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Dr. Raffy Mirzayan, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon, Los Angeles, CA // About Dr. Mirzayan // Publications & CV

92 publications

  • Hurley ET, Twomey-Kozak J, Lorentz SG, Glover MA, Garrigues GE, Millett PJ, Namdari S, Rossi L, Waterman BR, Mullett H, Dickens JF, Klifto CS; Rotator Cuff Tear International Consensus Group. Rotator Cuff Tears Part II: Subscapularis Repair, Augmentation, and Tendon Transfer-An International Expert Consensus Statement. Arthroscopy. 2026 Sep 22. doi: 10.1002/arj.70366. Online ahead of print. [PubMed]
  • Hurley ET, Droz LG, Lorentz SG, Glover MA, Garrigues GE, Millett PJ, Namdari S, Rossi L, Waterman BR, Mullett H, Dickens JF, Klifto CS; Rotator Cuff Tear International Consensus Group. Rotator Cuff Tears Part I: Diagnosis, Nonoperative Management, and Repair of Posterosuperior Tears-An International Expert Consensus Statement. Arthroscopy. 2026 Sep 22. doi: 10.1002/arj.70365. Online ahead of print. [PubMed]
  • Hurley ET, Glover MA, Lorentz SG, Meyer LE, Garrigues GE, Millett PJ, Namdari S, Rossi L, Waterman BR, Mullett H, Dickens JF, Klifto CS; Rotator Cuff Tear International Consensus Group. Rotator Cuff Consensus Part III: Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Revisions, Rehabilitation, and Follow-Up-An International Consensus Expert Statement. Arthroscopy. 2026 Sep 15. doi: 10.1002/arj.70367. Online ahead of print. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Acevedo DC, Yao JF, Otarodifard KA, Hall M, Singh A. Superior Capsule Reconstruction With Thicker Human Dermal Allograft Leads to Lower Lateral-Sided Graft Tears and Better Functional Outcomes. Arthroscopy. 2026 May 10. doi: 10.1002/arj.70208. Online ahead of print. [PubMed]
  • Menendez ME, Athwal GS, Lederman E, Denard PJ, Matsen FA 3rd; PacWest Shoulder Study Group. Surgeon variation in the use of pre-operative imaging, 3D-based planning, and enabling technologies in shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elb Arthroplast. 2026 Feb 27;10(1-2):100009. doi: 10.1016/j.jsea.2026.100009. eCollection 2026 Jun. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, David TS, Griffin JW, Suri M, McCarty LP 3rd, Harrison RJ, Gilot GJ, Stark ES, Bonner KF. Arthroscopic Biologic Tuberoplasty With a Dermal Allograft Leads to Significant Improvement in Functional Outcomes in Patients With Massive, Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears. Arthroscopy. 2026 Jan;42(1):108-122. doi: 10.1002/arj.70013. Epub 2026 Feb 27. [PubMed]
  • Jaber A, Hurley ET, Dornan G, Nocek M, Fritsch L, Hawryluk CJ, Abdelaal M, Akgün D, Provencher MT, Denard PJ, Millett PJ, International Delphi Group. Infections following Rotator Cuff RepairInfection following Primary Rotator Cuff Repair - Prophylaxis, Diagnosis, and Management - An International Expert Delphi Consensus Statement. JSES International. 2026.
