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Anthony A. Schepsis, MD Publications

Nicoletta, R.J.; Schepsis, A.A. (2004) "The Patellofemoral Joint" in Sports Medicine: Just the Facts. Francis G. O'Connor, ed. (McGraw Hill): 356-359.

Geary, M, Schepsis, A.A. Management of Acute Patellar Dislocations. Journal of Orthopedics. Fall 2004.

Schepsis, A.A, Watson, E. & ___________. Correlation of Q-angle and Radiographic Trochlear Groove-Tibial Tubercle Distance: An Assessment of Patellar Instability and Malalignment. Submitted to Journal of Knee Surgery.

Schepsis, A.A. Surgical Management of Patellar Instability: Orthopaedic Knowledge Online; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Website: http://www5.aaos.org/oko/sports/patellar_instability/pathophysiology/pathophysio logy.cfm

Schepsis, A.A., Watson, F. E.: Patellofemoral Arthrosis with Malalignment: AAOS Monograph on Common Patellofemoral Problems. Editor John Fulkerson, M.D. Spring 2004.

Schepsis, A.A., Watson, F.E., Creevy, W.: Surgical Management of Overuse Conditions of the Lower Extremity: Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. In press.

Haas, A., Schepsis, A.A.; Edgar, C: Results of Meniscal Repair Using the FasT- Fix all-inside Meniscal Repair Device. Accepted for publication by Journal of Arthroscopy.

Schepsis, A.A., Fitzgerald, M.: Revision Surgery for Exertional Anterior Compartment Syndrome: Indications, Technique & Results. Accepted for publication by American Journal of Sports Medicine.

Fitzgerald, M., Schepsis, A.A.; Morgan, C: Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction of the Elbow Utilizing Gracilis Allograft in Athletes. Accepted for publication by American Journal of Sports Medicine.

Schepsis, A.A., Edgar, C., Jones, H.: A Prospective Comparison of Autograft vs. Allograft Hamstring Constructs for Primary ACL Reconstruction. Accepted for publication by Journal of Arthroscopy. Winner of the Arthroscopy Association of America Annual Resident Fellow Clinical Research Award.

Schepsis, A.A.:Two Year Follow up of Meniscal Repair Using a Bioabsorable Arrow. Journal of Arthroscopy, Vol. 18 (1): 64-69. January 2002.

Schepsis, A.A., Jones, H.P., Haas, A.L.: Achilles Tendon Disorders in Athletes: A Current Concepts Review. American Journal of Sports Medicine. Vol 30: 287- 303. 2002.

Jones, H.P, Lemos, M.J., Schepsis, A.A.: Salvage of Failed Acromioclavicular Joint Reconstruction Using Autogenous Semitendinosis Tendon From the Knee: Surgical Technique and Case Report. American Journal of Sports Medicine. Vol 29: 234-237. 2001.

Schepsis, A.A.: Subcalcaneal Pain. Postgraduate Advances in Sports Medicine. Forum Medicus. Vol 17 (5), 1989.

Schepsis, A.A., Ligamentous Injuries of the Ankle, Chapter in Yablon I.G., Segal, D., Leach, R.E., Ankle Injuries: Churchill-Livingston, 1983.

Schepsis, AA, DeSimone, A., Jones, H.: Posterior Capsular Shift and Biceps Tendon Transfer for Posterior Shoulder Instability. Accepted by Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research.

Schepsis, A.A., DeSimone, A. A., Leach, R.E.: Anterior Tibial Tubercle Transposition for Patellofemoral Arthrosis: A Long-Term Study. The American Journal of Knee Surgery. Vol. 7, 13-20 Winter, 1994.

Schepsis, A.A., Getleman, M., Reynolds, F.: Revision ACL Reconstruction: Comparison of Autograft and Allograft. Accepted by Journal of Arthroscopy.

Schepsis, A.A., Gill, S.: Fasciotomy for Anterior Compartment Syndrome: Is Lateral Compartment Release Necessary? American Journal of Sports Medicine. Vol. 27 No.4, 430-435, 1999.

Schepsis, A.A., Graf, M., Jones, H.: Ruptures of the Pectoralis Major: Overall Results and Comparison of Acute vs. Chronic repair. American Journal of Sports Medicine. Vol. 20 No. 1; 9-15, January 2000.

