Biography
Dr. Safran is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with specialty certification in sports medicine. He is Chief of Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine Surgery, and a professor of orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Safran is recognized worldwide as a leading innovator in the fields of orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine.
In his clinical practice, he specializes in hip arthroscopy, treatment of elbow pain, knee ligament and cartilage surgery, and shoulder surgery. For each patient, he prepares a precise, comprehensive care plan. His goal is to help every individual enjoy the best possible health and quality of life.
Dr. Safran conducts extensive research and has authored more than 275 articles for peer-reviewed journals including the American Journal of Sports Medicine, Bone & Joint Journal, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy and Related Surgery, Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery, and many more. Topics include advances in techniques and technology to improve patient outcomes.
He has written nine books on sports medicine as it relates to the shoulder, elbow, knee, and hip, as well as tennis injuries and biomechanics cartilage research. He also has written more than 150 book chapters on these and other subjects. He is on the editorial board of many journals, including the American Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery, and Journal of ISAKOS.
Dr. Safran is a diplomat at the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a member of prestigious societies such as the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM); the ACL Study Group; the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Society (ASES); the Herodicus Society; the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS); the International Society of Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA); and the Society of Tennis Medicine and Science (STMS).
In addition to having served as President of ISAKOS, ISHA, STMS, and the Northern California Chapter of the Western Orthopaedic Association, he has served on the Board of the AOSSM and ASES.
Professional Summary
Education & Certifications
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (2007)
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery (1996)
- Internship: UCLA Registrar (1988) CA
- Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh (1994) PA
- Medical Education: Duke University School of Medicine (1987) NC
- MD, University of Pittsburgh, Sports Med. & Shoulder Surgery (1994)
- MD, UCLA, Orthopaedic Surgery (1993)
- M.D., Duke University (1987)
Honors & Awards
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Clinical Exchange Scholar, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) (2001)
- American Heart Association Student Research Fellowship, American Heart Association (1982)
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) International Traveling Fellow, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) (2002)
- Best Clinical Science Fellow's Paper, 1ST Place, University of Pittsburgh (1994)
- Best Resident's Paper, 1ST Place, Western Orthopaedic Association (1993)
- Best Resident's Paper, 3RD Place, Am. Acad. Ped., Orthop. Section (1990)
- Guest Reviewer, Aircast Foundation Granting Board (2004)
- Honor Student Society, UC Berkeley (1979-1983)
- Irving Glick Award, Physician of the Year, Sanex WTA Tour (2001)
- Magna Cum Laude, UC Berkeley (1983)
Memberships
- President, International Society for Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (2017 - 2019)
- Vice President, International Society for Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (2013 - 2017)
- Vice President, International Society of Hip Arthroscopy (2014 - 2015)
- President, International Society of Hip Arthroscopy (2015 - 2016)
- Editorial Board, American Journal of Sports Medicine (2002 - Present)
- Deputy Editor, Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery (2014 - Present)
- Board Member, Chair, Council of Delegates, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (2012 - 2014)
Administrative Appointments
- Board Member, Chair Council of Delegates, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (2012 - 2014)
- Chief Orthopaedic Consultant, Women's Tennis Association (WTA) (2011 - Present)
- Consultant, NHL Players' Association (2014 - Present)
- Consultant, NBA Player's Association (2016 - Present)
- Consultant, Beijing Ducks Professional Basketball Team (2018 - Present)
- Past President, International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA) (2015 - 2016)
- Past President, International Society for Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) (2017 - 2019)
Publications
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151 endoprosthetic reconstructions for patients with primary tumors involving bone.
Safran, M. R., KODY, M. H., Namba, R. S., Larson, K. R., Kabo, J. M., Dorey, F. J., … Eckardt, J. J. (1994). 151 endoprosthetic reconstructions for patients with primary tumors involving bone. Contemporary Orthopaedics, 29(1), 15–25. -
Lateral ankle sprains: a comprehensive review - Part 1: etiology, pathoanatomy, histopathogenesis, and diagnosis
Safran, M. R., Benedetti, R. S., Bartolozzi, A. R., & Mandelbaum, B. R. (1999). Lateral ankle sprains: a comprehensive review - Part 1: etiology, pathoanatomy, histopathogenesis, and diagnosis. MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE, 31(7), S429–S437. -
Lateral ankle sprains: a comprehensive review - Part 2: treatment and rehabilitation with an emphasis on the athlete
Safran, M. R., Zachazewski, J. E., Benedetti, R. S., Bartolozzi, A. R., & Mandelbaum, R. (1999). Lateral ankle sprains: a comprehensive review - Part 2: treatment and rehabilitation with an emphasis on the athlete. MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE, 31(7), S438–S447. -
Peroneal tendon subluxation in athletes: new exam technique, case reports, and review
Safran, M. R., O'Malley, D., & Fu, F. H. (1999). Peroneal tendon subluxation in athletes: new exam technique, case reports, and review. MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE, 31(7), S487–S492. -
Proprioception in the posterior cruciate ligament deficient knee
Safran, M. R., Allen, A. A., Lephart, S. M., Fu, F. H., & Harner, C. D. (1999). Proprioception in the posterior cruciate ligament deficient knee. KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY, 7(5), 310–317. -
Zoster paresis of the shoulder - Case report and review of the literature
Yaszay, B., Jablecki, C. K., & Safran, M. R. (2000). Zoster paresis of the shoulder - Case report and review of the literature. CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, (377), 112–118. -
Musculoskeletal injuries in the young tennis player
Ben Kibler, W., & Safran, M. R. (2000). Musculoskeletal injuries in the young tennis player. CLINICS IN SPORTS MEDICINE, 19(4), 781-? -
Shoulder proprioception in baseball pitchers
Safran, M. R., Borsa, P. A., Lephart, S. M., Fu, F. H., & Warner, J. J. P. (2001). Shoulder proprioception in baseball pitchers. JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY, 10(5), 438–444. -
Distal biceps tendon ruptures - Incidence, demographics, and the effect of smoking
Safran, M. R., & Graham, S. M. (2002). Distal biceps tendon ruptures - Incidence, demographics, and the effect of smoking. CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, (404), 275–283. -
Sideline management of common dislocations.
Hodge, D. K., & Safran, M. R. (2002). Sideline management of common dislocations. Current Sports Medicine Reports, 1(3), 149–155. -
Continued growth of the proximal part of the tibia after prosthetic reconstruction of the skeletally immature knee. Estimation of the minimum growth force in vivo in humans.
Safran, M. R., Eckardt, J. J., Kabo, J. M., & Oppenheim, W. L. (1992). Continued growth of the proximal part of the tibia after prosthetic reconstruction of the skeletally immature knee. Estimation of the minimum growth force in vivo in humans. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume, 74(8), 1172–1179. -
Nerve injury about the shoulder in athletes, part 1 - Suprascapular nerve and axillary nerve
Safran, M. R. (2004). Nerve injury about the shoulder in athletes, part 1 - Suprascapular nerve and axillary nerve. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 32(3), 803–819. -
Nerve injury about the shoulder in athletes, Part 2 - Long thoracic nerve, spinal accessory nerve, burners/stingers, thoracic outlet syndrome
Safran, M. R. (2004). Nerve injury about the shoulder in athletes, Part 2 - Long thoracic nerve, spinal accessory nerve, burners/stingers, thoracic outlet syndrome. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 32(4), 1063–1076. -
Elbow injuries in athletes
Safran, M. R. (2004). Elbow injuries in athletes. CLINICS IN SPORTS MEDICINE, 23(4), XVII-XIX. -
Ulnar collateral ligament injury in the overhead athlete: diagnosis and treatment
Safran, M. R. (2004). Ulnar collateral ligament injury in the overhead athlete: diagnosis and treatment. CLINICS IN SPORTS MEDICINE, 23(4), 643-? -
Soft-tissue stabilizers of the elbow
Safran, M. R., & Baillargeon, D. (2005). Soft-tissue stabilizers of the elbow. JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY, 14(1), 179S–185S. -
Effects of elbow flexion and forearm rotation on valgus laxity of the elbow.
