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A Proficiency-Based Progression Training Curriculum Coupled With a Model Simulator Results in the Acquisition of a Superior Arthroscopic Bankart Skill Set by Angelo, Richard L., M.D, Ryu, Richard K.N., M.D, Pedowitz, Robert A., M.D., Ph.D, Beach, William, M.D, Burns, Joseph, M.D, Dodds, Julie, M.D, Field, Larry, M.D, Getelman, Mark, M.D, Hobgood, Rhett, M.D, McIntyre, Louis, M.D, Gallagher, Anthony G., Ph.D., D.Sc

“…Purpose To determine the effectiveness of proficiency-based progression (PBP) training using simulation both compared with the same training without…”
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Metric Development for an Arthroscopic Bankart Procedure: Assessment of Face and Content Validity by Angelo, Richard L., M.D, Ryu, Richard K.N., M.D, Pedowitz, Robert A., M.D., Ph.D, Gallagher, Anthony G., Ph.D., D.Sc

“…Purpose To establish the metrics (operational definitions) necessary to characterize a reference arthroscopic Bankart procedure, and to seek consensus from…”
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Objective Assessment of Knot-Tying Proficiency With the Fundamentals of Arthroscopic Surgery Training Program Workstation and Knot Tester by Pedowitz, Robert A., M.D., Ph.D, Nicandri, Gregg T., M.D, Angelo, Richard L., M.D, Ryu, Richard K.N., M.D, Gallagher, Anthony G., Ph.D., D.Sc

“…Purpose To assess a new method for biomechanical assessment of arthroscopic knots and to establish proficiency benchmarks using the Fundamentals of…”
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The Bankart Performance Metrics Combined With a Shoulder Model Simulator Create a Precise and Accurate Training Tool for Measuring Surgeon Skill by Angelo, Richard L., M.D, Pedowitz, Robert A., M.D., Ph.D, Ryu, Richard K.N., M.D, Gallagher, Anthony G., Ph.D., D.Sc

“…Purpose To determine if a dry shoulder model simulator coupled with previously validated performance metrics for an arthroscopic Bankart repair (ABR) would be…”
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Editorial Commentary: Improving Proficiency in Arthroscopic Knot Tying: Focus on Performance Over Appearance by Pedowitz, Robert A., M.D., Ph.D

“…Abstract Arthroscopic knot tying is a challenging motor skill that is best learned at the benchtop, before surgery on patients. Recent studies suggest that…”
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Regarding “Trends in Arthroscopic Procedures Performed During Orthopaedic Residency: An Analysis of Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Case Log Data” by Pedowitz, Robert A., M.D., Ph.D

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The Bankart Performance Metrics Combined With a Cadaveric Shoulder Create a Precise and Accurate Assessment Tool for Measuring Surgeon Skill by Angelo, Richard L., M.D, Ryu, Richard K.N., M.D, Pedowitz, Robert A., M.D., Ph.D, Gallagher, Anthony G., Ph.D., D.Sc

“…Purpose To determine if previously validated performance metrics for an arthroscopic Bankart repair (ABR) coupled with a cadaveric shoulder are a valid…”
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Best practices across surgical specialties relating to simulation-based training by Gardner, Aimee K., PhD, Scott, Daniel J., MD, Pedowitz, Robert A., MD, PhD, Sweet, Robert M., MD, Feins, Richard H., MD, Deutsch, Ellen S., MD, Sachdeva, Ajit K., MD

“…Introduction Simulation-based training is playing an increasingly important role in surgery. However, there is insufficient discussion among the surgical…”
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Objective Preoperative Measurement of Anterior Glenoid Bone Loss: A Pilot Study of a Computer-Based Method Using Unilateral 3-Dimensional Computed Tomography by Nofsinger, Charles, M.D, Browning, Benjamin, M.S, Burkhart, Stephen S., M.D, Pedowitz, Robert A., M.D., Ph.D

“…Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reproducibility of unilateral computed tomography (CT) measurement of glenoid surface area, based on the…”
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Comparison of Mechanical Stability in Double-Row Rotator Cuff Repairs Between a Knotless Transtendon Construct Versus the Addition of Medial Knots by Leek, Bryan T., M.D, Robertson, Claire, B.S, Mahar, Andrew, M.S, Pedowitz, Robert A., M.D., Ph.D

