Selected Research Publications

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• Savoie FH, Chen I, Steinman SP, Kim HM, Morrey ME. Elbow Contracture Surgical Technique. J Am Acad Ortho Surg, 2026

• Kim HM, Kim JJ. Conjoint Tendon Release Results in Improved Internal Rotation and Pain following Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Combined Randomized Clinical Trial and Biomechanical Study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 2025

• Kim HM, Baker CL, Barnes LA, Creighton RA, Cuomo F, DiPaola MJ, Foad A, Gregory JM, Grogan BF, Kaar SG, Kohan EM, Krishnan SG, Lo EY, Moor JT, and PARCIAL group contributors. Analyzing Practice Pattern in Treating Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears: A Dual Perspective from National Database and ASES PARCIAL Research Group. JSES International. 2024

• Richards JA, Woodard DR, Kim HM. Arthroscopic Biologic Acromiotuberoplasty (BAT) for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears. Arthrosc Tech, 2024

• Kim HM, Nguyen M, Groneck A. Internal Rotation Limitation is Prevalent Following Modern Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty and Negatively Affects Patients’ Subjective Rating of the Procedure. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2024

• Kim HM, Hsu JE, Ricchetti ET. What's New in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2023 JBJS Guest Editorial. J Bone Joint Surg Am

• Kelly SR, Kim HM. Arthroscopic Bone Block Cerclage Suture Fixation of Fresh Distal Tibial Allograft for Anterior Glenoid Reconstruction. Arthrosc Tech, 2023

• Kim HM, Huff H, Smith MJ, Nguyen M, Smith C. Can Making Skin Incision with Electrocautery Eliminate Cutibacterium acnes from Surgical Wound During Shoulder Arthroplasty? A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2024

• Surucu S, Torres KA, Mitchell G, Bachmann D, Cheng AL, Kim HM, Cil A; ASES Elbow Fracture-Dislocation Multicenter Study Group. Decision Making in Treatment of Radial Head Fractures: Delphi Methodology. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2022

• Hanish SJ, Resnick M, Kim HM, Smith MJ. Predictive Factors for Failure of Intraarticular Injection in Management of Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder, J Clin Med. 2022

• Kim HM, Ricchetti ET, Hsu JE. What's New in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2022 JBJS Guest Editorial. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 2022

• Ewing M, Huff H, Heil S, Borsheski RR, Smith MJ, Kim HM. Local Infiltration Analgesia vs. Interscalene Block for Pain Management Following Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 2022

• Gieg SD, Schaefer CJ, Smith MJ, Ma R, Heil SD, Kim HM. Utility of Lateral Scapular Radiographs in Initial Evaluation of Nontraumatic Shoulder Conditions. JSES Reviews, Reports, & Techniques, 2022

• Kim HM, Muhammad M, Heil SD, Smith MJ. Natural History of Glenohumeral osteoarthritis Following Intraarticular Corticosteroid Injection and Determining Factors: An Analysis in 311 Shoulders. J Shoulder Elbow Arthroplasty. 2022

• Leinaure EC, Kim HM, Kwon JW. Micromachined Tactile Sensor Array for RTSA. Micromachines, 2021

• Kim HM, Hsu JE, Ricchetti ET. What's New in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2021 JBJS Guest Editorial. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2021

• Bagley J, Della Rocca G, Smith MJ. Kim HM. Optimal Prosthesis Sizing for Radial Head Arthroplasty: A Review of Current Evidence and Guidelines. JBJS Reviews, 2021

• Pace GI, Thomas RA, Zale CL, Lewis GS, Kim R, Kim HM. Effect of Glenoid Perforation During Total Shoulder Arthroplasty on Glenoid Component Cement Fixation and Suprascapular Nerve. Shoulder Elbow Journal, 2020

• Deangelo N, Thomas RA, Kim HM. Primary Repair of Severely Retracted Non-Chronic Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture Using Two-Incision Anterior-Approach Repair. J Shoulder Elbow Surg International. 2020

• Zale CL, Kim HM. Clinical Outcomes of Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair of the Elbow Using a Cortical Button. Tech Shoulder Elbow Surg, 2019

• Pace GI, Zale CL, Chan J, Armstrong AD, Boateng HA, Kim HM. Clinical Results of Conservative Treatment of Severe Proximal Humerus Fractures Requiring Surgical Treatment in Old Patients. Tech Shoulder Elbow Surg, 2019

• O’Brien LK, Kiser C, Kim HM, Armstrong AD. True AP Image of the Proximal Radioulnar Joint as a Tool for Assessment of Radial Head Height, Tech Shoulder Elbow Surg, 2019