Schepsis, A.A., Greenleaf, J.: Prosthetic Materials for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Orthopedic Review. XIX (II); 984-991,1990.

Schepsis, A.A., Jones, H, Lemos, M.: MRI for the Use of Pectoralis Major Rupture: Is it Accurate? Accepted by American Journal of Sports Medicine for Publication.

Schepsis, A.A., Jones, H, Saltzman, R.: Arthroscopic Method for Shoulder of Arthrodesis. Submitted to Journal of Arthroscopy.

Schepsis, A.A., Leach, R.E. : The Maquet Procedure: Long-term follow-up. Journal of Sports Medicine.

Schepsis, A.A., Leach, R.E.: Compartment Syndromes: Chapter in Evarts; Surgery of the Musculoskeletal System, P.P. 3963~3976. Lippincott, 1989.

Schepsis, A.A., Leach, R.E. Gorzyea, J.: Plantar Fascitis: Surgical Results And Review of the Literature. Clinical Orthopedic and Related Research, (266): 185-196, 1991.

Schepsis, A.A., Leach, R.E.: Surgical Management of Achilles Tendinitis. American Journal of Sports Medicine. Vol. 15, No.4, 1987.

Schepsis, A.A., Leach, R.E., Katz, G.: The Maquet Procedure for Patellofemoral Arthrosis: A 10-Year Study. American Journal of Sports Medicine. Vol. 17 (5), 1989.

Schepsis, A.A., Lynch, G.: Current Concept of Exertional Compartment Syndrome of the Lower Extremity. Current Opinion in Rheumatology. Vol. 8 No. 2, 143-147, March 1996.

Schepsis, A.A., Martini, D., Corbett, M: Surgical Management of Exertional Compartment Syndrome of the Lower Leg: Long-Term Follow-Up. American Journal of Sports Medicine. Pages 163-170, 1994.

Schepsis, A.A., Martini, D., Leach, R.E.: Surgical Management of Exertional Lower Leg Pain: A Long -Term Follow-Up. Orthopedics Transactions. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Vol16, No.2: 340, 1992.

Schepsis, A.A., Prokopis, P.: Allograft Use for ACL Reconstruction: Current Concepts. Journal of Knee. Vol. 6; 75-85, 1999.

Schepsis, A.A., Rullo, D,: Recognizing Lower Extremity Tendon Ruptures. Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine. 72-78, 1988.

Schepsis, A.A., Wagner, C., Leach R.E.: Surgical Management of Achilles Tendon Overuse Injuries: A Long Term Follow-Up Study. American Journal of Sports Medicine. Vol.22, No.5, 611-619, 1994.

Abramowitz, A.J., Schepsis, A.A.: Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome of the Lower Leg. Orthopedic Review. Vol. 23 No.3, 219-226, March 1994.

Abramowitz, A.J., Schepsis, A.A., McArthur, C.: The Medial Tibial Syndrome: The Role of Surgery. Orthopedic Review. 875-881, November 1994.

Demos, H., Whitelaw, G.P., Schepsis, A.A., Jacques, E: The Use of Cryocuff vs. Ice and Elastic Wrap in Knee Arthroscopy. Accepted for publication in the American Journal of Knee Surgery, 1995.

Fowble, C.D., Zimmer, J. W ., Schepsis, A. A.: The Role of Arthroscopy in the Assessment and Treatment of Tibial Plateau Fractures. The Yearbook of Sports Medicine. Pages 161-163, 1993.

Fowble, C.D., Zimmer, J.W., Schepsis, A. A.: The Role of Arthroscopy in the Assessment and Treatment of Tibial Plateau Fractures. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. Vol. 9, No.5, 584-590, 1993.

Jones, H.P., Lemos, M.J., Schepsis, A.A.: Salvage of failed Acromioclavicular Joint Reconstruction Using Autogenous Semitendinosus Tendon From the Knee: Surgical technique and case report. American Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol 29, No. 2, 2001.

Jones, H., Tilzey, J., Glennon, J., Schepsis, A.A..: Recognition and Treatment of Shoulder Joint Injuries; Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries; Pathophysiology, Recognition and Treatment. American Journal of Physical Therapy Association. 1999.

Leach, R.E., Schepsis, A.A.: Shoulder Pain. Clinics and Sports Medicine. Vol 2, No.1, 123-135, March 1983.