Safran, M. R., McGarry, M. H., Shin, S., Han, S., & Lee, T. Q. (2005). Effects of elbow flexion and forearm rotation on valgus laxity of the elbow. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume, 87(9), 2065–2074. -
Extensor mechanism disruption after contralateral middle third patellar tendon harvest for anterior cruciate ligament revision reconstruction - art. no. E1
Busfield, B. T., Safran, M. R., & Cannon, W. D. (2005). Extensor mechanism disruption after contralateral middle third patellar tendon harvest for anterior cruciate ligament revision reconstruction - art. no. E1. ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 21(10), 1268–1268. -
Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee
Crawford, D. C., & Safran, M. R. (2006). Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS, 14(2), 90–100. -
Postero-medial elbow problems in the adult athlete
Eygendaal, D., & Safran, M. R. (2006). Postero-medial elbow problems in the adult athlete. BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 40(5), 430–434. -
Short-term effectiveness of hyperthermia for supraspinatus tendinopathy in athletes - A short-term randomized controlled study
Giombini, A., Di Cesare, A., Safran, M. R., Ciatti, R., & Maffulli, N. (2006). Short-term effectiveness of hyperthermia for supraspinatus tendinopathy in athletes - A short-term randomized controlled study. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 34(8), 1247–1253. -
MRI analysis of in vivo meniscal and tibiofemoral kinematics in ACL-deficient and normal knees
Shefelbine, S. J., Ma, C. B., Lee, K.-Y., Schrumpf, M. A., Patel, P., Safran, M. R., … Majumdar, S. (2006). MRI analysis of in vivo meniscal and tibiofemoral kinematics in ACL-deficient and normal knees. JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH, 24(6), 1208–1217. -
Avoidance and management of intra-articular complications of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
Safran, M. R., & Greene, H. S. (2006). Avoidance and management of intra-articular complications of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Instructional Course Lectures, 55, 475–488. -
A peek into the possible future of management of articular cartilage injuries: Gene therapy and scaffolds for cartilage repair
Kim, H. T., Zaffagnini, S., Mizuno, S., Abelow, S., & Safran, M. R. (2006). A peek into the possible future of management of articular cartilage injuries: Gene therapy and scaffolds for cartilage repair. JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY, 36(10), 765–773. -
Injury of the distal biceps at the musculotendinous junction
Schamblin, M. L., & Safran, M. R. (2007). Injury of the distal biceps at the musculotendinous junction. JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY, 16(2), 208–212. -
The use of scaffolds in the management of art articular cartilage injury
Safran, M. R., Kim, H., & Zaffagnini, S. (2008). The use of scaffolds in the management of art articular cartilage injury. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS, 16(6), 306–311. -
Stress fracture of the acetabular rim: arthroscopic reduction and internal fixation. A case report.
Epstein, N. J., & Safran, M. R. (2009). Stress fracture of the acetabular rim: arthroscopic reduction and internal fixation. A case report. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume, 91(6), 1480–1486. -
Graft Orientation Influences the Knee Flexion Moment During Walking in Patients With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Scanlan, S. F., Blazek, K., Chaudhari, A. M. W., Safran, M. R., & Andriacchi, T. P. (2009). Graft Orientation Influences the Knee Flexion Moment During Walking in Patients With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 37(11), 2173–2178. -
Injuries about the shoulder in skiing and snowboarding
McCall, D., & Safran, M. R. (2009). Injuries about the shoulder in skiing and snowboarding. BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 43(13), 987–992. -
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. -
The Evidence for Surgical Repair of Articular Cartilage in the Knee
Safran, M. R., & Seiber, K. (2010). The Evidence for Surgical Repair of Articular Cartilage in the Knee. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS, 18(5), 259–266. -
Arthroscopic Femoral Osteoplasty/Chielectomy for Cam-type Femoroacetabular Impingement in the Athlete
Vaughn, Z. D., & Safran, M. R. (2010). Arthroscopic Femoral Osteoplasty/Chielectomy for Cam-type Femoroacetabular Impingement in the Athlete. SPORTS MEDICINE AND ARTHROSCOPY REVIEW, 18(2), 90–99. -
The Acetabular Labrum: Anatomic and Functional Characteristics and Rationale for Surgical Intervention
Safran, M. R. (2010). The Acetabular Labrum: Anatomic and Functional Characteristics and Rationale for Surgical Intervention. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS, 18(6), 338–345. -
Case Report Bifid Iliopsoas Tendon Causing Refractory Internal Snapping Hip
Shu, B., & Safran, M. R. (2011). Case Report Bifid Iliopsoas Tendon Causing Refractory Internal Snapping Hip. CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, 469(1), 289–93. -
The Athlete's Elbow Preface
Safran, M. R. (2010). The Athlete's Elbow Preface. CLINICS IN SPORTS MEDICINE, 29(4), XIII-XV. -
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury in the Overhead Athlete
Hariri, S., & Safran, M. R. (2010). Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury in the Overhead Athlete. CLINICS IN SPORTS MEDICINE, 29(4), 619-? -
Sport Injury Prevention: Time for an Intervention?
Matheson, G. O., Mohtadi, N. G., Safran, M., & Meeuwisse, W. H. (2010). Sport Injury Prevention: Time for an Intervention? CLINICAL JOURNAL OF SPORT MEDICINE, 20(6), 399–401. -
The Labrum of the Hip: Diagnosis and Rationale for Surgical Correction
Freehill, M. T., & Safran, M. R. (2011). The Labrum of the Hip: Diagnosis and Rationale for Surgical Correction. CLINICS IN SPORTS MEDICINE, 30(2), 293-? -
Hip Instability: Anatomic and Clinical Considerations of Traumatic and Atraumatic Instability
Shu, B., & Safran, M. R. (2011). Hip Instability: Anatomic and Clinical Considerations of Traumatic and Atraumatic Instability. CLINICS IN SPORTS MEDICINE, 30(2), 349-? -
An Anatomic Arthroscopic Description of the Hip Capsular Ligaments for the Hip Arthroscopist
Telleria, J. J. M., Lindsey, D. P., Giori, N. J., & Safran, M. R. (2011). An Anatomic Arthroscopic Description of the Hip Capsular Ligaments for the Hip Arthroscopist. ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 27(5), 628–636. -
Preoperative and Postoperative Sagittal Plane Hip Kinematics in Patients With Femoroacetabular Impingement During Level Walking
Rylander, J. H., Shu, B., Andriacchi, T. P., & Safran, M. R. (2011). Preoperative and Postoperative Sagittal Plane Hip Kinematics in Patients With Femoroacetabular Impingement During Level Walking. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 39, 36S–42S. -
Strains Across the Acetabular Labrum During Hip Motion A Cadaveric Model
Safran, M. R., Giordano, G., Lindsey, D. P., Gold, G. E., Rosenberg, J., Zaffagnini, S., & Giori, N. J. (2011). Strains Across the Acetabular Labrum During Hip Motion A Cadaveric Model. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 39, 92S–102S. -
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. -
Articular cartilage friction increases in hip joints after the removal of acetabular labrum
Song, Y., Ito, H., Kourtis, L., Safran, M. R., Carter, D. R., & Giori, N. J. (2012). Articular cartilage friction increases in hip joints after the removal of acetabular labrum. JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS, 45(3), 524–530. -
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MRI and arthroscopy correlations of the hip: a case-based approach.
McCall, D. A., & Safran, M. R. (2012). MRI and arthroscopy correlations of the hip: a case-based approach. Instructional Course Lectures, 61, 327–344. -
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In vitro analysis of peri-articular soft tissues passive constraining effect on hip kinematics and joint stability.
