Geoffrey Abrams, MD
Sports medicine surgeon, Shoulder surgeon
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Stanford University Medical Center
Bio:
Dr. Abrams specializes in Sports Medicine and arthroscopy, upper extremity joint replacement, as well as ligament reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, knee, and elbow. He is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery, with a subspecialty certificate in Sports Medicine, and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), and the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), among others. He is actively involved in tendon disease research, focusing on the role of microRNA and tendon-derived stem cells in the pathogenesis of the disease. Dr. Abrams received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of California - San Diego. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Stanford University and went on to a Fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. He currently serves as Director of Sports Medicine for the Lacob Family Sports Medicine Center, which cares for Stanford varsity athletes, as well as assistant team physician for the San Francisco 49ers. Dr. Abrams has authored or co-authored over 75 peer-reviewed scientific articles, over 20 book chapters, has presented original research at numerous national and international scientific meetings, and serves as a reviewer for numerous Sports Medicine scientific journals.
Practice Areas
Professional Education
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine (2016)
- Internship: Stanford University General Surgery Residency (2008) CA
- Fellowship: Rush University Sports Medicine Fellowship (2013) IL
- Residency: Stanford University Orthopaedic Surgery Residency (2012) CA
- Medical Education: University of California San Diego School of Medicine Registrar (2007) CA
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery (2015)
Administrative Appointments
- Medical Director, Lacob Family Sports Medicine Center (2016 - Present)
Publications
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Diagnosis and management of superior labrum anterior posterior lesions in overhead athletes
Abrams, G. D., & Safran, M. R. (2010). Diagnosis and management of superior labrum anterior posterior lesions in overhead athletes. BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 44(5), 311–18. -
Kinematics Differences Between the Flat, Kick, and Slice Serves Measured Using a Markerless Motion Capture Method
Sheets, A. L., Abrams, G. D., Corazza, S., Safran, M. R., & Andriacchi, T. P. (2011). Kinematics Differences Between the Flat, Kick, and Slice Serves Measured Using a Markerless Motion Capture Method. ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, 39(12), 3011–3020. -
Surgical Technique: Methods for Removing a Compress (R) Compliant Prestress Implant
Abrams, G. D., Gajendran, V. K., Mohler, D. G., & Avedian, R. S. (2012). Surgical Technique: Methods for Removing a Compress (R) Compliant Prestress Implant. CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 470(4), 1204–12. -
MRI and arthroscopy correlations of the elbow: a case-based approach.
Abrams, G. D., Stoller, D. W., & Safran, M. R. (2012). MRI and arthroscopy correlations of the elbow: a case-based approach. Instructional Course Lectures, 61, 235–49.
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Review of tennis serve motion analysis and the biomechanics of three serve types with implications for injury
Abrams, G. D., Sheets, A. L., Andriacchi, T. P., & Safran, M. R. (2011). Review of tennis serve motion analysis and the biomechanics of three serve types with implications for injury. SPORTS BIOMECHANICS, 10(4), 378–90.
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Epidemiology of musculoskeletal injury in the tennis player
Abrams, G. D., Renstrom, P. A., & Safran, M. R. (2012). Epidemiology of musculoskeletal injury in the tennis player. BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 46(7), 492–98.
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Biomechanical analysis of three tennis serve types using a markerless system.
Abrams, G. D., Harris, A. H. S., Andriacchi, T. P., & Safran, M. R. (2014). Biomechanical analysis of three tennis serve types using a markerless system. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 48(4), 339–42.
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Risk factors for development of heterotopic ossification of the elbow after fracture fixation
Abrams, G. D., Bellino, M. J., & Cheung, E. V. (2012). Risk factors for development of heterotopic ossification of the elbow after fracture fixation. JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY, 21(11), 1550–54.
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Use of an Inflatable Pressure Bag Bump for Medial and Lateral Operative Approaches to the Lower Leg
Abrams, G. D., & Bishop, J. A. (2012). Use of an Inflatable Pressure Bag Bump for Medial and Lateral Operative Approaches to the Lower Leg. FOOT & ANKLE INTERNATIONAL, 33(9), 795–97.
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Biomechanical evaluation of a coracoclavicular and acromioclacicular ligament reconstruction technique utilizing a single continuous intramedullary free tendon graft.
Abrams, G. D., McGarry, M. H., Jain, N. S., Freehill, M. T., Shin, S.-J., Cheung, E. V., … Safran, M. R. (2013). Biomechanical evaluation of a coracoclavicular and acromioclacicular ligament reconstruction technique utilizing a single continuous intramedullary free tendon graft. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery , 22(7), 979–85.
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Spontaneous Hip Labrum Regrowth After Initial Surgical D,bridement
Abrams, G. D., Safran, M. R., & Sadri, H. (2013). Spontaneous Hip Labrum Regrowth After Initial Surgical D,bridement. CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 471(8), 2504–8.
