Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Surgical Sciences
Biosketch
Dr. James Jastifer is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. He is employed by Borgess Medical Center. He is a graduate of Michigan Technological University with a BS in Biomedical Engineering (Sum Cum Laude) in 2004. He earned his MD from Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine in 2008. He completed his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine in 2013. He also completed a Fellowship at the Idaho Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship in 2014.
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Board Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery)
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Education and Training
- Fellowship 2014, Foot and Ankle Fellowship, Coughlin Clinic
- Residency 2013, Orthopaedic Surgery, Michigan State University-Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies
- MD 2008, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University
- BS 2004, Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University
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Research
- Orthopaedic Surgery
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Publications
Ayoola A.S., Jastifer J.R. Metatarsophalangeal Joint Instability: Anatomy and Physiopathology Foot and Ankle Clinics. 2024;29:681-690.
Borrelli G., Albiero M., Jastifer J. Anatomy of the Naviculocuneiform Joint Complex Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics. 2024;9
Jastifer J.R., Jastifer E.J., Hoffman M.D. COVID-19 Infection in Ultramarathon Runners: Findings of the Ultrarunners Longitudinal TRAcking Study Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. 2024;34:597-602.
Martin K.D., Jastifer J., Scott D., Grzeskiewicz E. Spastic Equinovarus Foot Deformity Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2024;32:e785-e794.
Wilke A.J., Martin R., Bates N.A., Jastifer J.R., Martin K.D. Technique Variation in the Surgical Treatment of Lateral Ankle Instability Foot and Ankle Specialist. 2024;17:259-263.
Boivin J., Traynor C., Stehlik K., Jastifer J. Radiographic Measurements of the Foot and Ankle After Ankle Arthrodesis Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics. 2023;8
Jastifer J.R. Intrinsic muscles of the foot: Anatomy, function, rehabilitation Physical Therapy in Sport. 2023;61:27-36.
Jastifer J.R. The Foot and Ankle in Ultramarathon Runners: Results of the Ultrarunners Longitudinal TRAcking (ULTRA) Study Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics. 2023;8
Gilbertson J.A., Sweet M.C., Weistroffer J.K., Jastifer J.R. Articular Cartilage of the Syndesmosis: Avoiding Iatrogenic Cartilage Injury During Syndesmotic Fixation Foot and Ankle International. 2022;43:186-192.
Jastifer J.R. Contemporary Review: The Foot and Ankle in Long-Distance Running Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics. 2022;7
Jastifer J.R. Plantar Plate Repair for Metatarsophalangeal Joint Instability of the Lesser Toes Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 2022;53:349-359.
Jastifer J.R., Traynor C., Stryker H. Lesser Toe Plantar Plate Injuries and Angular Deformities: Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes Ligamentous Injuries of the Foot and Ankle: Diagnosis, Management and Rehabilitation. 2022:273-284.
Jastifer J.R., Gustafson P.A., Silva L.F., Noffsinger S., Coughlin M.J. Nitinol, Stainless Steel, and Titanium Kirschner Wire Durability Foot and Ankle Specialist. 2021;14:317-323.
Qatu M., Borrelli G., Traynor C., Weistroffer J., Jastifer J. Anatomy of the Intermetatarsal Facets of the Fourth and Fifth Metatarsals Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics. 2021;6
Traynor C., Jastifer J. First-Tarsometatarsal Joint Alignment After First-Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis for Hallux Valgus Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics. 2021;6
Jastifer J.R., Coughlin M.J. Lesser Toe Disorders Baxter’s The Foot And Ankle In Sport. 2020:368-389.
Mack C.D., Kent R.W., Coughlin M.J., Shiue K.Y., Weiss L.J., Jastifer J.R., Wojtys E.M., Anderson R.B. Incidence of Lower Extremity Injury in the National Football League: 2015 to 2018 American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2020;48:2287-2294.
Gustafson P.A., Veenstra J., Bearden C.R., Jastifer J.R. The Effect of Pitch Variation and Diameter Variation on Screw Pullout Foot and Ankle Specialist. 2019;12:258-263.
