Kenneth Donohue, MD
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2024
Anatomic vs. reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: usage trends and perioperative outcomes
Halperin S, Dhodapkar M, Kim L, Modrak M, Medvecky M, Donohue K, Grauer J. Anatomic vs. reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: usage trends and perioperative outcomes. Seminars In Arthroplasty JSES 2024, 34: 91-96. DOI: 10.1053/j.sart.2023.08.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTotal shoulder arthroplastyElixhauser Comorbidity IndexPerioperative outcomesAdverse eventsSurgeon volumeShoulder arthroplastyHigher Elixhauser comorbidity indexPerioperative adverse eventsSevere adverse eventsUrinary tract infectionCommon orthopaedic proceduresMatching of patientsPatient demographicsTract infectionsPearlDiver databaseMultivariable analysisOverall incidencePatient populationKidney infectionMerit further investigationOrthopedic proceduresGreater oddsRTSAIncreased percentagePatientsAnatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: Variables affecting 90-day overall reimbursement
Halperin S, Dhodapkar M, Modrak M, Donohue K, Medvecky M, Grauer J. Anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: Variables affecting 90-day overall reimbursement. Seminars In Arthroplasty JSES 2024 DOI: 10.1053/j.sart.2024.02.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnatomic total shoulder arthroplastyReverse total shoulder arthroplastyTotal shoulder arthroplastyTotal shoulder arthroplasty patientsPostoperative eventsShoulder arthroplastyPatient demographicsOverall reimbursementSurgery typeAdverse eventsMale sexAssociated with reimbursementMultivariate linear regressionOncological diagnosisEmergency department visitsPatientsOrthopedic proceduresEffective procedureAdministrative databasesHospital readmissionInsurance typeSurgeryReduce healthcare expendituresDepartment visitsIncreased frequency
2019
- Donohue KW, Fishman FG. Chapter 50 - Hand and Wrist Pain – Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology -10th Edition, eds. G. Firestein, R. Budd, S. Gabriel, I. McInnes, J O'Dell. Elsevier Inc. New York, NY. 2019Books
2018
The Association Between Rotator Cuff Muscle Fatty Infiltration and Glenoid Morphology in Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis
Donohue KW, Ricchetti ET, Ho JC, Iannotti JP. The Association Between Rotator Cuff Muscle Fatty Infiltration and Glenoid Morphology in Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis. Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery 2018, 100: 381-387. PMID: 29509615, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.17.00232.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRotator cuff muscle fatty infiltrationJoint-line medializationMuscle fatty infiltrationTotal shoulder arthroplastyFatty infiltrationGlenoid bone lossRotator cuff musclesGlenohumeral osteoarthritisB3 glenoidsGlenoid morphologyBone lossCuff musclesMuscle changesGoutallier scoresGlenoid retroversionPosterior rotator cuff musclesRotator cuff muscle qualityAnatomic total shoulder arthroplastyPreoperative computed tomography scansHigher fatty infiltrationPrimary glenohumeral osteoarthritisComputed tomography scanJoint line restorationImportant anatomic factorsGlenoid vault model
2017
Comparison of Ultrasound and MRI for the Diagnosis of Glenohumeral Dysplasia in Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy
Donohue KW, Little KJ, Gaughan JP, Kozin SH, Norton BD, Zlotolow DA. Comparison of Ultrasound and MRI for the Diagnosis of Glenohumeral Dysplasia in Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy. Journal Of Bone And Joint Surgery 2017, 99: 123-132. PMID: 28099302, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.15.01116.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrachial plexus birth palsyMagnetic resonance imagingGlenohumeral dysplasiaBirth palsyAlpha angleGlenoid versionIntraclass correlation coefficientPatient ageInterrater reliabilityBlinded independent evaluatorsAverage patient ageTertiary care centerHumeral head anteriorInitial imaging studyHumeral head displacementSignificant increaseExcellent interrater reliabilityComparison of ultrasoundBland-Altman plotsCare centerClinical roleGlenohumeral jointResonance imagingImaging studiesDysplasia- Donohue KW, Ricchetti ET, Eltelbany A, Iannotti JP. Patient Specific Instrumentation and Implants in Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty – Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Practical Approach, eds. D.M. Dines, J.S. Dines, and T.B. Edwards. Thieme Medical Publishers Inc. New York, NY. 2017Books
- Netscher DT, Donohue KW. The Stiff and the Spastic Hand. In Neligan Plastic Surgery, 4th Edition, Volume 6: Hand and Upper Extremity, ed. P.C. Neligan. Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA. 2017Books
2016
Chronic Elbow Dislocation: Evaluation and Management.
