Award Winning Research

Research and Publications:

2022:

Bhatia DN, Kandhari V. How does anterior glenoid bone loss affect shoulder stability? A cadaveric analysis of glenoid concavity and bony shoulder stability ratio. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. March 2022. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2021.09.004.

Bhatia DN. All-Endoscopic management of bicipitoradial bursitis and partial distal biceps tendon tears. Accepted. Arthroscopy techniques. 2022.

2021:

Bhatia DN. Arthroscopic Biological Augmentation for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: The Biceps-Cuff-Bursa Composite Repair. Arthrosc Tech. 2021 Sep 14;10(10):e2279-e2285. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.07.003.

Bhatia DN. Endoscopic anatomy of distal biceps tendon insertion and bicipitoradial bursa: a cadaveric study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2021 Aug;30(8):1759-1767. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.11.033. Epub 2021 Jan 21.

Bhatia DN. Arthroscopic Bursa-Augmented Rotator Cuff Repair: A Vasculature-preserving Technique for Subacromial Bursal Harvest and Tendon Augmentation. Arthrosc Tech. 2021 Apr 3;10(5):e1203-e1209. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.01.013.

2020:

Kruger N, Phadnis J, Bhatia D, et al Acute distal biceps tendon ruptures: anatomy, pathology and management – state of the art

Journal of ISAKOS: Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine 2020;5:304-313.

DeNiese P, Bhatia DN. Recent advances and future trends in shoulder arthroscopy. J Arthorsc Surg Sport Med 2020;1(1):16-22.

Bhatia DN. Distal biceps tendon insertional trifurcation and a new footprint configuration: Case report of an anatomical variant. European Journal of Anatomy 24(3):235-238

Bhatia D.N., De Beer J.F. (2020) Glenoid Bone Loss in Athletes. In: Funk L., Walton M., Watts A., Hayton M., Ng C. (eds) Sports Injuries of the Shoulder. Springer, Cham

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-23029-6_7

Bhatia D.N., Bain G. (2020) Surgical Anatomy of the Distal Biceps Tendon. In: Bain G., Eygendaal D., van Riet R. (eds) Surgical Techniques for Trauma and Sports Related Injuries of the Elbow. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-58931-1_55

Bhatia DN, Bain G. Introduction to Biceps Endoscopy: Principles and Technical Variations. January 2020. In: Bain G., Eygendaal D., van Riet R. (eds) Surgical Techniques for Trauma and Sports Related Injuries of the Elbow. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-58931-1_57

Bhatia DN. All-Endoscopic Distal Biceps Repair: Endoscopic Techniques Using Suture Anchors, Buttons, and Interference Screw Fixation. January 2020. In: Bain G., Eygendaal D., van Riet R. (eds) Surgical Techniques for Trauma and Sports Related Injuries of the Elbow. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-58931-1_60

Bhatia DN. Arthroscopic Resection of the Radial Head. January 2020. In: Bain G., Eygendaal D., van Riet R. (eds) Surgical Techniques for Trauma and Sports Related Injuries of the Elbow. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-58931-1_78

Bhatia D.N. (2020) Arthroscopic Management of Refractory Lateral Epicondylitis. In: Bain G., Eygendaal D., van Riet R. (eds) Surgical Techniques for Trauma and Sports Related Injuries of the Elbow. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberghttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-58931-1_50

2019:

Gary G. Poehling Award: Bhatia D, Naskar R, DeNiese P. Dynamic rotational alteration in positional relationship of neurovascular structures and distal biceps tendon insertion: a cadaveric study. Journal of ISAKOS: Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine 2019;4:296-301

http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jisakos-2019-000326

Bone defect-induced alteration in glenoid articular surface geometry and restoration with coracoid transfer procedures: A cadaveric study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg (2019) 28, 2418–2426

Kothari, P.P., Ambulgekar, R.K., Kandhari, V.K. and Bhatia, D.N. (2019), Clinical and radiological features of an unusual fungal infection of shoulder. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 89: E87-E89. doi:10.1111/ans.14024

2018:

Analysis of technical feasibility and neurovascular safety of endoscopic distal biceps repair: a cadaveric study.Bhatia DN, Kandhari V. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2018 Nov;27(11):2057-2067. Epub 2018 Jun 12.