  • Luengo-Alonso G, Mirzayan R, Oh JH, Bhatia D, Calvo E. Failed Shoulder Instability Surgery: State of the Art. J ISAKOS. 2025 Oct 1:101011. doi: 10.1016/j.jisako.2025.101011. Online ahead of print. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Chang RN, Royse KE, Reyes CE, Prentice HA, Maletis GB. Is There a Hamstring Autograft Diameter Threshold for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction? Orthop J Sports Med. 2025 Feb 20;13(2):23259671241305427. doi: 10.1177/23259671241305427. eCollection 2025 Feb. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Acevedo DC, Yao JF, Otarodifard KA, Hall M, Suh BD, Singh A. Patients with Graft Tears Leaving the Tuberosity Covered Have Similar Functional Outcomes as Those with an Intact Graft Following Superior Capsule Reconstruction. Am J Sports Med. 2024 Oct;52(12):3065-3074. doi: 10.1177/03635465241278358. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Itoi E, Karpyshyn J, Wong IH, Di Giacomo G. Controversies in Surgical Management of Anterior Shoulder Instability. State of the Art. J ISAKOS. 2024 Apr;9(2):168-183. doi: 10.1016/j.jisako.2023.10.008. Epub 2023 Oct 29. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Ragheb JM, Jeshion-Nelson K, DeWitt DO, Cruz CA. Fresh Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation of the Capitellum for the Treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. Am J Sports Med. 2024 Aug;52(10):2620-2627. doi: 10.1177/03635465241262769. Epub 2024 Aug 14. [PubMed]
  • Hurley ET, Aman ZS, Doyle TR, Levin JM, Jazrawi LM, Garrigues GE, Namdari S, Hsu JE, Klifto CS, Anakwenze OA, Dickens JF; Posterior Shoulder Instability International Consensus Group. Posterior Shoulder Instability Part II - Glenoid Bone-Grafting, Glenoid Osteotomy, and Rehabilitation/Return to Play - An International Expert Delphi Consensus Statement. Arthroscopy. 2024 May 10:S0749-8063(24)00340-2. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2024.04.034. [PubMed]
  • Hurley ET, Aman ZS, Doyle TR, Levin JM, Jazrawi LM, Garrigues GE, Namdari S, Hsu JE, Klifto CS, Anakwenze O, Dickens JF; Posterior Shoulder Instability International Consensus Group. Posterior Shoulder Instability, Part I-Diagnosis, Nonoperative Management, and Labral Repair for Posterior Shoulder Instability-An International Expert Delphi Consensus Statement. Arthroscopy. 2024 May 11:S0749-8063(24)00341-4. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2024.04.035. Online ahead of print. [PubMed]
  • Hurley ET, Crook BS, Buldo-Licciardi M, Danilkowicz RM, Anakwenze O, Mirzayan R, Klifto C, Jazrawi LM. Bone-Marrow Stimulation for Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Control Trials. Am J Sports Med. 2024 Oct;52(12):3167-3172. doi: 10.1177/ 03635465231213873. Epub 2024 Feb 8. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Vega A. Reconstruction of chronic long head of biceps tendon tears with gracilis allograft: report of two cases. Clin Shoulder Elb. 2023 Dec 13. doi: 10.5397/cise.2023.00682. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Korber S. Anterior capsular reconstruction with acellular dermal allograft for subscapularis deficiency: a report of two cases. Clin Shoulder Elb. 2023 Dec 19. doi: 10.5397/cise.2023.00234. [PubMed]
  • Hwang S, Ardebol J, Ghayyad K, Pak T, Bonadiman JA, Denard PJ, Menendez ME; PacWest Shoulder Study Group. Remote visual estimation of shoulder range of motion has generally high interobserver reliability but limited accuracy JSES Int. 2023 Jul 29;7(6):2528-2533. doi: 10.1016/j.jseint.2023.07.002. eCollection 2023 Nov. [PubMed]
