Shoulder & Elbow
Pioneering shoulder and elbow research through rigorous clinical trials, implant innovation, and a dedication to improving outcomes for patients with complex upper extremity conditions.
Aim & Scope
FORE's Shoulder & Elbow research program is focused on advancing the science and practice of shoulder and elbow arthroplasty, from total shoulder replacement to complex reverse shoulder arthroplasty. Our board-certified surgeons partner with leading industry innovators to evaluate implant systems, refine surgical techniques, and measure real-world patient outcomes.
Through participation in multicenter trials, post-market studies, and comparative device research, our team contributes meaningful data that shapes how shoulder conditions are treated, not just locally, but across the orthopaedic community.
Our Surgeons
Ongoing Research
Active clinical trials currently enrolling in Shoulder & Elbow.
Active Enrolling Trials
BioBrace® Implant for Arthroscopic Repair of Full Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears (REinForce)
Principal Investigator: Dr. Kevin J. Cronin · ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05997381
A prospective, single-blind, multicenter, randomized controlled pivotal study evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the BioBrace® Implant during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
SMR Stemless Reverse vs. SMR Reverse Shoulder System
Principal Investigator: Dr. Kevin J. Cronin · ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04697004
A randomized, multicenter, prospective study comparing safety and efficacy outcomes of total reverse shoulder arthroplasty using the SMR Stemless Reverse versus the SMR Reverse Shoulder System.
Integrity Implant System Post Market Clinical Follow-Up Study
Principal Investigator: Dr. Christopher E. Baker · ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06741527
Post-market confirmatory study assessing the Integrity Implant System's clinical performance in rotator cuff tear augmentation procedures.
Tornier HRS (Humeral Reconstruction System) Study (REVIVE)
Principal Investigator: Dr. Mark A. Mighell · ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05500066
An active enrolling study evaluating the Tornier Humeral Reconstruction System for shoulder arthroplasty.
Shoulder & Elbow Publications
Browse peer-reviewed publications from FORE's Shoulder & Elbow team covering arthroplasty outcomes, implant research, and surgical innovation.
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