2. Research
  3. Clinical Research
  4. Shoulder and Elbow Research
  5. Shoulder and Elbow Research Notable Achievements & Initiatives

Shoulder and Elbow Research Notable Achievements & Initiatives

  • High-volume publication output: Five peer-reviewed articles published in a single 7-month reporting period across top-tier orthopaedic journals including AJSM and OJSM.
  • Randomized clinical trial completion: Enrollment completed on the Skye RCR RCT (n=60); bursa augmentation RCT published in AJSM.
  • NIH-funded multicenter research: Continued co-investigator role on an NIH R01 multicenter ACJ reconstruction study, the only NIH-funded shoulder biomechanics trial of its kind at UT.
  • Mixed reality innovation: Published study demonstrating improved surgical accuracy using mixed reality guidance in shoulder arthroplasty — a translational technology initiative with strong clinical impact potential.
  • National meeting leadership: Faculty role (ICL) and session moderator at ASES Annual Meeting 2025, in addition to multiple podium and poster presentations.
  • Robust trainee involvement: Three active fellows engaged in primary research roles; multiple medical students and research assistants leading manuscripts.