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Response to letter to editor regarding "Risk factors for development of heterotopic ossification of the elbow after fracture fixation".
Abrams, G. D., Bellino, M. J., & Cheung, E. V. (2013). Response to letter to editor regarding "Risk factors for development of heterotopic ossification of the elbow after fracture fixation". Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery , 22(7).
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Musculoskeletal injuries in the tennis player
Abrams, G. D., & Safran, M. R. (2011). Musculoskeletal injuries in the tennis player. MINERVA ORTOPEDICA E TRAUMATOLOGICA, 62(4), 311–329.
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Arthroscopic Repair of Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears With and Without Acromioplasty: Randomized Prospective Trial With 2-Year Follow-up.
Abrams, G. D., Gupta, A. K., Hussey, K. E., Tetteh, E. S., Karas, V., Bach, B. R., … Verma, N. N. (2014). Arthroscopic Repair of Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears With and Without Acromioplasty: Randomized Prospective Trial With 2-Year Follow-up. The American Journal of Sports Medicine.
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Return to sport after ACL reconstruction.
Harris, J. D., Abrams, G. D., Bach, B. R., Williams, D., Heidloff, D., Bush-Joseph, C. A., … Cole, B. J. (2014). Return to sport after ACL reconstruction. Orthopedics, 37(2), e103–8.
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What's New in Femoroacetabular Impingement Surgery: Will We Be Better in 2023?
Gupta, A. K., Abrams, G. D., & Nho, S. J. (2014). What's New in Femoroacetabular Impingement Surgery: Will We Be Better in 2023? Sports Health, 6(2), 162–70.
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Current status of evidence-based sports medicine.
Harris, J. D., Cvetanovich, G., Erickson, B. J., Abrams, G. D., Chahal, J., Gupta, A. K., … Bach, B. R. (2014). Current status of evidence-based sports medicine. Arthroscopy : the Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association, 30(3), 362–71.
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Survival and Reoperation Rates After Meniscal Allograft Transplantation: Analysis of Failures for 172 Consecutive Transplants at a Minimum 2-Year Follow-up.
McCormick, F., Harris, J. D., Abrams, G. D., Hussey, K. E., Wilson, H., Frank, R., … Cole, B. J. (2014). Survival and Reoperation Rates After Meniscal Allograft Transplantation: Analysis of Failures for 172 Consecutive Transplants at a Minimum 2-Year Follow-up. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 42(4), 892–7.
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Trends in the Surgical Treatment of Articular Cartilage Lesions in the United States: An Analysis of a Large Private-Payer Database Over a Period of 8 Years
McCormick, F., Harris, J. D., Abrams, G. D., Frank, R., Gupta, A., Hussey, K., … Cole, B. (2014). Trends in the Surgical Treatment of Articular Cartilage Lesions in the United States: An Analysis of a Large Private-Payer Database Over a Period of 8 Years. ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 30(2), 222–226.
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Fibronectin-aggrecan complex as a marker for cartilage degradation in non-arthritic hips.
Abrams, G. D., Safran, M. R., Shapiro, L. M., Maloney, W. J., Goodman, S. B., Huddleston, J. I., … Scuderi, G. J. (2014). Fibronectin-aggrecan complex as a marker for cartilage degradation in non-arthritic hips. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy : Official Journal of the ESSKA, 22(4), 768–73.
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Return to sport following shoulder surgery in the elite pitcher: a systematic review.
Harris, J. D., Frank, J. M., Jordan, M. A., Bush-Joseph, C. A., Romeo, A. A., Gupta, A. K., … Bach, B. R. (2013). Return to sport following shoulder surgery in the elite pitcher: a systematic review. Sports Health, 5(4), 367–376.
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Return-to-Sport and Performance After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in National Basketball Association Players.
Harris, J. D., Erickson, B. J., Bach, B. R., Abrams, G. D., Cvetanovich, G. L., Forsythe, B., … Cole, B. J. (2013). Return-to-Sport and Performance After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in National Basketball Association Players. Sports Health, 5(6), 562–568.
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Rate of return to pitching and performance after tommy john surgery in major league baseball pitchers.
Erickson, B. J., Gupta, A. K., Harris, J. D., Bush-Joseph, C., Bach, B. R., Abrams, G. D., … Romeo, A. A. (2014). Rate of return to pitching and performance after tommy john surgery in major league baseball pitchers. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 42(3), 536–543.
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Treatment of a lateral tibial plateau osteochondritis dissecans lesion with subchondral injection of calcium phosphate.
Abrams, G. D., Alentorn-Geli, E., Harris, J. D., & Cole, B. J. (2013). Treatment of a lateral tibial plateau osteochondritis dissecans lesion with subchondral injection of calcium phosphate. Arthroscopy Techniques, 2(3), e271–4.