• Thomas R, Kim HM. Modified biceps suspension procedure for painful glenohumeral inferior subluxation in hemiplegic stroke patients: A preliminary study. Tech Shoulder Elbow Surg, 2018

• Gendelberg D, Sanjib A, Kim HM, Armstrong AD. Dry Catheter Technique in Shoulder Arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Arthroplasty. 2018

• Zale LC, Pace IG, Lewis GS, Chan J, Kim HM. Interdepartmental Imaging Protocol for Clinically-based 3D-CT Can Provide Accurate Measurement of Glenoid Version. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2018

• Klomps LV, Zomorodi N, Kim HM. Role of Transplanted Bone Marrow Cells in Development of Rotator Cuff Muscle Fatty Degeneration in Mice, J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2017

• Chang J, Freivalds A, Sharkey NA, Kong YK, Kim HM, Sung K, Kim DM, Jung KH. Investigation of Index Finger Triggering Force Using a Cadaver Experiment: Effects of Trigger Grip Span, Contact Location, and Internal Tendon Force. Applied Ergonomics. 2017

• Lewis GS, Conaway WK, Wee H, Kim HM. Effects of anterior offsetting of humeral head component in posteriorly uns

• Barnes LA, Kim HM, Caldwell JM, Buza J. Ahmad CS, Bigliani LU, Levine WN Satisfaction, shoulder function and repair integrity after arthroscopic versus mini-open rotator cuff repair. Bone Joint J. 2017table total shoulder arthroplasty: Specimen-specific finite element modeling. J Biomech. 2017

• Kim HM, Andrews C, Lewis G, Roush E, Pace G. Effect of Ulnar Tunnel Location on Elbow Stability in Double-Stranded Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2017

• Kim HM, Roush E, Kiser C. Intraoperative Fluoroscopic Assessment of Proper Implant Height. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2016

• Kim HM, Chacon A, Andrews S, Roush E, Cho E, Conaway W, Kunselman AR, Lewis GS. Biomechanical Benefits of Anterior Offsetting of Humeral Head Component in Posteriorly Unstable Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Cadaveric Study. J Orthop Res, 2016

• Updegrove GF, Armstrong AD, Kim HM: Preoperative and Intraoperative Infection Workup in Apparently Aseptic Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 2015

• Cho E, Zhang Y, Pruznak A, Kim HM. Effect of Tamoxifen on Fatty Degeneration of Rotator Cuff Muscles in Chronic Rotator Cuff Tear: An Animal Model Study. J Orthop Res, 2015

• Updegrove GF, Armstrong AD, Mosher TJ, Kim HM. Posterior retraction of Central Tendon of Supraspinatus in Rotator Cuff Tear. J Arthroscopy Related Surgery, 2015

• Stevens N, Kim HM, Armstrong AD. Functional Outcomes Following Shoulder Resection: The Patient's Perspective. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2015

• Nellans K, Galdi B, Kim HM, Levine WN. Ulnar neuropathy due to anconeus epitrochlearis. Orthopedics. 2015

• Tatara AM, Lipner JH, Das R, Kim HM, Patel N, Ntouvali E, Silva MJ, Thomopoulos S. The role of muscle loading on bone (re)modeling at the developing tendon enthesis, PLOS ONE 9(5) e97375.

• Kim HM, Caldwell JM, Buza JA, Fink LA, Ahmad CS, Bigliani LU, Levine WN. Factors affecting satisfaction and shoulder function in patients with recurrent rotator cuff tear. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 96:106-12, 2014

• Byram IR, Kim HM, Levine WN, Ahmad CS. Elbow arthroscopy update for sports medicine conditions. Current Concept Review. Am J Sports Med, Sep;41(9):2191-202, 2013

• Killian M, Lim CT, Thomopoulos S, Charlton N, Kim HM, Galatz LM. The effect of muscle unloading on gene expression of healthy and injured rotator cuff. J Orthop Res, 31(8):1240-1248,2013

• Yongpravat C, Kim HM, Gardner TR, Bigliani LU, Levine WN, Ahmad CS. Glenoid implant orientation and cement failure in total shoulder arthroplasty: A finite element analysis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 22(7):940-947, 2013

• Caldwell JM, Kim HM, Levine WN. Radial Nerve Injury Associated with Application of a Hinged Elbow External Fixator: A Report of Two Cases. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 22(3):e12-e16. 2013.

