Publications

Peer Reviewed Articles

2023:
Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, Karen K. Briggs, MPH, Philip Zuccaro, BS, Erin E. Tucker, BS, Stephanie C. Petterson, MPT, PhD. Arthroscopic Labral Reconstruction with a Modified Inferior Capsular Shift Allows Return to Sport and Excellent Outcomes in Contact and Non-Contact Athletes With Anterior Shoulder Instability at Minimum 5-Year Follow-up.
Published:October 25, 2023 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2023.10.020
https://www.arthroscopyjournal.org/article/S0749-8063(23)00864-2/fulltext

Plancher KD, Voigt C, Bernstein DN, Briggs KK, Petterson SC. Return to Sport in Middle-aged and Older Athletes After Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty at a Mean 10-Year Follow-up: Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes.
Am J Sports Med. 2023 Jun;51(7):1799-1807. doi:10.1177/03635465231163859. Epub 2023 Apr 24.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37092711/
PMID: 37092711

Plancher KD, Briggs KK, Tucker E, Zuccaro P, Petterson SC. The Role of Severe Lateral Facet Patellar Osteoarthritis in Patient Selection for Success of a Medial UKA: Mean Follow-up 10 years.
J Arthroplasty. 2023 May 23:S0883-5403(23)00548-X. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.05.024.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37230228/
PMID: 37230228

Plancher KD, Morrey BF, McMahon GT, Ruch DS, Petterson SC. AOA Critical Issues Symposium: Leadership and Education During and After COVID-19: Back to the Future or a New Normal. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2023 May 23. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.22.01356. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37220193/
PMID: 37220193

Plancher KD, Berend KR, Dalury DF, Lombardi AV Jr. Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty Made Simple. Instr Course Lect. 2023;72:261-272. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36534861/
PMID: 36534861

2022:

Plancher KD, Briggs KK, Brite JE, Petterson SC. The Lawrence D. Dorr Surgical Techniques & Technologies Award: Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS) in Medial and Lateral Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: Does the Status of the ACL Impact Outcomes? J Arthroplasty. 2022 Aug;37(8S):S710-S715. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.01.081. Epub 2022 Feb 3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35122945/
PMID: 35122945

Burnett RA 3rd, Ihekweazu U, Stambough JB, Plancher KD, Moskal JT, Karas V. Adult Reconstruction Fellowship: What is Important to the Applicants? Arthroplast Today. 2022 Aug 24;17:180-185.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.artd.2022.07.012. eCollection 2022 Oct. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36254210/
PMID: 36254210

Plancher KD, Briggs KK, Chinnakkannu K, Dotterweich KA, Commaroto SA, Wang KH, Petterson SC. Isolated Lateral Tibiofemoral Compartment Osteoarthritis: Survivorship and Patient Acceptable Symptom State After Lateral Fixed-Bearing Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty at Mean 10-Year Follow-up. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2022 Sep 21;104(18):1621-1628. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.21.01523. Epub 2022 Jun 28. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35766399/ PMID: 35766399

Plancher KD, Matheny LM, Briggs KK, Petterson SC. Reliability and Validity of the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score in Patients Undergoing Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty. 2022 Oct;37(10):1998-2003.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.04.026. Epub 2022 Apr 26. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35487406/
PMID: 35487406

Petterson SC, Agyapong G, Brite JE, Shanmugam J, Briggs KK, Plancher KD. An algorithm for successfully managing anterior shoulder instability. JAAPA. 2022 Apr 1;35(4):17-28. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000823168.14527.15. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35276714/
PMID: 35276714

Plancher KD, Brite JE, Briggs KK, Petterson SC. Pre-Arthritic/Kinematic Alignment in Fixed-Bearing Medial Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Results in Return to Activity at Mean 10-Year Follow-up. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2022 Jun 15;104(12):1081-1089. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.21.00801. Epub 2022 Mar 29. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36149243/
PMID: 36149243

2021:

Plancher KD, Shanmugam J, Briggs K, Petterson SC. Diagnosis and Management of Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears: A Comprehensive Review. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2021 Dec 15;29(24):1031-1043. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-20-01092. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34520444/
PMID: 34520444

Dunn ASM, Petterson SC, Plancher KD. The Shoulder Trans-pectoralis Arthroscopic Portal Is a Safe Approach to the Arthroscopic Latarjet Procedure: A Cadaveric Analysis. Arthroscopy. 2021 Feb;37(2):470-476. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2020.09.044. Epub 2020 Oct 3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33022364/
PMID: 33022364