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Arthroscopic bony bankart fixation using a modified sugaya technique.
Gupta, A. K., McCormick, F. M., Abrams, G. D., Harris, J. D., Bach, B. R., Romeo, A. A., & Verma, N. N. (2013). Arthroscopic bony bankart fixation using a modified sugaya technique. Arthroscopy Techniques, 2(3), e251–5.
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The posterolateral portal: optimizing anchor placement and labral repair at the inferior glenoid.
Cvetanovich, G. L., McCormick, F., Erickson, B. J., Gupta, A. K., Abrams, G. D., Harris, J. D., … Provencher, M. T. (2013). The posterolateral portal: optimizing anchor placement and labral repair at the inferior glenoid. Arthroscopy Techniques, 2(3), e201–4.
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Platelet-rich Plasma for Articular Cartilage Repair
Abrams, G. D., Frank, R. M., Fortier, L. A., & Cole, B. J. (2013). Platelet-rich Plasma for Articular Cartilage Repair. SPORTS MEDICINE AND ARTHROSCOPY REVIEW, 21(4), 213–219.
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Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty in patients of varying body mass index
Gupta, A. K., Chalmers, P. N., Rahman, Z., Bruce, B., Harris, J. D., McCormick, F., … Nicholson, G. P. (2014). Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty in patients of varying body mass index. JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY, 23(1), 35–42.
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Authors' reply.
Harris, J. D., Gupta, A. K., Mall, N. A., Abrams, G. D., McCormick, F. M., Cole, B. J., … Verma, N. N. (2013). Authors' reply. Arthroscopy , 29(10), 1602–1603.
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Trends in Meniscus Repair and Meniscectomy in the United States, 2005-2011
Abrams, G. D., Frank, R. M., Gupta, A. K., Harris, J. D., McCormick, F. M., & Cole, B. J. (2013). Trends in Meniscus Repair and Meniscectomy in the United States, 2005-2011. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 41(10), 2333–2339.
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Topographic Analysis of the Glenoid and Proximal Medial Tibial Articular Surfaces A Search for the Ideal Match for Glenoid Resurfacing
Gupta, A. K., Forsythe, B., Lee, A. S., Harris, J. D., McCormick, F., Abrams, G. D., … Cole, B. J. (2013). Topographic Analysis of the Glenoid and Proximal Medial Tibial Articular Surfaces A Search for the Ideal Match for Glenoid Resurfacing. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 41(8), 1893–1899.
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Evidence of capsular defect following hip arthroscopy.
McCormick, F., Slikker, W., Harris, J. D., Gupta, A. K., Abrams, G. D., Frank, J., … Nho, S. J. (2014). Evidence of capsular defect following hip arthroscopy. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy : Official Journal of the ESSKA, 22(4), 902–5.
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Hyaluronic acid and platelet-rich plasma, intra-articular infiltration in the treatment of gonarthrosis: letter to the editor.
Abrams, G. D., Cole, B. J., Cerza, F., & Carcangiu, A. (2013). Hyaluronic acid and platelet-rich plasma, intra-articular infiltration in the treatment of gonarthrosis: letter to the editor. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 41(5), NP27-?
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Methodologic Quality of Knee Articular Cartilage Studies
Harris, J. D., Erickson, B. J., Abrams, G. D., Cvetanovich, G. L., McCormick, F. M., Gupta, A. K., … Cole, B. J. (2013). Methodologic Quality of Knee Articular Cartilage Studies. ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 29(7), 1243–U184.
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Complications and Reoperations During and After Hip Arthroscopy: A Systematic Review of 92 Studies and More Than 6,000 Patients
Harris, J. D., McCormick, F. M., Abrams, G. D., Gupta, A. K., Ellis, T. J., Bach, B. R., … Nho, S. J. (2013). Complications and Reoperations During and After Hip Arthroscopy: A Systematic Review of 92 Studies and More Than 6,000 Patients. ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 29(3), 589–595.
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An assessment of the quality of rotator cuff randomized controlled trials: utilizing the Jadad score and CONSORT criteria
McCormick, F., Cvetanovich, G. L., Kim, J. M., Harris, J. D., Gupta, A. K., Abrams, G. D., … Provencher, C. D. R. M. T. (2013). An assessment of the quality of rotator cuff randomized controlled trials: utilizing the Jadad score and CONSORT criteria. JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY, 22(9), 1180–1185.
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Long-Term Outcomes After Bankart Shoulder Stabilization
Harris, J. D., Gupta, A. K., Mall, N. A., Abrams, G. D., McCormick, F. M., Cole, B. J., … Verma, N. N. (2013). Long-Term Outcomes After Bankart Shoulder Stabilization. ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 29(5), 920–933.
