PEER REVIEW

1. Vangsness, C.T., Carter, D., and Frankel, V.H.
   In vitro evaluation of the loosening characteristics of self-taped and non-self taped cortical bone screws.
   Clin Orthop 157: 279-286, 1981.




2. Parisien, J.S., and Vangsness, C.T.
   Operative arthroscopy of the ankle: Three years’ experience.
   Clin Orthop 199: 46-53, 1985.




3. Parisien, J.S., and Vangsness, C.T.
   Arthroscopy of the subtalar joint: An experimental approach.
   J Arthroscopy 1(1): 53-57, 1985.



4. Parisien, J.S., and Vangsness, C.T.
   Diagnostic and operative arthroscopy of the ankle: An experimental approach.
   Clin Orthop 224: 228-236, 1987.



5. Sarmiento, A., Gersten, L.M., Sobol, P.A., Shankweiler, J.A., and Vangsness, C.T.
   Tibial shaft fractures treated with functional braces.
   J Bone Joint Surg 71-B: 602-609, 1989.



6. Smith, C.F., Johansen, W.E., Vangsness, C.T., Sutter, L.V., and Marshall, G.J.
   The carbon dioxide laser: A potential tool for orthopaedics.
   Clin Orthop 242: 43-50, 1989.




7. Sarmiento, A., Horowitch, A., Aboulafia, A., and Vangsness, C.T.
   Functional bracing of comminuted extra-articular fractures of the distal third of the humerus.
   J Bone Joint Surg 72-B: 283-287, 1990.




8. Vangsness, C.T., and Jobe, F.W.
   Surgical results of medial epicondylitis.
   J Bone Joint Surg 73-B: 409-411, 1991.



9. Kjellin, I., Ho, C.P., Cervilla, V., Haghighi, P., Kerr, R., Vangsness, C.T., Friedman, R.J., Trudell, D., and Resnick, D.
   Alterations in the supraspinatus tendon at MR imaging: Correlation with histopathologic findings in cadavers.
   Radiology 181: 837-841, 1991.



10. Vangsness, C.T., De Campos, J., Merritt, P.O., and Wiss, D.A.
    Meniscal injury with femur fractures: An arthroscopic evaluation.
    J Bone Joint Surg [Br] 75B: 207-209, 1993.




11. Vangsness, C.T., and Hunt, T.J.
    A review of skeletal fixation sites.
    Bull Hosp Jt Dis 52(2): 44-45, 1993.




12. Vangsness, C.T., and Ghaderi, B.
    Review of lasers and articular cartilage.
    Orthopedics 16(5): 1-6, 1993.



13. Vangsness, C.T., Carter, V., Hunt, T., Kerr, R., and Newton, E.
    Radiographic diagnosis of ankle fractures: Are three views necessary?
    Foot Ankle Int. 15(4): 172-174, 1994.



14. Vangsness, C.T., Akl, Y., Subin, B., and Marshall, G.J.
    The effects of the neodymium laser on meniscal repair in the avascular zone of the meniscus.
    J Arthroscopy 10(2): 201-205, 1994.



15. Vangsness, C.T., Ghaderi, B., Hohl, M., and Moore, T.
    Arthroscopy of meniscal injuries with tibial plateau fractures.
    J Bone Joint Surg [Br] 76-B: 488-90, 1994.




16. De Campos, J., Vangsness, C.T., Merritt, P.O., and Sher, J.
    Ipsilateral knee injury with femur fracture: Examination under anesthesia and arthroscopic evaluation.
    Clin Orthop 300: 178-182, 1994.




17. Liu, S., Lunsford, T., and Vangsness, C.T.
    Comparison of functional knee braces for control of anterior tibial displacement.
    Clin Orthop 303: 203-210, 1994.




18. Fideler, B.M., Vangsness, C.T., Moore, T., Li, Z., and Rasheed, S.
    Effects of gamma irradiation on the human immunodeficiency virus: A study in frozen human bone-patellar ligament-bone grafts obtained from infected cadavers.
    J Bone Joint Surg 76-A (7): 1032-1035, 1994.




19. Vangsness, C.T., Hunt, T., Uram, M., and Kerlan, R.
    Survey of medical care in southern California’s high school football players.
    Am J Sports Med 22(5): 719-722, 1994.




20. Vangsness, C.T., Jorgenson, S., Watson, T., and Johnson, D.
    The origin of the long head of the biceps from the scapula and glenoid labrum: An anatomical study of 100 shoulders.
    J Bone Joint Surg [Br] 76-B: 951-954, 1994.



21. Vangsness, C.T., Thordarson, D.B., and Park, K.
    A disposable fiberoptic arthroscope: A cadaver study.
    Foot Ankle Int. 15(9): 502-504, 1994.




22. Vangsness, C.T., Smith, C., Marshall, G.J., Sweeney, J., and Johansen, E.
    The biological effects of carbon dioxide laser surgery on rabbit articular cartilage.
    Clin Orthop 310: 48-51, 1995.



23. Vangsness, C.T., Akl, Y., Nelson, S.J., Liaw, L.L., Smith, C.F., and Marshall, G.J.
    In vitro analysis of laser meniscectomy.
    Clin Orthop 310: 21-26, 1995.



24. Vangsness, C.T., Huang, J., and Smith, C.F.
    A spectrophotometer analysis of light absorption in the human meniscus.
    Clin Orthop 310: 27-29, 1995.



25. Vangsness, C.T., Watson, T.S., Saadatmanesh, V., and Moran, K.
    Pulsed Ho: YAG laser meniscectomy: Effect of pulsewidth on tissue penetration rate and lateral thermal damage.
    Lasers Surg Med 16(1): 61-61, 1995.



26. Vangsness, C.T., and Ennis, M.
    Neural anatomy of the glenohumeral ligaments, labrum, and subacromial bursa.
    Arthroscopy 11(2): 180-184, 1995.



27. ideler, B.M., Vangsness, C.T., Lu, B., Orlando, C., Moore, T., and McKellop, H.
    Gamma irradiation effects on biomechanical properties of human bone-patellar tendon-bone allografts.
    Am J Sports Med 23(5): 643-646, 1995.



28. Vangsness, C.T., and Smith, C.F.
    Arthroscopic shoulder surgery with three different laser systems: An evaluation of laser applications.
    Arthroscopy 11(6): 696-700, 1995.



29. Ghalambor, N., and Vangsness, C.T.
    Traumatic dislocation of the knee: A review of the literature.
    Bull Hosp Jt Dis 54 (1): 19-24, 1995.