Safran, M. R., Lopomo, N., Zaffagnini, S., Signorelli, C., Vaughn, Z. D., Lindsey, D. P., … Marcacci, M. (2013). In vitro analysis of peri-articular soft tissues passive constraining effect on hip kinematics and joint stability. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy : Official Journal of the ESSKA, 21(7), 1655–63. -
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. -
MR Imaging of the Hip Pathologies and Morphologies of the Hip Joint, What the Surgeon Wants to Know
Botser, I., & Safran, M. R. (2013). MR Imaging of the Hip Pathologies and Morphologies of the Hip Joint, What the Surgeon Wants to Know. MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 21(1), 169-? -
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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Applications of computer navigation in sports medicine knee surgery: an evidence-based review.
Young, S. W., Safran, M. R., & Clatworthy, M. (2013). Applications of computer navigation in sports medicine knee surgery: an evidence-based review. Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine, 6(2), 150–157. -
WARM-UP AND MUSCULAR INJURY PREVENTION AN UPDATE
Safran, M. R., Seaber, A. V., & Garrett, W. E. (1989). WARM-UP AND MUSCULAR INJURY PREVENTION AN UPDATE. SPORTS MEDICINE, 8(4), 239–249. -
THE ROLE OF WARMUP IN MUSCULAR INJURY PREVENTION
Safran, M. R., Garrett, W. E., Seaber, A. V., Glisson, R. R., & RIBBECK, B. M. (1988). THE ROLE OF WARMUP IN MUSCULAR INJURY PREVENTION. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 16(2), 123–129. -
BIOMECHANICAL COMPARISON OF STIMULATED AND NONSTIMULATED SKELETAL-MUSCLE PULLED TO FAILURE
Garrett, W. E., Safran, M. R., Seaber, A. V., Glisson, R. R., & RIBBECK, B. M. (1987). BIOMECHANICAL COMPARISON OF STIMULATED AND NONSTIMULATED SKELETAL-MUSCLE PULLED TO FAILURE. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 15(5), 448–454. -
ELBOW PROBLEMS IN THE ATHLETE
CALDWELL, G. L., & Safran, M. R. (1995). ELBOW PROBLEMS IN THE ATHLETE. ORTHOPEDIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 26(3), 465–485. -
UNCOMMON CAUSES OF KNEE PAIN IN THE ATHLETE
Safran, M. R., & Fu, F. H. (1995). UNCOMMON CAUSES OF KNEE PAIN IN THE ATHLETE. ORTHOPEDIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 26(3), 547–559. -
ELBOW INJURIES IN ATHLETES - A REVIEW
Safran, M. R. (1995). ELBOW INJURIES IN ATHLETES - A REVIEW. CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, (310), 257–277. -
AUTOMOTIVE AIRBAG-RELATED UPPER EXTREMITY INJURIES - A REPORT OF 3 CASES
Freedman, E. L., Safran, M. R., & Meals, R. A. (1995). AUTOMOTIVE AIRBAG-RELATED UPPER EXTREMITY INJURIES - A REPORT OF 3 CASES. JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE, 38(4), 577–581. -
LOCAL-ANESTHESIA FOR KNEE ARTHROSCOPY - EFFICACY AND COST-BENEFITS
Shapiro, M. S., Safran, M. R., Crockett, H., & Finerman, G. A. M. (1995). LOCAL-ANESTHESIA FOR KNEE ARTHROSCOPY - EFFICACY AND COST-BENEFITS. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 23(1), 50–53. -
Revision ACL surgery: Technique and results utilizing allografts
Safran, M. R., & Harner, C. D. (1995). Revision ACL surgery: Technique and results utilizing allografts. Presented at the 1994 Instructional Course Lectures, at the 61st Annual Meeting of the American-Academy-of-Orthopaedic-Surgeons, NEW ORLEANS,LA: AMER ACAD ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS. -
DORSAL DEFECT OF THE PATELLA
Safran, M. R., McDonough, P., Seeger, L., Gold, R., & Oppenheim, W. L. (1994). DORSAL DEFECT OF THE PATELLA. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS, 14(5), 603–607. -
FOREARM COMPARTMENT SYNDROME FOLLOWING BRACHIAL ARTERIAL PUNCTURE IN UREMIA
Safran, M. R., Bernstein, A., & Lesavoy, M. A. (1994). FOREARM COMPARTMENT SYNDROME FOLLOWING BRACHIAL ARTERIAL PUNCTURE IN UREMIA. ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY, 32(5), 535–538. -
THE EFFECTS OF DIURETICS ON POSTTRAUMATIC JOINT STIFFNESS AND LIMB SWELLING IN A RABBIT PERIARTICULAR FRACTURE MODEL
Safran, M. R., KODY, M. H., Kabo, J. M., Dorey, F. J., & Meals, R. A. (1994). THE EFFECTS OF DIURETICS ON POSTTRAUMATIC JOINT STIFFNESS AND LIMB SWELLING IN A RABBIT PERIARTICULAR FRACTURE MODEL. CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, (302), 284–289. -
Precision-fit surface hemiarthroplasty for femoral head osteonecrosis. Long-term results.
Amstutz, H. C., Grigoris, P., Safran, M. R., Grecula, M. J., Campbell, P. A., & Schmalzried, T. P. (1994). Precision-fit surface hemiarthroplasty for femoral head osteonecrosis. Long-term results. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume, 76(3), 423–427. -
THE EFFECT OF EXPERIMENTAL HEMARTHROSIS ON JOINT STIFFNESS AND SYNOVIAL HISTOLOGY IN A RABBIT MODEL
Safran, M. R., JOHNSTONJONES, K., Kabo, J. M., & Meals, R. A. (1994). THE EFFECT OF EXPERIMENTAL HEMARTHROSIS ON JOINT STIFFNESS AND SYNOVIAL HISTOLOGY IN A RABBIT MODEL. CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, (303), 280–288. -
EXPANDABLE ENDOPROSTHETIC RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SKELETALLY IMMATURE AFTER MALIGNANT BONE-TUMOR RESECTION
Eckardt, J. J., Safran, M. R., Eilber, F. R., Rosen, G., & Kabo, J. M. (1993). EXPANDABLE ENDOPROSTHETIC RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SKELETALLY IMMATURE AFTER MALIGNANT BONE-TUMOR RESECTION. CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, (297), 188–202. -
Graft selection in knee surgery. Current concepts.
Safran, M. R. (1995). Graft selection in knee surgery. Current concepts. The American Journal of Knee Surgery, 8(4), 168–180. -
Technical considerations of revision anterior cruciate ligament surgery
Safran, M. R., & Harner, C. D. (1996). Technical considerations of revision anterior cruciate ligament surgery. CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, (325), 50–64. -
The effects of joint position and direction of joint motion on proprioceptive sensibility in anterior cruciate ligament-deficient athletes
Borsa, P. A., Lephart, S. M., Irrgang, J. J., Safran, M. R., & Fu, F. H. (1997). The effects of joint position and direction of joint motion on proprioceptive sensibility in anterior cruciate ligament-deficient athletes. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 25(3), 336–340. -
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Femoroacetabular Impingement Patients Exhibit Hip Flexion Angle Abnormalities During Level Walking
Shu, B., Rylander, J. H., Andriacchi, T. P., & Safran, M. R. (2010). Femoroacetabular Impingement Patients Exhibit Hip Flexion Angle Abnormalities During Level Walking. MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE, 42(5), 21–21. -
Hip-femoral acetabular impingement.