Leach, RE. Corbett, M., Schepsis, A.A., Stockel, J.: Results of Modified Putti-Platt Operation for Recurrent Shoulder Dislocations and Subluxations. Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, 164:20-25, April 1992.

Leach, R.E., Paul G. R., Yablon, I.G., Schepsis, A.A.: Anterior Displacement of the Tibial Tubercle: The Maquet Procedure. Contemporary Orthopedics, 3:119-124, 1981.

Leach, R.E., Schepsis, A.A.: Shoulder Injuries in Athletes. Symposium on Olympic Sports Medicine: Clinics in Sports Medicine. Vol. 2; No.1, March 1983.

Leach, R.E., Schepsis, A.A.: Acute Ligament Injuries of the Ankle, C.M. Evarts, Editor in: Surgery of the Musculoskeletal System, Churchill-Livingston, 1989.

Leach, R.E., Schepsis, A.A.:Hind foot Pain in Athletes. Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine, 2 (l0) 16-25, 1985.

Leach, R.E., Schepsis, A.A.: Achilles Tendinitis. Postgraduate Advances in Sports Medicine. Forum Medicus, I-V111, 1986.

Leach, R.E., Schepsis, A.A.: Malik, A.: Tennis Elbow. Chapter in "Sports and Exercise in Midlife. Publication in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Section 4, Chapter 26, 471-482, 1984.

Leach, R.E., Schepsis, A.A.: Takai, H: Achilles Tendinitis: Don't Let it Be An Athletes Downfall. Physician and Sports Medicine, Vol. 19, No.8, 87-92, August, 1991.

Leach, R.E., Schepsis, A.A.: When Hind Foot Pain Slows the Athlete, Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine. 106-124, April, 1992.

Leach, R.E., Schepsis, A.A.: Takai, H: Long Term Results of Surgical Management of Achilles Tendinitis in Runner. Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research (828); 208-212, Sept. 1992.

Morrissey, M.C., Schepsis, A.A.; Post Surgical Physical Therapy of the Orthopedic Patient: Thc Knee. Chapter in Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete. Appleton and Lang. In Publication

Naimark, A., Kossoff, J., Schepsis, A.A.: Intetrochanteric Fracture: Current Concepts of an Old Subject. American Journal of Radiology. 113:889-894, 1979.

Snyder-Mackler, L., Ladin, Z., Schepsis, A.A., Young, J.C.: Electrical stimulation of the thigh muscles after reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament. Effects of electrically elicited contraction of the quadriceps femoris and hamstring muscles on gait and on strength of the thigh muscles. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 73A, 7:1025-36, August, 1991

Whitelaw, G., Demuth, K.A., Demos, H.A., Schepsis, A.A.: The Use of the Cryocuff vs. Ice and Elastic Wrap in the Postoperative Care of Knee Arthroscopy Patients. American Journal of Knee Surgery. Vol. 8 No.1, 28-30, 1995.

MANUSCRIPTS:
Schepsis, A. Analysis of Open and Arthroscopic Management of Posterior Shoulder Instability: Manuscript in Progress.

Watson, E., Schepsis, A.: Study in Progress Anatomic Reconstruction of Acute and Chronic Acromioclavicular Type V Separations with two Gracilis Allografts Reproducing the Coronoid and Trapezoid Ligaments.

Davidson, P., Schepsis, A.A. Osteochondral Allograft and Autograft Transfer for Osteochondral Defects of the Patella: Intermediate Term Study.

Edgar, C., Schepsis, A., Jones, H., Kralle, __. Prospective Comparison of Autograft vs. Allograft Hamstrings for Primary ACL Reconstruction: A 3 to 5 Year Follow Up. Submitted to Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery for publication.

Schepsis, A.A., Hornstein, J. A Comparison of Pullout Strength Between Arthroscopic Suture Welding and Arthroscopic Knot Tying for Rotator Cuff Repair: White Paper, Axien Corporation, 2002.

Schepsis, A.A. Correlation of Trochlear Groove Depth and Shape by MRI and Cadaver Specimen: White Paper in conjunction with Cryolife Corporation.

Nicoletta, R. Schepsis, A.A. Correlation of Lateral Patellofemoral Angle on CT Scan with Results of Lateral Retinacular Release.

Jones, H., Tilzey, J., Schepsis, A.A. Acromioclavicular Injuries Overview in Current Concepts. To be Published in Journal of Orthopedics and Physical Therapy.

