Research

Research Current Studies
  • Acute measurement of GIRD in throwing athletes
  • Analysis of 4 scapula exercises using electromyography
  • Correlation of clinical examination and arthroscopic findings in the shoulder
  • Functional outcomes of post-operative and non-operative shoulder patients
  • Measurement of GIRD at different humeral positions
  • Peri-articular corticosteroid injections during TKA: a double-blind, randomized trial
  • Postoperative function following mobile- or fixed-bearing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty
  • Treatment of flexion contractures following total knee arthroplasty: a randomized clinical trial
  • The effectiveness of a hip exercise program targeting the hip abductor muscle group in a population of younger patients following total hip arthroplasty (In addition, we have a prospective total joint registry in which we record surgical information and postoperative clinical and radiographic outcomes. Currently, over 1,000 patients have volunteered to participate in this registry.)
  • Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder: A multicenter randomized clinical trial
  • A national survey of youth baseball pitchers regarding pitching exposure and elbow and shoulder problems
  • Association among pitching variables, elbow or shoulder injuries, and structural arm differences in youth pitchers seen at Lexington Clinic Orthopedics-Sports Medicine Center

Papers and Presentations

Research/Education/Professional Visits
Lexington Clinic Orthopedics - Sports Medicine Center is dedicated to the exchange of information to and from the scientific body of knowledge. Lexington Clinic Orthopedics - Sports Medicine Center staff has published over 80 scientific articles, 20 book chapters, and five books and have given over 400 lectures and presentations about sports medicine.

Lexington Clinic Orthopedics - Sports Medicine Center hosts an annual musculoskeletal symposium that attracts attendees from all over the United States and many foreign countries. For more information about the Musculoskeletal Symposium please call (859) 258-8506, e-mail ascia@lexclin.com.

Physicians, Certified Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists from around the world visit the LCO-SMC to observe our approach to medical evaluation and rehabilitation therapy. For more information about visiting the Lexington Clinic Orthopedics - Sports Medicine Center please call (859) 258-8506 or e-mail ascia@lexclin.com.

Lexington Clinic Orthopedics - Sports Medicine Center has hosted the Kentucky High School Athletic Association Medical Symposium for Coaches since 1992. For more information call (859) 258-8506, e-mail ascia@lexclin.com.

Main Lexington Clinic Phone: (859) 258-4000