Anderson, C. N., Riley, G. M., Gold, G. E., & Safran, M. R. (2013). Hip-femoral acetabular impingement. Clinics in Sports Medicine, 32(3), 409–425. -
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KINEMATIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE FLAT, KICK AND SLICE SERVES MEASURED USING A MARKERLESS MOTION CAPTURE METHOD
Sheets, A. L., Corazza, S., Abrams, G., Safran, M., & Andriacchi, T. (2009). KINEMATIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE FLAT, KICK AND SLICE SERVES MEASURED USING A MARKERLESS MOTION CAPTURE METHOD. Presented at the ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, LAKE TAHOE,CA: AMER SOC MECHANICAL ENGINEERS. -
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair-Traditional Anchor Techniques
Cheung, E. V., & Safran, M. R. (2012). Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair-Traditional Anchor Techniques. OPERATIVE TECHNIQUES IN SPORTS MEDICINE, 20(3), 213–19. -
Functional testing provides unique insights into the pathomechanics of femoroacetabular impingement and an objective basis for evaluating treatment outcome
Rylander, J., Shu, B., Favre, J., Safran, M., & Andriacchi, T. (2013). Functional testing provides unique insights into the pathomechanics of femoroacetabular impingement and an objective basis for evaluating treatment outcome. JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH, 31(9), 1461–1468. -
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. -
ACL Reconstruction in Patients Aged 40 Years and Older A Systematic Review and Introduction of a New Methodology Score for ACL Studies
Brown, C. A., McAdams, T. R., Harris, A. H. S., Maffulli, N., & Safran, M. R. (2013). ACL Reconstruction in Patients Aged 40 Years and Older A Systematic Review and Introduction of a New Methodology Score for ACL Studies. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 41(9), 2181–2190. -
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. -
Hip arthroscopy: from the beginning to the future-an innovator's perspective
Glick, J. M., Valone, F., & Safran, M. R. (2014). Hip arthroscopy: from the beginning to the future-an innovator's perspective. KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY, 22(4), 714–721. -
Hip-femoral acetabular impingement.
Anderson, C. N., Riley, G. M., Gold, G. E., & Safran, M. R. (2013). Hip-femoral acetabular impingement. Clinics in Sports Medicine, 32(3), 409–425. -
A quantitative assessment of the insertional footprints of the hip joint capsular ligaments and their spanning fibers for reconstruction
Telleria, J. J. M., Lindsey, D. P., Giori, N. J., & Safran, M. R. (2014). A quantitative assessment of the insertional footprints of the hip joint capsular ligaments and their spanning fibers for reconstruction. CLINICAL ANATOMY, 27(3), 489–497. -
The role of arthroscopy in the treatment of glenohumeral arthritis
Safran, M. R., & Baillargeon, D. (2004). The role of arthroscopy in the treatment of glenohumeral arthritis. SPORTS MEDICINE AND ARTHROSCOPY REVIEW, 12(2), 139–145. -
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Effects of injury and reconstruction of the posterior cruciate ligament on proprioception and neuromuscular control
Safran, M. R., Harner, C. D., Giraldo, J. L., Fu, F. H., & Lephart, S. M. (2000). Effects of injury and reconstruction of the posterior cruciate ligament on proprioception and neuromuscular control. Presented at the Workshop on the Role of Proprioception and Neuromuscular Control in the Management and Rehabilitation of Joint Pathology, PITTSBURGH,PA: HUMAN KINETICS PUBL. -
Diagnosis and Management of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries in Throwers
Freehill, M. T., & Safran, M. R. (2011). Diagnosis and Management of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries in Throwers. CURRENT SPORTS MEDICINE REPORTS, 10(5), 271–78. -
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Ischiofemoral impingement of the hip: a novel approach to treatment
Safran, M., & Ryu, J. (2014). Ischiofemoral impingement of the hip: a novel approach to treatment. KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY, 22(4), 781–85. -
Hip Range of Motion and Association With Injury in Female Professional Tennis Players
Young, S. W., Dakic, J., Stroia, K., Nguyen, M. L., Harris, A. H. S., & Safran, M. R. (2014). Hip Range of Motion and Association With Injury in Female Professional Tennis Players. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 42(11), 2654–2658. -
Surgical treatment of lateral epicondylitis: A systematic review
Lo, M. Y., & Safran, M. R. (2007). Surgical treatment of lateral epicondylitis: A systematic review. CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, (463), 98–106. -
Arthroscopic Management of Protrusio Acetabuli
Safran, M. R., & Epstein, N. P. (2013). Arthroscopic Management of Protrusio Acetabuli. ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 29(11), 1777–1782. -
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RESTORATION OF THE SEAL FUNCTION OF THE ACETABULAR LABRUM: IN VITRO STUDY
Signorelli, C., Lopomo, N., Colle, F., Bontempi, M., Visani, A., Zaffagnini, S., … Safran, M. R. (2015). RESTORATION OF THE SEAL FUNCTION OF THE ACETABULAR LABRUM: IN VITRO STUDY. JOURNAL OF MECHANICS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY, 15(2). -
Femoral Neck Stress Fractures and Imaging Features of Femoroacetabular Impingement
Goldin, M., Anderson, C. N., Fredericson, M., Safran, M. R., & Stevens, K. J. (2015). Femoral Neck Stress Fractures and Imaging Features of Femoroacetabular Impingement. PM&R, 7(6), 584–92. -
Biochemical and Cellular Assessment of Acetabular Chondral Flaps Identified During Hip Arthroscopy
Hariri, S., Truntzer, J., Smith, R. L., & Safran, M. R. (2015). Biochemical and Cellular Assessment of Acetabular Chondral Flaps Identified During Hip Arthroscopy. ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 31(6), 1077–83. -
Interobserver agreement in the classification of rotator cuff tears using magnetic resonance imaging
Spencer, E. E., Dunn, W. R., Wright, R. W., Wolf, B. R., Spindler, K. P., McCarty, E., … Kuhn, J. E. (2008). Interobserver agreement in the classification of rotator cuff tears using magnetic resonance imaging. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 36(1), 99–103. -
Risk of sciatic nerve traction injury during hip arthroscopy—is it the amount or duration? An intraoperative nerve monitoring study.
Telleria, J. J. M., Safran, M. R., Harris, A. H. S., Gardi, J. N., & Glick, J. M. (2012). Risk of sciatic nerve traction injury during hip arthroscopy—is it the amount or duration? An intraoperative nerve monitoring study. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume, 94(22), 2025–2032. -
High Incidence of Infraspinatus Muscle Atrophy in Elite Professional Female Tennis Players
Young, S. W., Dakic, J., Stroia, K., Nguyen, M. L., Harris, A. H. S., & Safran, M. R. (2015). High Incidence of Infraspinatus Muscle Atrophy in Elite Professional Female Tennis Players. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 43(8), 1989–1993. -
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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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Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Asymptomatic Knees in Collegiate Basketball Players: The Effect of One Season of Play.
Pappas, G. P., Vogelsong, M. A., Staroswiecki, E., Gold, G. E., & Safran, M. R. (2016). Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Asymptomatic Knees in Collegiate Basketball Players: The Effect of One Season of Play. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine , 26(6), 483–89. -
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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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Patient Perceptions Correlate Weakly With Observed Patient Involvement in Decision-making in Orthopaedic Surgery.
Mertz, K., Eppler, S., Yao, J., Amanatullah, D. F., Chou, L., Wood, K. B., … Kamal, R. (2018). Patient Perceptions Correlate Weakly With Observed Patient Involvement in Decision-making in Orthopaedic Surgery. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. -
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Hip Arthroscopy - State of the Art in 2018.
Nathani, A., & Safran, M. R. (2018). Hip Arthroscopy - State of the Art in 2018. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review, 26(4), 185–89. -
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The Cliff Sign: A New Radiographic Sign of Hip Instability
Packer, J. D., Cowan, J. B., Rebolledo, B. J., Shibata, K. R., Riley, G. M., Finlay, A. K., & Safran, M. R. (2018). The Cliff Sign: A New Radiographic Sign of Hip Instability. ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 6(11), 2325967118807176. -
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Biologics in hip preservation
Ejnisman, L., & Safran, M. R. (2018). Biologics in hip preservation. ANNALS OF JOINT, 3(6). -
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The evolution of femoroacetabular impingement surgical management as a model for introducing new surgical techniques.
Ohlin, A., Coughlin, R. P., Ahlden, M., Samuelsson, K., Malchau, H., Safran, M. R., … Sansone, M. (2019). The evolution of femoroacetabular impingement surgical management as a model for introducing new surgical techniques. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy : Official Journal of the ESSKA. -
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. -
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. -
Level of clinical evidence presented at the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy Annual Scientific Meeting over 5 years (2010-2014).
