RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

Dr. Hirahara actively investigates and creates new surgical techniques in shoulder and knee arthroscopy, while incorporating the growing field of OrthoBiologics. He constantly evaluates and assesses these new ideas and techniques in his research, many of which will be shared here.

PUBLICATIONS:

An MRI Analysis of the Pelvis to Determine Ideal Method for Ultrasound-Guided Bone Marrow Aspiration from the Iliac Crest
Alan M. Hirahara, Alberto J. Panero, Wyatt J. Andersen
American Journal of Orthopedics
PMID: 29883505
Non-Surgical

Biomechanical Comparison of 3 Glenoid-Side Fixation Techniques for Superior Capsular Reconstruction
Jonas Pogorzelski, Kyle J. Muckenhirn, ... Alan M. Hirahara, et al.
American Journal of Sports Medicine
PMID: 29281797
Surgical

The Evolution of the Superior Capsular Reconstruction Technique
Alan M. Hirahara, Evan S. Lederman, Wyatt J. Andersen, Kyle Yamashiro
International Congress for Joint Reconstruction
Surgical

Ultrasound-Guided Suture Tape Augmentation and Stabilization of the Medial Collateral Ligament
Alan M. Hirahara, Gordon Mackay, Wyatt J. Andersen
Arthroscopy Techniques
PMID: 29881691
Surgical

Superior Capsular Reconstruction: Outcomes After Minimum 2-year Follow-Up
Alan M. Hirahara, Wyatt J. Andersen, Alberto J. Panero
American Journal of Orthopedics
PMID: 29309442
Surgical

The PASTA Bridge: A Technique for the Arthroscopic Repair of PASTA Lesions
Alan M. Hirahara, Wyatt J. Andersen
Arthroscopy Techniques
PMID: 29416963
Surgical

Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Repair of Medial Patellofemoral Ligament
Alan M. Hirahara, Wyatt J. Andersen
American Journal of Orthopedics
PMID: 28666039
Surgical

High-Resolution Wireless Ultrasound
Alan M. Hirahara, Wyatt J. Andersen
American Journal of Orthopedics
Surgical

Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Reconstruction of the Anterolateral Ligament
Alan M. Hirahara, Wyatt J. Andersen
American Journal of Orthopedics
PMID: 28005093
Surgical

A Guide to Ultrasound of the Shoulder, Part 3: Interventional and Procedural Uses
Alan M. Hirahara, Alberto J. Panero
American Journal of Orthopedics
PMID: 28005095
Surgical

A Guide to Ultrasound of the Shoulder, Part 2: The Diagnostic Evaluation
Alberto J. Panero, Alan M. Hirahara
American Journal of Orthopedics
PMID: 27327915
Non-Surgical

A Guide to Ultrasound of the Shoulder, Part 1: Coding and Reimbursement
Alan M. Hirahara, Alberto J. Panero
American Journal of Orthopedics
PMID: 26991572
Non-Surgical

Arthroscopic Superior Capsular Reconstruction for the Treatment of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears
Alan M. Hirahara, Christopher R. Adams
Arthroscopy Techniques
PMID: 26870638
Surgical

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CURRENT RESEARCH:

DBM Augmentation for Rotator Cuff Repairs - A Multi-Center Trial
Shoulders: Rotator Cuff
OrthoBiologics: FlexiGraft
Surgical

SCR for Massive, Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears - A Multi-Center Trial
Shoulders: Rotator Cuff
OrthoBiologics: ArthroFlex
Surgical

Meniscal Extrusion - Clinical Outcomes
Knees: Meniscus
Surgical

SCR for the Massive, Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tear - Clinical Outcomes
Shoulders: Rotator Cuff
OrthoBiologics: ArthroFlex
Surgical

ACL Reconstruction vs. Repair
Knees: Cruciate Ligaments
Surgical

ALL Reconstruction Combined with ACL Reconstruction
Knees: Cruciate Ligaments, Anterolateral Ligament (ALL)
Surgical

MPFL Repair vs. Reconstruction
Knees: Patellar Pathology
Surgical

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COMPLETED RESEARCH:

Increased WBC's Weaken Tendon in PASTA Repairs
Shoulders: Rotator Cuff
OrthoBiologics: Platelet-Rich Plasma
Surgical

Collagen Coated Sutures for Rotator Cuff Repairs
Shoulders: Rotator Cuff
OrthoBiologics: Collagen Sutures
Surgical

BioCartilage - A Clinical Evaluation
Shoulders: Cartilage
Knees: Cartilage
OrthoBiologics: BioCartilage
Surgical

FlexiGraft - Clinical effectiveness in rotator cuff repairs
Shoulders: Rotator Cuff
OrthoBiologics: FlexiGraft
Surgical

DBM on ACL Tunnel Size
Knees: Cruciate Ligaments
OrthoBiologics: StimuBlast
Surgical

PRP vs Cortisone Injections for Shoulder Pain
Shoulders: Cartilage
OrthoBiologics: Platelet-Rich Plasma
Non-Surgical

PASTA Bridge - Clinical Evaluation
Shoulders: Rotator Cuff
Surgical

Collagen Stuffed Suture for Rotator Cuff Repairs
Shoulders: Rotator Cuff
OrthoBiologics: Collagen Sutures
Surgical

A Clinical Evaluation of a New Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis Technique
Shoulders: Biceps
Surgical

PASTA Bridge - Biomechanical Evaluation
Shoulders: Rotator Cuff
Surgical

PRP for Non-Surgical Treatment of Shoulder Pain
OrthoBiologics: Platelet-Rich Plasma
Ultrasound: Injections
Non-Surgical

PRP with WBC's Increases Tear Through In PASTA Repairs
Shoulders: Rotator Cuff
OrthoBiologics: Platelet-Rich Plasma
Surgical

Enhancing SLAP Repairs with Fibrin-PRP Clots
Shoulders: SLAP Lesion
OrthoBiologics: Platelet-Rich Plasma
Surgical

Treatment of Unstable OCD Lesions of the Knee using Autogenous Osteochondral Grafts
Knees: Cartilage
Surgical

Prospective SLAP Study with Thermal Capsulorrhaphy
Shoulders: SLAP Lesion
Surgical

Effect of Knee Angle During Tibial Fixation of ACL Reconstructions
Knees: Cruciate Ligaments
Surgical

Comparison of the load to failure of a cannulated tack(Suretac II) and a suture anchor (Mitek) in rotator cuff repair
Shoulders: Rotator Cuff
Surgical

Treatment of Unstable OCD Lesions of the Knee in Racehorses using Autogenous Osteochondral Grafts
Knees: Cartilage
Surgical

Healing of Autogenous Osteochondral Grafts using Hyaluronic Acid in Sheep
Knees: Cartilage
Surgical

Prospective Outcome Study of Shoulder Arthroplasty
Shoulders: Cartilage
Surgical

Use of TAGT as an Indication for Tibial Tuberosity Transfers for Patellofemoral Pain
Knees: Patellar Pathology
Surgical

Spatial Distribution of Type II Fibers in the Soleus of Spinal Isolated Cats
Sports Medicine: General
Non-Surgical

Physiological & Developmental Implications of Motor Unit Anatomy
Sports Medicine: General
Non-Surgical

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