Richard Charles Mather III

Richard Charles Mather III
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Richard C. “Chad” Mather III MD, MBA is an assistant professor and vice chairman of practice innovation in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University School of Medicine. He is also a faculty member at the Duke Clinical Research Institute. Dr. Mather is a health services researcher and decision scientist with a focus on economic analysis, health policy, health preference measurement and personalized decision-making. His current work focuses on building tools for healthcare consumerism by facilitating measurement and communication of individual patient preferences in treatment decisions. Additionally, he has great interest in health innovation, particularly in developing new care and payment models to foster different incentives and practice approaches. He was a health policy fellow with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Dr. Mather received an undergraduate degree in economics from Miami University and a medical doctorate and masters in business administration from Duke, where he also completed residency training in orthopaedic surgery. He completed a sports medicine fellowship at Rush University Medical Center. His clinical practice focuses on hip arthroscopy including both FAI and extra-articular hip endoscopy. Specifically to the hip in addition to health service research applications he conducts translational research on biomarkers and hip instability.

Office Hours

Monday through Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm. Please contact our office at 919-660-2504.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Orthopaedics 2011
Assistant Professor in Population Health Sciences, Population Health Sciences, Basic Science Departments 2018
Member in the Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Institutes and Centers 2014

Contact Information

311 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710
DUMC Box 104002, Durham, NC 27710
mathe016@duke.edu (919) 660-2504

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- M.B.A., Duke University 2014
- M.D., Duke University School of Medicine 2005
Recognition
In the News
- NOV 22, 2013
  
  Rotator Cuff Surgery Saves Society Money
Awards & Honors
Research
Selected Grants
- Hip imaging with MR 2019 - 2021
- Fresh Tissue Lab Agreement 2019
- Stated-Preferences in Knee Arthroplasty 2016 - 2018
- Fresh Tissue Lab Agreement 2016
- Assessment of Physical Performance, Walking Mechanics, and the Cost-effectiveness of Revision Total Ankle Replacement awarded by Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation 2014 - 2016
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Woyski, Dustin, and Richard Chad Mather. “Surgical Treatment of Labral Tears: Debridement, Repair, Reconstruction..” Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 12, no. 3 (September 2019): 291–99. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-019-09575-1.
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  - Trivedi, Nikunj N., Lakshmanan Sivasundaram, Charles A. Su, Derrick Knapik, Shane J. Nho, Richard C. Mather, and Michael J. Salata. “Indications and Outcomes of Arthroscopic Labral Reconstruction of the Hip: A Systematic Review..” Arthroscopy 35, no. 7 (July 2019): 2175–86. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2019.02.031.
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  - Warwick, Hunter, Carolyn Hutyra, Cary Politzer, Andrew Francis, Thomas Risoli, Cynthia Green, Nikhil Verma, Scott Huettel, and Richard C. Mather. “Small Social Incentives Did Not Improve the Survey Response Rate of Patients Who Underwent Orthopaedic Surgery: A Randomized Trial..” Clin Orthop Relat Res 477, no. 7 (July 2019): 1648–56. https://doi.org/10.1097/CORR.0000000000000732.
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  - Nho, Shane J., Edward C. Beck, Benedict U. Nwachukwu, Gregory L. Cvetanovich, William H. Neal, Joshua D. Harris, Alexander E. Weber, and Richard C. Mather. “Survivorship and Outcome of Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome Performed With Modern Surgical Techniques..” Am J Sports Med 47, no. 7 (June 2019): 1662–69. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546519843936.
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  - Hutyra, Carolyn A., Stephen Smiley, Dean C. Taylor, Lori A. Orlando, and Richard C. Mather. “Efficacy of a Preference-Based Decision Tool on Treatment Decisions for a First-Time Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: A Randomized Controlled Trial of At-Risk Patients..” Med Decis Making 39, no. 3 (April 2019): 253–63. https://doi.org/10.1177/0272989X19832915.
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  - Kollmorgen, Robert C., Carolyn A. Hutyra, Cindy Green, Brian Lewis, Steven A. Olson, and Richard C. Mather. “Relationship Between PROMIS Computer Adaptive Tests and Legacy Hip Measures Among Patients Presenting to a Tertiary Care Hip Preservation Center..” Am J Sports Med 47, no. 4 (March 2019): 876–84. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546518825252.