  • Hurley ET, Crook BS, Buldo-Licciardi M, Danilkowicz RM, Anakwenze O, Mirzayan R, Klifto C, Jazrawi LM. Acellular Dermal Matrix Augmentation of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Reduces Re-Tear Rates: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Control Trials Arthroscopy. 2023 Oct 8:S0749-8063(23)00801-0. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.09.025. Online ahead of print. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Lowe N, Lin B, Acevedo DC, Singh A. Risk of radial head arthroplasty revision is correlated with radial head diameter: a multicenter analysis of 405 cases. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2023 Feb;32(2):353-363. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2022.09.024. Epub 2022 Oct 28. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Chang RN, Royse KE, Prentice HA, Maletis GB. No difference in revision risk between autologous hamstring graft less than 8 mm versus hybrid graft 8 mm or larger in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2023 May 4. doi: 10.1007/s00167-023-07437-5. Online ahead of print. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R. Preliminary Outcomes of Arthroscopic Biologic Tuberoplasty in the Treatment of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears Cureus. 2023 Jan 30;15(1):e34402. doi: 10.7759/cureus.34402. eCollection 2023 Jan. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Russo F, Yang ST, Lowe N, Shean CJ, Harness NG. Human Amniotic Membrane Wrapping of the Ulnar Nerve During Cubital Tunnel Surgery Reduces Recurrence of Symptoms. Arch Bone Jt Surg. 2022 Nov;10(11):969-975. doi: 10.22038/ABJS.2021.60743.2996. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Abboud JA, Sethi P, Khan A, Lohre R, Talamo M, Quintana JO, Elhassan B. Emerging Treatment Options for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: Biologic Tuberoplasty, Balloon Arthroplasty, Anterior Cable Reconstruction, Lower Trapezius Transfer. Instr Course Lect. 2023;72:223-238. [PubMed]
  • Menendez ME, Sudah SY, Denard PJ; PacWest Shoulder Study Group.Surgeon Variation in Glenoid Bone Reconstruction Procedures for Shoulder Instability J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2022 Oct 5:S1058-2746 (22)00738-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2022.09.001 [PubMed]
  • Tabbaa SM, Bugbee WD, Provencher M, Farr J, Crawford DC; on behalf of the Metrics of Osteochondral Allografts (MOCA) Committee. Inconsistent Reporting of Preauthorization Medical Criteria for Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation Surgery. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2022 Oct 19;104(20):1841-1853. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.21.01191. Epub 2022 Aug 18. [PubMed]
  • Shah S, Mirzayan R, Bernbeck J, Italia Y, Morkos A, Qiu C, Desai V. Delayed Onset of Motor Blockade After Liposomal Bupivacaine Use for a Perioperative Popliteal Nerve Block: A Case Report. Cureus. 2022 Apr 11;14(4):e24031 [PubMed]
  • Foroohar A, Prentice HA, Burfeind WE, Navarro RA, Mirzayan R, Zeltser DW. Radial head arthroplasty: A descriptive study of 970 patients in an integrated healthcare systemJ Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2022 Jan 27:S1058-2746(22)00159-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2021.12.034. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Acevedo DC, Sidell MA, Otarodi KA, Hall MP, Suh BD, Singh A. Classification system of graft tears following superior capsule reconstruction. Clin Imaging. 2021 Dec 11;83:11-15. doi: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2021.11.035. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Suh BD. Interposition of human amnion membrane at the bone-tendon interface of a full thickness rotator cuff repair, JSES Rev Rep Tech. 2021 Dec 6;2(1):75-80 [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Mills ES. Chronic Distal Biceps Tendon Tear Reconstruction with Tibialis Anterior Allograft. Arthrosc Tech. 2021 Jul 13;10(8):e1935-e1941. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.04.017. eCollection 2021 Aug. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Bouz, G. Biologic Tuberoplasty with an Acellular Dermal Allograft for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears. Arthrosc Tech. 2021 Jun 20;10(7):e1743-e1749. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.03.016. eCollection 2021 Jul. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Syed SP, Shean CJ. Dissection of an Ulnar Nerve Previously Transposed and Wrapped with Human Amniotic Membrane: A Report of 3 Cases. JBJS Case Connect. 2021 Jul 28;11(3). [PubMed]
