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Oke Adrian Anakwenze

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Office hours 8am-5pm  

Overview


Complex shoulder and elbow surgeon, researcher and innovator.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery · 2023 - Present Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Early infection after aseptic revision shoulder arthroplasty: prevalence and predisposing risk factors.

Journal Article JSES Int · July 2026 BACKGROUND: The incidence of acute prosthetic joint infections (PJIs) that develop within one year following aseptic revision total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) has been poorly described. The purpose of this study was to identify the rate of PJI following a ... Full text Link to item Cite

Increased peri-implant diaphyseal fractures after shoulder arthroplasty with long stem vs. short stem implants

Journal Article Seminars in Arthroplasty Jses · June 1, 2026 Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of stem design on periprosthetic humerus fracture subtype after shoulder arthroplasty. Methods: A single tertiary referral center database was retrospectively reviewed for all patients with per ... Full text Cite

Arthroscopic distal clavicle autograft with suture button fixation for shoulder instability with glenoid bone loss: a case series.

Journal Article JSES Rev Rep Tech · May 2026 BACKGROUND: Distal clavicle autograft (DCA) has garnered increasing popularity as a cost-effective and safe autograft for glenoid reconstruction in shoulder instability. The purpose of this study is to report the clinical outcomes of a single-surgeon case ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Biopsychosocial Influence on Shoulder Pain

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases · 2023 - 2028

Pyrocarbon Clinical Follow-up Study

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Tornier, Inc. · 2024 - 2027

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Education


University of California, Los Angeles · 2018 M.B.A.
Mayo Clinic, Alix School of Medicine · 2007 M.D.