Frank A. Cordasco, MD, MS

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Appointments

Affiliations

Professional Organizations
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
Arthroscopy Association of North America
International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy
Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society
American Orthopaedic Association
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Current Professional Organization Leadership Positions
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons: Chairman, Board of Trustees (2023-2026)
16th International Congress of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery: Advisory Board, Member (2022-2025)

Previous Professional Organization Leadership Positions
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons: Past President (2020-2021)
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons: Member, Executive Board (2016-2021)
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons: Chair, Nominating Committee (2020-2021)
Arthroscopy Association of North America: Member, Membership Committee (2020-2022)
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons: Immediate Past President (2019-2020)
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Foundation: Member, Board of Trustees (2019-2020)
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery: Member, Board of Trustees (2014-2020)
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine: Abstract Panel Reviewer (2016-2019)
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons: 35th President (2018-2019)
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons: President-Elect (2017-2018)
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons: Vice President (2016-2017)
Arthroscopy Association of North America: Member, Fellowship Committee (2015-2017)
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine: Chairman Awards Committee (2016)
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine: Member, Research Committee (2012-2016)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Member, Shoulder and Elbow Program Committee (2011-2015)
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons: Member, Executive Board (2012-2014)
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons: Chairman, Membership Committee (2004-2005)
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine: Member, Education Committee (2004-2008)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Board of Specialty Societies: Member, Health Policy Committee (2011-2013)

Volunteer Activities
Baryshnikov Arts Center: Board of Directors
Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival: Board of Directors
Cunningham Dance Foundation: Board of Directors (2005 until the Board's dissolution in 2012)
Children of China Pediatrics Foundation: Medical Advisory Board
Volunteer: Medical Missions to China and West Africa

Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Awards

Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 15 Years 
Castle Connolly Top Doctors in New York Metro Area, 2009-2023
New York Magazine: Top Doctors, 2019, 2021-2022
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Achievement Award, 2015
Charles S. Neer II Award (clinical and basic science research in shoulder surgery), 1990, 2003, 2006
Active Member American Orthopaedic Association, 2002
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, 1984

Residency

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York

Fellowship

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York

State Licensure

Languages

English

Selected Journal Articles

Green DW, Hidalgo Perea S, Brusalis CM, Chipman DE, Asaro LA, Cordasco FA. A Modified Lemaire Lateral Extra-articular Tenodesis in High-Risk Adolescents Undergoing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Quadriceps Tendon Autograft: 2-Year Clinical Outcomes. .Am J Sports Med. 2023 Mar 14:3635465231160681. doi: 10.1177/03635465231160681. Online ahead of print.PMID: 36917840

Aitchison AH, Alcoloumbre D, Mintz DN, Hidalgo Perea S, Nguyen JT, Cordasco FA, Green DW. MRI Signal Intensity of Quadriceps Tendon Autograft and Hamstring Tendon Autograft 1 Year After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Adolescent Athletes. Am J Sports Med. 2021 Nov;49(13):3502-3507. doi: 10.1177/03635465211040472. Epub 2021 Oct 6.PMID: 34612708

Hurley ET, Matache BA, Wong I, Itoi E, Strauss EJ, Delaney RA, Neyton L, Athwal GS, Pauzenberger L, Mullett H, Cordasco FA, Jazrawi LM. Anterior Shoulder Instability Part II-Latarjet, Remplissage, and Glenoid Bone-Grafting-An International Consensus Statement. Anterior Shoulder Instability International Consensus Group.Arthroscopy. 2022 Feb;38(2):224-233.e6. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.07.023. Epub 2021 Jul 29.PMID: 34332052

Hurley ET, Matache BA, Wong I, Itoi E, Strauss EJ, Delaney RA, Neyton L, Athwal GS, Pauzenberger L, Mullett H, Cordasco FA, Jazrawi LM. Anterior Shoulder Instability Part 1-Diagnosis, Nonoperative Management, and Bankart Repair-An International Consensus Statement. Anterior Shoulder Instability International Consensus Group.Arthroscopy. 2022 Feb;38(2):214-223.e7. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.07.022. Epub 2021 Jul 29.PMID: 34332055

St Pierre P, Millett PJ, Abboud JA, Cordasco FA, Cuff DJ, Dines DM, Dornan GJ, Duralde XA, Galatz LM, Jobin CM, Kuhn JE, Levine WN, Levy JC, Mighell MA, Provencher MT, Rakowski DR, Tibone JE, Tokish JM. Consensus Statement on the Treatment of Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: A Delphi Approach by the Neer Circle of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2021 Sep;30(9):1977-1989. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2021.05.012. Epub 2021 Jun 9.PMID: 34116192

Tokish JM, Kuhn JE, Ayers GD, Arciero RA, Burks RT, Dines DM, Duralde XA, ElAttrache NS, Millett PJ, St Pierre P, Provencher MT, Tibone JE, Ticker JB, Cordasco FA. Decision Making in Treatment after a First Time Anterior Glenohumeral Dislocation-A Delphi Approach by the Neer Circle of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2020 Aug 25:S1058-2746(20)30684-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.08.011. Online ahead of print.PMID: 32858192

Cordasco FA: Presidential Address, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2020 Mar;29(3):436-441. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2019.11.001.PMID: 32067708 

Schlicte L, Aitchisin A, Green DW, Cordasco FA: Modified Lemaire Lateral Extra-articular Tenodesis in the Pediatric Patient: An Adjunct to Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Arthrosc Tech. 2019 Dec 18;9(1):e111-e116. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2019.09.010. eCollection 2020 Jan.PMID: 32021783 

Cordasco FA, Lin B, Ling D, Calcei JG: Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization in the High-Risk Young Athlete: Return to Sport and Second Surgery Rates. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2020 Aug 25:S1058-2746(20)30684-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.08.011. Online ahead of print.PMID: 32858192

Cordasco FA, Black SR, Price M, Wixted C, Asaro L, Heller M, Nguyen J, Green DW: Return to Sport and Re-Operation Rates in Athletes Under the Age of 20 Following Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Risk Profile Comparing Three Patient Groups Predicated Upon Skeletal Age. Am J Sports Med. Mar;47(3):628-639. Doi:10.1177/03635446518819217. Epub 2019 Jan 15.

