasty.”
- Poster presentation, OhioHealth Research Symposium; Columbus, OH. April 2022 Passias BJ, Verre JJ, DeGenova, DT, McGrath K, Taylor, BC. “The Use of Shape-Memory Alloy Staples (Nitinol) in the Treatment of Pubic Symphyseal Disruptions: Clinical Results and Radiographic Outcomes.”
- Poster presentation, OhioHealth Research Symposium; Columbus, OH. April 2022 Passias BJ, Schuette HB, Myers P, Bertolini C, Mehta S, Taylor BC. “Patients of Obese Representation Require Longer to Intervene: An Evaluation of Acetabular and Pelvic Ring Operative Duration.”
- Poster presentation, OhioHealth Research Symposium; Columbus, OH. April 2022 Glazier M, Schmitz N, Passias BJ, Skura BW, Kadado A. “Acute Correction of Acquired Genu Valgum Secondary to Post-Traumatic Growth Arrest at the time of Distal Femur Fracture: Case Report and Technique Guide.”
- Poster presentation, Mallory-Coleman Research Symposium; Columbus, OH. Presented by Glazier M. May 2022 Skura BW, Goubeaux C, Passias BJ, Schuette HB, Melaragno AJ, Glazier MT, Faherty M, Burgette WC. “Increased length of stay following total joint arthroplasty based on insurance type.”
- Podium presentation, Mallory-Coleman Research Symposium; Columbus, OH. Presented by Skura BW and Goubeaux C. May 2022 “Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures in Neurologically Intact Patients: Controversy Amongst TLA3/4.”
- Podium presentation, Orthopaedic Summit Evolving Techniques; Las Vegas, NV. September, 2024
Licensure & Certifications
- Ohio Physician License
Orthopedic Spine Surgery Fellowship
- University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA
Orthopedic Surgery Residency
- OhioHealth System (Ohio University Affiliate), Columbus, OH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, OH
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Cum Laude
- Miami University, Oxford, OH
Profile Details
Specialties:
- Spine Conditions
- Degenerative Spine Conditions
- Spine Trauma
- Deformity Correction
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
- Revision Spine Surgery
Phone:
Locations
New Albany
5040 Forest Dr.
New Albany, OH 43054
Pickerington
1030 Refugee Rd., Suite 180
Pickerington, OH 43147
Westerville
70 S. Cleveland Ave.
Westerville, OH 43081