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  - Westermann, Robert W., Richard C. Mather, Nicholas A. Bedard, Christopher A. Anthony, Natalie A. Glass, T Sean Lynch, and Kyle R. Duchman. “Prescription Opioid Use Before and After Hip Arthroscopy: A Caution to Prescribers..” Arthroscopy 35, no. 2 (February 2019): 453–60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2018.08.056.
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  - Hutyra, Carolyn A., Benjamin Streufert, Cary S. Politzer, Perez Agaba, Elka Rubin, Lori A. Orlando, Dean C. Taylor, and Richard C. Mather. “Assessing the Effectiveness of Evidence-Based Medicine in Practice: A Case Study of First-Time Anterior Shoulder Dislocations..” J Bone Joint Surg Am 101, no. 2 (January 16, 2019). https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.17.01588.
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  - Federer, Andrew E., Richard C. Mather, Matthew L. Ramsey, and Grant E. Garrigues. “Cost-effectiveness analysis of total elbow arthroplasty versus open reduction-internal fixation for distal humeral fractures..” J Shoulder Elbow Surg 28, no. 1 (January 2019): 102–11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2018.08.041.
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  - Reuter, John M., Carolyn A. Hutyra, Cary S. Politzer, Christopher C. Calixte, Daniel J. Scott, David E. Attarian, and Richard C. Mather. “Characterizing Patient Preferences Surrounding Total Knee Arthroplasty..” Jb Js Open Access 3, no. 4 (December 20, 2018). https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.OA.18.00017.
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  - Weber, Alexander E., William H. Neal, Erik N. Mayer, Benjamin D. Kuhns, Elizabeth Shewman, Michael J. Salata, R Chad Mather, and Shane J. Nho. “Vertical Extension of the T-Capsulotomy Incision in Hip Arthroscopic Surgery Does Not Affect the Force Required for Hip Distraction: Effect of Capsulotomy Size, Type, and Subsequent Repair..” Am J Sports Med 46, no. 13 (November 2018): 3127–33. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546518800710.
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  - Cvetanovich, Gregory L., Alexander E. Weber, Benjamin D. Kuhns, Charles P. Hannon, Dwayne D’Souza, Joshua Harris, Richard C. Mather, and Shane J. Nho. “Clinically Meaningful Improvements After Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement in Adolescent and Young Adult Patients Regardless of Gender..” J Pediatr Orthop 38, no. 9 (October 2018): 465–70. https://doi.org/10.1097/BPO.0000000000000852.
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  - Scott, Daniel J., Eva Labro, Colin T. Penrose, Michael P. Bolognesi, Samuel S. Wellman, and Richard C. Mather. “The Impact of Electronic Medical Record Implementation on Labor Cost and Productivity at an Outpatient Orthopaedic Clinic..” J Bone Joint Surg Am 100, no. 18 (September 19, 2018): 1549–56. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.17.01339.
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  - Reiman, Michael P., Scott Peters, Jonathan Sylvain, Seth Hagymasi, Richard C. Mather, and Adam P. Goode. “Femoroacetabular impingement surgery allows 74% of athletes to return to the same competitive level of sports participation but their level of performance remains unreported: a systematic review with meta-analysis..” Br J Sports Med 52, no. 15 (August 2018): 972–81. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2017-098696.
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  - Bhatia, Sanjeev, Michael B. Ellman, Shane Nho, Richard C. Mather, Asheesh Bedi, Stephen K. Aoki, Christopher M. Larson, et al. “Bilateral Hip Arthroscopy: Direct Comparison of Primary Acetabular Labral Repair and Primary Acetabular Labral Reconstruction..” Arthroscopy 34, no. 6 (June 2018): 1748–51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2018.03.027.
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  - Cunningham, Daniel, Brian Lewis, Carolyn Hutyra, Shane Nho, Steven Olson, and Richard Mather. “Prospective, Observational Study of Opioid Use After Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome..” Arthroscopy 34, no. 5 (May 2018): 1488-1497.e6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2017.12.005.
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  - Mather, Richard C., Shane J. Nho, Andrew Federer, Berna Demiralp, Jennifer Nguyen, Asha Saavoss, Michael J. Salata, et al. “Effects of Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome on Quality of Life and Economic Outcomes..” Am J Sports Med 46, no. 5 (April 2018): 1205–13. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546518757758.