Kay, J., de Sa, D., Shallow, S., Simunovic, N., Safran, M. R., Philippon, M. J., & Ayeni, O. R. (2015). Level of clinical evidence presented at the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy Annual Scientific Meeting over 5 years (2010-2014). Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery, 2(4), 332–8. -
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International Expert Consensus on a Cell Therapy Communication Tool: DOSES.
Murray, I. R., Chahla, J., Safran, M. R., Krych, A. J., Saris, D. B., Caplan, A. I., & LaPrade, R. F. (2019). International Expert Consensus on a Cell Therapy Communication Tool: DOSES. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume, 101(10), 904–11. -
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Best Practice Guidelines for Hip Arthroscopy in Femoroacetabular Impingement: Results of a Delphi Process.
Lynch, T. S., Minkara, A., Aoki, S., Bedi, A., Bharam, S., Clohisy, J., … Byrd, J. W. (2019). Best Practice Guidelines for Hip Arthroscopy in Femoroacetabular Impingement: Results of a Delphi Process. The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. -
Evolution of a Posttraumatic Femoral Head Bone Cyst: A Case Study and Surgical Management.
Ziino, C., & Safran, M. R. (2019). Evolution of a Posttraumatic Femoral Head Bone Cyst: A Case Study and Surgical Management. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 7(7), 2325967119859287. -
Incorporating Hip Arthroscopy Into A Practice.
Safran, M. R., Bedi, A., Byrd, J. W., Guanche, C. A., Ilizaliturri, V., Lynch, T. S., … Suarez-Ahedo, C. (2018). Incorporating Hip Arthroscopy Into A Practice. Instructional Course Lectures, 67, 453–72. -
Can the FEAR Index Be Used to Predict Microinstability in Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroscopic Surgery?
Truntzer, J. N., Hoppe, D. J., Shapiro, L. M., & Safran, M. R. (2019). Can the FEAR Index Be Used to Predict Microinstability in Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroscopic Surgery? The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 363546519876105. -
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(B) altered hip biomechanics and the muscles
Safran, M. R., & Sampson, J. (2019). (B) altered hip biomechanics and the muscles. INTRODUCING THE CORE: DEMYSTIFYING THE BODY OF AN ATHLETE, 303–8. -
A Contemporary Look at the Evaluation and Treatment of Adult Borderline and Frank Hip Dysplasia.
Kraeutler, M. J., Safran, M. R., Scillia, A. J., Ayeni, O. R., Garabekyan, T., & Mei-Dan, O. (2019). A Contemporary Look at the Evaluation and Treatment of Adult Borderline and Frank Hip Dysplasia. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 363546519881411. -
Contributions of the Capsule and Labrum to Hip Mechanics in the Context of Hip Microinstability
Johannsen, A. M., Ejnisman, L., Behn, A. W., Shibata, K., Thio, T., & Safran, M. R. (2019). Contributions of the Capsule and Labrum to Hip Mechanics in the Context of Hip Microinstability. ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 7(12). -
Contributions of the Capsule and Labrum to Hip Mechanics in the Context of Hip Microinstability.
Johannsen, A. M., Ejnisman, L., Behn, A. W., Shibata, K., Thio, T., & Safran, M. R. (2019). Contributions of the Capsule and Labrum to Hip Mechanics in the Context of Hip Microinstability. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 7(12), 2325967119890846. -
There is poor accuracy in documenting the location of labral and chondral lesions observed during hip arthroscopy.
Hariri, S., Sochacki, K. R., Harris, A. S., & Safran, M. R. (2020). There is poor accuracy in documenting the location of labral and chondral lesions observed during hip arthroscopy. Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics, 7(1), 4. -
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. -
The evolution of femoroacetabular impingement surgical management as a model for introducing new surgical techniques
Ohlin, A., Coughlin, R. P., Ahlden, M., Samuelsson, K., Malchau, H., Safran, M. R., … Sansone, M. (2020). The evolution of femoroacetabular impingement surgical management as a model for introducing new surgical techniques. KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY, 28(4), 1333–40. -
Nonoperative Treatment of Psoas Tendon Avulsion in a Professional Athlete: A Case Report and Evidence Based Review.
Ejnisman, L., Andrade-Silva, F. B., Pontin, P. A., Ottoni, J. J., Magliocca, G. D., & Safran, M. R. Nonoperative Treatment of Psoas Tendon Avulsion in a Professional Athlete: A Case Report and Evidence Based Review. JBJS Case Connector, 10(2), e0490. -
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. -
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. -
The prevalence of femoroacetabular impingement anatomy in Division 1 aquatic athletes who tread water
Langner, J. L., Black, M. S., MacKay, J. W., Hall, K. E., Safran, M. R., Kogan, F., & Gold, G. E. (2020). The prevalence of femoroacetabular impingement anatomy in Division 1 aquatic athletes who tread water . Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery, 0, 233–41. -
Linked Double-Row Equivalent Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Leads to Significantly Improved Patient Outcomes.
Endo, A., Hoogervorst, P., Safranek, C., Sochacki, K. R., Safran, M. R., Sherman, S. L., & Donahue, J. (2020). Linked Double-Row Equivalent Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Leads to Significantly Improved Patient Outcomes. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 8(7), 2325967120938311. -
A Simple Goal Elicitation Tool Improves Shared Decision Making in Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Mertz, K., Shah, R. F., Eppler, S. L., Yao, J., Safran, M., Palanca, A., … Kamal, R. N. (2020). A Simple Goal Elicitation Tool Improves Shared Decision Making in Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Medical Decision Making : an International Journal of the Society for Medical Decision Making, 272989X20943520. -
Snapping of the Sciatic Nerve and Sciatica Provoked by Impingement Between the Greater Trochanter and Ischium: A Case Report.
Hatem, M., Martin, H. D., & Safran, M. R. (2020). Snapping of the Sciatic Nerve and Sciatica Provoked by Impingement Between the Greater Trochanter and Ischium: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connector, 10(3), e2000014. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
The Effect of Resection Size in the Treatment of Cam-Type Femoroacetabular Impingement in the Typical Patient With Hip Arthroscopy: A Biomechanical Analysis.
Bonano, J. C., Johannsen, A., Mardones, R. M., Fithian, A., Storaci, H., Tam, K., & Safran, M. R. (2020). The Effect of Resection Size in the Treatment of Cam-Type Femoroacetabular Impingement in the Typical Patient With Hip Arthroscopy: A Biomechanical Analysis. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 363546520952774. -
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. -
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. -
Assessment of the reliability of a non-invasive elbow valgus laxity measurement device.
Seiber, K., Bales, C., Worner, E., Lee, T., & Safran, M. R. (2020). Assessment of the reliability of a non-invasive elbow valgus laxity measurement device. Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics, 7(1), 74. -
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). -
Definitions of Return to Sport After Hip Arthroscopy: Are We Speaking the Same Language and Are We Measuring the Right Outcome?
Chona, D. V., Bonano, J. C., Ayeni, O. R., & Safran, M. R. (2020). Definitions of Return to Sport After Hip Arthroscopy: Are We Speaking the Same Language and Are We Measuring the Right Outcome? Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 8(9), 2325967120952990. -
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. -
Capsular thinning on magnetic resonance arthrography is associated with intra-operative hip joint laxity in women.
Packer, J. D., Foster, M. J., Riley, G. M., Stewart, R., Shibata, K. R., Richardson, M. L., … Safran, M. R. (2020). Capsular thinning on magnetic resonance arthrography is associated with intra-operative hip joint laxity in women. Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery, 7(2), 298–304. -
Does a Question Prompt List Improve Perceived Involvement in Care in Orthopaedic Surgery Compared with the AskShareKnow Questions? A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial.
Mariano, D. J., Liu, A., Eppler, S. L., Gardner, M. J., Hu, S., Safran, M., … Kamal, R. N. (2020). Does a Question Prompt List Improve Perceived Involvement in Care in Orthopaedic Surgery Compared with the AskShareKnow Questions? A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. -
Knee arthroscopy: evidence for a targeted approach.