“…Purpose Our purpose was to investigate the importance of medial-row knot tying to mechanical stability in a double-row rotator cuff repair by comparing a…”
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Optimizing the Management of Rotator Cuff Problems by Pedowitz, Robert A, Yamaguchi, Ken, Ahmad, Christopher S, Burks, Robert T, Flatow, Evan L, Green, Andrew, Iannotti, Joseph P, Miller, Bruce S, Tashjian, Robert Z, Watters, 3rd, William C, Weber, Kristy, Turkelson, Charles M, Wies, Janet L, Anderson, Sara, St Andre, Justin, Boyer, Kevin, Raymond, Laura, Sluka, Patrick, McGowan, Richard

“…Of the 31 recommendations made by the work group, 19 were determined to be inconclusive because of the absence of definitive evidence. Of the remaining…”
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Single-Row Suture Anchor Repair of the Rotator Cuff is Biomechanically Equivalent to Double-Row Repair in a Bovine Model by Mahar, Andrew, M.S, Tamborlane, Jeffrey, M.D, Oka, Richard, M.S, Esch, James, M.D, Pedowitz, Robert A., M.D., Ph.D

“…Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine biomechanical differences in cyclic elongation and ultimate strength between double-row rotator cuff repair…”
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Suture spanning augmentation of single-row rotator cuff repair: a biomechanical analysis by Early, Nicholas A., MD, Elias, John J., PhD, Lippitt, Steven B., MD, Filipkowski, Danielle E., MS, Pedowitz, Robert A., MD, PhD, Ciccone, William J., MD

“…Background This in vitro study evaluated the biomechanical benefit of adding spanning sutures to single-row rotator cuff repair. Methods Mechanical testing was…”
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Simulation-based summative assessments in surgery by Szasz, Peter, MD, Grantcharov, Teodor P., MD, PhD, FACS, Sweet, Robert M., MD, FACS, Korndorffer, James R., MD, MPHE, FACS, Pedowitz, Robert A., MD, PhD, FACS, Roberts, Patricia L., MD, FASCRS, FACS, Sachdeva, Ajit K., MD, FRCSC, FACS

“…Background The American College of Surgeons-Accredited Education Institutes (ACS-AEI) Consortium aims to enhance patient safety and advance surgical education…”
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Arthroscopic Surgical Tools: A Source of Metal Particles and Possible Joint Damage by Pedowitz, Robert A., M.D., Ph.D, Billi, Fabrizio, Ph.D, Kavanaugh, Aaron, B.S, Colbert, Andrew, Liu, Sen, M.D, Savoie, Felix H., M.D, You, Zongbing, M.D., Ph.D

“…Purpose Our goals were (1) to characterize metal microparticles created by standard arthroscopic instruments and (2) to examine the in vitro cellular responses…”
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Editorial Commentary: Inexpensive Training Tools Can Facilitate Basic Arthroscopy Education by Pedowitz, Robert A.

“…Bench-top arthroscopy training requires some form of camera visualization. Use of clinical arthroscopy equipment in a virtual reality simulation lab may be…”
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The “50% Rule” in Arthroscopic and Orthopaedic Surgery by Pedowitz, Robert A., M.D., Ph.D, Higashigawa, Kevin, M.D, Nguyen, Virginia, B.A

“…Abstract The “50% rule” is used commonly to guide treatment of partial tears of tendons and ligaments. The purpose of this study was to examine the history and…”
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Editorial Commentary: What’s Knot to Like? In the Biomechanics Laboratory, Knotless Shoulder Anchors Hold Their Own by Pedowitz, Robert A.

“…Arthroscopic knot tying remains challenging, and the knots are a weak link for many repair constructs. Knotless strategies continue to evolve, and in some…”
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Editorial Commentary: Technical Skill in Arthroscopic Simulation Training: Are Wearable Motion Sensors a Step Forward? by Pedowitz, Robert A.

“…Wearable inertial sensors can be used for assessment of surgeon body motion during arthroscopy, with demonstrated macroergonomic differences observed between…”
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Editorial Commentary: Fixation of Soft-Tissue Anterior Cruciate Ligament Grafts in Osteoporotic Bone by Pedowitz, Robert A.

“…Tibial-side fixation of soft-tissue grafts in osteoporotic bone has become an important concern, as anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction indications push…”
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