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  - Cvetanovich, Gregory L., Alexander E. Weber, Benjamin D. Kuhns, Jennifer Alter, Joshua D. Harris, Richard C. Mather, and Shane J. Nho. “Hip Arthroscopic Surgery for Femoroacetabular Impingement With Capsular Management: Factors Associated With Achieving Clinically Significant Outcomes..” Am J Sports Med 46, no. 2 (February 2018): 288–96. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546517739824.
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  - Cunningham, Daniel J., Chinmay S. Paranjape, Joshua D. Harris, Shane J. Nho, Steven A. Olson, and Richard C. Mather. “Advanced Imaging Adds Little Value in the Diagnosis of Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome..” J Bone Joint Surg Am 99, no. 24 (December 20, 2017). https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.16.00963.
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  - Duchman, Kyle R., Robert W. Westermann, Natalie A. Glass, Nicholas A. Bedard, Richard C. Mather, and Annunziato Amendola. “Who Is Performing Hip Arthroscopy?: An Analysis of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Part-II Database..” J Bone Joint Surg Am 99, no. 24 (December 20, 2017): 2103–9. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.17.00342.
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  - Cunningham, D. J., B. D. Lewis, C. A. Hutyra, R. C. Mather, and S. A. Olson. “Early recovery after hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome: a prospective, observational study..” J Hip Preserv Surg 4, no. 4 (December 2017): 299–307. https://doi.org/10.1093/jhps/hnx026.
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  - Kuhns, Benjamin D., Charles P. Hannon, Eric C. Makhni, Jennifer Alter, Richard C. Mather, Michael J. Salata, and Shane J. Nho. “A Comparison of Clinical Outcomes After Unilateral or Bilateral Hip Arthroscopic Surgery: Age- and Sex-Matched Cohort Study..” Am J Sports Med 45, no. 13 (November 2017): 3044–51. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546517719020.
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  - Maniya, Omar Z., Richard C. Mather, David E. Attarian, Bipin Mistry, Aneesh Chopra, Matt Strickland, and Kevin A. Schulman. “Modeling the Potential Economic Impact of the Medicare Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Episode-Based Payment Model..” J Arthroplasty 32, no. 11 (November 2017): 3268-3273.e4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2017.05.054.
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  - Saltzman, Bryan M., Benjamin D. Kuhns, Bryce Basques, Timothy Leroux, Jennifer Alter, Richard C. Mather, Michael J. Salata, and Shane J. Nho. “The Influence of Body Mass Index on Outcomes After Hip Arthroscopic Surgery With Capsular Plication for the Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement..” Am J Sports Med 45, no. 10 (August 2017): 2303–11. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546517705617.
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  - Cvetanovich, Gregory L., David M. Levy, Alexander E. Weber, Benjamin D. Kuhns, Richard C. Mather, Michael J. Salata, and Shane J. Nho. “Do Patients With Borderline Dysplasia Have Inferior Outcomes After Hip Arthroscopic Surgery for Femoroacetabular Impingement Compared With Patients With Normal Acetabular Coverage?.” Am J Sports Med 45, no. 9 (July 2017): 2116–24. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546517702855.
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  - Klement, Mitchell R., Colin T. Penrose, Abiram Bala, Cynthia L. Green, Richard C. Mather, Samuel S. Wellman, Michael P. Bolognesi, and Thorsten M. Seyler. “Complications of total hip arthroplasty following solid organ transplantation..” J Orthop Sci 22, no. 2 (March 2017): 295–99. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jos.2016.12.004.
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  - Streufert, Ben, Shelby D. Reed, Lori A. Orlando, Dean C. Taylor, Joel C. Huber, and Richard C. Mather. “Understanding Preferences for Treatment After Hypothetical First-Time Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Surveying an Online Panel Utilizing a Novel Shared Decision-Making Tool..” Orthop J Sports Med 5, no. 3 (March 2017). https://doi.org/10.1177/2325967117695788.
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  - Hamid, Kamran S., Andrew P. Matson, Benedict U. Nwachukwu, Daniel J. Scott, Richard C. Mather, and James K. DeOrio. “Determining the Cost-Savings Threshold and Alignment Accuracy of Patient-Specific Instrumentation in Total Ankle Replacements..” Foot Ankle Int 38, no. 1 (January 2017): 49–57. https://doi.org/10.1177/1071100716667505.
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  - Karns, Michael R., Sunny H. Patel, Jensen Kolaczko, Raymond W. Liu, Richard C. Mather, Brian J. White, Shane J. Nho, and Michael J. Salata. “Acetabular rim length: an anatomical study to determine reasonable graft sizes for labral reconstruction..” J Hip Preserv Surg 4, no. 1 (January 2017): 106–12. https://doi.org/10.1093/jhps/hnw038.