Plancher KD, Brite JE, Briggs KK, Petterson SC. Patient-acceptable symptom state for reporting outcomes following unicompartmental knee arthroplasty : a matched pair analysis comparing UKA in ACL-deficient versus ACL-intact knees.
Bone Joint J. 2021 Aug;103-B(8):1367-1372. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.103B8.BJJ-2021-0170.R1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34334042/
PMID: 34334042

Plancher KD, Shanmugam JP, Brite JE, Briggs KK, Petterson SC. Relevance of the Tibial Slope on Functional Outcomes in ACL-Deficient and ACL Intact Fixed-Bearing Medial Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty. 2021 Sep;36(9):3123-3130. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2021.04.041. Epub 2021 May 5.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34053751/
PMID: 34053751

2020:

Plancher KD, Stelma SV, Wong LM, Petterson SC. Thumb Carpometacarpal Suspension Arthroplasty with Flexor Carpi Radialis Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition Using An Absorbable Interference Screw: A Volar Approach Technique. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2020 Oct 13;25(2):102-107. doi: 10.1097/BTH.0000000000000317. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33060462/
PMID: 33060462

Plancher KD, Alwine JT, Chan JJ, Petterson SC. The Accessory Medial Portal for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Safe Zone to Avoid Neurovascular Complications. Orthop J Sports Med. 2020 Sep 25;8(9):2325967120952674. doi: 10.1177/2325967120952674. eCollection 2020 Sep. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33029544/
PMID: 33029544

Plancher KD, Shanmugam JP, Petterson SC. The Changing Face of Orthopaedic Education: Searching for the New Reality After COVID-19. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil. 2020 Aug;2(4):e295-e298. doi: 10.1016/j.asmr.2020.04.007. Epub 2020 Apr 27. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32342048/
PMID: 32342048

Plancher KD. CORR Insights®: Anchorless Arthroscopic Transosseous and Anchored Arthroscopic Transosseous Equivalent Rotator Cuff Repair Show No Differences in Structural Integrity or Patient-reported Outcomes in a Matched Cohort.
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2020 Jun;478(6):1304-1306. doi: 10.1097/CORR.0000000000001253. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32282536/
PMID: 32282536

Plancher KD, Chan JJ, Bishai SK, Silane M, Ibrahim TF, Petterson SC. DVT and Pulmonary Embolism Following Knee Arthroscopy: The Role of Genetic Predisposition and Autoimmune Antibodies: A Report of 3 Cases. JBJS Case Connect. 2020 Apr-Jun;10(2):e0514. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.19.00514. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32649112/
PMID: 32649112

Stambough JB, Curtin BM, Gililland JM, Guild GN 3rd, Kain MS, Karas V, Keeney JA, Plancher KD, Moskal JT.  The Past, Present, and Future of Orthopedic Education: Lessons Learned From the COVID-19 Pandemic.  J Arthroplasty. 2020 Jul;35(7S):S60-S64. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.04.032. Epub 2020 Apr 18. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32345564/
PMID: 32345564

2019:

Plancher KD, Petterson SC. Editorial Commentary: Is This the Beginning of the End for Hospital-Based Outpatient Surgery Centers? The Wake-Up Call. Arthroscopy. 2019 Sep;35(9):2551-2552. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2019.06.009. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31500740/
PMID: 31500740

Petterson SC, Plancher KD. Single intra-articular injection of lightly cross-linked hyaluronic acid reduces knee pain in symptomatic knee osteoarthritis: a multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2019 Jun;27(6):1992-2002. doi: 10.1007/s00167-018-5114-0. Epub 2018 Aug 29. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30159738/
PMID: 30159738 Clinical Trial.

2017:

Plancher KD. Editorial Commentary: Better Care, Better Health, Better Cost: Is Scientific Evidence Negatively Impacting the Transformation of Health Care? Arthroscopy. 2017 Sep;33(9):1627-1628. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2017.06.009. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28865565/
PMID: 28865565

2015:

Plancher KD. Crisis in medicine: part 3. they physician as the captain–a personal touch. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2015 Nov;44(11):489-90. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26566546/
PMID: 26566546

2014:

Plancher KD. Crisis in medicine: have we traded technology for our six senses? Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2014 Nov;43(11):496-7. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25379744/
PMID: 25379744

Plancher KD. The increasing recognition of unicompartment arthritis. Preface. Clin Sports Med. 2014 Jan;33(1):xvii-xviii. doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2013.09.001. Epub 2013 Oct 15. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24274856/
PMID: 24274856