Jastifer J., Manson W., Smith B., Cooper M.T., Brigido S.A. Perioperative Management of Foot and Ankle Surgical Patients Foot and Ankle Specialist. 2019;12:458-460.
Jastifer J.R., Christianson E.R., VanZweden D.J., Gustafson P.A. Feasibility of Transosseous Nonarticular Fixation of Lisfranc Injuries Foot and Ankle International. 2019;40:672-678.
Jastifer J.R., McNitt A.S., Mack C., Kent R.W., McCullough K.A., Coughlin M.J., Anderson R.B. Synthetic Turf: History, Design, Maintenance, and Athlete Safety Sports Health. 2019;11:84-90.
Alrafeek S., Jastifer J.R., Gustafson P.A. A stochastic finite element method for simulating trabecular bone ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE). 2018;3
Alrafeek S., Jastifer J.R., Gustafson P.A. A stochastic structural finite element model for trabecular bone and other structural foam 33rd Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites 2018. 2018;5:2927-2942.
Anderson R., Coughlin M., Jastifer J., McCullough K. Letter Regarding: Performance and Return to Sport After Achilles Tendon Repair in National Football League Players Foot and Ankle International. 2018;39:130.
Jastifer J., McCullough K. Fatigue Bending Strength of Jones Fracture Specific Screw Fixation Foot and Ankle International. 2018;39:493-499.
Jastifer J.R., Gustafson P.A. Three-Dimensional Printing Technology in Foot and Ankle Surgery 3D Printing in Orthopaedic Surgery. 2018:95-104.
Flint W.W., Macias D., Jastifer J.R., Doty J.F., Hirose C.B., Coughlin M.J. Plantar Plate Repair for Lesser Metatarsophalangeal Joint Instability Foot and Ankle International. 2017;38:234-242.
Jastifer J., Green A. Gastrocnemius Contracture in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Foot and Ankle International. 2017;38:1362-1366.
Jastifer J., Gustafson P. Three-Dimensional Printing and Surgical Simulation for Preoperative Planning of Deformity Correction in Foot and Ankle Surgery Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2017;56:191-195.
Jastifer J., Kent R., Crandall J., Sherwood C., Lessley D., McCullough K.A., Coughlin M.J., Anderson R.B. The Athletic Shoe in Football: Apparel or Protective Equipment? Sports Health. 2017;9:126-131.
Jastifer J.R., Doty J., Claassen L. Current concepts in the treatment of metatarsophalangeal joint instability of the lesser toes: Review, surgical technique, and early outcomes Fuss und Sprunggelenk. 2017;15:225-236.
Jastifer J.R., Gustafson P.A., Labomascus A., Snoap T. Ball and Socket Ankle: Mechanism and Computational Evidence of Concept Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2017;56:773-775.
Jastifer J.R., Jaykel M. Results of the Gravity Stress Examination in the Normal Patient Population Foot and Ankle Specialist. 2017;10:398-401.
Gustafson P., Geeslin A., Jastifer J. An open source reverse engineering workflow: Geometry to optimization 57th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference. 2016
Gustafson P.A., Geeslin A.G., Jastifer J.R. An open source reverse engineering workflow: Geometry to optimization 57th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference. 2016
Jastifer J., Coughlin M. Fibrous Tendon Hypertrophy after Gastrocnemius Recession: A Case Report Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2016;55:252-254.
Jastifer J.R., Alrafeek S., Howard P., Gustafson P.A., Coughlin M.J. Biomechanical Evaluation of Strength and Stiffness of Subtalar Joint Arthrodesis Screw Constructs Foot and Ankle International. 2016;37:419-426.
Jastifer J.R., Marston J. Gastrocnemius Contracture in Patients with and Without Foot Pathology Foot and Ankle International. 2016;37:1165-1170.
Waizy H., Jastifer J., Stukenborg-Colsman C., Claassen L. The Reverse Ludloff Osteotomy for Bunionette Deformity Foot and Ankle Specialist. 2016;9:324-329.