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  - Lee, Simon, Gregory L. Cvetanovich, Randy Mascarenhas, Thomas H. Wuerz, Richard C. Mather, Charles A. Bush-Joseph, and Shane J. Nho. “Ability to return to work without restrictions in workers compensation patients undergoing hip arthroscopy..” J Hip Preserv Surg 4, no. 1 (January 2017): 30–38. https://doi.org/10.1093/jhps/hnw037.
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  - Smith, Kevin M., Brayden J. Gerrie, Patrick C. McCulloch, Brian D. Lewis, R Chad Mather, Geoffrey Van Thiel, Shane J. Nho, and Joshua D. Harris. “Arthroscopic hip preservation surgery practice patterns: an international survey..” J Hip Preserv Surg 4, no. 1 (January 2017): 18–29. https://doi.org/10.1093/jhps/hnw036.
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  - Weber, Alexander E., Benjamin D. Kuhns, Gregory L. Cvetanovich, Paul B. Lewis, Richard C. Mather, Michael J. Salata, and Shane J. Nho. “Does the Hip Capsule Remain Closed After Hip Arthroscopy With Routine Capsular Closure for Femoroacetabular Impingement? A Magnetic Resonance Imaging Analysis in Symptomatic Postoperative Patients..” Arthroscopy 33, no. 1 (January 2017): 108–15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2016.07.022.
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  - Koenig, Lane, Qian Zhang, Matthew S. Austin, Berna Demiralp, Thomas K. Fehring, Chaoling Feng, Richard C. Mather, et al. “Estimating the Societal Benefits of THA After Accounting for Work Status and Productivity: A Markov Model Approach..” Clin Orthop Relat Res 474, no. 12 (December 2016): 2645–54. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-016-5084-9.
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  - Griffin, D. R., E. J. Dickenson, J. O’Donnell, R. Agricola, T. Awan, M. Beck, J. C. Clohisy, et al. “The Warwick Agreement on femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAI syndrome): an international consensus statement..” Br J Sports Med 50, no. 19 (October 2016): 1169–76. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2016-096743.
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  - Makhni, Eric C., Eric Swart, Michael E. Steinhaus, Richard C. Mather, William N. Levine, Bernard R. Bach, Anthony A. Romeo, and Nikhil N. Verma. “Cost-Effectiveness of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Versus Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair for Symptomatic Large and Massive Rotator Cuff Tears..” Arthroscopy 32, no. 9 (September 2016): 1771–80. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2016.01.063.
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  - Wuerz, Thomas H., Sang H. Song, Jeffrey S. Grzybowski, Hal D. Martin, Richard C. Mather, Michael J. Salata, Alejandro A. Espinoza Orías, and Shane J. Nho. “Capsulotomy Size Affects Hip Joint Kinematic Stability..” Arthroscopy 32, no. 8 (August 2016): 1571–80. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2016.01.049.
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  - Bala, Abiram, Colin Thomas Penrose, Thorsten Markus Seyler, Richard Chad Mather, Samuel Secord Wellman, and Michael Paul Bolognesi. “Computer-Navigated Total Knee Arthroplasty Utilization..” J Knee Surg 29, no. 5 (July 2016): 430–35. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0035-1564724.
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  - Cvetanovich, Gregory L., Peter N. Chalmers, David M. Levy, Richard C. Mather, Joshua D. Harris, Charles A. Bush-Joseph, and Shane J. Nho. “Hip Arthroscopy Surgical Volume Trends and 30-Day Postoperative Complications..” Arthroscopy 32, no. 7 (July 2016): 1286–92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2016.01.042.
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  - Duplantier, Neil L., Patrick C. McCulloch, Shane J. Nho, Richard C. Mather, Brian D. Lewis, and Joshua D. Harris. “Hip Dislocation or Subluxation After Hip Arthroscopy: A Systematic Review..” Arthroscopy 32, no. 7 (July 2016): 1428–34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2016.01.056.
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  - Allen, Kelli D., Linda L. Sanders, Maren K. Olsen, Lynn Bowlby, Jeffrey N. Katz, Richard C. Mather, and John W. Williams. “Internet Versus DVD Decision Aids for Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis..” Musculoskeletal Care 14, no. 2 (June 2016): 87–97. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1116.