LaPrade, R. F., Spalding, T., Murray, I. R., Chahla, J., Safran, M. R., Larson, C. M., … Engebretsen, L. (2020). Knee arthroscopy: evidence for a targeted approach. British Journal of Sports Medicine. -
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. -
Nonsurgical Versus Surgical Management of Femoroacetabular Impingement: What Does the Current Best Evidence Tell Us.
Gao, I., & Safran, M. R. (2020). Nonsurgical Versus Surgical Management of Femoroacetabular Impingement: What Does the Current Best Evidence Tell Us. The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Publish Ahead of Print. -
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. -
The Importance of Concordance Between Patients and Their Subspecialists
Shah, R. F., Mertz, K., Gil, J. A., Eppler, S. L., Amanatullah, D., Yao, J., … Kamal, R. N. (2020). The Importance of Concordance Between Patients and Their Subspecialists. ORTHOPEDICS, 43(5), 315-+. -
In Response to COVID-19: Current Trends in Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellowships.
Liles, J. L., Danilkowicz, R., Dugas, J. R., Safran, M., Taylor, D., Amendola, A. N., … Lau, B. C. (2021). In Response to COVID-19: Current Trends in Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellowships. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 9(2), 2325967120987004. -
Evaluation of Athletes with Hip Pain.
Calcei, J. G., & Safran, M. R. (2021). Evaluation of Athletes with Hip Pain. Clinics in Sports Medicine, 40(2), 221–40. -
Effects of the Competitive Season and Off-Season on Knee Articular Cartilage in Collegiate Basketball Players Using Quantitative MRI: A Multicenter Study.
Rubin, E. B., Mazzoli, V., Black, M. S., Young, K., Desai, A. D., Koff, M. F., … Gold, G. E. (2021). Effects of the Competitive Season and Off-Season on Knee Articular Cartilage in Collegiate Basketball Players Using Quantitative MRI: A Multicenter Study. Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging : JMRI. -
Combinatorial mechanical gradation and growth factor biopatterning strategy for spatially controlled bone-tendon-like cell differentiation and tissue formation
Wang, D., Ker, D. F. E., Ng, K. W., Li, K., Gharaibeh, B., Safran, M., … Yang, Y. P. (2021). Combinatorial mechanical gradation and growth factor biopatterning strategy for spatially controlled bone-tendon-like cell differentiation and tissue formation. NPG ASIA MATERIALS, 13(1). -
Arthroscopic Repair of the Hip Abductor Musculotendinous Unit: The Effect of Microfracture on Clinical Outcomes.
Kocaoglu, B., Paksoy, A. E., Cerciello, S., Ollivier, M., Seil, R., & Safran, M. (2021). Arthroscopic Repair of the Hip Abductor Musculotendinous Unit: The Effect of Microfracture on Clinical Outcomes. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 363546521999678. -
High Specialization among Female Youth Soccer Players Is Associated with an Increased Likelihood of Serious Injury.
Xiao, M., Lemos, J. L., Hwang, C. E., Sherman, S. L., Safran, M. R., & Abrams, G. D. (2021). High Specialization among Female Youth Soccer Players Is Associated with an Increased Likelihood of Serious Injury. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. -
A Single Injection of Amniotic Suspension Allograft is Safe and Effective for Treatment of Mild to Moderate Hip Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Study.
Meadows, M., Elisman, K., Nho, S., Mowry, K., & Safran, M. (2021). A Single Injection of Amniotic Suspension Allograft is Safe and Effective for Treatment of Mild to Moderate Hip Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Study. Arthroscopy : the Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association. -
Bone marrow lesions: etiology and pathogenesis at the hip.
Munsch, M. A., Safran, M. R., Mai, M. C., & Vasileff, W. K. (2020). Bone marrow lesions: etiology and pathogenesis at the hip. Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery, 7(3), 401–9. -
Concomitant Osteotomy Reduces Risk of Reoperation Following Cartilage Restoration Procedures of the Knee: A Matched Cohort Analysis.
Calcei, J. G., Varshneya, K., Sochacki, K. R., Safran, M. R., Abrams, G. D., & Sherman, S. L. (2021). Concomitant Osteotomy Reduces Risk of Reoperation Following Cartilage Restoration Procedures of the Knee: A Matched Cohort Analysis. Cartilage, 19476035211011515. -
Return to sport following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: the argument for a multimodal approach to optimise decision-making: current concepts.
Chona, D., Eriksson, K., Young, S. W., Denti, M., Sancheti, P. K., Safran, M., & Sherman, S. (2021). Return to sport following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: the argument for a multimodal approach to optimise decision-making: current concepts. Journal of ISAKOS : Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. -
Biomechanics and physical examination of the posteromedial and posterolateral knee: state of the art
Swinford, S. T., LaPrade, R., Engebretsen, L., Cohen, M., & Safran, M. (2020). Biomechanics and physical examination of the posteromedial and posterolateral knee: state of the art. JOURNAL OF ISAKOS JOINT DISORDERS & ORTHOPAEDIC SPORTS MEDICINE, 5(6), 378–388. -
There is no definite consensus on the adequate radiographic correction in arthroscopic osteochondroplasty for femoroacetabular impingement: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Cohen, D., Khan, A., Kay, J., Slawaska-Eng, D., Almasri, M., Simunovic, N., … Ayeni, O. R. (2021). There is no definite consensus on the adequate radiographic correction in arthroscopic osteochondroplasty for femoroacetabular impingement: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy : Official Journal of the ESSKA. -
Biologics in professional and Olympic sport: a scoping review.
Murray, I. R., Makaram, N. S., Rodeo, S. A., Safran, M. R., Sherman, S. L., McAdams, T. R., … Abrams, G. D. (2021). Biologics in professional and Olympic sport: a scoping review. The Bone & Joint Journal, 103-B(7), 1189–1196. -
Infographic: Biologics in professional and Olympic sport: a scoping review.
Murray, I. R., Makaram, N. S., Rodeo, S. A., Safran, M. R., Sherman, S. L., McAdams, T. R., … Abrams, G. D. (2021). Infographic: Biologics in professional and Olympic sport: a scoping review. The Bone & Joint Journal, 103-B(7), 1187–1188. -
Biologics in professional and Olympic sport: a scoping review
Murray, I. R., Makaram, N. S., Rodeo, S. A., Safran, M. R., Sherman, S. L., McAdams, T. R., … Abrams, G. D. (2021). Biologics in professional and Olympic sport: a scoping review. BONE & JOINT JOURNAL, 103B(7), 1189–1196. -
Congenital internal rotation deformity of the distal femur presenting as patellofemoral instability and pain
Zhang, X., Attenello, J., Safran, M. R., & Lowenberg, D. W. (2019). Congenital internal rotation deformity of the distal femur presenting as patellofemoral instability and pain. JOURNAL OF ISAKOS JOINT DISORDERS & ORTHOPAEDIC SPORTS MEDICINE, 4(2), 93–97. -
Author response to 'Regarding the study by Packer et al.'
Packer, J. D., & Safran, M. R. (2020). Author response to 'Regarding the study by Packer et al.'. Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery, 7(4), 787. -
The 2019 International Society of Hip Preservation (ISHA) physiotherapy agreement on assessment and treatment of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS): an international consensus statement.
Takla, A., O'Donnell, J., Voight, M., Byrd, T., Dienst, M., Martin, R. R., … Kohlrieser, D. (2020). The 2019 International Society of Hip Preservation (ISHA) physiotherapy agreement on assessment and treatment of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS): an international consensus statement. Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery, 7(4), 631–642. -
A framework to make PROMs relevant to patients: qualitative study of communication preferences of PROMs.
Lai, C. H., Shapiro, L. M., Amanatullah, D. F., Chou, L. B., Gardner, M. J., Hu, S. S., … Kamal, R. N. (2021). A framework to make PROMs relevant to patients: qualitative study of communication preferences of PROMs. Quality of Life Research : an International Journal of Quality of Life Aspects of Treatment, Care and Rehabilitation. -
Hip Dislocation and Subluxation in Athletes: A Systematic Review.