Schepsis, A.A., Haas, A.L., Lemos, M.J., Wilk, R.M. Thermal Capsulaorrahaphy in Shoulder Surgery for Instability Using the Arthrocare Radiofrequency Device. Schepsis, A.A., Getelman, M., Reynolds, F. Zimmer, J.W. Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Overall Results and a Comparison of Autograft with Allograft. Accepted by Journal of Arthroscopy.

Schepsis, A.A., DeSimone, A., Peluso, M. Biceps Tendon Transfer and Capsulorraphy for Posterior Shoulder Instability Presented at A.A.O.A., 1994 and accepted for publication in Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research.

Schepsis, A.A., DeSimone, A., Harrison, S. Biceps Tendon Transfer for Posterior Shoulder Instability. Presentation to A.A.O.S., 1994 and Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.

Schepsis, A.A., DeSimone, A., Myers, D. ACL Reconstruction utilizing LAD Augmented Double Loop Semitendinosus and Gracilis. Submitted to Journal of Knee Surgery.

Schepsis, A.A. Endoscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Prospective Study of Patellar Tendon Autograft with and without Synthetic Augmentation. Submitted to Journal of Knee Surgery.

Schepsis, A.A., Zimmer, J., Malik, A. Groin Pain in the Athlete: Evaluation and Treatment. Submitted to Journal of Sports Medicine.

AUDIO TAPE SERIES PUBLICATIONS:
Proximal Biceps Disorders. Audio Digest in Orthopedics. Fall 2004.

Distal Realignment for Patellar Instability and Malalignment with and without Arthrosis. Audio Digest for Orthopedics. Fall 2004.

Patellofemoral Surgery. Audio Digest in Orthopedics. Vol. 25, No. 11, November 2002.

Ruptures of the Pectoralis Major. Audio Digest in Orthopedics. Vol. 23, No. 5, January 2002.

Autograft ACL Reconstruction Utilizing Hamstrings. Audio Digest in Orthopedics. Vol. 21, No.2, February 1998.

Revision ACL Reconstruction. Audio Digest in Orthopedics. Col. 19, No.4, March 1997.

Ruptures of the Pectoralis Major on CD-ROM. American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine. July 1998.

Posterior Shoulder Instability. Audio Digest in Orthopedics. Vol. 19, No. 7, January 1997.

Posterior Heel Pain in the Runner. Orthopedic Audio Synopsis Foundation; Continuing Education in Orthopedic Surgery. Vol. 18, No.1, 1986.

The Athletes Foot. The Audio Digest Foundation of Orthopedics. Vol. 18, No.5, May 1995. Topic: Tendon-Achilles Injury.

VIDEO TAPE PUBLICATIONS:
Medialization and Anteromedialization of the Tibial Tubercle. AAOS Orthopedic Knowledge On-Line. 2004

Surgical Management of Patellar Instability. AAOS Orthopedic Knowledge On-Line. AAOS Website, Spring 2003.

Arthroscopic Capsular Release for Adhesive Capsulitis. Videotape production for Advanced Surgical Skills Laboratory, Arthroscopy Association of North America, Rosemont, Illinois, Spring 2003.

Arthroscopic Management of Biceps Tendon Disorders. Advanced Shoulder Skills: Orthopedic Teaching Center, Rosemont, Illinois, Spring 2003.

Hamstring ACL Reconstruction: Harvesting Methods and Techniques. Presented at Arthroscopy Association North America. April 1997.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Double Loop Semitendinosus Gracilis and LAD. Sponsored by the 3M Foundation. Presented at First World Congress of SportsTrauma, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, May 2~29, 1992.

Endoscopic ACL Reconstruction: Patellar Tendon with and without LAD, Sports Medicine Symposium, 1992.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Double Loop Semitendinosus Gracilis and LAD Presented at the International Society of the knee. Copenhagen, Denmark, June, 1993.

WEB PUBLICATIONS:
Schepsis, A.A. Surgical Management of Patellar Instability: Orthopaedic Knowledge Online; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Website: http://www5.aaos.org/oko/sports/patellar_instability/pathophysiology/pathophysiology.cfm

Grafe, M.W.; Paul, G.R.; Foster, T.E.: The Preparticipation Sports Examination for High School and College Athletes. CLINICS IN SPORTS MEDICINE 16:569-591, 1997.







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