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  - Nho, Shane J., Jeffrey S. Grzybowski, Ljiljana Bogunovic, Benjamin D. Kuhns, Richard C. Mather, Michael J. Salata, and Charles A. Bush-Joseph. “Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Endoscopic Repair of Partial Articular Gluteus Tendon Avulsion..” Arthrosc Tech 5, no. 3 (June 2016): e425–31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eats.2016.01.023.
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  - Frank, Rachel M., Simon Lee, Charles A. Bush-Joseph, Michael J. Salata, Richard C. Mather, and Shane J. Nho. “Outcomes for Hip Arthroscopy According to Sex and Age: A Comparative Matched-Group Analysis..” J Bone Joint Surg Am 98, no. 10 (May 18, 2016): 797–804. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.15.00445.
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  - Kuhns, Benjamin D., Alexander E. Weber, David M. Levy, Asheesh Bedi, Richard C. Mather, Michael J. Salata, and Shane J. Nho. “Capsular Management in Hip Arthroscopy: An Anatomic, Biomechanical, and Technical Review..” Front Surg 3 (2016). https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2016.00013.
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  - Reiman, Michael P., Thomas W. Hash, and Richard C. Mather. “Acetabular Paralabral Cyst: An Unusual Cause of Lower Extremity Pain and Paresthesia..” J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 46, no. 1 (January 2016). https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2016.0402.
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  - FLOW Investigators, Gordon H., Mohit Bhandari, Kyle J. Jeray, Brad A. Petrisor, P. J. Devereaux, Diane Heels-Ansdell, Emil H. Schemitsch, et al. “A Trial of Wound Irrigation in the Initial Management of Open Fracture Wounds..” N Engl J Med 373, no. 27 (December 31, 2015): 2629–41. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1508502.
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  - Bala, Abiram, Colin T. Penrose, Thorsten M. Seyler, Richard C. Mather, Samuel S. Wellman, and Michael P. Bolognesi. “Outcomes after Total Knee Arthroplasty for post-traumatic arthritis..” Knee 22, no. 6 (December 2015): 630–39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2015.10.004.
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  - Levy, David M., Jeffrey Grzybowski, Michael J. Salata, Richard C. Mather, Stephen K. Aoki, and Shane J. Nho. “Capsular Plication for Treatment of Iatrogenic Hip Instability..” Arthrosc Tech 4, no. 6 (December 2015): e625–30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eats.2015.07.007.
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  - Bogunovic, Ljiljana, Simon X. Lee, Marc S. Haro, Jonathon M. Frank, Richard C. Mather, Charles A. Bush-Joseph, and Shane J. Nho. “Application of the Goutallier/Fuchs Rotator Cuff Classification to the Evaluation of Hip Abductor Tendon Tears and the Clinical Correlation With Outcome After Repair..” Arthroscopy 31, no. 11 (November 2015): 2145–51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2015.04.101.
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  - Bhatia, Sanjeev, Simon Lee, Elizabeth Shewman, Richard C. Mather, Michael J. Salata, Charles A. Bush-Joseph, and Shane J. Nho. “Effects of acetabular rim trimming on hip joint contact pressures: how much is too much?.” Am J Sports Med 43, no. 9 (September 2015): 2138–45. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546515590400.
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  - Chahal, Jaskarndip, Geoffrey S. Van Thiel, Richard C. Mather, Simon Lee, Sang Hoon Song, Aileen M. Davis, Michael Salata, and Shane J. Nho. “The Patient Acceptable Symptomatic State for the Modified Harris Hip Score and Hip Outcome Score Among Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment for Femoroacetabular Impingement..” Am J Sports Med 43, no. 8 (August 2015): 1844–49. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546515587739.
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  - Federer, Andrew E., Vasili Karas, Shane Nho, Struan H. Coleman, and Richard C. Mather. “Capsular Suspension Technique for Hip Arthroscopy..” Arthrosc Tech 4, no. 4 (August 2015): e317–22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eats.2015.03.004.
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  - Frank, R. M., S. Lee, J. S. Grzybowski, G. Cvetanovich, R. C. Mather, C. A. Bush-Joseph, M. J. Salata, and S. J. Nho. “Outcomes for hip arthroscopy based on sex and age: A comparative matched-group analysis.” Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine 3, no. 7 (July 1, 2015). https://doi.org/10.1177/2325967115S00136.
