Awards

Clinical Research Award

Patient-Reported Outcomes After Arthroscopic Bankart Repair in the Presence of Osseous Injury
B.T. Fariyike, MD
Co-investigators: Chris Garrett, MD; Campbell Aiken, BA; Alex Loeb, MD; Sai Reddy, BS; Anna Crawford, BS; Alex Yates, MA; Matt Ithurburn, DPT, PhD; Marc Rothermich, MD; Benton Emblom, MD; Jeff Dugas, MD; Lyle Cain, MD

Biomechanical Research Award

Contact Mechanics of Different Repair Techniques for Gluteus Medius Partial Tendon Tears: A Biomechanical Study
Houston Dove, MD
Co-investigators: David Beason, MS; Glenn Fleisig, PhD; Benton Emblom, MD

Clinical Research Award

Ultrasound-guided microinvasive trigger thumb release with the use of an 18-gauge needle with a blade tip: A retrospective study
Victor Kremser, MD
Co-investigators: Tommy Vega, MD; Sharan Sankar, BS; Callie Aiken, BS; Trace Naman, BS; Alex Yates, MA; Matt Ithurburn, DPT, PhD; Ricardo Colberg, MD

Biomechanical Research Award

Radial Lateral Meniscal Tear Repair: Does Addition of a Knotless Suture Anchor Restore Normal Joint Contact Forces?
Robert MacDonell, MD
Co-investigators: Kyle Cox, MD; David Beason, MS; Glenn Fleisig, PhD; Lyle Cain, MD

Clinical Research Award

Outcomes of Revision UCL Repair with Suture Tape Augmentation for Failure of Primary UCL Reconstruction in Professional and Collegiate Pitchers
George Richard, MD
Co-investigators: Ryan Froom, MS, ATC; Sydney Carlson, BS; Andrew Atkinson, BS; Ariel Kidwell-Chandler, MA; Matt Ithurburn, DPT, PhD; Jeff Dugas, MD

Biomechanical Research Award

Is UCL Strength Proportional to Patient Height and Weight?
Brandon Kimbrel, MD
Co-investigators: David Beason, MS; Ricky Colberg, MD; Jon Slowik, PhD; Glenn Fleisig, PhD

Clinical Research Award

Technique and Outcomes of Posterior Cruciate Ligament Repair with Augmentation
Alex Loeb, MD
Co-investigators:
Matt Ithurburn, DPT, PhD; Ariel Kidwell, MA; Andrew Atkinson, BS; Lyle Cain, MD

Biomechanical Research Award

UCL Repair with Internal Brace: Can You Overtighten?
Amir Shahien, MD
Co-investigators:
David Beason, MS; Jon Slowik, PhD; Glenn Fleisig, PhD; Jeff Dugas, MD; Lyle Cain, MD

Clinical Research Award

Surgery in Non-Throwing Athletes
Zach Pharr, MD
Co-investigators:
Andrew Mundy, MD; Hunter Bernier; Brook Ostrander; Jeff Dugas MD; Lyle Cain, MD; Benton Emblom, MD; Alek Diffendaffer, MS; Glenn Fleisig, PhD; Mike Ryan, MD; Marc Rothermich, MD

Biomechanical Research Award

The Effect of ACL Reconstruction with ALL Repair Augmented with Internal Brace
Taylor Harris, MD
Co-investigators:
Christian Merrill, MD; David Beason, MS; Jon Slowik, PhD; Glenn Fleisig, PhD; Jeff Dugas, MD

Clinical Research Award

A Prospective Study on Ultrasound-Guided Micro-Invasive Trigger Finger Release Technique Combined with Three Tests to Confirm a Complete Release
Hunter Garrett, MD
Co-investigators: Ricardo Colberg, MD; Javier Jurado, BS; Karen Hart, MPH; Glenn Fleisig, PhD