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Muscle geometry affects accuracy of forearm volume determination by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Eng, C. M., Abrams, G. D., Smallwood, L. R., Lieber, R. L., & Ward, S. R. (2007). Muscle geometry affects accuracy of forearm volume determination by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS, 40(14), 3261–3266.
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Pronator teres is an appropriate donor muscle for restoration of wrist and thumb extension.
Abrams, G. D., Ward, S. R., Fridén, J., & Lieber, R. L. (2005). Pronator teres is an appropriate donor muscle for restoration of wrist and thumb extension. Journal of Hand Surgery, 30(5), 1068–1073.
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Trends in primary and revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction among national basketball association team physicians.
Mall, N. A., Abrams, G. D., Azar, F. M., Traina, S. M., Allen, A. A., Parker, R., & Cole, B. J. (2014). Trends in primary and revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction among national basketball association team physicians. American Journal of Orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.), 43(6), 267–71.
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Biomechanical Evaluation of Capsulotomy, Capsulectomy, and Capsular Repair on Hip Rotation.
Abrams, G. D., Hart, M. A., Takami, K., Bayne, C. O., Kelly, B. T., Espinoza Orías, A. A., & Nho, S. J. (2015). Biomechanical Evaluation of Capsulotomy, Capsulectomy, and Capsular Repair on Hip Rotation. Arthroscopy , 31(8), 1511–17.
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Biomechanical analysis of three tennis serve types using a markerless system
Abrams, G. D., Harris, A. H. S., Andriacchi, T. P., & Safran, M. R. (2014). Biomechanical analysis of three tennis serve types using a markerless system. BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 48(4).
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Extra-Articular Impingement: lschiofemoral Impingement and Trochanteric-Pelvic
Beckmann, J. T., Safran, M. R., & Abrams, G. D. (2015). Extra-Articular Impingement: lschiofemoral Impingement and Trochanteric-Pelvic. OPERATIVE TECHNIQUES IN SPORTS MEDICINE, 23(3), 184–189.
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Posterior Glenoid Wear in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Eccentric Anterior Reaming Is Superior to Posterior Augment
Wang, T., Abrams, G. D., Behn, A. W., Lindsey, D., Giori, N., & Cheung, E. V. (2015). Posterior Glenoid Wear in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Eccentric Anterior Reaming Is Superior to Posterior Augment. CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 473(12), 3928–36.
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Anterolateral Versus Medial Plating of Distal Extra-articular Tibia Fractures: A Biomechanical Model
Pirolo, J. M., Behn, A. W., Abrams, G. D., & Bishop, J. A. (2015). Anterolateral Versus Medial Plating of Distal Extra-articular Tibia Fractures: A Biomechanical Model. ORTHOPEDICS, 38(9), E760–E765.
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Association of synovial inflammation and inflammatory mediators with glenohumeral rotator cuff pathology
Abrams, G. D., Luria, A., Carr, R. A., Rhodes, C., Robinson, W. H., & Sokolove, J. (2016). Association of synovial inflammation and inflammatory mediators with glenohumeral rotator cuff pathology. JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY, 25(6), 989–97.
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Cytokines as a predictor of clinical response following hip arthroscopy: minimum 2-year follow-up.
Shapiro, L. M., Safran, M. R., Maloney, W. J., Goodman, S. B., Huddleston, J. I., Bellino, M. J., … Abrams, G. D. (2016). Cytokines as a predictor of clinical response following hip arthroscopy: minimum 2-year follow-up. Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery, 3(3), 229–35.
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Arthroscopic Reduction and Internal Fixation of an Inferior Glenoid Fracture With Scapular Extension (Ideberg V).
Tuman, J. M., Bishop, J. A., & Abrams, G. D. (2015). Arthroscopic Reduction and Internal Fixation of an Inferior Glenoid Fracture With Scapular Extension (Ideberg V). Arthroscopy Techniques, 4(6), e869–72.
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Rotator cuff tears after total shoulder arthroplasty in primary osteoarthritis: A systematic review
Levy, D. M., Abrams, G. D., Harris, J. D., Bach, B. R., Nicholson, G. P., & Romeo, A. A. (2016). Rotator cuff tears after total shoulder arthroplasty in primary osteoarthritis: A systematic review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SHOULDER SURGERY, 10(2), 78–84.
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Biomechanical Evaluation of Capsulotomy, Capsulectomy, and Capsular Repair on Hip Rotation
Abrams, G. D., Hart, M. A., Takami, K., Bayne, C. O., Kelly, B. T., Orias, A. A. E., & Nho, S. J. (2015). Biomechanical Evaluation of Capsulotomy, Capsulectomy, and Capsular Repair on Hip Rotation. ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 31(8), 1511–1517.
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Complication Rates for Hip Arthroscopy Are Underestimated: A Population-Based Study.