30. Vangsness, C.T., Phone, M., Requa, R., and Garrick, J.
    Review of outcome instruments for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
    Bull Hosp Jt Dis 54(1): 25-29, 1995.



31. Bast, S.C., Perry, J., Poppiti, R., Vangsness, C.T., and Weaver, F.
    Upper extremity blood flow in collegiate and high school baseball pitchers: A preliminary study.
    Am J Sports Med 24(60): 847-851, 1996.



32. Vangsness, C.T.
    Use of lasers for meniscal repair.
    Clin in Sports Med 15(3): 531-536, 1996.



33. Vangsness, C.T., Triffon, M.J., Joyce, M.J., and Moore, T.M.
    Soft tissue for allograft reconstruction of the human knee: A survey of the American Association of Tissue Banks. Am J Sports Med 24(2): 230-234, 1996.



34. Vangsness, C.T., Mitchell, W., Nimni, M., Saadat, V.M., and Schmotzer, H.
    Collagen shortening: An experimental approach with heat.
    Clin Orthop 337: 267-271, 1997.



35. Vangsness, C.T., Ghaderi, B., Brustein, M., Saadat, V., and Carter, J.
    Ablation rates in human meniscal tissue with the Ho: YAG laser: The effects of varying fluences. Arthroscopy 13(2): 148-150, 1997.



36. Mikulak, S.A., Vangsness, C.T., and Nimni, M.E.
    Transdermal delivery and accumulation of indomethacin in subcutaneous tissues in rats.
    J Pharm Pharmacol 50: 153-158, 1998.



37. Ortiz, G.J., Schmotzer, H., Bernbeck, J., Graham, S., Tibone, J.E., and Vangsness, C.T.
    Isometry of the posterior cruciate ligament. Effects of functional load and muscle force application.
    Am J Sports Med 26(5): 663-668, 1998.



38. Bast, S.C., Vangsness, C.T., Takemura, J., Folkins, E., and Landel, R.
    The effects of concentric versus eccentric isokinetic strength training of the rotator cuff in the plane of the scapula at various speeds.
    Bull Hosp Jt Dis 57(3): 139-144, 1998.



39. Menche, D.S., Vangsness, C.T., Pitman, M., Gross, A.E., and Peterson, L.
    The treatment of isolated articular cartilage lesions in the young individual.
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Instructional Course Lectures 47: 505-515, 1998.



40. Vangsness, C.T.
    Overview of treatment options for arthritis in the active patient.
    Clin Sports Med 18(1): 1-11, 1999.



41. Selecky, M.T., Vangsness, C.T., Liao, W.L., Saadat, V., and Hedman, T.P.
    The effects of laser-induced collagen shortening on the biomechanical properties of the inferior glenohumeral ligament complex.
    Am J Sports Med 27(2): 168-172, 1999.



42. Kale, A.A., and Vangsness, C.T.
    Technical pitfalls of meniscal surgery.
    Clinics in Sports Medicine 18(4): 883-896, 1999.



43. Greenbaum, B., Itamura, J., Vangsness, C.T., Tibone, J., and Atkinson, R.
    Extensor carpi radialis brevis: An anatomical analysis of its origin.
    J Bone Joint Surg [Br] 81(5): 926-929, 1999.




44. Smith, C.F., Van Dyk, G.E., Jurgutis, J., Vangsness, C. T.
    Cautious Surgery for Discoid Menisci
    Am J Knee Surg 12:25-28, 1999



45. Polousky, J.D., and Vangsness, C.T.
    Electrosurgical methods for arthroscopic meniscectomy: A review of the literature.
    Arthroscopy 16(8): 813-821, 2000.



46. Mirzayan, R., Itamura, J., Vangsness, C.T., Holtom, P., Sherman, R., and Patzakis, M.J.
    Management of chronic deep infection following rotator cuff repair.
    J Bone Joint Surg (Am) 82-A (8): 1115-1121, 2000.



47. Volk, A., and Vangsness, C.T.
    An anatomic study of the supraspinatus muscle and tendon.
    Clin Orthop 384: 280-285, 2001.



48. Vangsness, C.T., Polousky, J.D., and Hedman, T.P.
    Radiofrequency thermal effects on the human meniscus: An in-vitro analysis.
    J Arthroscopy 18(5): 492-495, 2002.



49. Sclamberg, S., and Vangsness, C.T.
    Laser-Assisted Chondroplasty
    Clin Sports Med 21 (4): 687-692, 2002.



50. Sherk, H.H., Vangsness, C.T., Thabit, G. 3rd., and Jackson, R.W.
    Electromagnetic surgical devices in orthopaedics. Lasers and radiofrequency.
    J Bone Joint Surg (Am) 84-A (4): 675-81, 2002.



51. Burke, W.S., Vangsness C.T., and Powers, C..M.
    Strengthening the supraspinatus: A clinical and biomechanical review.
    Clin Orthop & Related Research 402: 292-8, 2002.



52. Shepherd L., Abdollahi, K., Lee, J., and Vangsness, C.T.
    The prevalence of soft tissue injuries in nonoperative tibial plateau fractures as determined by magnetic
    resonance imaging.
    J Orthop Trauma 16(9): 628-31, 2002.



53. Polousky, J.D., Parkinson, A.B., Hedman, T.P., and Vangsness, C.T.
    Radiofrequency thermal effects on the human meniscus: An in-vitro comparison of monopolar vs. bipolar electrodes.
    Am J Sports Med 31(2): 253-6, 2003.



54. Vangsness, C.T., Garcia, I., Mills, R., Moore, T., Roberts, M., and Kainer, M.
    Allograft transplantation in the knee: Tissue regulation, procurement, processing, and sterilization.
    Am J Sports Med 31(3): 474-481, 2003.



55. Chun, J., Tuan, T.L., Han, B., Vangsness, C.T., and Nimni, M.E.
    Cultures of ligament fibroblasts in fibrin matrix gel.
    Connect Tissue Res 44(2): 81-7, 2003.



56. Moskowitz, R.W., Kelly, M.A., Lewallen, D.G., and Vangsness, C.T.
    Nonsurgical Approaches to Pain Management for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
    Am J Orthop 32(2S): 10-14, 2004.



57. Vangsness, C.T., Kurzweil, P.R., and Lieberman, J.R.
    Restoring Articular Cartilage in the Knee
    Am J Orthop 32(2S): 29-34, 2004.



58. Kelly, M.A., Kurzweil, P.R., Lewallen, D.G., Lieberman, J.R., Moskowitz, R.W., and Vangsness, C.T.
    A Roundtable Discussion: New Therapeutic Options for Managing the Arthritic Knee
    Am J Orthop 32(2S): 35-39, 2004.