2017:

Gary G. Poehling Award: All-Endoscopic Distal Biceps Repair: Cadaveric Portal Safety Analysis and Technical Feasibility Using 2 Fixation Techniques

Conference Paper. Jun 2017. 11th Biennial ISAKOS Congress 2017.

Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery October 2017; 33(10, supplement):e75-e76

Cadaveric study of insertional anatomy of distal biceps tendon and its relationship to the dynamic proximal radioulnar space. J Hand Surg Am. 2017;42(1): e15-e23.

Arthroscopic removal of proximal humerus plates.Arthrosc Tech. 2017; 27:e375-e381.

Arthroscopic excision of osteoid osteoma of elbow. Arthrosc Tech 2017; 27: e543-e548

Current concepts in management of shoulder instability in athletes. Asian Journal of Arthroscopy 2017

2016:

Endoscopic repair of chronic retracted distal biceps tears. J Hand Surg Am. 2016 Dec;41(12):e501-e507.

Cadaver study of elbow endoscopy portals for endoscopic distal biceps repair. Surg Radiol Anat. 2016 Sep;38(7):781-91.

Arthroscopic reduction and stabilization of chronic perilunate wrist dislocation.  Arthroscopy 2016, e1-e10

Arthroscopic radial head implant removal and resection. Arthrosc Tech. 2016 Jul 4;5(4):e705-e711.

2015:

Endoscopic Distal Biceps Repair: Endoscopic Anatomy and Dual-Anchor Repair Using a Proximal Anterolateral “Parabiceps Portal”.  Arthroscopy techniques.  Volume 4, Issue 6, December 2015, Pages e785–e793

Scapulothoracic endoscopy: Endoscopic anatomy and scapuloplasty technique.  Arthroscopy Techniques, Vol 4, No 5 (October), 2015: pp e551-e558

Direct “cyctoscopic” approach for arthroscopic decompression of an intraarticular ganglion cyst of lunate.  Arthrosc Tech. 2015 May 18;4(3):e223-9.

Double-Barrel Remplissage:  An arthroscopic all-intraarticular procedure using the double-barrel knot. Bhatia DN.  Arthrosc Tech. 2015 Feb 9;4(1):e65-70.

Arthroscopic Latarjet and Capsular Shift (ALCS) procedure:  A new “freehand” technique for anterior shoulder instability with significant bone loss. Bhatia DN.  Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2015 Mar;19(1):11-7

2014:

Noncomminuted lateral end clavicle fractures associated with coracoclavicular ligament disruption: Technical considerations for optimal anatomic fixation and stability. Page RS, Bhatia DN. Int J Shoulder Surg. 2014 Jul;8(3):86-9.

2013:

Surgical treatment of significant glenoid bone defects and associated humeral avulsions of glenohumeral ligament (HAGL) lesions in anterior shoulder instability. Bhatia DN, DasGupta B. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2013 Jul;21(7):1603-9.

Metal markers for radiographic visualization of rotator cuff margins: A new technique for radiographic assessment of cuff repair integrity. Int J Shoulder Surg 2013 Jan;7(1):37-9.

Surgical treatment of significant glenoid bone defects and associated humeral avulsions of glenohumeral ligament (HAGL) lesions in anterior shoulder instability. Bhatia DN, DasGupta B. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2013 Jul;21(7):1603-9.

The “Double-Barrel” knot: A new sliding knot for arthroscopic soft tissue fixation using single and double pulley techniques. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2013 Sep;17(3):128-33.

2012:

Dual-window subscapularis-sparing approach: A new surgical modification of the Latarjet procedure. Bhatia DN.  Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2012 Mar;16(1):30-6.

Orthogonal biplanar fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous fixation of Coracoid base fracture associated with ACJ dislocation. Bhatia DN.  Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2012 Mar;16(1):56-9.

Surgical correction of Popeye deformity of the Biceps Brachii muscle. Bhatia DN, DasGupta B. J Hand Surg Am. 2012 Sep;37(9):1917-24. Epub 2012 Aug 1.

Arthroscopic “Cuff sparing” percutaneous (CUSP) Technique for posterior instability repair in the beach-chair position. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2012 Sep;16(3):173-9.