Truntzer, J. N., Hoppe, D. J., Shapiro, L. M., Abrams, G. D., & Safran, M. (2017). Complication Rates for Hip Arthroscopy Are Underestimated: A Population-Based Study. Arthroscopy .
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Decreased Synovial Inflammation in Atraumatic Hip Microinstability Compared With Femoroacetabular Impingement.
Abrams, G. D., Luria, A., Sampson, J., Madding, R. A., Robinson, W. H., Safran, M. R., & Sokolove, J. (2017). Decreased Synovial Inflammation in Atraumatic Hip Microinstability Compared With Femoroacetabular Impingement. Arthroscopy , 33(3), 553–58.
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SLAP Lesions: Trends in Treatment
Erickson, B. J., Jain, A., Abrams, G. D., Nicholson, G. P., Cole, B. J., Romeo, A. A., & Verma, N. N. (2016). SLAP Lesions: Trends in Treatment. ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 32(6), 976–81.
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Hip arthroscopy in the United States: an update following coding changes in 2011
Truntzer, J. N., Shapiro, L. M., Hoppe, D. J., Abrams, G. D., & Safran, M. R. (2017). Hip arthroscopy in the United States: an update following coding changes in 2011. JOURNAL OF HIP PRESERVATION SURGERY, 4(3), 250–57.
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Effects of Vitamin D on Skeletal Muscle and Athletic Performance.
Abrams, G. D., Feldman, D., & Safran, M. R. (2018). Effects of Vitamin D on Skeletal Muscle and Athletic Performance. The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 26(8), 278–85.
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Quality Measures in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: A Systematic Review
Abrams, G. D., Greenberg, D. R., Dragoo, J. L., Safran, M. R., & Kamal, R. N. (2017). Quality Measures in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: A Systematic Review. ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 33(10), 1896–1910.
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Identification of differentially expressed micro-RNA in rotator cuff tendinopathy
Hall, K. E., Sarkissian, E. J., Sharpe, O., Robinson, W. H., & Abrams, G. D. (2018). Identification of differentially expressed micro-RNA in rotator cuff tendinopathy. MLTJ-MUSCLES LIGAMENTS AND TENDONS JOURNAL, 8(1), 8–14.
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In Vitro Chondrotoxicity of Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs and Opioid Medications
Abrams, G. D., Chang, W., & Dragoo, J. L. (2017). In Vitro Chondrotoxicity of Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs and Opioid Medications. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 45(14), 3345–50.
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Editorial Commentary: The Importance of Capsular Closure in Hip Arthroscopy: Is There a Limit to the Benefit?
Abrams, G. D. (2018). Editorial Commentary: The Importance of Capsular Closure in Hip Arthroscopy: Is There a Limit to the Benefit? ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 34(3), 864–65.
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Editorial Commentary: Not Repairing the Hip Capsule After Arthroscopyd - What Were We Thinking?
Abrams, G. D. (2018). Editorial Commentary: Not Repairing the Hip Capsule After Arthroscopyd - What Were We Thinking? ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 34(1), 319–20.
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Effect of micro-RNA on tenocytes and tendon-related gene expression: A systematic review
Dubin, J. A., Greenberg, D. R., Iglinski-Benjamin, K. C., & Abrams, G. D. (2018). Effect of micro-RNA on tenocytes and tendon-related gene expression: A systematic review. JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH, 36(11), 2823–29.
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Human Tendon-Derived Collagen Hydrogel Significantly Improves Biomechanical Properties of the Tendon-Bone Interface in aChronic Rotator Cuff Injury Model.
Kaizawa, Y., Leyden, J., Behn, A. W., Tulu, U. S., Franklin, A., Wang, Z., … Fox, P. M. (2019). Human Tendon-Derived Collagen Hydrogel Significantly Improves Biomechanical Properties of the Tendon-Bone Interface in aChronic Rotator Cuff Injury Model. The Journal of Hand Surgery.
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Increased Prevalence of Concomitant Psychiatric Diagnoses Among Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroscopic Surgery
Iglinski-Benjamin, K. C., Xiao, M., Safran, M. R., & Abrams, G. D. (2019). Increased Prevalence of Concomitant Psychiatric Diagnoses Among Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroscopic Surgery. ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 7(1).
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Return to Sport and Performance After Microfracture in the Knees of National Basketball Association Players
Harris, J. D., Walton, D. M., Erickson, B. J., Verma, N. N., Abrams, G. D., Bush-Joseph, C. A., … Cole, B. J. (2013). Return to Sport and Performance After Microfracture in the Knees of National Basketball Association Players. ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 1(6), 2325967113512759.
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Augmentation of chronic rotator cuff healing using adipose-derived stem cell-seeded human tendon-derived hydrogel.
Kaizawa, Y., Franklin, A., Leyden, J., Behn, A. W., Tulu, U. S., Leon, D., … Fox, P. M. (2019). Augmentation of chronic rotator cuff healing using adipose-derived stem cell-seeded human tendon-derived hydrogel. Journal of Orthopaedic Research : Official Publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society.
