Active/Former Research Grants

Sex- and Age-Specific Review of Flag Football Injuries in the United States: A 10-Year Analysis of National Injury Data

Abstract
Flag football is a rapidly growing sport with injuries frequently presenting to emergency departments (EDs). Current literature on flag football lacks mechanisms of injury and any information pertaining to female athletes. The purpose of this study was to examine demographic-specific injury trends in those playing flag football.

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Rates of retear following rotator cuff repair are similar between men and women

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A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted investigating sex-based differences in retear rate after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR). It is hypothesized that females experience a higher rate of retear than males.

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Incidence of concomitant intra- and extra-articular lesions and procedures in patients undergoing primary and subsequent revision single-stage or 2-stage revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a matched retrospective cohort study

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This study compares the concomitant intra- and extra-articular pathologies in patients undergoing primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) to their subsequent single or 2-stage revision ACLR.

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Intra-articular corticosteroid injection vs. suprascapular nerve block for adhesive capsulitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of level I randomized controlled trials

Abstract
Intra-articular corticosteroid injection and suprascapular nerve block are both options for nonoperative management of adhesive capsulitis. While numerous studies support the benefits of steroid injections, the use of suprascapular nerve blocks is less established. Published randomized trials comparing steroid injections and suprascapular nerve blocks for managing adhesive capsulitis have reported mixed results. This study aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of published level I studies to compare outcomes for patients with adhesive capsulitis following intra-articular corticosteroid injection or suprascapular nerve block.

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Arthrex Global Research Grant Feb 2023 - Present

Fibular-Based Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction with InternalBrace Augmentation: Biomechanical Comparisons to Intact Ligamentous State and Reconstruction Without InternalBrace Augmentation ($52,780)
Role: Principal Investigator

Arthritis Foundation May 2021 - Present

External Focus of Attention Feedback to Mitigate Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis Risk After ACL Reconstruction ($211,992)
Role: Co-Investigator

Arthrex Global Research Grant Nov 2020 - 2022

Biomechanical Analysis of Supplemental ACL Reconstruction Tibial-Sided Fixation Techniques for Bone-Tendon-Bone Interference Graft Fixation ($15,770)
Role: Principle Investigator

Mid-America Orthopaedic Association (MAOA) Resident Research Grant Aug 2017 - 2021

Kinematics and Muscle Activation Patterns of the Shoulder Girdle Before and After Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty ($4000)
Role: Co-Investigator