Surgical treatment of lateral clavicle fractures associated with complete coracoclavicular ligament disruption: Clinico-radiological outcomes of acromioclavicular joint sparing and spanning implants. Int J Shoulder Surg 2012;6:116-20. Bhatia DN, Page RS.

2011:

Management of anterior shoulder instability without bone loss: Arthroscopic and mini-open techniques. Bhatia DN, De Beer JF. Shoulder & Elbow 2011;3:1-7.

Sprengel’s deformity of the shoulder: Current perspectives in management. Kadvakolan AS, Bhatia DN, DasGupta B, Bhosale PB. International Journal of Shoulder Surgery, 2011;5:1-8.

2010:

Non-comminuted Lateral clavicle fractures associated with coracoclavicular ligament disruption:A new anatomical technique for superior fixation and stability. Page RS, Bhatia DN.(AOA meeting 2008, JBJS Br proceedings 2010, Vol. 92-B, issue supp 1, 214)

Arthroscopic repair of a chondrolabral lesion associated with anterior shoulder dislocation. Page RS, Bhatia DN. Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy. 2010 Dec;18(12):1748-51. Epub 2010 Mar 10. PMID: 20221586

Arthroscopic biological resurfacing of the arthritic glenoid: Two to five year outcomes. DeBeer JF, Bhatia DN, vanRooyen KS. . Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy. 2010 2010 Dec;18(12):1767-73. Epub 2010 May 18. PMID: 20480357.

Shoulder sonography. DeBeer JF and Bhatia DN. International Journal of Shoulder Surgery, 2010;4:51-54.

Shoulder instability in the middle aged and elderly patients: Pathology and surgical implications. DeBeer JF and Bhatia DN. International Journal of Shoulder Surgery, 2010;4.

2009:

Arthroscopic HAGL repair: Anterior and posterior techniques. Page RS, Bhatia DN. Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery 2009;13(2), 98-103..

The Subscapularis – sparing approach: A new mini-open technique for repair of the HAGL lesion. Bhatia DN, De Beer JF, van Rooyen KS. Arthroscopy 2009;25(6): 686-690.

Shoulder injuries in Rugby players. DeBeer JF and Bhatia DN. International Journal of Shoulder Surgery, 2009; 3:1-2.

How should the subscapularis be repaired following open anterior approach to the shoulder? a biomechanical analysis. F. Lam, B. Mostofi, D. Bhatia, K. van Rooyen, C. Vaughan, and J. de Beer. J Bone Joint Surg Br Proceedings, 2009; 91-B: 160

How should the subscapularis be repaired following shoulder arthroplasty? A biomechanical analysis. F. Lam, D.N. Bhatia, K. van Rooyen, D. du Toit, and J.F. de Beer. J Bone Joint Surg Br Proceedings 2009 91-B: 259-260.

Accessory features of Frozen shoulder. F. Lam, D.N. Bhatia, M. Crowther, K.S. van Rooyen, and J.F. de Beer. J Bone Joint Surg Br Proceedings 2009 91-B: 259.

Prosthetic component relationship of the Reversed Delta III total shoulder prosthesis in the transverse plane of the body. Karelse A, Bhatia DN, de Wilde LF. (Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology,2009; 16(suppl 1): S80 –S230)

2008: 

Direct arthroscopy of the bicipital groove: A new technique of evaluation and treatment of bicipital groove and tendon pathology. Bhatia DN, deBeer JF, vanRooyen KS. Arthroscopy. 2008; 24:368e1-e6, epub october 2007.

An anatomic study of inferior glenohumeral recess portals: Comparative anatomy at risk. Arthroscopy  2008; 24: 506-13. Epub ahead of print 13 feb 2008.

Prosthetic component relationship of the reversed Delta III Total Shoulder Prosthesis in transverse plane of the body. Karelse A, Bhatia DN, De Wilde LF.Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2008;17:602-607. Epub ahead of print 6th may.

Isolated focal chondral defects of the glenohumeral joint. DeBeer JF and Bhatia DN. International Journal of Shoulder Surgery, 2008; 2: 71.

