Gillian L.S. Soles, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Locations and Contact
Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center
Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic
4860 Y Street
Sacramento, CA 95817
Clinic Phone: 916-734-2700
Clinic Fax: 916-734-7137
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Philosophy of Care
My focus is on patient-centered care, actively involving my patients in their treatment and their recovery process. My goal is to return my patients to their activities and to help them regain function whether it is following a trauma or after a planned surgery to treat hip arthritis. I am invested in providing high-quality care utilizing advanced techniques and incorporating new technology for the treatment of fractures and in hip replacement surgery. I take pride in our team and providing our patients with exceptional care!
Clinical Interests
Dr. Soles is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. She is fellowship trained in both orthopedic trauma and hip and pelvic reconstruction including direct anterior approach total hip Arthroplasty. Her clinical interests include complex injuries of the pelvic ring and acetabulum, polytraumatized patients, long bone fractures, periarticular fractures, and primary and revision hip arthroplasty.
Research/Academic Interests
Dr. Soles is involved in both research and education and has authored several peer-reviewed publications and book chapters on fracture care. She is interested in clinical outcomes following trauma surgery and the treatment of femoral neck fractures with total hip arthroplasty. In addition she is involved with residency education and on a national level with AO Trauma North America.
Division
Traumatology
Center/Program Affiliation
Trauma Program
Undergraduate School
B.S., Tuffs University, Medford MA 2001
Medical School
M.D., Tuffs University School of Medicine, Boston MA 2006
Internship
Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston University Medical Center, Boston MA 2006-2007
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston University Medical Center, Boston MA 2007-2011
Fellowship
Hip and Pelvis Reconstruction, Saint John's Health Center, Santa Monica CA 2012-2013
Fellowship
Orthopaedic Trauma, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento CA 2011-2012
Howard Rosen Table Instructor Award| AO Basic Principles| Kansas City, MO| March, 2018
Bovill Award| Orthopaedic Trauma Association| October, 2009
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D'Amore T, Loewen M, Gorczyca MT, Judd K, Ketz JP, Soles G, Gorczyca JT. Rethinking strategies for blood transfusion in hip fracture patients. OTA Int. 2020 Jul 29;3(3):e083. doi:10.1097/OI9.0000000000000083. PMID:33937706.
Kohring JM, Greenstein A, Gorczyca JT, Judd KT, Soles G, Ketz JP. Immediate Improvement in Physical Function After Symptomatic Syndesmotic Screw Removal. J Orthop Trauma. 2020 Jun;34(6):327-331. doi:10.1097/BOT.0000000000001766. PMID:32433196.
Greenstein AS, Soles G. Direct Anterior Approach to Total Hip Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fractures. J Orthop Trauma. 2020 Aug;34 Suppl 2:S23-S24. doi:10.1097/BOT.0000000000001817. PMID:32639345.
Ziran N, Soles GLS, Matta JM. Outcomes after surgical treatment of acetabular fractures: a review. Patient Saf Surg. 2019 Mar 16;13:16. doi:10.1186/s13037-019-0196-2. PMID:30923570.
Bakhsh W, Childs S, Gorczyca J, Judd K, Humphrey C, Soles G, Ketz J. Ankle Fractures: What Role Does Level of Insurance Play in Recovery and Outcomes?. J Trauma. 2018 November. doi:10.1177/1460408618809018.
Stern LC, Gorczyca JT, Kates S, Ketz J, Soles G, Humphrey CA. Radiographic Review of Helical Blade Versus Lag Screw Fixation for Cephalomedullary Nailing of Low-Energy Peritrochanteric Femur Fractures: There is a Difference in Cutout. J Orthop Trauma. 2017 Jun;31(6):305-310. doi:10.1097/BOT.0000000000000853. PMID:28346314.
Shields E, Sundem L, Childs S, Maceroli M, Humphrey C, Ketz JP, Soles G, Gorczyca JT. The impact of residual angulation on patient reported functional outcome scores after non-operative treatment for humeral shaft fractures. Injury. 2016 Apr;47(4):914-8. doi:10.1016/j.injury.2015.12.014. Epub 2015 Dec 23. PMID:26754807.
Soles GL, Ferguson TA. Fragility fractures of the pelvis. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2012 Sep;5(3):222-8. doi:10.1007/s12178-012-9128-9. PMID:22589010.
Sembler Soles GL, Lien J, Tornetta P 3rd. Nonoperative immediate weightbearing of minimally displaced lateral compression sacral fractures does not result in displacement. J Orthop Trauma. 2012 Oct;26(10):563-7. doi:10.1097/BOT.0b013e318251217b. PMID:22495523.