Alan M. Hirahara, MD, FRCS(C)

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The PASTA Bridge – A Repair Technique for Partial Articular-Sided Rotator Cuff Tears: A Biomechanical Evaluation of Construct Strength

Author:: Alan M. Hirahara, MD, FRCS(C)

Publish date: October 12, 2018

Partial articular-sided supraspinatus tendon avulsion (PASTA) tears are a common clinical problem that can require surgical intervention to reduce ...

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Superior Capsular Reconstruction: Clinical Outcomes After Minimum 2-Year Follow-Up

Author:: Alan M. Hirahara, MD, FRCS(C)

Publish date: November 2, 2017

Superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) is performed to reduce the pain and disability caused by irreparable supraspinatus rotator cuff tears (RCTs)...

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Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Repair of Medial Patellofemoral Ligament: Surgical Technique and Outcomes

Author:: Alan M. Hirahara, MD, FRCS(C)

Publish date: May 1, 2017

A lateral patellar dislocation causes a medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) tear that begins affecting patellar biomechanics. Reconstruction is d...

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Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Repair

Author:: Alan M. Hirahara, MD, FRCS(C)

Publish date: April 18, 2017

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High-Resolution Wireless Ultrasound

Author:: Alan M. Hirahara, MD, FRCS(C)

Publish date: March 1, 2017

Arthrex Synergy MSK Ultrasound by Clarius is a new wireless ultrasound scanner that can connect to any iOS or Android device through a secure WiFi ...

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A Guide to Ultrasound of the Shoulder, Part 3: Interventional and Procedural Uses

Author:: Alan M. Hirahara, MD, FRCS(C)

Publish date: November 10, 2016

Ultrasound has classically been marketed and used as a diagnostic tool. Radiologists, emergency physicians, and sports physicians used ultrasound u...