Biomechanical Research Award

The Effect of UCL Repair with Internal Brace on Articular Contact Mechanics: A Cadaveric Study
Travis Roth, MD
Co-investigators: David Beason, MS; Brad Clay, MD; Lyle Cain, MD; Jeff Dugas, MD

Clinical Research Award

Return to Play and Clinical Outcomes of Youth Overhead Athletes with Medial Epicondyle Fractures Treated with Open Reduction Internal Fixation
Gage Liesman, MD
Co-investigators: Glenn Fleisig, PhD; Michael Axe, MD; Lyle Cain, MD; Benton Emblom, MD; Lindsay Grosz, MS; Karen Hart, MPH; Jeff Dugas, MD

Biomechanical Research Award

Biomechanical Evaluation of Anterolateral Ligament Repair Augmented with Internal Brace
Ryan Roach, MD
Co-investigators: David Beason, MS; Jon Slowik, PhD; Ryves Moore, MD; Ajay Lall, MD; Jeff Dugas, MD

Clinical Research Award

UCL Repair with Internal Brace: A Prospective Study
Brian Capogna, MD
Co-investigators: Chris Looze, MD; Lyle Cain, MD; Benton Emblom, MD; Marc Rothermich, MD; Chris Jones, MD; Glenn Fleisig, PhD; Kyle Aune, MPH; Monika Drogosz, MPH; Jeff Dugas, MD

Biomechanical Research Award

Assessment of functional baseline and return to play criteria in ACL injuries using GPS profile
Nathan Moroski, MD
Co-investigators: Jon Slowik, PhD; Glenn Fleisig, PhD; Lyle Cain, MD

Clinical Research Award

Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair with Internal Brace Augmentation in Overhead Throwing Athletes
Chris Looze, MD
Co-investigators: Lyle Cain, MD; Benton Emblom, MD; Marc Rothermich, MD; Chris Jones, MD; Glenn Fleisig, PhD; Kyle Aune, MPH; Jeff Dugas, MD

Biomechanical Research Award

Endoscopic Proximal Hamstring Repair: Portal Site Anatomy and Technique – A Cadaveric Study
Mike Ryan, MD
Co-investigators: David Beason, MS; Benton Emblom, MD

Clinical Research Award

Sports Hernia: Diagnosis, Management and Operative Treatment
Taylor Mathis, MD
Co-investigators: Benton Emblom, MD

Biomechanical Research Award

Cyclic Fatigue Mechanics of UCL Repair with Internal Bracing versus Modified Jobe Reconstruction: A Biomechanical Comparison
Chris Jones, MD
Co-investigators: David Beason, MS; Jeff Dugas, MD

Clinical Research Award

Early Outcomes of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair with a Novel Internal Brace Augmentation
Jamie Frantz, MD
Co-investigators: Jeff Dugas, MD; Lyle Cain, MD; Benton Emblom, MD; Brian Walters, MD; Kyle Aune, MPH; Glenn Fleisig, PhD

Biomechanical Research Award

Biomechanical Comparison of a Small Diameter Biocompatible vs. and All-Suture Anchor for Labral Repair in Hip Arthroscopy
Logan Mast, MD
Co-investigators: Steven Gould, MD, MPH; David Beason, MS; Brian Walters, MD; Benton Emblom, MD

Clinical Research Award

UCL Reconstruction and SLAP Repairs in Youth Pitchers: Are These Surgeries the “Payoff Pitch”?
Jeremie Axe, MD
Co-investigators: Michael Axe, MD; Brian Walters MD; Kyle Aune, MPH; Joseph Kelling, BS; Lyle Cain, MD; Jeff Dugas, MD; James Andrews, MD

Biomechanical Research Award

Humeral Fracture After Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis: A Biomechanical Comparison of Torque to Failure in Two Fixation Techniques
Brian Walters, MD
Co-investigators: Justin Chronister, MD; David Beason, MS; Andrew Morris, MD; Marty Schwartz, MD; Lyle Cain, MD

