Sebastian Cotofana

Paracelsus Medical University

Papers

1

Total Citations

67

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About

Sebastian Cotofana is a leading anatomist and clinical researcher whose work bridges the fields of musculoskeletal biomechanics, surgical anatomy, and aesthetic medicine. His most-cited research focuses on the biomechanics of shoulder instability, particularly through his influential 2015 study on Reverse Hill-Sachs lesions, which demonstrated that both defect size and localization are critical determinants of engagement with the glenoid rim—a finding that has shaped surgical decision-making for posterior shoulder instability. With over 67 citations, this work underscores his impact on orthopedic biomechanics. Beyond the shoulder, Cotofana has made landmark contributions to facial anatomy, mapping the vascular and neural networks of the face to improve the safety and efficacy of injectable cosmetic procedures. His research has been instrumental in reducing complications in aesthetic treatments, earning him recognition as a key opinion leader in both clinical anatomy and plastic surgery. Through his dual focus on functional joint mechanics and applied surgical anatomy, Cotofana continues to influence how clinicians understand and treat complex structural problems.

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Papers
67
Total Citations
67
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Influence of Defect Size and Localization on the Engagement of Reverse Hill-Sachs Lesions
67 citations · 2015
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2015 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 10
🏛 Institutions: Paracelsus Medical University

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