Plancher KD, Brooks-James A, Nissen CW, Diduch BK, Petterson SC.  Baseline Neurocognitive Performance in Professional Lacrosse Athletes. Orthop J Sports Med. 2014 Sep 18;2(9):2325967114550623. doi: 10.1177/2325967114550623. eCollection 2014 Sep. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26535364/
PMID: 26535364

Dunn AS, Petterson SC, Plancher KD.  Unicondylar knee arthroplasty: intramedullary technique. Clin Sports Med. 2014 Jan;33(1):87-104. doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2013.08.004. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24274848/
PMID: 24274848

Plancher KD, Dunn AS, Petterson SC.  The anterior cruciate ligament-deficient knee and unicompartmental arthritis.
Clin Sports Med. 2014 Jan;33(1):43-55. doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2013.08.006.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24274844/
PMID: 24274844

2012:

Plancher KD. Crisis in medicine: education, a vehicle that brings us together. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2012 Apr;41(4):156. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22530215/
PMID: 22530215

2009:

Plancher KD, Lipnick SL. Analysis of evidence-based medicine for shoulder instability. Arthroscopy. 2009 Aug;25(8):897-908. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2009.03.017. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19664510/
PMID: 19664510

2008:

Plancher KD, Siliski J. Long-term functional results and complications in patients with knee dislocations. J Knee Surg. 2008 Oct;21(4):261-8. doi: 10.1055/s-0030-1247829. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18979926/
PMID: 18979926

2007:

Plancher KD, Luke TA, Peterson RK, Yacoubian SV. Posterior shoulder pain: a dynamic study of the spinoglenoid ligament and treatment with arthroscopic release of the scapular tunnel. Arthroscopy. 2007 Sep;23(9):991-8. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2007.03.098. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17868839/
PMID: 17868839

2005:

Plancher KD, Johnston JC, Peterson RK, Hawkins RJ. The dimensions of the rotator interval. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2005 Nov-Dec;14(6):620-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2005.02.022. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16337530/
PMID: 16337530

Plancher KD, Peterson RK, Johnston JC, Luke TA. The spinoglenoid ligament. Anatomy, morphology, and histological findings. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2005 Feb;87(2):361-5. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.C.01533. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15687160/
PMID: 15687160

2004:

Luke TA, Rovner AD, Karas SG, Hawkins RJ, Plancher KD. Volumetric change in the shoulder capsule after open inferior capsular shift versus arthroscopic thermal capsular shrinkage: a cadaveric model. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2004 Mar-Apr;13(2):146-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2003.11.008. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14997089/
PMID: 14997089

2003:

Miller MD, Larsen KM, Luke T, Leis HT, Plancher KD. Anterior capsular shift volume reduction: an in vitro comparison of 3 techniques. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2003 Jul-Aug;12(4):350-4. doi: 10.1016/s1058-2746(02)86805-7. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12934029/
PMID: 12934029

2001:

Plancher KD. Methods of imaging the scaphoid. Hand Clin. 2001 Nov;17(4):703-21. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11775481/
PMID: 11775481

Hawkins RJ, Plancher KD, Saddemi SR, Brezenoff LS, Moor JT. Arthroscopic subacromial decompression. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2001 May-Jun;10(3):225-30. doi: 10.1067/mse.2001.114679. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11408902/
PMID: 11408902

Plancher KD, Lucas TS. Fracture dislocations of the elbow in athletes. Clin Sports Med. 2001 Jan;20(1):59-76. doi: 10.1016/s0278-5919(05)70247-7. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11227709/
PMID: 11227709

1999:

Plancher KD, Faber KJ. Arthroscopic repair of radial-sided triangular fibrocartilage complex lesions. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 1999 Mar;3(1):44-51. doi: 10.1097/00130911-199903000-00007. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16609455/
PMID: 16609455

Plancher KD, Ho CP, Cofield SS, Viola R, Hawkins RJ. Role of MR imaging in the management of “skier’s thumb” injuries.
Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 1999 Feb;7(1):73-84, viii. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10067224/
PMID: 10067224

1998:

Kuhn JE, Plancher KD, Hawkins RJ. Symptomatic scapulothoracic crepitus and bursitis. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 1998 Sep-Oct;6(5):267-73. doi: 10.5435/00124635-199809000-00001. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9753753/
PMID: 9753753

Werner SL, Plancher KD. Biomechanics of wrist injuries in sports. Clin Sports Med. 1998 Jul;17(3):407-20. doi: 10.1016/s0278-5919(05)70093-4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9700411/
PMID: 9700411