Donohue KW, Mehlhoff TL. Chronic Elbow Dislocation: Evaluation and Management. The Journal Of The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2016, 24: 413-23. PMID: 27227986, DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-14-00460.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSurgical management of the biconcave (B2) glenoid
Donohue KW, Ricchetti ET, Iannotti JP. Surgical management of the biconcave (B2) glenoid. Current Reviews In Musculoskeletal Medicine 2016, 9: 30-39. PMID: 26879083, PMCID: PMC4762795, DOI: 10.1007/s12178-016-9315-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBone lossShoulder arthroplastyHumeral headGlenoid componentSignificant bone lossBone loss resultsPosterior bone lossSevere bone lossAnatomic shoulder arthroplastyMinimal bone lossStandard glenoid componentGlenoid pathologyOlder patientsSurgical managementGlenohumeral osteoarthritisB2 glenoidsGlenoid retroversionPosterior translationBiconcave glenoidAsymmetric reamingJoint lineArthroplastyPatientsGlenoidWide spectrum
2014
Long-Finger Pollicization for Macrodactyly of the Thumb and Index Finger
Donohue KW, Zlotolow DA, Kozin SH. Long-Finger Pollicization for Macrodactyly of the Thumb and Index Finger. Journal Of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2014, 34: e50-e53. PMID: 24919138, DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000000232.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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Overview
Kenneth W. Donohue, MD, MS, is an expert in complex shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand surgery who specializes in shoulder replacement as well as arthroscopic and minimally invasive procedures. He is one of only a few orthopaedic surgeons in the country who are fellowship trained in both hand surgery, and shoulder and elbow surgery.
“Orthopaedic surgery allows me to have an immediate impact on a patient’s quality of life,” Dr. Donohue says. “I consider every injury or musculoskeletal disorder in the context of each individual patient as well as their specific needs and functional goals.”
Dr. Donohue has authored multiple book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles on topics ranging from hand surgery to patient-specific shoulder replacement. His research has been presented nationally and internationally at the meetings of such organizations as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Association for Hand Surgery.
Like many of his colleagues, Dr. Donohue recommends that his patients consider non-surgical options before deciding on a treatment plan. When he must perform surgery, he stays engaged after the operation to monitor the patient's progress through the recovery phase, Dr. Donohue emphasizes that teamwork between the surgeon, the physical therapist, and the patient is the most important factor for success.
Dr. Donohue is an assistant professor of orthopaedics and rehabilitation at Yale School of Medicine.
Clinical Specialties
Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation; Shoulder and Elbow Orthopedic Surgery; Sports Medicine
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Rotator Cuff Injury and Repair
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Board Certifications
Hand Surgery (Orthopaedics)
- Certification Organization
- AB of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Original Certification Date
- 2019
Orthopaedic Surgery
- Certification Organization
- AB of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Original Certification Date
- 2018
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- October 27, 2023Source: Yale Medicine
Revision Surgery: Why Some Patients Need a ‘Redo’ Surgery
- February 21, 2022
Total shoulder arthroplasty for osteoarthritis in patients with Parkinson’s disease: a matched comparison of 90-day adverse events and 5-year implant survival
- January 04, 2022
The Van Gorder Approach for Total Elbow Arthroplasty
- January 06, 2021
Yale Orthopaedics Researchers to Present Four Abstracts at the Orthopaedic Research Society’s Annual Meeting
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