Jastifer J., Coughlin M. Exposure via sequential release of the metatarsophalangeal joint for plantar plate repair through a dorsal approach without an intraarticular osteotomy Foot and Ankle International. 2015;36:335-338.
Jastifer J., Coughlin M., Hirose C. Performance of total ankle arthroplasty and ankle arthrodesis on uneven surfaces, stairs, and inclines: A prospective study Foot and Ankle International. 2015;36:11-17.
Jastifer J.R., Coughlin M.J. Hindfoot Deformity and Calcaneal Tuberosity Osteotomies Foot and Ankle Specialist. 2015;8:50-58.
Jastifer J.R., Coughlin M.J. Long-term follow-up of mobile bearing total ankle arthroplasty in the United States Foot and Ankle International. 2015;36:143-150.
Macias D., Coughlin M.J., Zang K., Stevens F.R., Jastifer J.R., Doty J.F. Low-Level Laser Therapy at 635 nm for Treatment of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: A Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Study Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2015;54:768-772.
Tensmeyer D.F., Gustafson P.A., Jastifer J.R., Patel B., Chess J.L. The effect of load obliquity on the strength of locking and nonlocking constructs in synthetic osteoporotic bone Medical Engineering and Physics. 2015;37:1047-1052.
Catena F., Doty J.F., Jastifer J., Coughlin M.J., Stevens F. Prospective study of hammertoe correction with an intramedullary implant Foot and Ankle International. 2014;35:319-325.
Doty J., Coughlin M., Jastifer J., Weil L., Nery C. Evaluation and treatment of lesser metatarsophalangeal joint instability: The repair of plantar plate insufficiency through a dorsal approach Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine. 2014;22:339-347.
Gustafson P.A., Jastifery J.R., Kapenga J.A., McKean J.W. Lack of statistical rigor in composite materials experimentation and lessons learned from the science 55th AIAA/ASMe/ASCE/AHS/SC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference. 2014
Jastifer J. Topical review: Locking plate technology in foot and ankle surgery Foot and Ankle International. 2014;35:512-518.
Jastifer J., Catena F., Doty J., Stevens F., Coughlin M. Low-level laser therapy for the treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis: A prospective study Foot and Ankle International. 2014;35:566-571.
Jastifer J., Coughlin M. Hallux varus: Review and surgical treatment Medecine et Chirurgie du Pied. 2014;30:41-48.
Jastifer J., Coughlin M., Doty J., Stevens F., Hirose C., Kemp T. Sensory nerve dysfunction and hallux valgus correction: A prospective study Foot and Ankle International. 2014;35:757-763.
Jastifer J.R., Coughlin M.J., Doty J.F., Stevens F.R., Hirose C., Kemp T.J. Osteochondral lesions in surgically treated hallux valgus Foot and Ankle International. 2014;35:643-649.
Jastifer J.R., Coughlin M.J., Schutt S., Hirose C., Kennedy M., Grebing B., Smith B., Cooper T., Golano P., Viladot R., Doty J.F. Comparison of radiographic and anatomic distal metatarsal articular angle in cadaver feet Foot and Ankle International. 2014;35:389-393.
Jastifer J.R., Gustafson P.A. The subtalar joint: Biomechanics and functional representations in the literature Foot. 2014;24:203-209.
Stoesz M.J., Gustafson P.A., Patel B., Jastifer J.R., Chess J.L. Surgeon perception of cancellous screw fixation Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2014;28
Jastifer J.R., Gustafson P.A., Gorman R.R. Subtalar arthrodesis alignment: The effect on ankle biomechanics Foot and Ankle International. 2013;34:244-250.
Coughlin M., Nery C., Baumfeld D., Jastifer J. Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis with lateral compression plate Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia. 2012;47:467-473.
Coughlin M., Nery C., Baumfeld D., Jastifer J. Tibiotarsal compression arthrodesis using a lateral locking plate Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia. 2012;47:611-615.
Jastifer J., Gustafson P., Patel B., Uggen C. Pectoralis Major Transfer for Subscapularis Deficiency: A Computational Study Shoulder and Elbow. 2012;4:25-29.