59. Vangsness, C.T.
    Overview of Allograft Soft Tissue Processing.
    AAOS Bulletin 52(1):33-38, 2004.



60. Soma, C.A., Cawley, P.W., Liu, S, Vangsness, C. T.
    Custom-Fit Versus Premanufactured Braces
    Orthopedics 27(3): 307-10, 2004.



61. Liao, W.L., Hedman, T.P., and Vangsness, C.T.
    Thermal Profile of Radiofrequency Energy in the Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament.
    Arthroscopy 20(6): 603-608, 2004



62. Wagner, P.P., Owens, S., Vangsness, C.T.
    Recent Advances in Glucosamine and Chondroitin Supplementation
    J Knee Surg 17(4): 185-193, 2004

ARTICLES IN PRESS

1. Bast, S., Vangsness, C.T., Weaver, F., Perese, S., and Jobe, F.
   The effects of shoulder instability on upper extremity blood flow in professional and collegiate
   baseball pitchers.
   Submitted to the Am J Sports Med



2. Burke, W.S., Vangsness, C.T., and Powers, C.M.
   Strengthening of the supraspinatus in individuals with subacromial impingement syndrome: A
   clinical and biomechanical perspective.
   Submitted to the Clin Orthop



3. Caffey, S., McPherson, E., Moore, B., Hedman, T.P., and Vangsness, C.T.
   Effects of radiofrequency energy on human articular cartilage: An analysis of five systems
   Submitted to the Am J Sports Med



4. Summitt, M.C., Bianchi, J.R., Keesling Jr., J.E., Mills, R., Roberts, M., and Vangsness, C.T. Biomechanical Evaluation of Soft Tissue Allografts Treated with a New Tissue Sterilization Process. Submitted to Am J Sports Med

ARTICLES SUBMITTED

1. Morgan, S., Itamura, J., Vangsness, C.T., and Selecky, M.
   A Gross and Histologic Anatomic Analysis of the Soft Tissues at the Anterior and Lateral Acromion.
   Submitted to Arthroscopy



2. Heinen, G.T., Vangsness, C.T., Magre, G., Hansen, G., and Tibone, J.
   Magnetic resonance imaging of tibiofibular syndesmotic injuries: An anatomic and clinical study of the interosseous ligament.
   Submitted to the Am J Sports Med



3. Vangsness, C.T., Atkinson, R., Taylor, J., and Schnall, S.B.
   The neuroanatomy of the triangular fibrocartilage complex: A histologic analysis.
   Submitted to the Clin Orthop



4. Vangsness, C.T., Magre, G., McPherson, E., Gambardella, R., Learch, R., Soo-Hoo,W
   A prospective evaluation of the diagnostic ability of intravenous gadolinium MRI in the shoulder. Submitted to the Am J Sports Med



5. Aval, S., Meckel, C.M., Atkinson, R., Itamura, J.M., and Vangsness, C.T.
   The Ulnar Nerve at the Elbow: A Structural and Neurologic Variability
   Submitted to J Shoulder Elbow Surg

ARTICLES IN PREPARATION

1. Chun, J., Vangsness, C.T., Nimni, M., and Roy, R.
   The effects of low level laser energy on chondrocyte transforming growth factor (TGF) – beta.

2. Itamura, J.M., Schmotzer, H., Chon, J., and Vangsness, C.T.
   The kinematics of glenohumeral arthroplasty: The effect of varying humeral and glenoid components.



3. Itamura, J., Vangsness, C.T., Magre, G., Shankwiler, J., and Wijesekera, S.
   The posterior rotator interval.



4. Mikulak, S., Vangsness, C.T., Nimni, M., and Taylor, J.
   Topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: Pharmacology, research and development, and efficacy.



5. Stennette, D.S., Itamura, J.M., Vangsness, C.T., Hedman, T.P., Burkhead, W.Z., Vo, C., and Simaf, H.
   Rotator interval reconstruction with the coracohumeral ligament.



6. Vangsness, C.T., and Enis, M.
   Displaced proximal humerus fractures.



7. Vangsness, C.T., Roy, R., Chun, J., and Hall, F.
   Isolation and expansion of stem cells from human anterior cruciate and meniscal ligaments with transforming growth factor-beta.

NON PEER REVIEW

1. Smith, C.F., Johansen, W.E., Vangsness, C.T., McEleney, E.T., Yamaguchi, K., and Bales, P.
   Does the success of arthroscopic laser surgery in the knee joint warrant its extension to “non-knee” joints?
   Lasers in Medicine, SPIE, 712: 214-217, 1986.



2. Johansen, W.E., Smith, C.F., Vangsness, C.T., McEleney, E.T., Yamaguchi, K., and Bales, P. Comparison of percutaneous laser discectomy with other modalities for the treatment of herniated lumbar discs and cadaveric studies of percutaneous laser discectomy with other modalities for the treatment of herniated lumbar discs.
   Lasers in Medicine, SPIE, 712: 218-221, 1986.



3. Vangsness, C.T., Huang, J., and Smith, C.F.
   Light absorption characteristics of the human meniscus: Applications for laser ablation.
   SPIE Proceedings, 1424: Jan. 1991.



4. Vangsness, C.T., Huang, J., Boll, J., and Smith, C.F.
   The optical properties of the human meniscus.
   Seminars in Orthopaedics, 7; 2: 81-82, 1992.



5. Vangsness, C.T., Smith, C.F., Marshall G.J., Sweeney, J.R., and Johansen, E.
   CO2 laser vaporization of articular cartilage.
   Seminars in Orthopaedics, 7; 2: 83-85, 1992.



6. Vangsness, C.T., Akl, Y., Nelson, S., Liaw, L.H.L., Smith, C.F., and Marshall, G.J.
   An in vitro analysis of partial human meniscectomy by five different laser systems.
   Seminars in Orthopaedics, 7; 2: 77-80, 1992.



7. Smith, C.F., Johansen, E.L., Vangsness, C.T., Marshall, G.J., Sutter, L.V., and Bonavalet, T.
   "Gas bubble" technique is laser arthroscopic surgery.
   Seminars in Orthopaedics, 7; 2: 86-89, 1992.



8. Smith, C.F., and Vangsness, C.T.
   The future of laser biostimulation in America today.
   Microlight 830: SPIE, 1992.



9. Vangsness, C.T., Conference Chair/Editor
   Lasers in Orthopedic, Dental, and Veterinary Medicine II.n
   SPIE - International Society for Optical Engineering, Volume 1880, Los Angeles, CA, Jan 1993.



