Alexis C. Wickwire
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Dr. Alexis C. Wickwire is a leading orthopedic researcher whose work has fundamentally shaped the surgical management of shoulder instability, particularly through the study of Hill-Sachs defects. Her landmark 2009 paper, "Hill-Sachs Defects and Repair Using Osteoarticular Allograft Transplantation," which has garnered 149 citations, established critical quantitative benchmarks for determining when humeral head bone loss becomes clinically significant. By defining the "critical defect size" threshold and demonstrating how osteoarticular allograft transplantation can restore normal joint biomechanics, Dr. Wickwire provided surgeons with evidence-based guidelines that directly improved patient outcomes and reduced failure rates in shoulder stabilization procedures. Her research bridges the gap between biomechanical principles and practical surgical technique, offering clear, actionable data for clinicians facing complex revision cases. Dr. Wickwire's work remains a cornerstone reference for orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists, influencing both surgical decision-making and the development of novel repair technologies. Her contributions continue to resonate in residency training programs and clinical practice worldwide, cementing her reputation as a pivotal figure in the evolution of shoulder instability surgery.
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- 1Hill-Sachs Defects and Repair Using Osteoarticular Allograft Transplantation149 citations · 2009