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Spero Karas MD

  • Department of Orthopaedics
    Associate Professor
  • (404) 778-7204
  • skaras@emory.edu
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Academic Appointment

  • Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine

Education

Degrees

  • MD from Indiana University School of Medicine
  • BA from University of Notre Dame

Research

Publications

  • Glenoid Version Assessment When the CT Field of View Does Not Permit the Friedman Method: The Robertson Method.
    Orthop J Sports Med Volume: 10 Page(s): 23259671221083589
    05/01/2022 Authors: Robertson DD; Sharma GB; McMahon PJ; Karas SG
  • Correction to: A comprehensive review of the normal, abnormal, and post-operative MRI appearance of the proximal biceps brachii.
    Skeletal Radiol Volume: 50 Page(s): 467
    02/01/2021 Authors: Rosenthal J; Nguyen M-L; Karas S; Gottschalk M; Daly C; Wagner E; Singer AD
  • The effect of operative time on early postoperative complications in total shoulder arthroplasty: An analysis of the ACS-NSQIP database.
    Shoulder Elbow Volume: 13 Page(s): 79 - 88
    02/01/2021 Authors: Wilson JM; Holzgrefe RE; Staley CA; Karas S; Gottschalk MB; Wagner ER
  • Preoperative Opioid Use Is a Risk Factor for Revision Surgery, Complications, and Increased Resource Utilization After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair.
    Am J Sports Med Volume: 48 Page(s): 3339 - 3346
    11/01/2020 Authors: Farley KX; Wilson JM; Spencer CC; Karas S; Xerogeanes J; Gottschalk MB; Wagner ER
  • A comprehensive review of the normal, abnormal, and post-operative MRI appearance of the distal biceps brachii.
    Skeletal Radiol Volume: 49 Page(s): 1695 - 1707
    11/01/2020 Authors: Nguyen M-L; Rosenthal J; Karas S; Gottschalk M; Daly C; Wagner E; Singer A
  • A comprehensive review of the normal, abnormal, and post-operative MRI appearance of the proximal biceps brachii.
    Skeletal Radiol Volume: 49 Page(s): 1333 - 1344
    09/01/2020 Authors: Rosenthal J; Nguyen M-L; Karas S; Gottschalk M; Daly C; Wagner E; Singer AD
  • Factors influencing operative time in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a comparison of knotless single-row vs. transosseous equivalent dual-row techniques.
    J Shoulder Elbow Surg Volume: 29 Page(s): S48 - S52
    07/01/2020 Authors: Boyd JA; Karas SG; Urchek RJ; Farley KX; Anastasio AT; Gottschalk MB
  • Biomechanical Comparison of Quadriceps and 6-Strand Hamstring Tendon Grafts in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.
    Orthop J Sports Med Volume: 7 Page(s): 2325967119879113
    10/01/2019 Authors: Urchek R; Karas S
  • Effect of Preoperative Gabapentin With a Concomitant Adductor Canal Block on Pain and Opioid Usage After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.
    Orthop J Sports Med Volume: 7 Page(s): 2325967119828357
    03/01/2019 Authors: Ahearn B; Kumar A; Premkumar A; Samady H; Gottschalk M; Xerogeanes J; Karas S
  • Arthroscopic repair of an isolated teres minor tear with associated posterior glenohumeral ligament avulsion.
    JSES Open Access Volume: 2 Page(s): 133 - 136
    07/01/2018 Authors: Schwartz A; Karas S
  • The glenoid track: a review of the clinical relevance, method of calculation and current evidence behind this method.
    Skeletal Radiol Volume: 46 Page(s): 1625 - 1634
    12/01/2017 Authors: Younan Y; Wong PK; Karas S; Umpierrez M; Gonzalez F; Jose J; Singer AD
  • Liposomal Bupivacaine for Pain Control After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Prospective, Double-Blinded, Randomized, Positive-Controlled Trial.