Jastifer J.R., Gustafson P.A., Gorman R.R. The effect of subtalar arthrodesis alignment on ankle biomechanics ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE). 2012;2:317-323.
Jastifer J.R., Toledo-Pereyra L.H. Leonardo da Vinci's foot: Historical evidence of concept Journal of Investigative Surgery. 2012;25:281-285.
Patel B., Gustafson P.A., Jastifer J. The effect of clavicle malunion on shoulder biomechanics; A computational study Clinical Biomechanics. 2012;27:436-442.
Stoesz M.J., Jastifer J.R., Chess J.L., Patel B., Gustafson P.A. Surgeon perception of cancellous screw fixation ASME 2012 Summer Bioengineering Conference, SBC 2012. 2012:1007-1008.
Jastifer J.R., Toledo-Pereyra L.H., Gustafson P.A. Galileo's contribution to modern orthopaedics Journal of Investigative Surgery. 2011;24:141-144.
Patel B., Gustafson P.A., Jastifer J. Stiffness of locking and conventional plates in fixation of distal fibula fractures; a finite element study ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE). 2010;2:449-464.
Jastifer J., Roberts S. Patients' awareness of and attitudes toward gifts from pharmaceutical companies to physicians International Journal of Health Services. 2009;39:405-414.
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Presentations
- Does health insurance status affect time to surgery for operative ankle fractures?. Kossoff N, Gupta R, Patel SS, Jastifer JR, 42nd Annual Kalamazoo Community and Health Sciences Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 04/2024
- Functions of intrinsic muscles of the foot in dancers by active exercise and electrical stimulation. Dominguez S, Cooper C, Holling M, Jastifer J, 42nd Annual Kalamazoo Community and Health Sciences Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 04/2024
- COVID-19 Infection in Ultramarathon Runners: Findings of the Ultrarunner Longitudinal TRAcking Study. Jastifer E, Hoffman M, Jastifer J, 41st Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical & Health Sciences Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 05/2023
- Function of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot by Active Exercises and Electrical Stimulation. Dominguez S, Holling M, Baird J, Jastifer J, 41st Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical & Health Sciences Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 05/2023
- The Foot and Ankle in Ultramarathon Runners: Results of the Ultrarunners Longitudinal TRAcking Study. Jastifer J, Hoffman M, 41st Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical & Health Sciences Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 05/2023
- Big Five Personality Dimensions in Ultramarathon Runners: Findings of the Ultrarunners Longitudinal TRAcking Study. Jastifer J, Hoffman M, 41st Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical & Health Sciences Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 05/2023
- Covid Toes: A Case Series. Black S, Sheets K, Noffsinger S, Jerz H, Jastifer J, 40th Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 04/2022
- Early results of ankle arthrodesis using an anterior hybrid compression locking plate. Boivin J, Jastifer J, 40th Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 04/2022
- Radiographic measurements of the foot and ankle following a tibiotalar arthrodesis. Boivin J, Traynor C, Stehlik K, Jastifer J, 40th Annual Convention of the Association of Behavior Analysis International, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 04/2022
- First Tarsometatarsal Joint Alignment after First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis for Hallux Valgus. Traynor CJ, Jastifer JR, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association 38th Annual Meeting, Amelia Island, Florida, 10/2021
- Accuracy of Torque Limiters in Orthopaedic Surgery. Gilbertson J, Jastifer J, 38th Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Virtual Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 04/2021
- Evidence of Concept: An Efficient Model for Anatomy Laboratory Collaboration With Clinicians to Advance Surgical Care. Borrelli G, Jastifer J, Christensen C, Scheid L, Weistroffer J, 38th Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Virtual Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 04/2021
- Anatomy of the Naviculocuneiform Joint. Borrelli G, Qatu M, Traynor C, Weistroffer J, Jastifer J, 38th Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Virtual Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 04/2021
- Radiographic Measurements of the 1st Tarsometatarsal (TMT) Joint Following 1st Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) Joint Arthrodesis. Traynor C, Jastifer J, 38th Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Virtual Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 04/2021