Thilo Patzer

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Thilo Patzer is a leading orthopedic researcher whose work centers on shoulder biomechanics, with a particular focus on the glenohumeral joint, SLAP (superior labrum anterior to posterior) lesions, and the long head of the biceps tendon. His major contributions include elucidating the stabilizing role of the biceps tendon and demonstrating how SLAP tears increase glenohumeral translation and biceps loading, which may contribute to chondral lesions. In a highly cited 2012 study (43 citations), Patzer showed that SLAP repair can restore baseline translation but also increases biceps tension, while tenotomy effectively reduces that load. His 2013 biomechanical comparison (34 citations) of open versus arthroscopic Latarjet procedures provided critical data on their relative effectiveness for anterior glenoid defects with capsular insufficiency. With over 100 total citations across his key works, Patzer’s research has directly informed surgical decision-making for shoulder instability and labral pathology. His meticulous cadaveric studies have made him a respected voice in shoulder surgery, bridging the gap between biomechanical principles and clinical practice.

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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
   Biomechanical Comparison of Open and Arthroscopic Latarjet Procedures

   34 citations · 2013
3. 3
   Increased glenohumeral translation and biceps load after SLAP lesions with potential influence on glenohumeral chondral lesions: a biomechanical study on human cadavers

   31 citations · 2011

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