Plancher KD, Perekh SR. Limited open incision carpal tunnel release. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 1998 Mar;2(1):64-71. doi: 10.1097/00130911-199803000-00009. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16609486/
PMID: 16609486

Plancher KD, Steadman JR, Briggs KK, Hutton KS. Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament in patients who are at least forty years old. A long-term follow-up and outcome study. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1998 Feb;80(2):184-97. doi: 10.2106/00004623-199802000-00005. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9486724/
PMID: 9486724

Plancher KD, Kahlon RS. Diagnosis and treatment of congenital thumb hypoplasia. Hand Clin. 1998 Feb;14(1):101-18. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9526160/
PMID: 9526160

1997:

Plancher KD, Razi A. Management of osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Orthop Clin North Am. 1997 Jul;28(3):461-77. doi: 10.1016/s0030-5898(05)70302-3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9208837/
PMID: 9208837

Plancher KD, Donshik JD. Femoral neck and ipsilateral neck and shaft fractures in the young adult. Orthop Clin North Am. 1997 Jul;28(3):447-59. doi: 10.1016/s0030-5898(05)70301-1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9208836/
PMID: 9208836

1996:

Strickland JW, Idler RS, Lourie GM, Plancher KD. The hypothenar fat pad flap for management of recalcitrant carpal tunnel syndrome. J Hand Surg Am. 1996 Sep;21(5):840-8. doi: 10.1016/S0363-5023(96)80201-2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8891983/
PMID: 8891983

Jacobson MD, Plancher KD, Kleinman WB. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome. Hand Clin. 1996 May;12(2):253-7. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8724577/
PMID: 8724577

Lee WP, Plancher KD, Strickland JW. Carpal tunnel release with a small palmar incision. Hand Clin. 1996 May;12(2):271-84. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8724579/
PMID: 8724579

Plancher KD, McGillicuddy JO, Kleinman WB. Anterior intramuscular transposition of the ulnar nerve. Hand Clin. 1996 May;12(2):435-44. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8724595/
PMID: 8724595

Plancher KD, Idler RS, Lourie GM, Strickland JW. Recalcitrant carpal tunnel. The hypothenar fat pad flap. Hand Clin. 1996 May;12(2):337-49. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8724585/
PMID: 8724585

Plancher KD, Minnich JM. Sports-specific injuries. Clin Sports Med. 1996 Apr;15(2):207-18. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8726314/
PMID: 8726314

Plancher KD, Halbrecht J, Lourie GM. Medial and lateral epicondylitis in the athlete. Clin Sports Med. 1996 Apr;15(2):283-305. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8726318/
PMID: 8726318

Plancher KD, Peterson RK, Steichen JB. Compressive neuropathies and tendinopathies in the athletic elbow and wrist.
Clin Sports Med. 1996 Apr;15(2):331-71. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8726320/
PMID: 8726320

Johnston J, Plancher KD, Hawkins RJ. Elbow injuries to the throwing athlete. Clin Sports Med. 1996 Apr;15(2):307-29.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8726319/
PMID: 8726319

1995:

Kuhn JE, Plancher KD, Hawkins RJ. Scapular Winging. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 1995 Nov;3(6):319-325. doi: 10.5435/00124635-199511000-00002. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10790670/
PMID: 10790670

Greis PE, Halbrecht J, Plancher KD. Arthroscopic removal of loose bodies of the elbow. Orthop Clin North Am. 1995 Oct;26(4):679-89. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7566913/
PMID: 7566913

Steinberg BD, Plancher KD. Clinical anatomy of the wrist and elbow. Clin Sports Med. 1995 Apr;14(2):299-313.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7600592/
PMID: 7600592

Thomas DR, Plancher KD, Hawkins RJ. Prevention and rehabilitation of overuse injuries of the elbow. Clin Sports Med. 1995 Apr;14(2):459-77. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7600597/
PMID: 7600597

Plancher KD, Litchfield R, Hawkins RJ. Rehabilitation of the shoulder in tennis players. Clin Sports Med. 1995 Jan;14(1):111-37. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7712546/
PMID: 7712546

Steinberg BD, Plancher KD, Idler RS. Percutaneous Kirschner wire fixation through the snuff box: an anatomic study.
J Hand Surg Am. 1995 Jan;20(1):57-62. doi: 10.1016/S0363-5023(05)80059-0. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7722267/
PMID: 7722267