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  - Schaeffer, Jordan F., Daniel J. Scott, Jonathan A. Godin, David E. Attarian, Samuel S. Wellman, and Richard C. Mather. “The Association of ASA Class on Total Knee and Total Hip Arthroplasty Readmission Rates in an Academic Hospital..” J Arthroplasty 30, no. 5 (May 2015): 723–27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2014.12.014.
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  - Reiman, Michael P., Richard C. Mather, and Chad E. Cook. “Physical examination tests for hip dysfunction and injury..” Br J Sports Med 49, no. 6 (March 2015): 357–61. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2012-091929.
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  - Scott, Daniel J., Seth Sherman, Aman Dhawan, Brian J. Cole, Bernard R. Bach, and Richard C. Mather. “Quantifying the Economic Impact of Provider Volume Through Adverse Events: The Case of Sports Medicine..” Orthop J Sports Med 3, no. 3 (March 2015). https://doi.org/10.1177/2325967115574476.
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  - Mather, Richard C., William E. Garrett, Brian J. Cole, Kristen Hussey, Michael P. Bolognesi, Tally Lassiter, and Lori A. Orlando. “Cost-effectiveness analysis of the diagnosis of meniscus tears..” Am J Sports Med 43, no. 1 (January 2015): 128–37. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546514557937.
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  - Riboh, J. C., J. Grzybowski, R. C. Mather, and S. J. Nho. “Atraumatic Hip Instability in Patients With Joint Hypermobility.” Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine 23, no. 3 (January 1, 2015): 203–12. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.otsm.2015.05.002.
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  - Gu, Qian, Lane Koenig, Richard C. Mather, and John Tongue. “Surgery for hip fracture yields societal benefits that exceed the direct medical costs..” Clin Orthop Relat Res 472, no. 11 (November 2014): 3536–46. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-014-3820-6.
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  - Chahal, J., G. S. V. Thiel, R. C. Mather, S. Lee, M. J. Salata, and S. J. Nho. “The Minimal Clinical Important Difference (MCID) And Patient Acceptable Symptomatic State (PASS) For The Modified Harris Hip Score And Hip Outcome Score Among Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment For Femoroacetabular Impingement.” Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine 2 (July 3, 2014). https://doi.org/10.1177/2325967114S00105.
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  - Mather, Richard C., Carolyn M. Hettrich, Warren R. Dunn, Brian J. Cole, Bernard R. Bach, Laura J. Huston, Emily K. Reinke, and Kurt P. Spindler. “Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Early Reconstruction Versus Rehabilitation and Delayed Reconstruction for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears..” Am J Sports Med 42, no. 7 (July 2014): 1583–91. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546514530866.
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  - Mather, Richard C., Kevin T. Hug, Lori A. Orlando, Tyler Steven Watters, Lane Koenig, Ryan M. Nunley, and Michael P. Bolognesi. “Economic evaluation of access to musculoskeletal care: the case of waiting for total knee arthroplasty..” Bmc Musculoskelet Disord 15 (January 18, 2014). https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-15-22.
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  - Chad Mather, Richard C., and Kevin J. Bozic. “Value-based care..” J Shoulder Elbow Surg 22, no. 12 (December 2013): 1599–1600. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2013.10.007.
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  - Mather, Richard C., Lane Koenig, Daniel Acevedo, Timothy M. Dall, Paul Gallo, Anthony Romeo, John Tongue, and Gerald Williams. “The societal and economic value of rotator cuff repair..” J Bone Joint Surg Am 95, no. 22 (November 20, 2013): 1993–2000. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.L.01495.
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  - Riboh, Jonathan C., Vic Hasselblad, Jonathan A. Godin, and Richard C. Mather. “Transtibial versus independent drilling techniques for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression..” Am J Sports Med 41, no. 11 (November 2013): 2693–2702. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546513506979.
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  - Godin, Jonathan A., Stephanie W. Mayer, Grant E. Garrigues, and Richard C. Mather. “Pseudoaneurysm after shoulder arthroscopy..” J Shoulder Elbow Surg 22, no. 10 (October 2013): e12–17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2013.05.018.
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  - Nho, Shane J., Ryan L. Freedman, Andrew E. Federer, Richard C. Mather, Alejandro A. Espinoza Orias, Vincent M. Wang, and Geoffrey S. Van Thiel. “Computed tomographic analysis of curved and straight guides for placement of suture anchors for acetabular labral refixation..” Arthroscopy 29, no. 10 (October 2013): 1623–27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2013.07.262.