Marsh NA, Calcei JG, Antosh IJ, Cordasco FA.: Isolated tears of the sternocostal head of the pectoralis major muscle: surgical technique, clinical outcomes, and a modification of the Tietjen and Bak classification.
J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2020 Jul;29(7):1359-1367. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2019.11.024. Epub 2020 Feb 20.PMID: 32089403

Cordasco FA, Mayer SW, Green DW: All-Inside, All-Epiphyseal ACL Reconstruction in Skeletally Immature Athletes: Return to Sport, Incidence of Second Surgery and Two-Year Clinical Outcomes. Am J Sports Med. 2016 Dec 1:363546516677723. DOI: 10.1177/0363546516677723. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 28027452

Cordasco FA, Wessel LE, Hendel MD, Ticker J: Dr. Charles Neer’s Last Surgical Case: A Historical Perspective. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 2016 Nov 25 (11):e358-e364. DOI:10.1016/j.jse.2016.08.005.

Cordasco FA, Mahoney GT, Tsouris N, Degen RM: Pectoralis Major Tendon Tears: Functional Outcomes and Return to Sport in a Consecutive Series of 40 Athletes. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 2016 Sep 30. Pii: S1058-2746(16)30245-2. DOI:10:1016/j.jse2016.07.018.(Epub ahead of print).

For publications, please see the PubMed listing.

Patient Education

• Knee Arthroscopy for ACL Reconstruction, Meniscal Repair, and Other Knee Problems

Professional Education

• Shoulder Separation and Dislocation: An Overview

Selected Books/Chapters

Rockwood and Matsen's The Shoulder

For 30 years, Rockwood and Matsen's The Shoulder has been the definitive leading reference for the evaluation and management of shoulder disorders. The 6th edition presents in detail the latest methods for the evaluation and management of the full range of shoulder disorders with its extensively revised and updated text, illustrations and procedural videos.

• Provides how-to guidance on both tried-and-true and recently developed surgical techniques.
• Features video clips that provide step-by-step guidance on key procedures.
• Contains expert opinions from international authorities, including dissenting and alternative views.
• Includes 17 new Opinion editorial chapters authored by key international thought leaders in shoulder orthopaedics.
• New and updated content on instability repair, cuff repair, fracture management, and infection and outcome assessment, as well as greatly expanded coverage of arthroscopy.

Shoulder and Elbow Injuries in Athletes: Prevention, Treatment and Return to Sport

This new print and eBook resource provides a unique, on-field management approach to all athletic injuries to the shoulder and elbow, as well as nonoperative and operative treatment options. Focusing on high-performance athletes, leading authorities in the field demonstrate how to provide pain relief, restore function, and return the athlete to sport and to prior level of performance in a safe and timely fashion.

• Showcases the knowledge and expertise of an international group of editors and authors.
• Features video clips that clearly depict how to complete an on-field physical exam and various surgical procedures.
• Contains a section in each chapter covering “On-the-Field Management and Early Post-Injury Assessment and Treatment” - a must-read for immediate care of the injured athlete and ensuring the safe return to play.
• Covers the most recent advances in the management of tendon tears in elite and overhead athletes.
• Focuses primarily on athletes under the age of 40, with some consideration of the older athlete (professional golf, for example).

See the ebook online

Pediatric and Adolescent Knee Surgery

This new print and interactive eBook resource edited by Dr. Cordasco and Dr. Green offers:

• Comprehensive coverage of the increasing numbers of pediatric and adolescent knee injuries commonly seen by orthopedic surgeons.
• Step-by-step guidance on various methods of treating ACL injuries, patellofemoral instability, osteochondritis dissecans, discoid meniscus, epiphyseal injury and adolescent fractures, and growth plate surgery.
• More than 330 full-color illustrations that clearly depict the details of each procedure.
• A concise and relevant review of anatomy, imaging, and epidemiology.
• Authoritative coverage of the specific issues in children and adults that require a different approach from adult patients.

Clinical Trials

• Scapular Kinematics of Healthy Controls and Individuals with Asymptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears: Reliability and Group Comparison in Older Adults.
• Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Adolescents
• Rotator Cuff Repair: A Prospective Randomized Trial Evaluating Two Commonly Performed Techniques
• Lower Extremity Realignment Therapy for the Treatment of Medial Knee Osteoarthritis- A Pilot Study
• Prospective Evaluation of the Clinical and Economic Outcomes of Total Joint Replacement: The HSS Shoulder Arthroplasty Cohort
• Adhesive Capsulitis: A Quantitative Analysis of Myofibroblast Proliferation
• The Effect of McConnell Shoulder Taping on EMG Activity and Torque Production of the Shoulder Muscles in Subjects With Anterior Shoulder Instability