  • Görtz S, Tabbaa SM, Jones DG, Polousky JD, Crawford DC; MOCA Committee, Bugbee WD, Cole BJ, Farr J, Fleischli JE, Getgood A, Gomoll AH, Gross AE, Krych AJ, Lattermann C, Mandelbaum BR, Mandt PR, Mirzayan R, Mologne TS, Provencher MT, Rodeo SA, Safir O, Strauss ED, Wahl CJ, Williams RJ, Yanke AB. Metrics of OsteoChondral Allografts (MOCA) Group Consensus Statements on the Use of Viable Osteochondral Allograft. Orthop J Sports Med. 2021 Mar 23;9(3):2325967120983604. doi: 10.1177/2325967120983604. eCollection 2021 Mar. [PubMed]
  • Zeltser DW, Prentice HA, Navarro RA, Mirzayan R, Dillon MT, Foroohar A. Total Elbow Arthroplasty: A Descriptive Analysis of 170 Patients From a United States Integrated Health Care System. J Hand Surg Am. 2021 Jul;46(7):552-559. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.03.005. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Otarodifard KA, Singh A. Arthroscopic Superior Capsule Reconstruction with a Doubled-Over (6 mm) Dermal Allograft. Arthrosc Tech. 2021 Jan 21;10(2):e525-e530. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2020.10.035. eCollection 2021 Feb. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Schoell K, Acevedo DC, Singh A. Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction of the Elbow With Double Suspensory Fixation. Arthroscopy Techniques 2021 Jan 16;10(2):e303-e309. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2020.10.008. eCollection 2021 Feb. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Hill PS, Batech M, Suh BD, Dewitt DO, Heckmann N. The “Empty Merchant Sign” in Acute Patellar Tendon Ruptures. Clin Imaging. 2021 Feb;70:25-32. doi: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2020.09.015. Epub 2020 Oct 18. [PubMed]
  • O’Dowd J, LeHoang D, Butler RR, Dewitt DO, Mirzayan R. Operative Treatment of Acute Patellar Tendon Ruptures. Am J Sports Med 2020 Sep;48(11):2686-2691. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Benvegnu N, Sidell M, Acevedo DC, DeWitt DO, Lowe N, Singh A. Functional outcomes of ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction with a novel double suspensory fixation. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2020 Aug;29(8):1530-1537 [PubMed]
  • Chahla J, Hinckel BB, Yanke AB, Farr J; Metrics of Osteochondral Allografts (MOCA) Group, Bugbee WD, Carey JL, Cole BJ, Crawford DC, Fleischli JE, Getgood A, Gomoll AH, Gortz S, Gross AE, Jones DG, Krych AJ, Lattermann C, Mandelbaum BR, Mandt PR, Minas T, Mirzayan R, Mologne TS, Polousky JD, Provencher MT, Rodeo SA, Safir O, Sherman SL, Strauss ED, Strickland SM, Wahl CJ, Williams RJ 3rd. An Expert Consensus Statement on the Management of Large Chondral and Osteochondral Defects in the Patellofemoral Joint. Orthop J Sports Med. 2020 Mar 26;8(3):2325967120907343. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Prentice HA, Essilfie A, Burfeind WE, Ding DY, Maletis GB. Revision Risk of Soft Tissue Allograft Versus Hybrid Graft After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Am J Sports Med. 2020 Mar;48(4):799-805. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, McCrum C, Butler RK, Alluri RK. Risk Factors for Biceps Related Complications Following Arthroscopic Tenotomy. Orthop J Sports Med. 2020 Feb 28;8(2):2325967120904361. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Donohoe S, Batech M, Suh BD, Acevedo DC, Singh A. Is There a Difference in Acromiohumeral Distance between X-ray and MRI in the Same Shoulder with a Massive Rotator Cuff Tear? J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2020 Feb 5. pii: S1058-2746(19)30724-4. [PubMed]
  • Kunze KN, Mirzayan R, Beletsky A, Cregar W, Skallerud W, Williams BT, Verma NN, Cole BJ, Chahla J. Do Corticosteroid Injections Before or After Primary Rotator Cuff Repair Influence the Incidence of Adverse Events? A Subjective Synthesis. Arthroscopy. 2020 May;36(5):1476-1484 [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Andelman SM, Sethi PM, Baldino JB, Comer BJ, Obopilwe E, Morikawa D, Otto A, Mehl J, Murphy M, Mazzocca AD. Acellular Dermal Matrix Augmentation Significantly Increases Ultimate Load to Failure of Pectoralis Major Tendon Repair: A Biomechanical Study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2020 Apr;29(4):728-735. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2019.09.020. Epub 2019 Dec 16. [PubMed]
