Overview
I lead a peripheral nerve regeneration lab that strives to understand the genetic, cellular, and immunologic responses and interactions that occur following nerve injury and during nerve regeneration. With our aging population, we are further interested in understanding how these change in the context of aging. Through this understanding, we are seeking to develop immunomodulatory interventions and biologics that enhance nerve regeneration and preserve muscle viability for reinnervation to provide our patients with debilitating nerve injuries the best chance for recovery through the advent of cutting-edge therapies.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
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2022 - Present
Orthopaedic Surgery,
Clinical Science Departments
Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery
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2023 - Present
Neurosurgery,
Neurosurgery
Recent Publications
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation at the Time of Major Limb Amputation Reduces Long-Term Use and Dependence for Opioid Analgesic Therapy: A Multicenter Propensity-Matched Study.
Journal Article Ann Surg · March 19, 2025 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of primary targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) performed at the time of major limb amputation on long-term opioid use, opioid dependence, and neuropathic pain medication use compared to standard amputation. SUMMARY BACKGRO ... Full text Link to item CiteInjury and Biological Factors Impact Shoulder Function following Autogenous Grafting of Spinal Nerves for Pan-Brachial Plexus Reconstruction.
Journal Article Plast Reconstr Surg · November 1, 2024 BACKGROUND: Shoulder function after spinal nerve grafting in pan-brachial plexus injuries (pan-BPI) is not well described. The authors evaluated shoulder abduction (ABD) and external rotation (ER) after spinal nerve grafting to the suprascapular nerve, axi ... Full text Link to item CiteComplications and Reoperation Following Surgery for Concurrent Carpal Tunnel and Cervical Spine Compression.
Journal Article Hand (N Y) · September 2024 BACKGROUND: Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) may also have cervical radiculopathy (CR) or vice versa, potentially requiring carpal tunnel release (CTR) and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). This study evaluates whether there is an i ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Determine how the use of Alafair's hyaluronic acid and alginate-based hydrogel impacts the regenerative microenvironment following nerve repair and nerve reconstruction.
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Alafair Biosciences, Inc. · 2024 - 2026View All Grants