Sam Akhavan, MD
 Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Doctor
 Arthroscopy Surgeon for Knee & Shoulder Surgery, Pain and Injuries
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ACL RECONSTRUCTION SURGERY

  Dr Sam Akhavan has done extensive research in the field of ACL reconstruction surgery.  These include articles on graft choice, tunnel placement as well as complications following ACL

       1. Complications following ACL surgery   ICL 2009

       2. Hamstring Graft Strength as Function of Size    Arthroscopy 2015

       3. Optimizing the Femoral Socket in Outside-in Drilling  Arthroscopy 2013

       4. Can we predict Hamstring Size based on preoperative MRI  OJSM 2019

  Current active research include using an internal brace as reinforcement for ACL reconstruction, tunnel positions during ACL reconstructions.
BICEPS TENODESIS

  Dr Sam Akhavan has looked extensively into the biceps tenodesis procedure, a procedure where a painful biceps tendon is cut, moved and reattached to the ball of the shoulder.  

     1.  Clinical evaluation of the Loop 'N' Tack Procedure          OJSM 2018

     2.  The Loop 'N' Tack Knot: A Biomechanical Analysis of a Novel Suture Technique OJSM 2020

     3.  The Loop 'N' Tack Biceps Tenodesis: Technique   Arthroscopy Technique 2020

  Dr Akhavan has also lectured on the subject:  CLICK HERE 




BONE MARROW EDEMA

  Dr Sam Akhavan has a special interest in the field of BONE MARROW EDEMA.  

     1.  Evaluation and Treatment of Bone Marrow Edema  JAAOS 2020

     2. Short Term Outcomes Of a Biologic Treatment for Bone Marrow Edema ASMR 2019

  Dr Akhavan has also lectured extensively on the subject:  CLICK HERE





SHOULDER INSTABILITY

  As a Sports Medicine Surgeon, Dr Akhavan has a special interest in shoulder instability.  

     1.  Posterior Shoulder Instability in Athleres.  JBJS Rev 2015

  Dr. Akhavan has also lecture nationally on the subject.

  Current Research includes pioneering a new procedure- "THE LABRAL SCAFFOLD" .   This procedure allows for filling of bony defects in shoulder instability without having to perform a LATARJET procedure. Early results show a promising procedure for a very difficult problem.
DR. Sam Akhavan Lectures on Principles of Shoulder Instability
The Labral Scaffold Procedure:  Cadaveric Skin is used to augment a bony defect