10. Vangsness, C.T., Conference Chair
    Lasers and Optical Technologies in Orthopedics
    SPIE - International Society for Optical Engineering, Volume 2128, Los Angeles, CA, Jan 1994.



11. Vangsness, C.T., Mitchell, W., Saadat, V., and Nimni, M.
    Ligament shortening: An experimental approach.
    Laser surgery: Advanced characterization, therapeutics, and systems IV.
    SPIE, 2128: 124-125, Los Angeles, California, January 1994.



12. Jacques, S.L., Schwartz, J., Gofstein, G., and Vangsness, C.T.
    In vitro study of pulsed Ho: YAG laser meniscectomy.
    Laser surgery: Advanced characterization, therapeutics, and systems IV.
    SPIE: 2128, 126-132, Los Angeles, California, January 1994.



13. Saadat, V., Vangsness, C.T., Ghaderi, B., Gong, G.
    Effects of high power and high energy Holmium: YAG laser on human meniscal ablation rates.
    Laser Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems IV.
    SPIE: 2128, 133-148, Los Angeles, California, January 1994.



14. Vangsness, C.T., Conference Chair
    Lasers and Optical Technologies in Orthopaedic Surgery
    SPIE - International Society for Optical Engineering, Volume 2395, San Jose, California, 1995.



15. Smith, C.F., Van Dyk, E., Jurgutis, J., and Vangsness, C.T.
    Cautious surgery for discoid menisci.
    Lasers in Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems V.
    SPIE: Volume 2395, 648-657, San Jose, California, 1995.



16. Smith, C.F., and Vangsness, C.T.
    Treatments of repetitive use carpal tunnel syndrome.
    Lasers in Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems V.
    SPIE: Volume 2395, San Jose, 662, San Jose, California, 1995.



17. Smith, C.F., and Vangsness, C.T.
    Arthroscopy laser surgery of the knee: Synovectomy using the 10.6-_m CO2 laser and standard gas
    distension technique.
    Techniques in Orthopaedics 10(4): 332-333, 1995.



18. Smith, C.F., Johansen, E.L., Vangsness, C.T., Marshall, G.J., Sutter, L.V., and Bonavalet, T.
    Gas bubble technique in laser arthroscopic surgery.
    Contemporary Orthopaedics 32 (2): 127-129, 1996.
    

ABSTRACTS SUBMITTED

1. Vangsness, C.T., and Ennis, M.
   The neural anatomy of the glenoid labrum and shoulder ligaments.



2. Watson, T., Vangsness, C.T., Saadatmanesh, V., and Shinoda, J.
   Pulsed Ho: YAG laser meniscectomy: The effect of pulsewidth on tissue penetration rate and lateral
   thermal damage.
   

CHAPTERS

1. "Lasers in Orthopaedics"
   Arthroscopy with Lasers. By Henry Sherk, M.D.
   Chapter 9: 146-154, 1990



2. "Lasers in Arthroscopic Surgery"
   Current Techniques in Arthroscopy. By Serge Parisien, M.D.
   Chapter 1: 1-8, 1994



3. "Laser Meniscectomy: Wavelength Analysis by the Spectrophotometer"
   Arthroscopic Laser Surgery: Clinical Applications. By Allen T. Brillhart, M.D.
   Chapter 5: 23, 1994



4. "10.6 μm CO2 Arthroscopic Laser Surgery: 1222 Cases"
   Arthroscopic Laser Surgery: Clinical Applications. By Allen T. Brillhart, M.D.
   Chapter 33: 209-210, 1994



5. "Medial Epicondylitis"
   Current Therapy in Sports Medicine, Third Edition. By Joseph S. Torg, M.D., Roy J. Shephard, M.D.
   Chapter 4: 107-109, 1995
   

MISCELLANEOUS

POSTER SESSION

1. Smith, C.F., Vangsness, C.T., Johansen, W.E., Sutter, L.V., and Marshall, G.J.
   Meniscal repair utilizing a hand held carbon dioxide laser. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 54th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1987.



2. Smith, C.F., Johansen, W.E., Marshall G.J, and Vangsness, C.T.
   Lasers in orthopaedics. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 56th Annual Meeting,
   Las Vegas, NV, 1989.



3. Sharpe, F., Dowd, J., Vangsness, C.T., and Marshall, G.J.
   The early healing response of meniscal tissue to mechanical injury: A histologic and scanning electron microscopy evaluation. Orthopaedic Research Society, 37th Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, 1991.



4. Vangsness, C.T., Smith, C.F., Nelson, S., Akl, Y., and Marshall, G.J.
   An in vitro analysis of partial human meniscectomy by five different laser systems.
   American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 58th Annual Meeting, poster# B3, Anaheim, CA, 1991.



5. Vangsness, C.T.
   Partial human meniscectomy: An in vitro comparison of the tissue alteration of six laser systems, electrocautery and the scalpel.
   Orthopaedic Research Society, 58th Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, 1991.



6. Vangsness, C.T., Huang, J., Boll, J., and Smith, C.F.
   Light absorption characteristics of the human meniscus: Applications for laser ablation. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 59th Annual Meeting, poster# C49, Washington, D.C., 1992.



7. Supik, L.F., Dew, D.K., and Vangsness, C.T.
   Lasers in orthopaedic surgery: Advertised facts and falsehoods. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 59th Annual Meeting, poster# E53, Washington, D.C., 1992.



8. Vangsness, C.T., Smith, C.F., Sweeney, J.R, and Johansen, W.E.
   The biologic effects of CO2 laser surgery on rabbit Articular cartilage. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 59th Annual Meeting, poster# C31, Washington, D.C., 1992.



9. Liu, S.H., Vangsness, C.T., and Lunsford, T.
   A comparison of functional knee braces for control of anterior tibial displacement. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 59th Annual Meeting, poster# D20, Washington, D.C., 1992.



10. Fideler, B.M., Vangsness, C.T., Lu, B., Orlando, C., and Moore, T.
    Effects of gamma irradiation on the biomechanical properties of the human bone-patellar tendon-bone allografts. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 60th Annual Meeting, poster# A12, San Francisco, CA, 1993.



11. Fideler, B.M., Vangsness, C.T., Moore, T., Li, Z., Rasheed, S.
    Effects of gamma irradiation on the human immunodeficiency virus in known infected human bone-patellar tendon-bone allografts. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 60th Annual Meeting, poster# D48, San Francisco, CA, 1993.