2007:

The Axillary Pouch Portal”: A new posterior portal for visualization and instrumentation in the inferior glenohumeral recess. Bhatia DN, and DeBeer JF. Arthroscopy 2007;11:1241.e1-e5. epub Apr 6.

Coracoid process anatomy: Implications for radiological imaging and  surgery. Bhatia DN, deBeer JF, Du Toit DF. Clinical Anatomy 2007;20(7):774-784.

The “Bench-presser’s Shoulder”: An Overuse Insertional Tendinopathy of the Pectoralis Minor Muscle. Bhatia DN, deBeer JF, vanRooyen KS, Lam F, duToit DF. British Journal of Sports Medicine 2007;41:8:e11.

The “Bony-PASTA” lesion: An arthroscopic technique for fixation of the partially avulsed greater tuberosity.  Arthroscopy 2007;23: 786 e1-786 e6.

The “Reverse Terrible Triad” of the shoulder:  Circumferential glenohumeral musculo-ligamentous disruption and neurological injury associated with posterior shoulder dislocation. Bhatia DN, deBeer JF, vanRooyen KS, duToit DF. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2007; 16(3): e13-17.

The Paraglider-Wing sign: An arthroscopic indicator of partial-thickness bursal surface tear of the supraspinatus tendon. Bhatia DN, deBeer JF, vanRooyen KS. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology and Arthroscopy 2007;15:790-793.

Shoulder Surgeon and Autologous cellular regeneration (ACR)-From bench to bed: Part one-The link between the human fibroblast, connective tissue disorders, and the shoulder. Du Toit DF, Kleintjes WG, Mazyala EJ, Bhatia DN, deBeer JF, Page B. International Journal of Shoulder Surgery 2007; 1(3): 87-95.

Editorial. International Journal of Shoulder Surgery. DeBeer JF and Bhatia DN. International Journal of Shoulder Surgery, 2007; 1(1):1.

Editorial. The Year Ahead. DeBeer JF and Bhatia DN. International Journal of Shoulder Surgery, 2007;1( 2): 45.

Biological trends in shoulder surgery. DeBeer JF and Bhatia DN. International Journal of Shoulder Surgery, 2007;1( 3):81.

Massive, irreparable tears of the rotator cuff.  DeBeer JF and Bhatia DN. International Journal of Shoulder Surgery, 2007;1(4): 103.

2006:

Surgical Treatment of comminuted, displaced fractures of the greater tuberosity of the proximal humerus: A new technique of double-row suture anchor fixation and long term results. Bhatia DN, van Rooyen KS, du Toit DF, de Beer JF. Injury 2006;37(10):946-952.

Arthroscopic suprascapular nerve decompression at the suprascapular notch.  Bhatia DN, de Beer JF, van Rooyen KS, duToit DF. Arthroscopy 2006;22(9):1009-1013.

Arthroscopic technique of interpositional arthroplasty of the glenohumeral joint.   Bhatia DN, van Rooyen KS, du Toit DF, de Beer JF. Arthroscopy 2006;22: 570.e1- e5.

Humeral head medialization in massive cuff tears can influence the “acromion index”. Bhatia DN, deBeer JF, duToit DF. Letter to Editor (In response to: Association of a Large Lateral Extension of the Acromion with Rotator Cuff Tears. Nyffeler et al.) J Bone Joint Surg Am 2006; 88:1889

Modern management of calcifying tendonitis of the shoulder. Lam F, Bhatia DN, van Rooyen KS, DeBeer JF. Current Orthopaedics. 2006; 20: 446-452.

Biomechanics of the normal and cuff-deficient shoulder. Lam F, Bhatia DN, Mostofi SB, van Rooyen KS, DeBeer JF. Current Orthopaedics.2006; 21: 40-46.