A Cadaveric Comparison of Valgus Failure Strength in UCL Repair with Internal Bracing vs Modified Jobe Reconstruction
Justin Chronister, MD
Co-investigators: Jeff Dugas, MD; Brian Walters, MD; David Beason, MS; Glenn Fleisig, PhD

Clinical Research Award

Return to Play After Chondroplasty of the Knee in National Football League Athletes
Anthony Scillia, MD
Co-investigators: Kyle Aune, MPH; John Andrachuk, MD; Lyle Cain, MD; Jeff Dugas, MD; Glenn Fleisig, PhD; James Andrews, MD

Symptomatic Heterotopic Ossification Following UCL Reconstruction: Incidence, Clinical Significance and Treatment Outcome
John Andrachuk, MD
Co-investigators: Anthony Scillia, MD; James Andrews, MD; Jeff Dugas, MD; Lyle Cain, MD

Biomechanical Research Award

Humeral Fracture After Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis with an Interference Screw: A Biomechanical Evaluation
Trey Duckett, MD
Co-investigators: Jay Shah, MD; Patrick Jost, MD; David Beason, MS; Lyle Cain, MD

Clinical Research Award

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Reasonable Option for Cuff Tear Arthropathy Utilizing a Superior-Lateral Approach.
Jeffrey Lawler, MD
Co-investigators: David Adkison, MD; Glenn Fleisig, PhD; David Beason, MS


Return to Play After Shoulder Stabilization in National Football League Athletes.
Matthew J. White, MD
Co-investigators: James Andrews, MD; Lyle Cain, MD; Jeff Dugas, MD; Glenn Fleisig, PhD

Clinical Research Award

Long-Term Outcomes after Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction in Competitive Baseball Players: a Minimum of 10 Years Follow-Up
Daryl C. Osbahr, MD
Co-investigators: Lyle Cain, MD; Todd Raines, MA, AT,C; Dave Fortenbaugh, PhD; Jeff Dugas, MD; James Andrews, MD

Biomechanical Research Award

Peak Lateral Compartmental Compressive Pressure Measurement in Different Tibiofemoral Rotational Positions with the Knee in 45 Degrees of Flexion
Hamidreza Doroodchi, MD
Co-investigators: David Lemak MD; Becky Bolt, MS; Dave Fortenbaugh, PhD; Glenn Fleisig, PhD; Lawrence Lemak, MD

Clinical Research Award

Long Term Follow-Up After Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Olecranon Stress Fracture
James M. Paci, MD
Co-investigators: Jeff Dugas, MD; Jeffery Guy, MD; Lyle Cain, MD; Candice Hurst, MPH; James Andrews, MD

Clinical Research Award

Return to Play after Plate Fixation of Displaced Midshaft Clavicle Fractures in Contact Athletes
Steven Meisterling, MD
Co-investigators: Lyle Cain, MD; Nina Hassell, MPH; Jeffrey Hartzell, MD; Jeff Dugas, MD

Biomechanical Research Award

Evaluation and Comparison of Femoral Tunnel Placement During Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Three Dimensional Computed Tomography: Transtibial vs. Medial Portal Drilling
Jesse Pace, DO
Co-investigators: Jeff Dugas, MD; Lyle Cain, MD; Becky Bolt, MS

Clinical Research Award

Return to Play After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in NFL Athletes
Vishal Shah, MD
Co-investigators: James Andrews, MD; Lawrence Lemak, MD; Glenn Fleisig, PhD; Chris McMichael, MPH

Biomechanical Research Award

Biomechanical Comparison of Femoral Soft Tissue Suspensory Fixation Devices for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Manuj Singhal, MD
Co-investigators: Becky Bolt, MS; Dave Fortenbaugh, MS; Chris McMichael, MPH; Lyle Cain, MD

Clinical Research Award

Debridement of Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears in Elite Overhead Throwers
Scott Reynolds, MD
Co-investigators: Jeff Dugas, MD; Lyle Cain, MD; Chris McMichael, MPH; James Andrews, MD