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Exogenous Micro-RNA and Antagomir Modulate Osteogenic Gene Expression in Tenocytes.
Xiao, M., Iglinski-Benjamin, K. C., Sharpe, O., Robinson, W. H., & Abrams, G. D. (2019). Exogenous Micro-RNA and Antagomir Modulate Osteogenic Gene Expression in Tenocytes. Experimental Cell Research.
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Increased Prevalence of Concomitant Psychiatric Diagnoses Among Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroscopic Surgery.
Iglinski-Benjamin, K. C., Xiao, M., Safran, M. R., & Abrams, G. D. (2019). Increased Prevalence of Concomitant Psychiatric Diagnoses Among Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroscopic Surgery. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 7(1), 2325967118822451.
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Diagnostic Accuracy of 3 Physical Examination Tests in the Assessment of Hip Microinstability.
Hoppe, D. J., Truntzer, J. N., Shapiro, L. M., Abrams, G. D., & Safran, M. R. (2017). Diagnostic Accuracy of 3 Physical Examination Tests in the Assessment of Hip Microinstability. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 5(11), 2325967117740121.
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Cartilage Repair With or Without Meniscal Transplantation and Osteotomy for Lateral Compartment Chondral Defects of the Knee: Case Series With Minimum 2-Year Follow-up.
Harris, J. D., Hussey, K., Saltzman, B. M., McCormick, F. M., Wilson, H., Abrams, G. D., & Cole, B. J. (2014). Cartilage Repair With or Without Meniscal Transplantation and Osteotomy for Lateral Compartment Chondral Defects of the Knee: Case Series With Minimum 2-Year Follow-up. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2(10), 2325967114551528.
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Development of a Valid and Reliable Knee Articular Cartilage Condition-Specific Study Methodological Quality Score.
Harris, J. D., Erickson, B. J., Cvetanovich, G. L., Abrams, G. D., McCormick, F. M., Gupta, A. K., … Cole, B. J. (2014). Development of a Valid and Reliable Knee Articular Cartilage Condition-Specific Study Methodological Quality Score. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2(2), 2325967113512606.
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Functional Performance Testing After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review.
Abrams, G. D., Harris, J. D., Gupta, A. K., McCormick, F. M., Bush-Joseph, C. A., Verma, N. N., … Bach, B. R. (2014). Functional Performance Testing After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2(1), 2325967113518305.
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Exogenous micro-RNA and antagomir modulate osteogenic gene expression in tenocytes
Xiao, M., Iglinski-Benjamin, K. C., Sharpe, O., Robinson, W. H., & Abrams, G. D. (2019). Exogenous micro-RNA and antagomir modulate osteogenic gene expression in tenocytes. EXPERIMENTAL CELL RESEARCH, 378(2), 119–23.
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Augmentation of chronic rotator cuff healing using adipose-derived stem cell-seeded human tendon-derived hydrogel
Kaizawa, Y., Franklin, A., Leyden, J., Behn, A. W., Tulu, U. S., Leon, D. S., … Fox, P. M. (2019). Augmentation of chronic rotator cuff healing using adipose-derived stem cell-seeded human tendon-derived hydrogel. JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH, 37(4), 877–86.
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Surgeon Ability to Appropriately Address the Calcified Cartilage Layer: An In Vitro Study of Arthroscopic and Open Techniques.
Yanke, A. B., Lee, A. S., Karas, V., Abrams, G., Riccio, M. L., Verma, N. N., … Cole, B. J. (2019). Surgeon Ability to Appropriately Address the Calcified Cartilage Layer: An In Vitro Study of Arthroscopic and Open Techniques. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 363546519859851.
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Patient Preferences for Shared Decision Making: Not All Decisions Should Be Shared.
E Lindsay, S., Alokozai, A., Eppler, S. L., Fox, P., Curtin, C., Gardner, M., … Kamal, R. N. (2019). Patient Preferences for Shared Decision Making: Not All Decisions Should Be Shared. The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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Human TendoneDerived Collagen Hydrogel Significantly Improves Biomechanical Properties of the Tendon-Bone Interface in a Chronic Rotator Cuff Injury Model
Kaizawa, Y., Leyden, J., Behn, A. W., Tulu, U. S., Franklin, A., Wang, Z., … Fox, P. M. (2019). Human TendoneDerived Collagen Hydrogel Significantly Improves Biomechanical Properties of the Tendon-Bone Interface in a Chronic Rotator Cuff Injury Model. JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME, 44(10).
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Increased reoperation rates among patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy with concomitant biceps tenodesis.
Xiao, M., & Abrams, G. D. (2019). Increased reoperation rates among patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy with concomitant biceps tenodesis. JSES Open Access, 3(4), 344–49.