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  - Sershon, Robert A., Richard C. Mather, Seth L. Sherman, Kevin C. McGill, Anthony A. Romeo, and Nikhil N. Verma. “Low accuracy of interpretation of rotator cuff MRI in patients with osteoarthritis..” Acta Orthop 84, no. 5 (October 2013): 479–82. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453674.2013.850012.
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  - Federer, Andrew E., Dean C. Taylor, and Richard C. Mather. “Using evidence-based algorithms to improve clinical decision making: the case of a first-time anterior shoulder dislocation..” Sports Med Arthrosc Rev 21, no. 3 (September 2013): 155–65. https://doi.org/10.1097/JSA.0b013e31829f608c.
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  - Olson, Steven A., and Richard C. Mather. “Understanding how orthopaedic surgery practices generate value for healthcare systems..” Clin Orthop Relat Res 471, no. 6 (June 2013): 1801–8. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-012-2774-9.
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  - Sethi, Manish K., Allie Obremskey, Vasanth Sathiyakumar, John T. Gill, and Richard C. Mather. “The evolution of advocacy and orthopaedic surgery..” Clin Orthop Relat Res 471, no. 6 (June 2013): 1873–78. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-013-2900-3.
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  - Yanke, Adam B., Rebecca Bell, Andrew Lee, Richard W. Kang, Richard C. Mather, Elizabeth F. Shewman, Vincent M. Wang, and Bernard R. Bach. “The biomechanical effects of 1.0 to 1.2 Mrad of γ irradiation on human bone-patellar tendon-bone allografts..” Am J Sports Med 41, no. 4 (April 2013): 835–40. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546512473816.
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  - Bhatia, S., R. C. Mather, A. R. Hsu, A. T. Ferry, A. A. Romeo, G. P. Nicholson, B. J. Cole, and N. N. Verma. “Arthroscopic management of recalcitrant stiffness following rotator cuff repair: A retrospective analysis.” Indian Journal of Orthopaedics 47, no. 2 (March 1, 2013): 143–49. https://doi.org/10.4103/0019-5413.108892.
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  - Suslak, A. G., R. C. Mather, B. T. Kelly, and S. J. Nho. “Improved Arthroscopic Visualization of Peripheral Compartment.” Arthroscopy Techniques 1, no. 1 (December 1, 2012). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eats.2012.02.001.
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  - Chahal, Jaskarndip, Charles A. Bush-Joseph, Alex Chow, Anthony Zelazny, Richard C. Mather, Emery C. Lin, Deepti Gupta, and Nikhil N. Verma. “Clinical and magnetic resonance imaging outcomes after surgical repair of complete proximal hamstring ruptures: does the tendon heal?.” Am J Sports Med 40, no. 10 (October 2012): 2325–30. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546512453298.
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  - Sherman, Seth L., Emery C. Lin, Nikhil N. Verma, Richard C. Mather, James M. Gregory, Justin Dishkin, Daniel P. Harwood, et al. “Biomechanical analysis of the pectoralis major tendon and comparison of techniques for tendo-osseous repair..” Am J Sports Med 40, no. 8 (August 2012): 1887–94. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546512452849.
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  - Bhatia, Sanjeev, Andrew R. Hsu, Daniel Harwood, J Richard Toleikis, Richard C. Mather, and Anthony A. Romeo. “The value of somatosensory evoked potential monitoring during scapulothoracic arthrodesis: case report and review of literature..” J Shoulder Elbow Surg 21, no. 7 (July 2012): e14–18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2011.12.003.
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  - Gregory, James M., Seth L. Sherman, Richard Mather, and Bernard R. Bach. “Patellar stress fracture after transosseous extensor mechanism repair: report of 3 cases..” Am J Sports Med 40, no. 7 (July 2012): 1668–72. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546512443796.
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  - Gupta, A. K., R. C. Mather, and A. P. Toth. “Reconstruction of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears with dermal xenograft.” Techniques in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 13, no. 1 (March 1, 2012): 1–5. https://doi.org/10.1097/BTE.0b013e3182400aae.
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  - Mather, Richard C., Robert W. Wysocki, J. Mack Aldridge, Ricardo Pietrobon, and James A. Nunley. “Effect of facility on the operative costs of distal radius fractures..” J Hand Surg Am 36, no. 7 (July 2011): 1142–48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2011.03.042.