 

Books / Book Chapters:

Arthroscopy and Endoscopy of the Elbow, Wrist and Hand: Surgical Anatomy and Techniques. Deepak N. Bhatia, Gregory I. Bain, Gary G. Poehling, Benjamin R. Graves. Springer, Cham. 2022

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79423-1

Arthroscopic Management of Refractory Lateral Epicondylitis. January 2020. In book: Surgical Techniques for Trauma and Sports Related Injuries of the Elbow

Arthroscopic Resection of the Radial Head. January 2020. In book: Surgical Techniques for Trauma and Sports Related Injuries of the Elbow

Introduction to Biceps Endoscopy: Principles and Technical Variations. January 2020. In book: Surgical Techniques for Trauma and Sports Related Injuries of the Elbow

Surgical Anatomy of the Distal Biceps Tendon. January 2020. In book: Surgical Techniques for Trauma and Sports Related Injuries of the Elbow

All-Endoscopic Distal Biceps Repair: Endoscopic Techniques Using Suture Anchors, Buttons, and Interference Screw Fixation. January 2020. In book: Surgical Techniques for Trauma and Sports Related Injuries of the Elbow

Ultrasonography of the shoulder. J de Beer, DN Bhatia et al. In: Shoulder Concepts 2016, Arthroscopy and  Arthroplasty. Ed. P Boileau. Sauramps Medical Publisher.

Shoulder instability in contact atheletes: Glenoid bone loss. DN Bhatia, JF DeBeer. in press. Ed Lennard Funk. 2015

Coracoid process anatomy: Implications in Latarjet procedure. DN Bhatia, JF DeBeer, DF Dutoit. In: Shoulder Concepts 2008, Arthroscopy and  Arthroplasty. Ed. P Boileau. Sauramps Medical Publisher. Pg 63-78.

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff repair-Single row vs. Double row fixation.  JF DeBeer, DN Bhatia,  K van Rooyen. In: Shoulder Concepts 2008, Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty. Ed. P Boileau. Sauramps Medical Publisher. Pg 225-227.

Biological resurfacing of the arthritic glenoid. DN Bhatia, JF DeBeer.  In: Shoulder Concepts 2010, The Glenoid. Ed. P Boileau. Sauramps Medical Publisher. Pg 71-74.

Basic and Advanced shoulder surgery: Practical guidelines and surgical techniques. Joe de Beer, Deepak N Bhatia, Karin vanRooyen. Ongoing project.

The Cape Town Approach for Latarjet Procedure: Is There a Benefit to Flip the Bone Block? DN Bhatia, JF DeBeer.  In: Shoulder Concepts 2012 Ed. P Boileau. Sauramps Medical Publisher. Pg 71-74.

Videos:

Arthroscopic Biological Augmentation for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: The Biceps-Cuff-Bursa Composite Repair. Arthrosc Tech. 2021

Arthroscopic Bursa-Augmented Rotator Cuff Repair: A Vasculature-preserving Technique for Subacromial Bursal Harvest and Tendon Augmentation. Arthrosc Tech. 2021

Live Webinar: Arthroscopic repair techniques for Irreparable rotator cuff tears. March 2019 (Smith and Nephew)

Arthroscopic removal of osteoid osteoma of elbow. Arthrosc Tech 2017.

Arthroscopic removal of proximal humerus plates.  Arthrosc Tech 2017.

Arthroscopic radial head implant removal and resection. Arthrosc Tech. 2016 Jul 4;5(4):e705-e711.

Arthroscopic reduction and stabilization of chronic perilunate wrist dislocation. In press. Arthroscopy techniques 2016

Endoscopic distal biceps reconstruction.  Arthroscopy techniques. 2015

http://www.arthroscopytechniques.org/article/S2212-6287(15)00126-7/abstract

Scapulothoracic endoscopy: Endoscopic anatomy and scapuloplasty technique. Accepted.  Arthroscopy techniques 2015

Double-Barrel Remplissage:  An arthroscopic all-intraarticular technique using the double-barrel knot. ( Arthroscopy techniques 2015)

http://www.arthroscopytechniques.org/article/S2212-6287(14)00128-5/abstract

Direct “cyctoscopic” approach for arthroscopic decompression of an intraarticular ganglion cyst of lunate. ( Arthroscopy techniques 2015 )

http://www.arthroscopytechniques.org/article/S2212-6287(15)00013-4/abstract

Mini-open Coracoid transfer for Anterior shoulder instability associated with glenoid bone loss.  Joe de Beer, K vanRooyen, Deepak N Bhatia. Cape Shoulder Institute. Telecast at Live Surgery conference, California, October 2006.

Congruent Arc Latarjet. Joe de Beer, K vanRooyen, Deepak N Bhatia. Web telecast October 2010.