Joseph J. Crisco
Papers
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Total Citations
170
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About
Joseph J. Crisco is a biomedical engineer and musculoskeletal biomechanics researcher whose work spans shoulder instability, wrist mechanics, and hand joint biomechanics. His research has made substantial contributions to the understanding of joint stability and surgical decision-making, particularly in orthopedic contexts where biomechanical data directly informs clinical practice. Crisco's most impactful work addresses critical glenoid bone loss in posterior shoulder instability, a 2018 study that has garnered 69 citations and helped establish evidence-based thresholds for when isolated labral repair is insufficient to restore shoulder stability. His subsequent investigations into Bankart repair augmentation techniques — including biceps tendon transfer and the placement of a 6-o'clock anchor — reflect a systematic effort to optimize surgical outcomes through rigorous cadaveric and robotic testing methodologies. Beyond the shoulder, Crisco has pioneered advanced robotic approaches to wrist biomechanics, developing hybrid testing methodologies that integrate three-dimensional imaging to more accurately characterize ligament contributions to wrist stability. His recent attention to the thumb carpometacarpal joint, including the biomechanical effects of osteoarthritis-related osteophytes, highlights a broadening research portfolio with translational implications for hand surgery. Across these domains, his work demonstrates a consistent commitment to bridging laboratory biomechanics with real-world surgical applications.
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- 1Critical Glenoid Bone Loss in Posterior Shoulder Instability69 citations · 2018
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