12. Vangsness, C.T., Akl, Y., Marshall, G.J., Subin, W., and Smith, C.F.
    The healing effect of the Nd: YAG laser on meniscal repairs in the avascular zone of the meniscus.
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 60th Annual Meeting, poster# E52, San Francisco, CA, 1993.



13. Jorgenson, S.S., Vangsness, C.T., Watson, T., and Johnson, D.L.
    The anatomy and histology of the origin of the long head of the biceps brachii: A study 100 human cadaver. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 60th Annual Meeting, poster# C38, San Francisco, CA, 1993.



14. Vangsness, C.T., and Smith, C.F.
    Arthroscopic shoulder surgery with three different laser systems: An evaluation of laser applications.
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 60th Annual Meeting, poster# D39, San Francisco, CA, 1993.



15. Vangsness, C.T., Ghaderi, B., and Hohl, M.
    Arthroscopic evaluation of meniscal injuries in tibial plateau fractures. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 61st Annual Meeting, poster #A84, New Orleans, LA, 1994.



16. Vangsness, C.T., Schmotzer, H., and Fideler, B.M.
    The evaluation of creep in human bone-patellar tendon-bone tendons for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 61st Annual Meeting, poster #A65, New Orleans, LA, 1994.



17. Vangsness, C.T., Gibson, T.W., and Zigler, J.E.
    Arthroscopic evaluation in the paralytic patient with shoulder pain. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 61st Annual Meeting, poster #B101, New Orleans, LA, 1994.



18. Vangsness, C.T., Triffon, M.J., Joyce, M.J., and Moore, T.M.
    A survey of American tissue banks for soft tissue allograft reconstruction of the human knee. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 61st Annual Meeting, poster #D73, New Orleans, LA, 1994.



19. Abdollahi, K., Vangsness, C.T., Lee, J., and Shepherd, L.
    Non-operative tibial plateau fractures: Prevalence of associated soft tissue injuries as determined by MRI. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 62nd Annual Meeting, poster #C59, Orlando, FL, 1995.



20. Vangsness, C.T., Mitchell, W., Sadaat, V., and Nimni, M.
    Ligament shortening: An experimental approach. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 62nd Annual Meeting, poster #A71, Orlando, FL, 1995.



21. Vangsness, C.T.
    Isometry of the posterior cruciate ligament: Effects of functional load and muscle force application.
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 63rd Annual Meeting, poster E69, Atlanta, GA, 1996.



22. Vangsness, C.T.
    The biomechanical effects of laser induced collagen shortening on the inferior glenohumeral ligament complex of the shoulder. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 63rd Annual Meeting, poster E68, Atlanta, GA, 1996.



23. Vangsness, C.T.
    Concentric and eccentric isokinetic strength training of the rotator cuff. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 63rd Annual Meeting, poster E67, Atlanta, GA, 1996.



24. Vangsness, C.T., Mikulak, S., Nimni, M.E., and Taylor, J.
    Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug delivery to the shoulder: A comparison of oral and topical administration. American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 63rd Annual Meeting, poster E26, Atlanta, GA, 1996.



25. Vangsness, C.T.
    The effects of different laser energy levels of the human inferior glenohumeral ligament. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 64th Annual Meeting, poster B015, San Francisco, CA, 1997.



26. Vangsness, C.T.
    Acromial soft tissue origins: Histology and microanatomy of the deltoid, acromioclavicular capsule and coracoacromial ligament enthesis. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 65th Annual Meeting, poster A011, New Orleans, LA, 1998.



27. Vangsness, C.T.
    A prospective evaluation of the diagnostic ability of intravenous gadolinium magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the shoulder. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 65th Annual Meeting, poster C012, New Orleans, LA, 1998.



28. Vangsness, C.T.
    Magnetic resonance imaging of tibiofibular syndesmosis injuries: An anatomic and clinical study of the interosseous ligament. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 65th Annual Meeting, poster C014, New Orleans, LA, 1998.
    29. Ferrera, A., Liao, W-L.,



29. Vangsness, C.T., Jr., Yu, J., Itamura, J.M., Tibone, J.E., Hedman, T. The biomechanical effects of radiofrequency induced collagen shortening on the inferior Glenohumeral ligament complex. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 66th Annual Meeting, poster 395, Anaheim, CA, 1999.



30. 30. Vangsness, C.T., Jr., Roy, R., Chun, J., Hall, F.L.
    Isolation and expansion of stem cells from human anterior cruciate and meniscal ligaments with transforming growth factor-beta. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 66th Annual Meeting, poster 395A, Anaheim, CA, 1999.



31. Liao, W-L., Hedman, T., Ferrera, A., Vangsness, C.T., Jr.
    Conduction of radiofrequency generated heat through the glenohumeral ligament. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 66th Annual Meeting, poster 425, Anaheim, CA, 1999.



32. Mirzayan, R., Patzakis, M.J., Vangsness, C.T., Jr., Holtom, P., Sherman, R., Itamura, J.M.
    Management of chronic postoperative shoulder infections. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 66th Annual Meeting, poster 426, Anaheim, CA, 1999.



33. Soma, C., Vangsness, C.T., Jr., Marshall, G.J., Sharpe, F., Subin, W.
    The effects of hyaluronic acid on the injured meniscus: An in vivo analysis of the healing response.
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 66th Annual Meeting, poster 497A, Anaheim, CA, 1999.



34. Vangsness, C.T., Jr., Polousky, J.D., Parkinson, A.B., Hedman, T.H.
    Radiofrequency thermal effects on the human meniscus: An in-vitro comparison of monopolar
    and bipolar electrodes. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 69th Annual Meeting, poster P471, Dallas, TX, 2002.

PRESENTATIONS

REGIONAL

1. Arthroscopic Laser Surgery of the Ankle - A Cadaveric Experiment. International Society for Optical Engineering Conference, Los Angeles, California, 1986.



2. Surgical Treatment of Medial Epicondylitis. Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Fellows Conference, Inglewood, California, 1987.



3. CO2 Chondral Laser Surgery - An Experimental and Clinical Correlation. USC-GOS Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, California, 1987.



4. The Early Healing Response of Meniscal Tissue to Mechanical Injury: A Histologic and Scanning Electron Microscopy Evaluation. USC-GOS Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, California, 1990.



5. Light Absorption Characteristics of the Human Meniscus: Applications for Laser Ablation. International Society for Optical Engineering Conference, Los Angeles, California, 1991.



6. Optical Properties of the Human Meniscus: Applications for Laser Ablation. The Hospital for Joint Diseases, Orthopaedic Institute, New York City, New York, October, 1991.



7. The Healing Effect of the Nd: Yag Laser in the Avascular Zone of the Meniscus. The Hospital for Joint Diseases, Orthopaedic Institute, New York City, New York, October, 1991.