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Relationship of the Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Origin on the Distal Femur to the Distal Femoral Physis: A Systematic Review.
Sochacki, K. R., Shea, K. G., Varshneya, K., Safran, M. R., Abrams, G. D., Donahue, J., & Sherman, S. L. (2020). Relationship of the Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Origin on the Distal Femur to the Distal Femoral Physis: A Systematic Review. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 363546520904685.
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Reoperation Rates following Meniscus Transplantation using the Truven Database.
Sochacki, K. R., Varshneya, K., Safran, M. R., Abrams, G. D., Donahue, J., Wang, T., & Sherman, S. L. (2020). Reoperation Rates following Meniscus Transplantation using the Truven Database. Arthroscopy : the Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association.
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Humeral Head Osteochondral Allograft Reconstruction with Arthroscopic Anterior Shoulder Stabilization at a Long-Term Follow-Up: A Case Report.
Sochacki, K. R., Dillingham, M. F., Abrams, G. D., Sherman, S. L., & Donahue, J. Humeral Head Osteochondral Allograft Reconstruction with Arthroscopic Anterior Shoulder Stabilization at a Long-Term Follow-Up: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connector, 10(2), e0555.
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Comparing Meniscectomy and Meniscal Repair: A Matched Cohort Analysis Utilizing a National Insurance Database.
Sochacki, K. R., Varshneya, K., Calcei, J. G., Safran, M. R., Abrams, G. D., Donahue, J., & Sherman, S. L. (2020). Comparing Meniscectomy and Meniscal Repair: A Matched Cohort Analysis Utilizing a National Insurance Database. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 363546520935453.
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Editorial Commentary: Please Don't Call It a Mesenchymal Stem Cell.
Abrams, G. D., & Murray, I. R. (2020). Editorial Commentary: Please Don't Call It a Mesenchymal Stem Cell. Arthroscopy : the Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association, 36(8), 2134–36.
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Risk of Subsequent Knee Arthroplasty After Sports Medicine Procedures.
Enweze, L. C., Varshneya, K., Sherman, S. L., Safran, M. R., & Abrams, G. D. (2020). Risk of Subsequent Knee Arthroplasty After Sports Medicine Procedures. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global Research & Reviews, 4(8), e2000125.
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Costs, Complications, and Reoperations Associated With Primary Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair With or Without Acromioplasty and/or Biceps Tenodesis.
Varshneya, K., Safran, M. R., Sherman, S. L., & Abrams, G. D. (2020). Costs, Complications, and Reoperations Associated With Primary Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair With or Without Acromioplasty and/or Biceps Tenodesis. Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation, 2(4), e369–e376.
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Soaking of Autologous Tendon Grafts in Vancomycin Before Implantation Does Not Lead to Tenocyte Cytotoxicity.
Xiao, M., Leonardi, E. A., Sharpe, O., Sherman, S. L., Safran, M. R., Robinson, W. H., & Abrams, G. D. (2020). Soaking of Autologous Tendon Grafts in Vancomycin Before Implantation Does Not Lead to Tenocyte Cytotoxicity. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 363546520951815.
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Surgeon practice patterns for pre-soaking ACL tendon grafts in vancomycin: a survey of the ACL study group.
Xiao, M., Sherman, S. L., Safran, M. R., & Abrams, G. D. (2020). Surgeon practice patterns for pre-soaking ACL tendon grafts in vancomycin: a survey of the ACL study group. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy : Official Journal of the ESSKA.
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Deltopectoral Approach for Arthroplasty After Early Failed Proximal Humerus Fixation Via Deltoid Split Heals Uneventfully: A Case Report.
DeBaun, M. R., Goodnough, L. H., Gatewood, C., Gardner, M. J., & Abrams, G. D. Deltopectoral Approach for Arthroplasty After Early Failed Proximal Humerus Fixation Via Deltoid Split Heals Uneventfully: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connector, 10(3), e2000148.
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Administrative Databases Utilized for Sports Medicine Research Demonstrate Significant Differences in Underlying Patient Demographics and Resulting Surgical Trends.
Xiao, M., Donahue, J., Safran, M. R., Sherman, S. L., & Abrams, G. D. (2020). Administrative Databases Utilized for Sports Medicine Research Demonstrate Significant Differences in Underlying Patient Demographics and Resulting Surgical Trends. Arthroscopy : the Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association.
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Rationale for the Use of Orthobiologics in Sports Medicine
Makaram, N. S., Safran, M. R., Abrams, G. D., Sherman, S. L., & Murray, I. R. (2020). Rationale for the Use of Orthobiologics in Sports Medicine. OPERATIVE TECHNIQUES IN SPORTS MEDICINE, 28(3).
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A Genome-wide Association Study for Concussion Risk.