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  - Mather, Richard C., Lori A. Orlando, Robert A. Henderson, J Todd R. Lawrence, and Dean C. Taylor. “A predictive model of shoulder instability after a first-time anterior shoulder dislocation..” J Shoulder Elbow Surg 20, no. 2 (March 2011): 259–66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2010.10.037.
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  - Watters, Tyler Steven, Richard C. Mather, James A. Browne, Keith R. Berend, Adolph V. Lombardi, and Michael P. Bolognesi. “Analysis of procedure-related costs and proposed benefits of using patient-specific approach in total knee arthroplasty..” J Surg Orthop Adv 20, no. 2 (2011): 112–16.
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  - Mather, Richard C., Tyler S. Watters, Lori A. Orlando, Michael P. Bolognesi, and Claude T. Moorman. “Cost effectiveness analysis of hemiarthroplasty and total shoulder arthroplasty..” J Shoulder Elbow Surg 19, no. 3 (April 2010): 325–34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2009.11.057.
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  - Gaskill, Trevor, Chad Cook, James Nunley, and R Chad Mather. “The financial impact of orthopaedic fellowship training..” J Bone Joint Surg Am 91, no. 7 (July 2009): 1814–21. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.H.01139.
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  - Mather, R., J. Hurst, M. Easley, and J. A. Nunley. “First metatarsal lengthening.” Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery 7, no. 1 (March 1, 2008): 25–30. https://doi.org/10.1097/BTF.0b013e318165c21c.
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  - Gross, Christopher E., Daniel Scott, Richard C. Mather, and James A. Nunley. “Effect of Facility on Operative Costs of Total Ankle Arthroplasties..” J Surg Orthop Adv 27, no. 4 (n.d.): 321–24.
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  - Kollmorgen, Robert, and Richard Mather. “Current Concepts in Labral Repair and Refixation: Anatomical Approach to Labral Management..” Am J Orthop (Belle Mead Nj) 46, no. 1 (n.d.): 42–48.
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- Book Sections
  - Bhat, S. B., M. Bhandari, R. C. Mather, and S. Mehta. “Evidence-based medicine: A practical guide for orthopaedic surgeons.” In Orthopaedic Basic Science: Foundations of Clinical Practice, Fourth Edition, 425–35, 2018.
  - Mather, R. C., and M. S. Ferrell. “Athletic hip injuries.” In Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Sports Medicine 5, 115–26, 2018.
  - Frank, J. M., A. E. Federer, R. C. Mather, and D. S. Ruch. “Surgical technique: Bone graft for avascular necrosis of the hip.” In Hip Arthroscopy and Hip Joint Preservation Surgery, 1073–77, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6965-0_110.
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  - Mather, R. C., A. E. Federer, and D. S. Ruch. “Surgical technique: Free vascularized fibula graft for avascular necrosis.” In Hip Arthroscopy and Hip Joint Preservation Surgery, 1061–71, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6965-0_94.
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  - Mather, R. C., and A. E. Federer. “Hip arthroscopy: Peripheral compartment access.” In Hip Arthroscopy and Hip Joint Preservation Surgery, 335–42, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6965-0_121.
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  - Salata, M. J., and R. C. Mather. “Labral reconstruction using hamstring autograft/allograft.” In Hip Arthroscopy and Hip Joint Preservation Surgery, 1165–71, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6965-0_105.
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  - Federer, A. E., R. C. Mather, C. A. Bush-Joseph, and S. J. Nho. “Hip arthroscopy anatomy and access peritrochanteric compartment.” In The Adult Hip: Hip Preservation Surgery, 2014.
  - Mather, R. C., A. Reddy, and S. J. Nho. “Complications of hip arthroscopy.” In Operative Hip Arthroscopy, 403–9, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-7925-4_32.
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  - Ghodadra, N., P. Chalmers, L. M. Al-Shihabi, R. C. Mather, and G. P. Nicholson. “Evaluation and classification of failed instability repair.” In Disorders of the Shoulder: Sports Injuries: Third Edition, 2:198–215, 2013.
- Conference Papers
  - Allen, K. D., L. Sanders, M. Olsen, L. Bowlby, J. N. Katz, R. C. Mather, B. J. Powers, N. R. Sperber, C. I. Voils, and J. W. Williams. “Effectiveness of internet and DVD decision aids for patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis.” In Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 22:S203–S203. Elsevier BV, 2014. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2014.02.389.
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