James A. Albright

Brown University

Papers

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7

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About

James A. Albright is a leading orthopedic surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on shoulder biomechanics, glenohumeral instability, and advanced surgical reconstruction techniques. His most-cited study, a 2024 biomechanical investigation, demonstrates that a posterior acromial bone block augmentation effectively restores the force required to prevent posterior translation of the humeral head in a cadaveric model of posterior shoulder instability. This work provides critical evidence for a novel surgical approach to a challenging clinical problem, offering a potential alternative to traditional soft-tissue repairs. With 7 citations already, this paper is gaining traction among shoulder specialists. Dr. Albright’s research is distinguished by its rigorous methodology—including a priori power analysis and fresh-frozen cadaveric specimens—and its direct translational impact on surgical practice. His contributions are helping to refine treatment algorithms for posterior shoulder instability, a condition with historically high failure rates. For students and clinicians, his work exemplifies how biomechanical studies can bridge the gap between laboratory science and improved patient outcomes in orthopedic surgery.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
A Posterior Acromial Bone Block Augmentation Is Biomechanically Effective at Restoring the Force Required To Translate the Humeral Head Posteriorly in a Cadaveric, Posterior Glenohumeral Instability Model
7 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 6
🏛 Institutions: Brown University

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