8. The Healing Effect of the Nd: Yag Laser in the Avascular Zone of the Meniscus. SPIE Conference 1643, Los Angeles, California, January 1992.
   Stenette, D., Itamura, J., Vangsness, C.T., Jr., Burkhead, W.Z., Hedman, J.P.



9. Rotator Interval Reconstruction. Presented at the USC/GOS Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, California, June 19-20, 1997.



10. Course Chairman; Seminar on Sports Injuries: Controversies in Training and Rehabilitation Techniques. Sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in cooperation with the University of Southern California School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, Los Angeles, CA, August 1992.



11. Biomechanics of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Allografts. International Sports Seminar. Sponsored by the Institute for Rehabilitation Services of Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, MN, September 1992.



12. The Anatomy and Histology of the Origin of the Long Head of the Biceps Brachii: A Study of 100 Human Cadavers. Alumni Association Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, New York, October 1992.



13. Ligament Shortening: An Experimental Approach - Laser Induced Shrinking of Collagen. USC-GOS Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, California, June 1994.



14. A Cadaveric Model to Evaluate the Kinematics of Passive Glenohumeral Motion Following Prosthetic Arthroplasty. USC-GOS Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, California, June 1994.



15. The Supraspinatus Muscle and its Anterior Myotendinous Extension: A Gross and Histomorphologic Study. USC-GOS Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, California, June 1994.



16. Assessment of Ligamentous Laxity in the Adolescent Knee. USC-GOS Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, California, June 1994.



17. Open Reconstruction for Traumatic Anterior Instability. Los Angeles County Chapter, Western Orthopaedic Association Meeting, Shoulder Instability Symposium, Los Angeles, California, June 1994.



18. Magnetic Resonance Imaging With or Without Intravenous Gadolinium in the Evaluation of the Painful Shoulder. USC-GOS Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, California, June 1994.



19. Arthroscopic Evaluation in the Quadriplegic Patient with Shoulder Pain. Western Orthopaedic Association, 58th Annual Meeting, Long Beach, California, August 1994.



20. The Evaluation of Creep in Human Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Tendons for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Western Orthopaedic Association, 58th Annual Meeting, Long Beach, California August, 1994.



21. A Comparison of Functional Knee Braces: Effects of Rate of Force Application and Custom Fit Versus off the Shelf Braces. Western Orthopaedic Association, 58th Annual Meeting, Long Beach, California August, 1994.



22. Controversies in Impingement Syndrome. First Annual UCLA Orthopaedic Alumni Meeting, Los Angeles, California, September 1994.



23. Orthopedic Ski Injuries. Encino Tarzana Regional Medical Center, Encino, California, December 1994.



24. Potential Turf Battles Involving Orthopaedics. California Orthopaedic Association, Annual Meeting, La Jolla, California, April 1995.



25. Prosthetic Replacement for Proximal Humeral Fractures. Total Knee, Hip and Shoulder Arthroplasty, Intermedics Orthopedics, Inc., Dana Point, California, June 1995



26. The In vitro Analysis of the Weightbearing Kinematics of the Intact and ACL Deficient Knee. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Study Group, Nevis, West Indies, May 1996.



27. Overview of Lasers in Arthroscopic Surgery. Kerlan Jobe Grand Rounds, Los Angeles, California, October 1996.



28. Rotator Interval Reconstruction.
    Presented at the USC/GOS Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, California, June 19-20, 1997



29. Transient Pattern of Temperature Changes in Radiofrequency Energy Induced Shortening of the Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament. USC-GOS Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, California, June 1999.



30. The Effects of Concentric versus Eccentric Isokinetic Strength Training of the Rotator Cuff in the Plane of the Scapula at Various Speeds. USC-GOS Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, California, June 1999.



31. A Histological Analysis of the Effect of Transforming Growth Factor Beta on Articular Cartilage Defects in the Rabbit Model. USC-GOS Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, California, June 1999.



32. In Search of the Perfect Swing: Analysis of the Biomechanics of Hitting. USC-GOS Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, California, June 1999.



33. The Relationship between Scapulohumeral Rhythm and Subacromial Impingement Syndrome. USC-GOS Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, California, June 1999.



34. A Histological Analysis of the Effect of Transforming Growth Factor Beta on Articular Cartilage Defects in the Rabbit Model. Tahoe Knee and Shoulder Update, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, November 1999.



35. Thermal Techniques for Shoulder Instability. 17th Annual Meeting of San Diego Shoulder, Arthroscopy Arthroplasty Fractures, San Diego, California, June, 2000.



36. Vangsness, C.T., Liao, W.L., Hedman, T.P.
    Thermal Properties of Radiofrequency Devices for shoulder Instability Surgery
    Presented at the USC/GOS Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, California, June 22-23, 2000



37. Current Issues in Total Knee Arthroplasty, An Interactive Forum: Alternatives to TKR for the Young Patient: Intro & Arthroscopic Treatment of DJD. USC Keck School of Medicine Postgraduate Program, Hotel Le Meridien, Beverly Hills, California, November, 2000.



38. The Influence of TGF Beta on Articular Cartilage. 5th Annual Tahoe Knee and Shoulder Update, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, December 2000.



39. Thermal Properties of Radiofrequency Devices for Shoulder Instability Surgery
    Presented at the USC/GOS Annual meeting, Los Angeles, California, June 22-23, 2000



40. Knees and Shoulders. USC Keck School of Medicine, USC Family Medicine, Los Angeles, California, April 24, 2001.



41. Current Concepts: The Use of RF and Electro-Thermal Modalities in Orthopaedic Surgery. 6th Annual Tahoe Knee and Shoulder Update, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, December 2001.



42. Common Sports Medicine Injuries for the Primary Care Physician: Knee and Shoulder Injuries.
    Common Problems in Primary Care Course 2002, Los Angeles, California, February 2002



43. Knees and Shoulderss. USC Keck School of Medicine, USC Family Medicine, Los Angeles, California, February 26, 2002



44. The Effects of Radiofrequency Energy on Human Articular Cartilage. ACL Study Group , Big Sky, Montana, March 2002



45. Effects of Radiofrequency Energy on Human Articular Cartilage: An Analysis of Five Systems. USC-GOS Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, California, June 2002



46. The Restore Orthobiologic Implant. 7th Annual Tahoe Knee & Shoulder Update, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, December 2002.



47. Mechanical Evaluation of Soft Tissue Treated Through a New Tissue Sterilization Process. AAOS 70th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 2003.