  • Intravia J, Acevedo DC, Chung W-L J, Mirzayan R. Complications of Elbow Arthroscopy in a Community Based Practice. Arthroscopy 2020 May;36(5):1283 -1290. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2019.11.108. Epub 2019 Nov 27. [PubMed]
  • Heer S, O’Dowd J, Butler RR, Dewitt DO, Khanna G, Mirzayan R. Patellar Tendon Rupture Following Total Knee Arthroplasty. Open Ortho J 2019
  • Mirzayan R, Stone MA, Batech M, Acevedo DC, Singh A. Orthop J Sports Med. Failed Dermal Allograft Procedures for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears Can Still Improve Pain and Function: The "Biologic Tuberoplasty Effect". Orthop J Sports Med. 2019 Aug 20;7(8):2325967119863432. doi: 10.1177/2325967119863432. eCollection 2019 Aug. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Weber AE, Petrigliano FA, Chahla J. Rationale for Biologic Augmentation of Rotator Cuff Repairs. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2019 Jul 1;27(13):468-478. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-18-00281. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Cooper JD, Chahla J. Carbon Dioxide Insufflation of the Knee in the Treatment of Full-Thickness Chondral Defects With Micronized Human Articular Cartilage. Arthrosc Tech. 2018 Sep 1;7(10):e969-e973. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2018.05.005. eCollection 2018 Oct. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Sherman B, Chahla J. Cryopreserved, Viable Osteochondral Allograft for the Treatment of a Full-Thickness Cartilage Defect of the Glenoid. Arthrosc Tech. 2018 Nov 12;7(12):e1269-e1273 [PubMed]
  • McCrum CL, Alluri RK, Batech M, Mirzayan R. Complications of biceps tenodesis based on location, fixation, and indication: a review of 1526 shoulders. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2019 28(3):461-469. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Cooper JD. Chronic Medial Epicondyle Avulsion: Technique of Fragment Excision and Ligament Reconstruction With Internal Brace Augmentation.J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2019 Jan 15;27(2):e64-e69. doi: 10.5435/ JAAOS-D-17-00446 . Review. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Charles MD, Batech M, Suh BD, DeWitt D. Bipolar Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation of the Patella and Trochlea. Cartilage. 2018 Sep 3:1947603518796124. doi: 10.1177/1947603518796124. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Acevedo DC, Sodl JF, Yian EH, Navarro RA, Anakwenze O, Singh A. Operative Management of Acute Triceps Tendon Ruptures: Review of 184 Cases. Am J Sports Med. 2018 May;46(6):1451-1458. doi: 10.1177/0363546518757426. Epub 2018 Mar 26. [PubMed]
  • Dunphy TR, Hudson J, Batech M, Acevedo DC, Mirzayan R. Surgical Treatment of Distal Biceps Tendon Ruptures: An Analysis of Complications in 784 Surgical Repairs. Am J Sports Med. 2017 Nov;45(13):3020-3029. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R. Takara T, McCrum C, Batech M. In-vivo Analysis of the Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Characteristics in Relation to Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis. Arthroscopy. 2017; 33(8):1495-1502 [PubMed]
  • Conroy C, Sethi P, Macken C, Wei D, Kowalsky M, Mirzayan R, Pauzenberger L, Dyrna F, Obopilwe E, Mazzocca AD. Augmentation of a Distal Biceps Repair with an Acellular Dermal Graft Restores Native Biomechanical Properties in a Tendon Deficient Model. Am J Sports Med. 2017 Jul;45(9):2028-2033; [PubMed]
  • Heckmann N, Auran R, Mirzayan R. Application of Amniotic Tissue in Orthopedic Surgery Am J Orthop. 2016 November;45(7):E421-E425 [PubMed]
