Mathias Wellmann

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Mathias Wellmann is an orthopedic biomechanics researcher whose work has significantly advanced the understanding of shoulder joint stability, surgical repair techniques, and prosthetic implant design. His research spans three interconnected domains: glenohumeral instability and labral pathology, surgical stabilization procedures, and reverse shoulder arthroplasty optimization. Among his most influential contributions is his biomechanical investigation of SLAP tear repair and biceps tenotomy interactions, which has garnered 43 citations and provided surgeons with critical insights into restoring native shoulder mechanics. His equally cited study on the coracoacromial ligament's stabilizing role under active muscle loading challenged assumptions about passive versus dynamic shoulder stabilization. Wellmann's comparative biomechanical analysis of open and arthroscopic Latarjet procedures, cited 34 times, offered evidence-based guidance for surgeons addressing complex glenoid defects. His research has also shaped the understanding of reverse shoulder arthroplasty complications, particularly implant impingement and scapular notching, helping refine implant configuration strategies to improve patient outcomes. Conducted primarily through rigorous cadaveric and robot-assisted biomechanical models, Wellmann's body of work bridges laboratory science and clinical surgical practice, making him a valuable reference point for orthopedic surgeons and biomedical researchers navigating complex shoulder pathologies.

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1. 1
   The influence of superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) repair on restoring baseline glenohumeral translation and increased biceps loading after simulated SLAP tear and the effectiveness of SLAP repair after long head of biceps tenotomy

   43 citations · 2012
2. 2
   Effect of Coracoacromial Ligament Resection on Glenohumeral Stability Under Active Muscle Loading in an In Vitro Model

   42 citations · 2008
3. 3
   Implant impingement during internal rotation after reverse shoulder arthroplasty. The effect of implant configuration and scapula anatomy: A biomechanical study

   35 citations · 2016
4. 4
   Biomechanical Comparison of Open and Arthroscopic Latarjet Procedures

   34 citations · 2013
5. 5
   Biomechanical evaluation of inferior scapula notching of reverse shoulder arthroplasty depending on implant configuration and scapula neck anatomy

   16 citations · 2015

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