48. Common Sports Medicine Injuries for the Primary Care Physician. USC Keck School of Medicine, USC Family Medicine, Los Angeles, California, March 2003.



49. Thermal Treatment for Cartilage Repair / Debridement. Management of Arthritic Knee: Debating New Therapeutic Options Conference, Los Angeles, California, April 2003.



50. Radiofrequency and Arthroscopy: Do We Really Want to Perform Thermal Chondroplasty? Wilson-Bost Interurban Orthopaedic Club Meeting, Los Angeles, California, April 2003.



51. Musculoskeletal. ICM Musculoskeletal Examination I Workshop, USC Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, May 2003.



52. Orthopaedic Soft Tissue Injuries. ICM Musculoskeletal Examination II Workshop, USC Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, May 2003.



53. Biomechanical Evaluation of Bone and Soft Tissue Allograft Treated with a new Sterilization Process. USC – GOS Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, California, June 2003.



54. Biomechanical Evaluation of Soft Tissue Allograft Treated with a New Tissue Sterilization Process. 17th Annual Kerlan-Jobe Fellowship Alumni Research Conference, San Diego, California, July 2003.



55. Thermal/Radiofrequency Treatment of Chondral Injury. UCSF Comprehensive Knee Cartilage Symposium – State of the Art in 2003, San Francisco, California, November 2003.
    

NATIONAL

1. The Clinical Results of Operative Arthroscopy of the Ankle-A Preliminary Report. The Hospital for Joint Diseases, Alumni Conference, New York City, NY, 1984.



2. The Clinical Results of Operative Arthroscopy of the Ankle-A Preliminary Report. The National Orthopaedic Residents Conference, New Orleans, LA, 1985.



3. Laser Surgery in Orthopaedics: Award winning videotape. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 55th Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, 1988.



4. Current Concepts of Laser Arthroscopic Surgery. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 56th Annual Meeting, paper# 3324, Las Vegas, NV, 1989.



5. The Early Healing Response of Meniscal Tissue to Mechanical Injury: A Histologic and Scanning Electron Microscopy Evaluation. Orthopaedic Research Society, 37th Annual Meeting Anaheim, CA, 1991.



6. An In Vitro Analysis of Partial Human Meniscectomy by Five Different Laser Systems. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 58th Annual Meeting, paper #360, Anaheim, CA, 1991.



7. Meniscal Injuries Associated with Femur Fractures. Arthroscopy Association of North America, 10th Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1991.
   Partial Human Meniscectomy: An In Vitro Comparison of the Tissue Alteration of SSX Laser Systems, Electrocautery and the Scalpel. Orthopaedic Research Society, 37th Annual Meeting Anaheim, CA, 1991.



8. Neural Anatomy of the Human Glenoid Labrum and Shoulder Ligaments. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 59th Annual Meeting, paper# 355, Washington D.C., 1992.



9. Radiographic Diagnosis of Ankle Fractures: Are Three Views Necessary? American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 59th Annual Meeting, paper# 57, Washington D.C., 1992.



10. Comparison of Functional Knee Braces for Control of Anterior Tibial Displacement. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 59th Annual Meeting, paper# 83, Washington D.C., 1992.



11. Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery with Three Different Laser Systems: An Evaluation of Laser Applications. Arthroscopy Association of North America, Boston, MA, April 1992.



12. Arthroscopic Evaluation of Meniscal Injuries in Tibial Plateau Fractures. Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, October 1992.



13. The Healing Effects of the Neodymium Laser in the Avascular Zone of the Meniscus. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 60th Annual Meeting, paper# 147, San Francisco, CA, 1993.



14. Effects of Gamma Irradiation on the Biomechanical Properties of the Human Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Allografts. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 60th Annual Meeting, paper# 437, San Francisco, CA, Feb, 1993.



15. Effects of Gamma Irradiation on the Human Immunodeficiency Virus in known Infected Human Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Allografts. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 60th Annual Meeting, paper# 436, San Francisco, CA, Feb, 1993.



16. A Survey of American Tissue Banks for Soft Tissue Allograft Reconstruction of the Human Knee. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 61st Annual Meeting, paper #433, New Orleans, LA, Feb, 1994.



17. Comparison of Concentric, Eccentric, or Combined Concentric and Eccentric Modes for Isokinetic Training of the Shoulder. American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting, Reno, NV, Jan 1995.



18. Evaluation of Creep in Human Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Tendons for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 62nd Annual Meeting, paper #159, Orlando, FL, Feb, 1995.



19. Supraspinatus Muscle and Its Anterior Myotendinous Extension: A Gross and Histomorphologic Study. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 62nd Annual Meeting, paper #272, Orlando, FL, Feb, 1995.



20. Functional Knee Braces: The Effects of Rate of Force Application on Anterior Tibial Translation in Custom-Fit Versus Premanufactured Braces. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 62nd Annual Meeting, paper #432, Orlando, FL, Feb, 1995.



21. Cautious Surgery for Discoid Menisci. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 62nd Annual Meeting, paper #550, Orlando, FL, Feb, 1995.



22. The Supraspinatus Muscle and its Anterior Myotendinous Extension: A Gross and Histomorphologic Study. The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Society's Specialty Day Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1995.



23. The Optical Properties of the Human Meniscus and the Development of Suitable Wave Lengths for Arthroscopic Surgery of the Knee. American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc., 15th Annual Scientific Meeting and Industrial Exposition, San Diego, CA, Apr, 1995.



24. Isometry of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament: Effects of Functional Load and Muscle Force Application. Arthroscopy Association of North America, 14th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, May 1995.



25. Kinematics of Glenohumeral Arthroplasty. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 63rd Annual Meeting, paper 204, Atlanta, GA, Feb, 1996.



26. Cautious Surgery for Discoid Menisci. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 63rd Annual Meeting, paper 320, Atlanta, GA, Feb 1996.



27. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Delivery to the Shoulder: A Comparison of Oral and Topical Administration. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 63rd Annual Meeting, poster E26, Atlanta, GA, Feb, 1996.



28. Assorted Shoulder Problems. Arthroscopy Association of North America, 15th Annual Meeting, Course 202, Washington, D.C., Apr 1996.



29. The Effects of Laser Induced Collagen shortening on the Biomechanical Properties of the Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament Complex. American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, 13th Annual Meeting, Amelia Island, FL, Oct 1996.



30. Laser Shoulder Surgery: What It Can and Cannot Do. Arthroscopy Association of North America Fall Course, Palm Desert, CA, Nov 1996.



31. The Treatment of Isolated Articular Cartilage Defects in the Young Individual. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 64th Annual Meeting, Course 329, San Francisco, CA, Feb, 1997.