• Zhang J, Yongpravat C, Kim HM, Levine WN, Bigliani LU, Gardner TR, Ahmad CS. Glenoid articular conformity affects stress distributions in total shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 22(3):350-356, 2013

• Chafik D, Galatz LM, Keener JD, Kim HM, Yamaguchi K. Teres Minor Muscle and Related Anatomy. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 22:108-114, 2013

• Kim HM, Byram IR, McLaughlin G, Bigliani LU. Hemiarthroplasty and Total shoulder arthroplasty. Current Concept Review. Minerva Ortopedica e Traumatologica, 63(6);405-21,2012

• Babatunde OM, Kim HM, Desandis BA, Rogers CE, Levine WN. A Physician’s Guide to the Physical Examination of the Shoulder. The Physician and Sports medicine, 40(1):91-101, 2012.

• Redler LH, Kim HM, Tang P, Ahmad CS. An Anomalous Accessory Pectoralis Major Muscle: A Case Report. Am J Sports Med, 40 (9):2149-53, 2012

• Thomopoulos S, Kim HM, Silva MJ, Ntouvali E, Manning CN, Potter R, Seeherman H, Gelberman RH. Effect of bone morphogenetic protein 2 on tendon-to-bone healing in canine flexor tendon model. J Orthop Res, 30(11):1702-9, 2012

• Wall LB, Teefey SA, Middleton WD, Dahiya N, Steger-May K, Kim HM, Wessell D, Yamaguchi K. Diagnostic Performance and Reliability of Ultrasonography for Fatty Degeneration of the Rotator Cuff Muscles. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 94(12):e83 1-9, 2012.

• Kim HM, Galatz LM, Lim C, Havlioglu N, Thomopouls S. The Effect of Tear Size and Nerve Injury on Rotator Cuff Muscle Fatty Degeneration in a Rodent Animal Model. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 21:847-858, 2012

• Kim HM, Stannard JP. How I Manage Multiple Ligament Injured (Dislocated) Knee. Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine, 19 (1): 42-50, 2011

• Manning CN, Kim HM, Sakiyama-Elbert S, Galatz LM, Havlioglu N, Thomopoulos S. Sustained delivery of transforming growth factor beta three enhances tendon-to-bone healing in a rat model. J Orthop Res, 29(7):1099-105, 2011

• Kim HM, Galatz LM, Das R, Havlioglu N, Rothermich SY, Thomopoulos S. The role of transforming growth factor beta isoforms on tendon-to-bone healing. Connective Tissue Research, 52(2):87-98, 2011.

• Das R, Rich J, Kim HM, McAlinden A, Thomopoulos S. Effects of Botulinum-Toxin-Induced Paralysis on Gene Expression and Force Generation of Developing Supraspinatus Muscle, J Orthop Res, 29:281-288, 2011

• Kim HM, Nelson G, Thomopoulos S, Silva MJ, Das R, Gelberman RH. Technical and biological modifications for enhanced flexor tendon repair, Current Concept. J Hand Surg (American), 35A:1031-1037, 2010

• Thomopoulos S, Kim HM, Das R, Silva MJ, Sakiyama-Elbert S, Amiel D, Gelberman RH. The effects of exogenous bFGF on intrasynovial flexor tendon healing: A biomechanical, biochemical, and histological study in canines. J Bone joint Surg Am, 92:2285-2293, 2010

• Mall NA, Kim HM, Keener JD, Steger-May K, Teefey SA, Middleton WD, Stobbs G, Yamaguchi K. Symptomatic Progression of Asymptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears: A Prospective study of clinical and sonographic variables, J Bone Joint Surg Am, 92:2623-2633, 2010

• Tashjian RZ, Hollins AM, Kim HM, Teefey SA, Steger-May K, Galatz LM, Yamaguchi K. Factors Affecting Healing Rates After Arthroscopic Double-Row Rotator Cuff Repair. Am J Sports Med, 38 (12):2435-42, 2010

• Kim HM, Galatz LM, Das R, Patel N, Thomopoulos S. Musculoskeletal Deformity Secondary to Neurotomy of the Superior Trunk of the Brachial Plexus in Neonatal Mice, J Orthop Res, 28: 1391-1398, 2010

• Kim HM, Dahiya N, Teefey SA, Middleton WD, Stobbs G, Steger-May K, Yamaguchi K, Keener JD. Location and Initiation of Degenerative Rotator Cuff Tears: An Analysis of 360 Shoulders, J Bone Joint Surg Am, 92:1088-1096, 2010

• Keener JD, Chafik D, Kim HM, Galatz LM, Yamaguchi K. Insertional Anatomy of the Triceps Brachii Tendon, J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 19: 399-405, 2010

• Keener JD, Wei AS, Kim HM, Paxton ES, Teefey SA, Galatz LM, Yamaguchi K. Revision Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: Repair Integrity and Clinical Outcome, J Bone Joint Surg Am, 92:590-598, 2010

• Kim HM, Dahiya N, Teefey SA, Galatz LM, Keener JD, Yamaguchi K. Relationship of Tear Size and Location to Fatty Infiltration of the Rotator Cuff. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 92: 829-839, 2010