    Am J Sports Med Volume: 44 Page(s): 1680 - 1686
    07/01/2016 Authors: Premkumar A; Samady H; Slone H; Hash R; Karas S; Xerogeanes J
  • Cathepsins in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: Identification in Human Chronic Tears and Temporal Induction in a Rat Model.
    Ann Biomed Eng Volume: 43 Page(s): 2036 - 2046
    09/01/2015 Authors: Seto SP; Parks AN; Qiu Y; Soslowsky LJ; Karas S; Platt MO; Temenoff JS
  • Biceps Tenodesis for Type II SLAP Tears.
    Bull Hosp Jt Dis (2013) Volume: 73 Page(s): 116 - 121
    06/01/2015 Authors: Tayrose GA; Karas SG; Bosco J
  • Posterior shoulder instability: does glenoid retroversion predict recurrence and contralateral instability?
    Arthroscopy Volume: 31 Page(s): 488 - 493
    03/01/2015 Authors: Gottschalk MB; Ghasem A; Todd D; Daruwalla J; Xerogeanes J; Karas S
  • Patient Perceptions of Athletic Trainers and Orthopaedic Medical Residents as Primary Clinical Support Staff in Sports Medicine Practice: A Randomized, Double-Blinded Prospective Survey.
    J Allied Health Volume: 44 Page(s): 225 - 228
    01/01/2015 Authors: Pecha FQ; Nicolello TS; Xerogeanes JW; Karas S; Labib SA
  • Subpectoral biceps tenodesis for the treatment of type II and IV superior labral anterior and posterior lesions.
    Am J Sports Med Volume: 42 Page(s): 2128 - 2135
    09/01/2014 Authors: Gottschalk MB; Karas SG; Ghattas TN; Burdette R
  • Two fixation methods for acromioclavicular joint reduction during coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction: a biomechanical analysis.
    J Surg Orthop Adv Volume: 23 Page(s): 147 - 154
    01/01/2014 Authors: Dierckman BD; Karas SG; Hammond KE; Brantley SP; Hutton WC
  • Comparison of the effect of medical assistants versus certified athletic trainers on patient volumes and revenue generation in a sports medicine practice.
    Sports Health Volume: 5 Page(s): 337 - 339
    07/01/2013 Authors: Pecha FQ; Xerogeanes JW; Karas SG; Himes ME; Mines BA
  • A biomechanical analysis of point of failure during lateral-row tensioning in transosseous-equivalent rotator cuff repair.
    Arthroscopy Volume: 28 Page(s): 52 - 58
    01/01/2012 Authors: Dierckman BD; Goldstein JL; Hammond KE; Karas SG
  • Anterior cruciate ligament femoral tunnel drilling through anteromedial portal: axial plane drill angle affects tunnel length.
    Arthroscopy Volume: 27 Page(s): 522 - 525
    04/01/2011 Authors: Hamilton SC; Jackson ER; Karas SG
  • Shoulder external rotation fatigue and scapular muscle activation and kinematics in overhead athletes.
    J Athl Train Volume: 46 Page(s): 349 - 357
    01/01/2011 Authors: Joshi M; Thigpen CA; Bunn K; Karas SG; Padua DA
  • Transacromial erosion of a locked subacromial hook plate: case report and review of literature.
    J Shoulder Elbow Surg Volume: 19 Page(s): e12 - e15
    04/01/2010 Authors: Hoffler CE; Karas SG
  • Transfer of the latissimus dorsi as a salvage procedure for failed debridement and attempted repair of massive rotator cuff tears.
    Orthopedics Volume: 30 Page(s): 943 - 949
    11/01/2007 Authors: Pearsall AW; Madanagopal SG; Karas SG
  • Electrothermal arthroscopic shoulder capsulorrhaphy: a minimum 2-year follow-up.
    Am J Sports Med Volume: 35 Page(s): 1484 - 1488
    09/01/2007 Authors: Hawkins RJ; Krishnan SG; Karas SG; Noonan TJ; Horan MP
  • Characterization of a consistent radiographic finding in chronic anterior cruciate ligament deficiency: the posteromedial osteophyte.
    Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ) Volume: 36 Page(s): 494 - 497