32. The Effects of Laser Induced Collagen Shortening on the Biomechanical Properties of the Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament Complex. 10th Annual Meeting Specialty Day American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Winner NEER Award 1997 – San Francisco, CA, Feb 1997.



33. A Prospective Evaluation of the Diagnostic Ability of Intravenous Gadolinium Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Shoulder. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 65th Annual Meeting, paper 108, New Orleans, LA, Mar, 1998.



34. Instructional Course: The Treatment of Isolated Articular Cartilage Lesions in the Young Individual. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 65th Annual Meeting, Course 55, New Orleans, LA, Mar 1998.



35. Instructional Course: The Treatment of Isolated Articular Cartilage Defects in the Knee. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 65th Annual Meeting, Course 146, New Orleans, LA, Mar 1998.



36. Instructional Course: Arthroscopic Evaluation and Treatment of Shoulder Instability. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 65th Annual Meeting, Course 271, New Orleans, LA, Mar 1998.



37. The Biomechanical Effects of Radiofrequency Induced Collagen Shortening on the Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament Complex. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 66th Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, Feb 1999.



38. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Tibiofibular Syndemosis Injuries: An Anatomic and Prospective Clinical Study of the Interosseous Ligament. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 66th Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, Feb 1999.



39. Radiofrequency Thermal Effects on the Human Meniscus: An In Vitro Analysis. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 66th Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, Feb 1999.



40. Differences in Cellular Properties of Anterior Cruciate and Medial Collateral Ligament Fibroblasts Using an In-Vitro Fibroplastia Model. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 66th Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, Feb 1999.



41. Instructional Course: Arthroscopic Evaluation and Treatment of Shoulder Instability. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 67th Annual Meeting Course, Orlando, FL Mar 2000.



42. Temperature Energy Profile of Monopolar vs. Bipolar Radiofrequency Energy in the Shoulder. 24th Annual Meeting of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, Seattle, WA, Apr 2001.



43. Radiofrequency Thermal Effects on the Human Meniscus: An In-Vitro Comparison of Monopolar vs. Bipolar Electrodes. 24th Annual Meeting of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, Seattle, WA, Apr 2001.



44. Arthroscopic Surgery with Electromagnetic Surgical Devices: Complications, Efficacy, Cost Effectiveness and Future Possibilities. 114th Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Association, Palm Beach, FL, Jun 2001.



45. The Effects of Shoulder Instability on Upper Extremity Blood Flow in Collegiate and Professional Baseball Pitchers: A Cause of Dead Arm Syndrome. ASES 2001 Closed Meeting, Napa, CA, Oct 2001.



46. Effects of Radiofrequency Energy on Human Articular Cartilage: An Analysis of Five Systems. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 69th Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, Feb 2002



47. Caffey, S., Vangsness, C.T., Hedman, T.P.
    Effects of radiofrequency energy on the human article cartilage: an analysis of five systems Podium Presentation at the 69th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dallas Texas, February 13-17, 2002.



48. Effects of radiofrequency energy on human articular cartilage: an analysis of five systems Podium Presentation at the 69th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dallas Texas, February 13-17, 2002.



49. Thermal Treatment for Articular Cartilage. Arthroscopic Surgery 2004 - Robert W. Metcalf, M.D. Memorial, Sun Valley, Idaho, January 31-February 3, 2004.



50. IRAP Interleukin-1 Receptor Antigen Protein. Arthroscopic Surgery 2004 - Robert W. Metcalf, M.D. Memorial, Sun Valley, Idaho, January 31-February 3, 2004.



51. The Role of Hyaluronans in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine - What is the Role of Research? AOSSM Think Tank, Chicago, IL, November 2004.



52. Soft Tissue Allografts in Orthopaedics: Science and Application. AOSSM Allograft Workshop, Atlanta, GA, January 14-16, 2005.



53. Sports Medicine Allografts. AATB 9th Annual Spring Meeting, San Antonio, TX, March 6-8, 2005.
    

INTERNATIONAL

1. Optical Properties of the Human Meniscus and Application for Laser Ablation. International Society for Laser Surgery and Medicine. Los Angeles, CA, 1991.



2. Pulsed Ho: YAG Laser Meniscectomy. International Society for Laser Surgery and Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, 1991.




3. An In Vitro Analysis of Partial Human Meniscectomy by Five Different Laser Systems. Citizen Ambassador Program, Seoul, Korea, August 28, 1992.




4. Ligament Shortening: An Experimental Approach. 1st Annual Meeting of the International Musculoskeletal Laser Society IMLAS, Neuchatel, Switzerland, December 1994.




5. Do Fractures of the Femur and Tibia Impact the Knee? SICOT/SIROT Second Annual International Conference, Cairo, Egypt, September 2003.




6. Thermal Chondroplasty: Are We Helping or Hurting Our Patient? SICOT/SIROT Second Annual International Conference, Cairo, Egypt, September 2003.




7. Allograft Tissue Processing Controversies. Simposium Internacional de Traumatologia y Ortopedia, Madrid, Spain, November 2003.



8. Rotator Cuff Operative Techniques. Simposium Internacional de Traumatologia y Ortopedia, Madrid, Spain, November 2003.



9. The Restore Orthobiologic Implant. Simposium Internacional de Traumatologia y Ortopedia, Madrid, Spain, November 2003.



10. Thermal Techniques for Shoulder Instability. Simposium Internacional de Traumatologia y Ortopedia, Madrid, Spain, November 2003.



11. Arthroscopic Treatment of Osteoarthritis. Videoconference to Deemed University, Chennai, India, December 15, 2003.



12. The OPES System for Arthroscopic Surgery of the Knee and Shoulder. Arthrex Worldwide Surgeon Instructors Meeting, Naples, Florida, January 8-10, 2004.



13. Do Fractures of the Femur and Tibia Impact the Knee? 1st Combined Meeting University of Southern California and University of Thessaly, Corfu and Santorini, Greece, May 17-20, 2004.



14. Allograft Safety in Sports Medicine Surgery. AOSSM 2004 Annual Meeting, Quebec City, Canada, June 24-27, 2004.
    
15. Do Fractures of the Femur and Tibia Impact the Knee? 3rd SICOT Annual International Meeting, Havana, Cuba, September 25-29, 2004.



16. Open vs. Arhroscopic Reconstruction for Shoulder Instability. III Simposium Internacional Clinica Cemtro, Madrid, Spain, December 1-3, 2004.



17. What's New in Shoulder Surgery 2004. III Simposium Internacional Clinica Cemtro, Madrid, Spain, December 1-3, 2004.