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Jonathan F Dickens

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery · 2022 - Present Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Posterior Shoulder Soft Tissue Stabilization Return to Play Criteria Vary Among Investigations: A Systematic Review.

Journal Article Sports Med Arthrosc Rev · March 1, 2026 ABSTRACT: Despite increasing rates of posterior shoulder instability surgery, return-to-play (RTP) rates vary widely. There is little available literature regarding specific criteria used to allow unrestricted RTP. We aimed to identify and describe the cri ... Full text Link to item Cite

Glenohumeral decentering in rotator cuff deficiency: relationship to rotator cuff muscle, scapula morphology, and shoulder function.

Journal Article J Shoulder Elbow Surg · January 2026 BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to assess the influence of 3-dimensional (3D) quantitative rotator cuff muscle volume, percentage fat infiltration and scapula morphology on decentering of the humeral head (HH) from the glenoid in patients with sev ... Full text Link to item Cite

Risk Factors for Progression to Glenohumeral Arthritis After Arthroscopic Anterior Stabilization in a Young and High-Demand Population.

Journal Article Am J Sports Med · January 2026 BACKGROUND: While arthroscopic stabilization for anterior glenohumeral instability is successful in preventing recurrent dislocations, progression to glenohumeral arthritis remains concerning. Age, anchor number, and capsular volume shrinkage have been pre ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Arthroscopic versus Open Stabilization of Shoulder Instability with Subcortical Bone Loss "Fixed Price"

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by University of Pittsburgh · 2022 - 2026

Arthroscopic versus Open Stabilization of Shoulder Instability with Subcortical Bone Loss "Cost Reimbursement"

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by University of Pittsburgh · 2021 - 2026

Duke Sports Medicine Fellowship Program AY25-26

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Arthroscopy Association of North America · 2025 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


Indiana University, School of Medicine · 2007 M.D.