Chona, D. V., Minetos, P. D., LaPrade, C. M., Cinque, M. E., Abrams, G. D., Sherman, S. L., & Safran, M. R. (2021). Hip Dislocation and Subluxation in Athletes: A Systematic Review. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 3635465211036104. -
Subacromial decompression in patients with shoulder impingement with an intact rotator cuff: An expert consensus statement using the modified Delphi Technique comparing North American to European shoulder surgeons.
Hohmann, E., Glatt, V., Tetsworth, K., Alentorn-Geli, E., Bak, K., Beitzel, K., … Wolf, B. (2021). Subacromial decompression in patients with shoulder impingement with an intact rotator cuff: An expert consensus statement using the modified Delphi Technique comparing North American to European shoulder surgeons. Arthroscopy : the Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association. -
Biologic Augmentation for the Operative Treatment of Osteochondral Defects of the Knee: A Systematic Review
Chona, D., Kha, S. T., Minetos, P. D., LaPrade, C. M., Chu, C. R., Abrams, G. D., … Sherman, S. L. (2021). Biologic Augmentation for the Operative Treatment of Osteochondral Defects of the Knee: A Systematic Review. ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 9(11). -
Biologic Augmentation for the Operative Treatment of Osteochondral Defects of the Knee: A Systematic Review.
Chona, D. V., Kha, S. T., Minetos, P. D., LaPrade, C. M., Chu, C. R., Abrams, G. D., … Sherman, S. L. (2021). Biologic Augmentation for the Operative Treatment of Osteochondral Defects of the Knee: A Systematic Review. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 9(11), 23259671211049756. -
Age-Adjusted Normative Values for Hip Patient-Reported Outcome Measures.
Sharfman, Z. T., Safran, N., Amar, E., Varshneya, K., Safran, M. R., & Rath, E. (2021). Age-Adjusted Normative Values for Hip Patient-Reported Outcome Measures. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 3635465211056666. -
Hip microinstability: fact or fiction?
Jean, P.-O., Safran, M. R., & Ayeni, O. R. (1800). Hip microinstability: fact or fiction? Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy : Official Journal of the ESSKA. -
Hip Microinstability: Understanding a Newly Defined Hip Pathology in Young Athletes.
Curtis, D. M., Murray, I. R., Money, A. J., Pullen, W. M., & Safran, M. R. (2022). Hip Microinstability: Understanding a Newly Defined Hip Pathology in Young Athletes. Arthroscopy : the Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association, 38(2), 211–213. -
Return-to-play and performance after operative treatment of Achilles tendon rupture in elite male athletes: a scoping review.
LaPrade, C. M., Chona, D. V., Cinque, M. E., Freehill, M. T., McAdams, T. R., Abrams, G. D., … Safran, M. R. (2022). Return-to-play and performance after operative treatment of Achilles tendon rupture in elite male athletes: a scoping review. British Journal of Sports Medicine. -
Effectiveness of Nonoperative Management of Hip Microinstability [Formula: see text].
Ejnisman, L., Elisman, K., & Safran, M. R. (2022). Effectiveness of Nonoperative Management of Hip Microinstability [Formula: see text]. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 3635465221075349. -
Female gender, decreased lateral center edge angle and a positive hyperextension-external rotation test are associated with ease of hip distractability at time of hip arthroscopy.
Curtis, D. M., Pullen, W. M., Murray, I. R., Money, A. J., Segovia, N., & Safran, M. R. (2022). Female gender, decreased lateral center edge angle and a positive hyperextension-external rotation test are associated with ease of hip distractability at time of hip arthroscopy. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy : Official Journal of the ESSKA. -
Revision Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction in Major League Baseball Pitchers: Effects of Fastball Velocity and Usage.
LaPrade, C. M., Cinque, M. E., Chona, D. V., Sciascia, A. D., Abrams, G. D., Sherman, S. L., … Freehill, M. T. (2022). Revision Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction in Major League Baseball Pitchers: Effects of Fastball Velocity and Usage. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. -
Protocol for a multicenter prospective cohort study evaluating arthroscopic and non-surgical treatment for microinstability of the hip joint.
Ohlin, A., Senorski, E. H., Sansone, M., Leff, G., Desai, N., Lindman, I., … Safran, M. R. (2022). Protocol for a multicenter prospective cohort study evaluating arthroscopic and non-surgical treatment for microinstability of the hip joint. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 23(1), 309. -
Criteria for the Operating Room Confirmation of The Diagnosis of Hip Instability: The Results of An International Expert Consensus Conference.
Safran, M. R., Murray, I. R., Andrade, A. J., Aoki, S. K., Ayeni, O. R., Balakumar, J., … Khanduja, V. (2022). Criteria for the Operating Room Confirmation of The Diagnosis of Hip Instability: The Results of An International Expert Consensus Conference. Arthroscopy : the Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association. -
Patients Who Return to Sport After Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Have Significantly Higher Psychological Readiness: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of 3744 Patients
Xiao, M., van Niekerk, M., Trivedi, N. N., Hwang, C. E., Sherman, S. L., Safran, M. R., & Abrams, G. D. (2022). Patients Who Return to Sport After Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Have Significantly Higher Psychological Readiness: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of 3744 Patients. Am J Sports Med. -
Incidence of Symptomatic Femoroacetabular Impingement: A 4-Year Study at a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Institution.
Safran, M. R., Foard, S. J., Robell, K., & Pullen, W. M. (2022). Incidence of Symptomatic Femoroacetabular Impingement: A 4-Year Study at a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Institution. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 10(4), 23259671221084979. -
Hip microinstability diagnosis and management: a systematic review.
Cohen, D., Jean, P.-O. O., Patel, M., Aravinthan, N., Simunovic, N., Duong, A., … Ayeni, O. R. (2022). Hip microinstability diagnosis and management: a systematic review. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy : Official Journal of the ESSKA. -
Diagnosing Hip Microinstability: an international consensus study using the Delphi methodology.
Khanduja, V., Darby, N., O'Donnell, J., Bonin, N., & Safran, M. R. (2022). Diagnosing Hip Microinstability: an international consensus study using the Delphi methodology. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy : Official Journal of the ESSKA. -
Central Femoral Head Chondromalacia Is Associated with a Diagnosis of Hip Instability.
Pullen, W. M., Curtis, D. M., & Safran, M. R. (2022). Central Femoral Head Chondromalacia Is Associated with a Diagnosis of Hip Instability. Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation, 4(2), e453–e457. -
Femoral acetabular impingement labral pathology on MRI is correlated with greater hip flexion and decreased abduction in collegiate water polo players: A pilot study.
Hall, K. E., Langner, J., Segovia, N., Schultz, B., Andriacchi, T., Gold, G., & Safran, M. R. (2022). Femoral acetabular impingement labral pathology on MRI is correlated with greater hip flexion and decreased abduction in collegiate water polo players: A pilot study. Journal of ISAKOS : Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 7(1), 7–12. -
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction Does Not Decrease Spin Rate or Performance in Major League Pitchers.
Cinque, M. E., LaPrade, C. M., Abrams, G. D., Sherman, S. L., Safran, M. R., & Freehill, M. T. (2022). Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction Does Not Decrease Spin Rate or Performance in Major League Pitchers. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 3635465221097421. -
Achilles Tendon Repairs: Identification of Risk Factors for and Economic Impact of Complications and Reoperation
Trivedi, N. N., Varshneya, K., Calcei, J. B., Lin, K., Sochaki, K. R., Voos, J. E., … Calcei, J. G. (2022). Achilles Tendon Repairs: Identification of Risk Factors for and Economic Impact of Complications and Reoperation. SPORTS HEALTH-A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH, 19417381221087246. -
Arthroscopic Treatment of Mild/Borderline Hip Dysplasia with Concomitant Femoroacetabular Impingement-Literature Review.
Atzmon, R., & Safran, M. R. (2022). Arthroscopic Treatment of Mild/Borderline Hip Dysplasia with Concomitant Femoroacetabular Impingement-Literature Review. Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine. -
Rehabilitation and Return to Sport Following Elbow Injuries.
