Subspecialties and Clinical Interests
Joint Replacement Degenerative Joint Conditions Arthroscopy Orthopedic Trauma General Orthopedic Surgery
Medical Degree
Boston University School of Medicine Boston, MA
Internship/Residency
University of Massachusetts Medical Center Worcester, MA
Joint Replacement Fellowship
Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Professional Memberships
MOA Massachusetts Orthopedic Association, Board Member MMS Massachusetts Medical Society AAOS American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
NEOS New England Orthopedic Society Boston Orthopedic Club
Hospital Affiliations
South Shore Hospital, South Weymouth, MA – Active Staff
Awards Received
- Orthopedic Surgery Resident Research Award, Lahey Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 1996
- Skip Costello Award, University of Massachusetts, Orthopedic Residency, June 2002
Publications
Healy W.L., Ayers, M.E. Iorio R. Patch D.A., Pfeifer B.A. Impact of Clinical Pathways and Implant Standardization on Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Clinical and Economic Study of Patient Outcomes Presentation at the
63rd Annual
Meeting of the AAOS, Atlanta, GA, February 1996.
Healy W.L., Ayers, M.E., Iorio R. Patch D.A., Pfeifer B.A. Impact of Clinical Pathways and Implant Standardization on Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Clinical and Economic Study of Patient Outcomes Journal of
Arthroplasty, 1998 Apr:
13(3): 266-76.
Ayers M.E., Prince M., Ahmadi S., Baran D.T. Use of Risk Factors and Quantitative Ultrasound for Diagnosis of Low Bone Mass Poster Format at: American Society for Bone and Mineral Research-IBMS 2nd Joint Meeting,
December 1-6,
1998.- Ayers, M.E., Iorio, R., Healy, W.L. Periprosthetic Fractures after Total Knee Arthroplasty in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty Editor: Scott, R. and Bono, J., Spring 2005.
Iorio, R., Kobayashi, S. Healy, W.L., Cruz, A. Ayers, M.E. Primary Posterior Cruciate Retaining Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Comparison of American and Japanese Cohorts. Submitted for publication, J Bone Joint Surg
AM.
Elsa’s Story
The cold never bothered her anyway…but the hip pain did. Elsa Gould decided she had had enough of the agony associated with her arthritic right hip.“It hurt even to lie down and try to sleep,” she said…..
Paula’s Story
When Paula K. had her first hip replacement procedure, her surgeon, Michael Ayers, MD, told her that she’d likely need to have the other hip replaced in about four years.
Testimonials
Initially exploring all options prior to surgery. Then involving me in preparation for my knee replacement, keeping me focused forward during the process and encouraging my continuing PT
after my procedure. My results in two and a half weeks have been solid and progressive.