    09/01/2007 Authors: Mullis BH; Karas SG; Kelley SS
  • Scapular kinematics during supraspinatus rehabilitation exercise: a comparison of full-can versus empty-can techniques.
    Am J Sports Med Volume: 34 Page(s): 644 - 652
    04/01/2006 Authors: Thigpen CA; Padua DA; Morgan N; Kreps C; Karas SG
  • A biomechanical comparison of EndoButton versus suture anchor repair of distal biceps tendon injuries.
    J Shoulder Elbow Surg Volume: 15 Page(s): 509 - 514
    01/01/2006 Authors: Spang JT; Weinhold PS; Karas SG
  • Suture plication, thermal shrinkage, and sclerosing agents: effects on rat patellar tendon length and biomechanical strength.
    Am J Sports Med Volume: 33 Page(s): 1729 - 1734
    11/01/2005 Authors: Aneja A; Karas SG; Weinhold PS; Afshari HM; Dahners LE
  • The HAGL lesion: an arthroscopic technique for repair of humeral avulsion of the glenohumeral ligaments.
    Arthroscopy Volume: 21 Page(s): 498 - 502
    04/01/2005 Authors: Spang JT; Karas SG
  • The repeatability of scapular rotations across three planes of humeral elevation.
    Res Sports Med Volume: 13 Page(s): 181 - 198
    01/01/2005 Authors: Thigpen CA; Gross MT; Karas SG; Garrett WE; Yu B
  • Thermal microdebridement does not affect the time zero biomechanical properties of human patellar tendons.
    Am J Sports Med Volume: 32 Page(s): 1946 - 1952
    12/01/2004 Authors: Silver WP; Creighton RA; Triantafillopoulos IK; Devkota AC; Weinhold PS; Karas SG
  • Nandrolone decanoate and load increase remodeling and strength in human supraspinatus bioartificial tendons.
    Am J Sports Med Volume: 32 Page(s): 934 - 943
    06/01/2004 Authors: Triantafillopoulos IK; Banes AJ; Bowman KF; Maloney M; Garrett WE; Karas SG
  • Reliability of scapular Anterior/Posterior tipping for dynamic humeral rotation
    Volume: 36 Page(s): S346 - S346
    05/01/2004 Authors: Thigpen CA; Padua DA; Karas SG
  • Glenohumeral volume reduction in arthroscopic shoulder reconstruction: a cadaveric analysis of suture plication and thermal capsulorrhaphy.
    Arthroscopy Volume: 20 Page(s): 179 - 184
    02/01/2004 Authors: Karas SG; Creighton RA; DeMorat GJ
  • Volumetric change in the shoulder capsule after open inferior capsular shift versus arthroscopic thermal capsular shrinkage: a cadaveric model.
    J Shoulder Elbow Surg Volume: 13 Page(s): 146 - 149
    01/01/2004 Authors: Luke TA; Rovner AD; Karas SG; Hawkins RJ; Plancher KD
  • Relationship of the axillary nerve to the proximal screws of a flexible humeral nail system: an anatomic study.
    J Orthop Trauma Volume: 17 Page(s): 411 - 414
    07/01/2003 Authors: Albritton MJ; Barnes CJ; Basamania CJ; Karas SG
  • The microfracture technique in the treatment of full-thickness chondral lesions of the knee in National Football League players.
    J Knee Surg Volume: 16 Page(s): 83 - 86
    04/01/2003 Authors: Steadman JR; Miller BS; Karas SG; Schlegel TF; Briggs KK; Hawkins RJ
  • Arthroscopic rotator interval repair and anterior portal closure: an alternative technique.
    Arthroscopy Volume: 18 Page(s): 436 - 439
    04/01/2002 Authors: Karas SG
  • Evaluating and managing muscle contusions and myositis ossificans.
    Phys Sportsmed Volume: 30 Page(s): 41 - 50
    02/01/2002 Authors: Larson CM; Almekinders LC; Karas SG; Garrett WE
  • Arthroscopic stabilization plus thermal capsulorrhaphy for anterior instability with and without Bankart lesions: the role of rehabilitation and immobilization.
    Instr Course Lect Volume: 50 Page(s): 13 - 15
    01/01/2001 Authors: Hawkins RJ; Karas SG
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