  • Cooper J, Sethi P, Mirzayan R. Pectoralis Major Repair with Acellular Dermal Matrix Augmentation. Tech. Should. Elb. Surg. 2017; 18(4):141-144
  • Mirzayan R, Lim M. Fresh Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for Osteochondritis Dessicans of the Capitellum in Baseball Players. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2016 Nov;25(11):1839-1847. [PubMed]
  • Singh A, Padilla M, Nyberg EM, Chocas M, Anakwenze O, Mirzayan R, Yian EH, Navarro RA. Cement Technique Correlates with Tuberosity Healing in Hemiarthroplasty for Proximal Humeral Fracture. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2016 Oct 7. pii: S1058-2746(16)30339-1. [PubMed]
  • Cooper J, Mirzayan R. Acellular Dermal Matrix in Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery. AM J Orthop 45(5):301-305, 2016 [PubMed]
  • Singh PJ, Mirzayan R. Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation of the Humeral Capitellum for the Treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. Tech. Should. Elb. Surg. 17 (1): 43-48, 2016. doi: 10.1097/BTE.0000000000000066
  • Spragg LS, Chen J, Mirzayan R, Love RM, Maletis GB. The Effect of Autologous Hamstring Diameter on the Likelihood for Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Amer J Sports Med 2016:44(6):1475-81 [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Conroy C, Sethi P. Distal Biceps Repair with Acellular Dermal Graft Augmentation. Tech. Should. Elb. Surg. 16(3):89-92, 2015 DOI: 10.1097/BTE.0000000000000057
  • Acevedo DC, Shore B, Mirzayan R. Orthopedic Applications of Acellular Human Dermal Allograft for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. Orthop Clin North Am. 46(3):377-388, 2015 [PubMed]
  • Lee B, Acevedo DC, Mirzayan R. Reconstruction of the Acromioclavicular Joint, its Superior Capsule, and Coracoclavicular Ligaments Using an Interpositional Acellular Dermal Matrix and Tibialis Tendon Allograft. Tech. Should. Elb. Surg. 15(3): 79-86, 2014 doi: 10.1097/BTE.0000000000000023
  • Beitzel K, Mazzocca AD, Bak K, Etoi E, Kibler WB, Mirzayan R, Imhoff AB, Calvo E, Arce G, Shea K, and Upper Extremity Commitee. ISAKOS upper extremity committee consensus statement on the need for diversification of the Rockwood classification for acromioclavicular joint injuries. Arthroscopy 30(2):271-8, 2014 3.0-Tesla MRI and Arthroscopy for Assessment of Knee Articular Cartilage Lesions. Reed ME, Villacis DC, Hatch III GF; Burke WS; Colletti PM; Narvy SJ; Mirzayan R, Vangsness Jr., CT. Orthop 36:1060-1064, 2013 PMID: 23937754 [PubMed]
  • Acevedo DC, Lee B, Mirzayan R. Novel Technique for Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction of the Elbow. Orthopedics 35(11):947-951 [PubMed]
  • Papadakis SA, Zalavras C, Mirzayan R, Shepherd L. Undetected iatrogenic lesions of the anterior femoral shaft during intramedullary nailing: a cadaveric study. J Orthop Surg Res 17:3-30, 2008 [PubMed]
  • Itamura J, Roidis N, Mirzayan R, Vaishnav S, Learch T, Shean C. Radial head fractures: MRI evaluation of associated injuries. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 14:421-424, 2005. [PubMed]
  • Zionts LE, Mirzayan R. Elbow stiffness following malunion of a fracture of the lateral epicondyle of the humerus in a child. A case report. J Bone Joint Surg 84-A(5):818-821, 2002 [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Schnall SB, Chon JH, Patzakis MJ, Holtom PD, Stevanovic M. Culture results, amputation rates of high-pressure paint gun injuries to the hand. Orthopedics 24(6):587-589, 2001. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Early SD, Matthys GA, Thordarson DB. Single-stage talectomy and tibiocalcaneal arthrodesis as a salvage of severe, rigid equinovarus deformity. Foot Ankle Int 22:209-213, 2001. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Panossian V, Avedian R, Forrester DM, Menendez L. The use of calcium sulfate in the treatment of benign bone lesions. Accepted. J Bone Joint Surg 83-A:355-358, 2001. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Cepkinian V, Yu J, Wellish M, Zionts LE. Skewfoot in osteogenesis imperfecta. Foot Ankle Int, 21:768-771, 2000. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Itamura JM, Vangsness CT, Jr, Holtom PD, Sherman R, Patzakis MJ. Management of chronic, deep infections following rotator cuff repair. J Bone Joint Surg 82A:1115-21, 2000. [PubMed]