Biomechanical Research Award

Biomechanical Comparison of Plantar-to-Dorsal and Dorsal-to-Plantar Screw Fixation Strength for Subtalar Arthrodesis
Ramon Rodriguez, MD
Co-investigators: Shouchen Dun, MS; John Gould, MD; Chris McMichael, MPH; Glenn Fleisig, PhD

Clinical Research Award

Simultaneous Ipsilateral Rupture of the Patellar Tendon and the Anterior Cruciate Ligament: a report of five cases and review of nineteen total cases
Mark Pollard, MD
Co-investigator: David Lemak, MD

Clinical Research Award

Risk Factors for Shoulder Injuries and Elbow Injuries in Adolescent Baseball Pitchers
Samuel Olsen, MD
Co-investigators: Glenn Fleisig, PhD; Shouchen Dun, MS; Jeremy Loftice, BS, CSCS; James Andrews, MD

Clinical Research Award

Outcome Analysis of Agility Total Ankle Replacement with Prior Adjunct Procedures: Two to Six Year Follow-Up
Eli Hurowitz, MD
Co-investigators: Rachel Fowler, MS; John Gould, MD; Glenn Fleisig, PhD

Biomechanical Research Award

The Strength of Repaired Type II SLAP Lesions in a Cadaveric Model
Mark Davies, MD
Co-investigators: Jeff Dugas, MD; Michael Shephard, MD; Glenn Fleisig, PhD; James Andrews, MD

Clinical Research Award

Clinical Outcomes of Acute vs. Chronic Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction of the Elbow
Renee Riley, MD
Co-investigators: Lyle Cain, MD; James Andrews, MD; Jeff Dugas, MD; Jeremy Loftice, CSCS

Biomechanical Research Award

Evaluation of a Two Layer Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Technique
Howard Harris, MD
Co-investigators: Nigel Zheng, PhD; James Andrews, MD

Clinical Research Award

Five to Eleven Year Follow-Up Study of Unicompartmental Arthroscopy
Robert Bane, MD
Co-investigators: Lyndon Gross, MD; Glenn Fleisig, PhD; James Andrews, MD

Double Bundle Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Clinical Follow-Up
David Jaskwhich, MD
Co-investigators: William Clancy, MD; Lyle Cain, MD; James Fleischi, MD; Giridhar Burra, MD

Rotator Cuff Repair: A Biomechanical Comparison of the “Anatomic Repair” Versus Isolated Suture Anchor or Transosseous Tunnel Techniques
Robert Waltrip, MD
Co-investigators: Nigel Zheng, PhD; Jeff Dugas, MD; James Andrews, MD

Biomechanical Research Award

Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction in High School Baseball Players: Clinical Results and Injury Risk Factors
Damon Petty, MD
Co-investigators: James Andrews, MD; Lyle Cain, MD; Glenn Fleisig, PhD

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Biomechanical Comparison of Knotless Fixation Devices vs. Bioabsorbable Suture Anchors
Laith Jazrawi, MD
Co-investigators: Nigel Zheng, PhD; Jeff Dugas, MD; Lyle Cain, MD, James Andrews, MD

Clinical Research Award

Posterior Olecranon Resection and Ulnar Collateral Ligament Strain
Jared Levin, MD
Co-investigators: Nigel Zheng, PhD; Jeff Dugas, MD; Lyle Cain, MD; James Andrews, MD

Biomechanical Research Award

Biomechanical Comparison of a Double Row Open Rotator Cuff Repair to Single Row Arthroscopic Repairs Using Modified Mason-Allen Structures
Giridhar Burra, MD
Co-investigators: Michael Jablonski, MD; Lyle Cain, MD; Nigel Zheng, PhD; Steve Barrentine, MSc; James Andrews, MD

Clinical Research Award

The “Forgotten” Lesion: Medial Meniscus Meniscocapsular Tears in the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injured Knee
Marc Schneider, MD
Co-investigator: James Andrews, MD