Lin, K. M., Ellenbecker, T. S., & Safran, M. R. (2022). Rehabilitation and Return to Sport Following Elbow Injuries. Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation, 4(3), e1245–e1251. -
The diagnosis of hip microinstability is correlated with ease of intra-operative hip distraction.
Curtis, D. M., Pullen, W. M., Murray, I. R., Money, A., & Safran, M. (2022). The diagnosis of hip microinstability is correlated with ease of intra-operative hip distraction. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy : Official Journal of the ESSKA. -
Using Advanced Data to Analyze the Impact of Injury on Performance of Major League Baseball Pitchers: A Narrative Review.
LaPrade, C. M., Cinque, M. E., Safran, M. R., Freehill, M. T., Wulf, C. A., & LaPrade, R. F. (2022). Using Advanced Data to Analyze the Impact of Injury on Performance of Major League Baseball Pitchers: A Narrative Review. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 10(7), 23259671221111169. -
Health Literacy and Patient Participation in Shared Decision-Making in Orthopedic Surgery
Mertz, K., Eppler, S., Shah, R. F., Yao, J., Steffner, R., Safran, M., … Kamal, R. N. (2022). Health Literacy and Patient Participation in Shared Decision-Making in Orthopedic Surgery. ORTHOPEDICS, 45(4), 227–232. -
Increased Risk of ACL Injury for Female but Not Male Soccer Players on Artificial Turf Versus Natural Grass: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Xiao, M., Lemos, J. L., Hwang, C. E., Sherman, S. L., Safran, M. R., & Abrams, G. D. (2022). Increased Risk of ACL Injury for Female but Not Male Soccer Players on Artificial Turf Versus Natural Grass: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 10(8), 23259671221114353. -
Growth and Differentiation Factor-7 Immobilized, Mechanically Strong Quadrol-Hexamethylene Diisocyanate-Methacrylic Anhydride Polyurethane Polymer for Tendon Repair and Regeneration.
Wang, D., Zhang, X., Ng, K. W., Rao, Y., Wang, C., Gharaibeh, B., … Yang, Y. P. (2022). Growth and Differentiation Factor-7 Immobilized, Mechanically Strong Quadrol-Hexamethylene Diisocyanate-Methacrylic Anhydride Polyurethane Polymer for Tendon Repair and Regeneration. Acta Biomaterialia. -
The Reliability of the Tonnis Grading System in Patients Undergoing Hip Preservation.
Pullen, W. M., Carreira, D. S., Wong, I., Aoki, S. K., Lynch, T. S., Mather, R. C., … Safran, M. R. (2023). The Reliability of the Tonnis Grading System in Patients Undergoing Hip Preservation. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 3635465221147055. -
The Radiographic FEAR Index is a Reliable and Reproducible Diagnostic Tool in Patients Undergoing Hip Preservation Surgery: A Systematic Review.
Cohen, D., Ifabiyi, M., Mathewson, G., Simunovic, N., Nault, M.-L., Safran, M. R., & Ayeni, O. R. (2023). The Radiographic FEAR Index is a Reliable and Reproducible Diagnostic Tool in Patients Undergoing Hip Preservation Surgery: A Systematic Review. Arthroscopy : the Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association. -
Medial approach for hip arthroscopy: a case report to access and treat osteoid osteoma of the medial femoral neck
Pierre, K. J., & Safran, M. R. (2023). Medial approach for hip arthroscopy: a case report to access and treat osteoid osteoma of the medial femoral neck. JOURNAL OF HIP PRESERVATION SURGERY. -
Endoscopic iliopsoas lengthening for treatment of recalcitrant iliopsoas tendinitis after total hip arthroplasty
Bonano, J. C., Pierre, K., Jamero, C., Segovia, N. A., Huddleston, J., & Safran, M. R. (2023). Endoscopic iliopsoas lengthening for treatment of recalcitrant iliopsoas tendinitis after total hip arthroplasty. JOURNAL OF HIP PRESERVATION SURGERY. -
Gadolinium injected concurrently with anesthetic can result in false-negative diagnostic intra-articular hip injections.
Pullen, W. M., Curtis, D. M., Jamero, C., Segovia, N., & Safran, M. R. (2023). Gadolinium injected concurrently with anesthetic can result in false-negative diagnostic intra-articular hip injections. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy : Official Journal of the ESSKA. -
MRI Does Not Improve Inter- or Intrarater Reliability for Hip Arthritis Grading Systems.
Pullen, W. M., Pierre, K., Wong, I., Aoki, S. K., Lynch, T. S., Mather, R. C., … Safran, M. R. (2023). MRI Does Not Improve Inter- or Intrarater Reliability for Hip Arthritis Grading Systems. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 3635465231167866. -
Medial approach for hip arthroscopy: a case report to access and treat osteoid osteoma of the medial femoral neck.
Pierre, K. J., & Safran, M. R. (2023). Medial approach for hip arthroscopy: a case report to access and treat osteoid osteoma of the medial femoral neck. Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery, 10(1), 37–41. -
Can Hip Passive Range of Motion Predict Hip Microinstability? A Comparative Study
Curtis, D. M., Pullen, W. M., Hopkins, J. N., Murray, I. R., Money, A., Segovia, N. A., & Safran, M. R. (2023). Can Hip Passive Range of Motion Predict Hip Microinstability? A Comparative Study. ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 11(6), 23259671231169978. -
Pre- and intraoperative decision-making challenges in hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement
Martin, H., Robinson, P. G., Maempel, J. F., Hamilton, D., Gaston, P., Safran, M. R., & Murray, I. R. (2022). Pre- and intraoperative decision-making challenges in hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement. BONE & JOINT JOURNAL, 104B(5), 532–540. -
Clinical and Radiographic Criteria Define "Acceptable" Surgical Correction of Hip Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome as Well as Postoperative Complications: An International Modified Delphi Study
Ayeni, O. R., Agricola, R., Andrade, A. J. (T., Babalola, O. R., Baek, S.-H., Bataillie, F., … Yin, Q.-F. (2023). Clinical and Radiographic Criteria Define "Acceptable" Surgical Correction of Hip Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome as Well as Postoperative Complications: An International Modified Delphi Study. ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 39(5), 1198–1210. -
Acetabular Rim Ossification Variants Are Found in Almost 20% of Patients Presenting With Hip Pain.
Safran, M. R., Money, A. J., Vaughn, Z. D., Brcka, D. A., Stone McGaver, R., Giveans, M. R., … Larson, C. M. (2023). Acetabular Rim Ossification Variants Are Found in Almost 20% of Patients Presenting With Hip Pain. Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation, 5(4), 100742. -
Return to Play After Femoroacetabular Impingement.
Zanchi, N., Safran, M. R., & Herickhoff, P. (2023). Return to Play After Femoroacetabular Impingement. Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine. -
Return to Play After Femoroacetabular Impingement
Zanchi, N., Safran, M. R., & Herickhoff, P. (2023). Return to Play After Femoroacetabular Impingement. CURRENT REVIEWS IN MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE. -
Current Concepts: The Kinetic Chain / Hip / Core and Its Relation to the Overhead Athlete.
Jones, S. D., & Safran, M. R. (2023). Current Concepts: The Kinetic Chain / Hip / Core and Its Relation to the Overhead Athlete. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. -
Optimizing Tissue Engineering for Clinical Relevance in Rotator Cuff Repair.
Durtschi, M., Kim, S., Li, J., Kim, C., Chu, C., Cheung, E., … Yang, Y. P. (2024). Optimizing Tissue Engineering for Clinical Relevance in Rotator Cuff Repair. Tissue Engineering. Part B, Reviews. -
The Iliopsoas: Anatomy, Clinical Evaluation, and Its Role in Hip Pain in the Athlete: A Scoping Review.
Tramer, J. S., Holmich, P., & Safran, M. R. (2024). The Iliopsoas: Anatomy, Clinical Evaluation, and Its Role in Hip Pain in the Athlete: A Scoping Review. The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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