Kim, S. K., Roche, M. D., Fredericson, M., Dragoo, J. L., Horton, B. H., Avins, A. L., … Abrams, G. D. (2020). A Genome-wide Association Study for Concussion Risk. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.
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Delayed Union of a Diaphyseal Forearm Fracture Associated With Impaired Osteogenic Differentiation of Prospectively Isolated Human Skeletal Stem Cells.
Goodnough, L. H., Ambrosi, T. H., Steininger, H., DeBaun, M. R., Abrams, G. D., McAdams, T. R., … Bishop, J. A. (2020). Delayed Union of a Diaphyseal Forearm Fracture Associated With Impaired Osteogenic Differentiation of Prospectively Isolated Human Skeletal Stem Cells. JBMR Plus, 4(10), e10398.
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Comparison of Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation and Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation of the Knee in a Large Insurance Database: Reoperation Rate, Complications, and Cost Analysis.
Sochacki, K. R., Varshneya, K., Calcei, J. G., Safran, M. R., Abrams, G. D., Donahue, J., … Sherman, S. L. (2020). Comparison of Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation and Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation of the Knee in a Large Insurance Database: Reoperation Rate, Complications, and Cost Analysis. Cartilage, 1947603520967065.
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Can upstream patient education improve fracture care in a digital world? Use of a decision aid for the treatment of displaced diaphyseal clavicle fractures.
Lai, C. H., DeBaun, M. R., Van Rysselberghe, N., Abrams, G. D., Kamal, R. N., Bishop, J. A., & Gardner, M. J. (2020). Can upstream patient education improve fracture care in a digital world? Use of a decision aid for the treatment of displaced diaphyseal clavicle fractures. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma.
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Preoperative Fatty Infiltration of the Teres Minor Negatively Affects Postoperative Outcomes in Patients With Rotator Cuff Pathology.
Sarkissian, E. J., Xiao, M., & Abrams, G. D. (2020). Preoperative Fatty Infiltration of the Teres Minor Negatively Affects Postoperative Outcomes in Patients With Rotator Cuff Pathology. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 8(10), 2325967120960107.
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Superior Capsular Reconstruction: A Systematic Review of Surgical Techniques and Clinical Outcomes.
Gao, I., Sochacki, K. R., Freehill, M. T., Sherman, S. L., & Abrams, G. D. (2020). Superior Capsular Reconstruction: A Systematic Review of Surgical Techniques and Clinical Outcomes. Arthroscopy : the Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association.
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The use of biologics in professional and Olympic sport: a scoping review protocol.
Makaram, N. S., Murray, I. R., Rodeo, S. A., Sherman, S. L., Murray, A. D., Haddad, F. S., … Abrams, G. D. (2020). The use of biologics in professional and Olympic sport: a scoping review protocol. Bone & Joint Open, 1(11), 715–19.
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Platelet-Rich Plasma Augmentation for Isolated Arthroscopic Meniscal Repairs Leads to Significantly Lower Failure Rates: A Systematic Review of Comparative Studies.
Sochacki, K. R., Safran, M. R., Abrams, G. D., Donahue, J., Chu, C., & Sherman, S. L. (2020). Platelet-Rich Plasma Augmentation for Isolated Arthroscopic Meniscal Repairs Leads to Significantly Lower Failure Rates: A Systematic Review of Comparative Studies. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 8(11), 2325967120964534.
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Significantly Lower Infection Risk For ACL Grafts Pre-Soaked in Vancomycin Compared to Un-Soaked Grafts: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Xiao, M., Sherman, S. L., Safran, M. R., & Abrams, G. D. (2020). Significantly Lower Infection Risk For ACL Grafts Pre-Soaked in Vancomycin Compared to Un-Soaked Grafts: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Arthroscopy : the Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association.
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Tendinopathy.
Millar, N. L., Silbernagel, K. G., Thorborg, K., Kirwan, P. D., Galatz, L. M., Abrams, G. D., … Rodeo, S. A. (2021). Tendinopathy. Nature Reviews. Disease Primers, 7(1), 1.
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Autologous Bone Grafting
Robinson, P. G., Abrams, G. D., Sherman, S. L., Safran, M. R., & Murray, I. R. (2020). Autologous Bone Grafting. OPERATIVE TECHNIQUES IN SPORTS MEDICINE, 28(4).
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Author Correction: Tendinopathy.
Millar, N. L., Silbernagel, K. G., Thorborg, K., Kirwan, P. D., Galatz, L. M., Abrams, G. D., … Rodeo, S. A. (2021). Author Correction: Tendinopathy. Nature Reviews. Disease Primers, 7(1), 10.
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Identification of Three Loci Associated with Achilles Tendon Injury Risk from a Genome-wide Association Study.
Kim, S. K., Nguyen, C., Avins, A. L., & Abrams, G. D. (2021). Identification of Three Loci Associated with Achilles Tendon Injury Risk from a Genome-wide Association Study. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.
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