Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Emory University
Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr. Spero G. Karas, MD
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Doctor Spero G. Karas, MD practices Orthopaedic Surgery. He went to Indiana University School of Medicine. Indiana University School of Medicine is ranked 45 in research and 47 in primary care medicine He received awards:"America's Top Doctors", "Atlanta Magazine: Top Doctors", "Women's Health", "Men's Health" and "Super Doctor". Spero G. Karas is a published MD. He has 25 papers published. The most current publication "Cathepsins in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: Identification in Human Chronic Tears and Temporal Induction in a Rat Model." Spero Karas is registered with Medicare.
Publications
- Cathepsins in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: Identification in Human Chronic Tears and Temporal Induction in a Rat Model.
- Posterior Shoulder Instability: Does Glenoid Retroversion Predict Recurrence and Contralateral Instability?
- Comparison of the effect of medical assistants versus certified athletic trainers on patient volumes and revenue generation in a sports medicine practice.
- A Biomechanical Analysis of Point of Failure During Lateral-Row Tensioning in Transosseous-Equivalent Rotator Cuff Repair.
- Anterior cruciate ligament femoral tunnel drilling through anteromedial portal: axial plane drill angle affects tunnel length.
- Shoulder external rotation fatigue and scapular muscle activation and kinematics in overhead athletes.
- Transacromial erosion of a locked subacromial hook plate: case report and review of literature.
- Transfer of the latissimus dorsi as a salvage procedure for failed debridement and attempted repair of massive rotator cuff Tears.
- Electrothermal arthroscopic Shoulder capsulorrhaphy: a minimum 2-year follow-up.
- Characterization of a consistent radiographic finding in chronic Anterior cruciate ligament deficiency: the posteromedial osteophyte.
- A biomechanical comparison of EndoButton versus suture anchor repair of distal biceps Tendon injuries.
- Scapular kinematics during supraspinatus rehabilitation exercise: a comparison of full-can versus empty-can techniques.
- Suture plication, thermal shrinkage, and sclerosing agents: effects on rat patellar Tendon length and biomechanical strength.
- The repeatability of scapular rotations across three planes of humeral elevation.
- The HAGL lesion: an arthroscopic technique for repair of humeral avulsion of the glenohumeral Ligaments.
- Thermal microdebridement does not affect the time zero biomechanical properties of human patellar Tendons.
- Nandrolone decanoate and load increase remodeling and strength in human supraspinatus bioartificial Tendons.
- Volumetric change in the Shoulder capsule after open inferior capsular shift versus arthroscopic thermal capsular shrinkage: a cadaveric model.
- Glenohumeral volume reduction in arthroscopic Shoulder reconstruction: a cadaveric analysis of suture plication and thermal capsulorrhaphy.
- Relationship of the axillary nerve to the proximal screws of a flexible humeral nail system: an anatomic study.
- The microFracture technique in the treatment of full-thickness chondral lesions of the knee in National Football League players.
- Arthroscopic rotator interval repair and Anterior portal closure: an alternative technique.
- Evaluating and managing muscle contusions and myositis ossificans.
- Two fixation methods for acromioclavicular joint reduction during coracoclavicular Ligament reconstruction: a biomechanical analysis.
Schools
Indiana University School Of Medicine
Procedures Preformed
- ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Surgery
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Joint Drainage
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Conditions Treated
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
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Doctors Specialties
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Accepted Insurances
Awards
- America's Top Doctors
- Atlanta Magazine: Top Doctors
- Women's Health
- Men's Health
- Super Doctor
Education
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Duke University Hospital -
Indiana University School of Medicine
Hospital
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Emory University Hospital -
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Drug Facts
| NPI NUMBER | 1104832906 | |
| NPPES Provider LastName | KARAS | |
| NPPES Provider FirstName | SPERO | |
| NPPES Provider ZIPCode | 30329 | |
| NPPES Provider State | GA | |
| Specialty Description | Orthopedic Surgery | |
| Total Claim Count | 51.0 | |
| Distinct Opioid Count | 0.0 | |
| Opioid Claim Count | 0.0 | |
| Percent Opioid Claims | 0.0 |
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Medicare Facts
| National Provider Identifier [NPI] | 1104832906 |
| Last Name Of The Provider | KARAS |
| First Name Of The Provider | SPERO |
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