• Galatz LM, Charlton N, Das R, Kim HM, Havlioglu N, Thomopoulos S. Complete Removal of Load is Detrimental to Rotator Cuff Healing. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 18: 669-675, 2009

• Thomopoulos S, Zampiakis E, Das R, Kim HM, Silva MJ, Havlioglu N, Gelberman RH. The Use of a Magnesium-Based Bone Adhesive for Flexor Tendon-to-bone Healing. J Hand Surg (American),34: 1066-1073, 2009 

• Thomopoulos S, Das R, Sliva MJ, Sakiyama-Elbert S, Harwood FL, Zampiakis E, Kim HM, Amiel D, Gelberman RH. Enhanced Flexor Tendon Healing Through Sustained Delivery of PDGF-BB. J Orthop Res, 27:1209-1215, 2009

• Keener JD, Wei AS, Kim HM, Steger-May K, Galatz LM, Yamaguchi K. Proximal Humeral Migration in Shoulders with Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 91:1405-1413, 2009.

• Kim HM, Teefey SA, Zelig A, Keener JD, Galatz LM, Yamaguchi K. Shoulder Strength in Asymptomatic Individuals with Intact Compared with Torn Rotator Cuffs. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 91:289-96, 2009

• Kim HM, Galatz LM, Patel N, Das R, Thomopoulos S. Recovery Potential after Postnatal Shoulder Paralysis: An Animal Model of Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 91:879-891, 2009.

• Kim HM, Dahiya N, Teefey SA, Keener JD, Yamaguchi K. Sonography of the Teres Minor: A study of Cadavers. Am J Roentgenology, 190:589–594, 2008

• Thomopoulos S, Kim HM, Rothermich SY, Biederstadt C, Das R, Galatz LM. Decreased Muscle Loading Delays Maturation of the Tendon Enthesis during Post-natal Development, J Orthop Res, 25:1154-1163, 2007

Book Chapters

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• Gilotra M, Shear B, Kim HM. Chapter 83: Perioperative Infection Prophylaxis: What I Use and Why. In Rockwood and Matsen’s The Shoulder, 7th Edition. Elsevier, 2026

• Kim HM, Morrey ME, Steinmann SP, Barco R. Open and Arthroscopic Elbow Contracture Release: How to Do It to Perfection? Tips and Pearls from Experts. In AAOS Instructional Course Lecture 73. Rosemont, IL: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia, 2023

• Sabzevari S, Kim HM, Smith C, McKee MD, Serrano R, Porteny D, Shi L, Lin A. Proximal Humerus Fractures: Leave it alone, Fix it, Replace it? AAOS Instructional Course Lecture 72. Rosemont, IL: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia, 2022

• St. Clair D, Smith MJ, Kim HM. One-stage Revision for Shoulder Periprosthetic Joint Infection. In Piuzzi NS, Sabesan VJ, and Higuera CA, ed. Current Controversies in Periprosthetic Join Infection: Clarifying Concepts for Patient Care. Thorofare: SLACK, 2021

• Kim HM, Armstrong AD. Lateral Collateral Ligament Insufficiency. In: Steinmann SP and Ring DC, ed. Advanced Reconstruction: Elbow 2nd Edition. Rosemont: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia, 2016

• Kim HM. Elbow Anatomy. In Andrew Green and Roman Hayda, ed. Postoperative Orthopaedic Rehabilitation: Rosemont, IL: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia, 2016

• Kim HM, Armstrong AD. Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries. In: Steinmann SP and Lee DH, ed. Elbow Trauma: A Master Skills Publication. Rosemont, IL, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 2015

• Stannard JP, Kim HM. Surgical Treatment of Combined PCL Medial and Lateral Side Injuries: Acute and Chronic. In: Fanelli GC, ed. The Multiple Ligament Injured Knee. A Practical Guide to Management. Second Edition. New York: Springer, 2011

• Tashjian RZ, Kim HM, Galatz LM, Yamaguchi K. Elbow Arthroscopy Portals and Techniques. In: Trumble TE and Budoff JE, ed. Wrist and Elbow Reconstruction & Arthroscopy, Master Skills Publication. Rosemont: American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 2008

• Galatz LM, Kim HM. Minimally Invasive Techniques for Proximal Humeral Fractures. In: Iannotti JP and Williams GR, ed. Disorders of the Shoulder. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2008

• Kim HM, Tashjian RZ, Yamaguchi K. Arthroscopic Medical Epicondylectomy, In Levin, Blain, and Ahmed, ed, Minimally Invasive Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, London, UK: Informa Healthcare, 2007