  • Reynolds RAK, Mirzayan R. A technique to determine proper pin placement of crossed pins in supracondylar fractures of the elbow. J Pediatr Orthop 20:485-9, 2000. [PubMed]
  • Skaggs DL, Mirzayan R. The posterior fat pad sign in association with occult fracture of the elbow in children. J Bone Joint Surg 81A:1429-1433, 1999. [PubMed]
  • Schnall SB, Mirzayan R. High-pressure injection injuries to the hand. HandClin 15(2):245-248, 1999. [PubMed]
  • Stevanovic M, Mirzayan R, Schnall S, Holtom PD. Mucormycosis osteomyelitis in the hand. A case report. Orthopedics 22(4):449-50, 1999. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Hanks SE, Weaver FA. Cocaine-induced thrombosis of common iliac and popliteal arteries. Ann Vasc Surg 12:476-481, 1998. [PubMed]
  • Shen P, Mirzayan R, Jain T, McPherson J, Cornwell E. Gunshot wound to thoracic aorta with peripheral bullet embolism. Case report and review of literature. J Trauma 44(2):394-397, 1998. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Cepkinian V, Asensio JA. Subcutaneous emphesyma, pneumomedia-stinum, pneumothorax, pneumopericardium, pneumo-peritoneum from rectal barotrauma. J Trauma 41(6):1073-1075,1996. [PubMed]
  • Mirzayan R, Freedman EL, Kelly CM, Seeger LL, Eckardt JJ. Urethral carcinoma metastatic to bone: A case report and literature review. Gynecologic Oncology 63:127-132, 1996. [PubMed]
  • Liu SH, Mirzayan R. Current review. Functional knee bracing. Clin Orthop 317:273-281, 1995. [PubMed]
  • Liu SH, Osti L, Mirzayan R. Ganglion cysts of the anterior cruciate ligament; a case report and review of the literature. Arthroscopy 10(1):110-112, 1994.
  • Liu SH, Mirzayan R. Posteromedial ankle impingement; a case report. Arthroscopy 9(6):709-711, 1993. [PubMed]
  • Conrad AJ, Chiang EY, Andeen LE, Avolio C, Walker SM, Baumhefner RW, Mirzayan R,Tourtellotte WW. Quantitation of intrathecal measles virus IgG antibody synthesis rate: Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis and multiple sclerosis. J Neuroimmunology 54:99-108,1994. [PubMed]
  • Ferraris RP, Yasharpour S, Lloyd KCK, Mirzayan R, Diamond JM. Luminal glucose concentrations in the gut under normal conditions. Am J Physiol 259:G822-G837, 1990. [PubMed]

Book Chapters

20 chapters

  • Riopelle D, Bolia IK, Wier J, Cruz C, Mirzayan R. Surgical Approaches to Proximal Radius and Ulna Fractures in Athletes. Shoulder and Elbow Injuries in Athletes. Berthold and Imhoff, eidtors. Springer Publishers
  • Vega A, Mirzayan R. Fresh Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation in the Shoulder. ISAKOS
  • Benvegnu NA, Mirzayan R. Elbow Synovitis, Loose Bodies, and Posteromedial Impingement in: Surgical Techniques of the Shoulder, Elbow, and Knee in Sports Medicine. Cole BJ, Chahla J, editors. Elsevier 2022
  • McCrum C, Mirzayan R. How To Diagnose Biceps Tendon Pathology. in The Management of Biceps Pathology, Romeo AA, Erickson BJ, Griffin JW, editors. Springer 2021
  • Mirzayan R. Biologic Augmentation of Rotator Cuff Repairs. in: Complex Shoulder Surgery, Jorge Chahla and Matthew Provencher, editors. iBooks 2017
  • Bak K, Mazzocca AD, Beitzel K, Etoi E, Calvo E, Arce G, Kibler WB, Mirzayan R, and Upper Extremity Commitee. Copenhagen Consensus on Acromioclavicular Disorders in Shoulder Concepts 2013: Consensus and Concerns: Proceedings of the ISAKOS Upper Extremity Committees 2009-2013, eds. G Arce, K Bak, KP Shea, F Savoie III, WB Kibler, E Itoi, AD Mazzocca, K Beitzel, E Calvo, B Ejnisman
  • Mirzayan R, Acevedo D. Diagnostic Arthroscopy of the Shoulder, in Arthroscopic Techniques of the Shoulder: A Visual Guide. Andrews JR and David T, eds. SLACK Inc. 2008
  • Mirzayan R, McAllister B, Itamura JM. Biologic Resurfacing of the Elbow Joint, in Biologic Joint Reconstruction: Alternatives to Arthroplasty. Cole BJ and Gomoll A, eds. SLACK Inc., 2008.
  • Ahmad CS, Mirzayan R, ElAttrache NS. Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction, in Surgical Techniques in Sports Medicine. ElAttrache NS, Harner CD, Mirzayan R, Sekia JK, eds., Lippincott, 2007.
  • Mirzayan R, Acevedo DC, Ahmad CS, ElAttrache NS. Management of the Arthritic and Stiff Elbow and Osteochondritis Dessicans of the Capitellum. in Surgical Techniques in Sports Medicine. ElAttrache NS, Harner CD, Mirzayan R, Sekia JK, eds., Lippincott, 2007.
  • Mirzayan R, D'Arc BW, ElAttrache NS. Superior Labrum, Anterior to Posterior Tears, in Surgical Techniques in Sports Medicine. ElAttrache NS, Harner CD, Mirzayan R, Sekia JK, eds., Lippincott, 2007.
  • Sethi P, Mirzayan R, Kharrazi FD. Microfracture Technique, in Cartilage Injury in the Athlete. Mirzayan R and Itamura JM, eds. Thieme 2006.
  • Mirzayan R. Clinical Evaluation of the Patient with a Chondral Injury, in Cartilage Injury in the Athlete. Mirzayan R and Itamura JM, eds. Thieme 2006.
  • Goldberg SS, Mirzayan R, Vangsness CT, Jr. Arthroscopic Management of the Early Arthritic Joint. in Cartilage Injury in the Athlete. Mirzayan R and Itamura JM, eds. Thieme 2006.
  • Franzino SJ, Watson JR, Mirzayan R, Distal Clavicle Fractures and Acromioclavicular Injuries, in Shoulder and Elbow Trauma. Mirzayan R and Itamura JM, eds. Thieme 2004.
  • Chen FS, Mirzayan R, Itamura JM. Post-Traumatic Stiff Elbow: Overview and Management, in Shoulder and Elbow Trauma. Mirzayan R and Itamura JM, eds. Thieme 2004.
  • Moon CN, Mirzayan R, Shean C, Itamura JM. Open fractures, Infections, Non/malunion, and Heterotopic Ossification, in Shoulder and Elbow Trauma. Mirzayan R and Itamura JM, eds. Thieme 2004.
  • Panossian V, Zalavras C, Mirzayan R, Itamura JM. Intra-Articular Distal Humerus Fractures, in Shoulder and Elbow Trauma. Mirzayan R and Itamura JM, eds. Thieme 2004.
  • Roidis NT, Papadakis SA, Karachalios T, Mirzayan R, Itamura JM. Radial Head Fractures, in Shoulder and Elbow Trauma. Mirzayan R and Itamura JM, eds. Thieme 2004.
  • Mirzayan R. Elbow Dislocations, Fracture Dislocations, and Instability, in Shoulder and Elbow Trauma. Mirzayan R and Itamura JM, eds. Thieme 2004.

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