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Publications Ass. Prof. Dr. Florian Grubhofer
Status April 18, 2025

  1. Grubhofer F, Wieser K, Meyer D.C, Catanzaro S, Beeler S, Riede U, Gerber C. “Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty For Acute, Head Split-, Three- and Four Part Fractures Of The Proximal Humerus In The Elderly”, J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2016 Oct;25(10):1690-8,

  2. Grubhofer F, Wieser K, Meyer D.C, Catanzaro S, Schürholz K, Gerber C.  “Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty For Failed Open Reduction And Internal Fixation Of Fractures Of The Proximal Humerus”, J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2017 Jan;26(1):92-100 ,

  3. Imam MA, Holton J, Horriat S, Negida  A., Grubhofer F, R. Gupta, A. Narvani, M. Snow,  “A systematic review of the concept and Clinical applications of Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate in Tendon Pathology”, SICOT J. 2017 Oct., doi: 10.1051/sicotj/2017039, 

  4. Grubhofer F, Catanzaro S,  Schuepach R, Imam MA, Wirth S “Compressive Stockings After Hind-foot And Ankle Surgery, A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Cohort Study”, Foot Ankle Int. 2017 Nov 1:1071100717737518. doi: 10.1177/1071100717737518, 

  5. Imam MA, Holton J, Ernstbrunner L, Pepke W, Grubhofer F, Narvani A, Snow M, “A systematic review of the clinical applications and complications of bone marrow aspirate concentrate in management of bone defects and nonunions” Int Orthop. 2017 Nov;41(11):2213-2220. doi: 10.1007/s00264-017-3597-9. 

  6. Jungwirth-Weinberger A, Grubhofer F, Imam MA, Bachmann E, Wirth S, “Mechanical properties of Triclosan sutures” J Orthop Res. 2017 Dec 2. doi: 10.1002/jor.23814. 

  7. Laux C, Grubhofer F, Werner CML, MD, Simmen HP, Osterhoff G, “Current concepts in locking plate fixation of proximal humerus fractures” J Orthop Surg Res. 2017 Sep; 12(1):137. doi: 10.1186/s13018-017-0639-3

  8. Grubhofer F, Imam MA, Wieser K, Achermann Y, Meyer DC, Gerber C, “Treatment Of Periprosthetic Shoulder Infections Using Antibiotic Loaded Cement Spacer” ,  Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2018 Jan;476(1):146-152. doi: 10.1007/s11999.0000000000000049, 

  9. Baschera D, Oberle J, Grubhofer F, Schmid SL , “Perioperative Use of Anticoagulant and Platelet-inhibiting Medications for Elective Spine Surgery: Results of a Nationwide Survey“J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg. 2018 Mar 9. doi: 10.1055/s-0037-1615295, 

  10. Vlajkovic A, Meyer DC, Von Knoch M, Schmid SL, Götschi T, Grubhofer F,  “The Bra Strap Incision In The Open Latarjet Procedure”, J Orthop Surg Res. 2018; 13: 304.Published online 2018 Nov 29. doi: 10.1186/s13018-018-1006-8,

  11. Bouaicha S, Wieser K, Grubhofer F. “Ariadne`s Thread: An easy way to find your way back to the glenohumeral joint through the posterior portal once you left”, Arthrosc Tech. 2018 Nov; 7(11): e1231–e1234. Published online 2018 Oct 29. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2018.08.008,

  12. Meyer DC, Grubhofer F, Die traumatische Rotatorenmanschettenruptur, Leading Opinions, 27th Sep 2018

  13. Imam MA, Shehata MSA, Elsehili A, Morsi M, Martin A, Shawqi M, Grubhofer F, Chirodian N, Narvani A, Ernstbrunner L. “Contemporary cemented versus uncemented hemiarthroplasty for the treatment of displaced intracapsular hip fractures: a meta-analysis of forty-two thousand forty-six hips”, Int Orthop

  14. Grubhofer F, Gerber C, Meyer DC, Wieser K, Ernstbrunner L, Catanzaro S, Bouaicha S. ” Compliance with wearing an abduction brace after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: A prospective, sensor-controlled study” Prosthet Orthot Int. 2019 Aug;43(4):440-446. doi: 10.1177/0309364619837794. Epub 2019 Mar 21.

  15. Ernstbrunner L, Andronic O, Grubhofer F, Camenzind RS, Wieser K, Gerber C. “ Long-term results of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for rotator cuff dysfunction: a systematic review of longitudinal outcomes“, J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2019 Apr;28(4):774-781. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2018.10.005. Epub 2019 Jan 21.

  16. Shehata MSA, Abdelal A, Salahia S, Ahmed Hussien, Shawqi M, Elsehili A, Morsi M, Afifi AM, Kader N, Grubhofer F, Sallam A, Imam MA, Historically, did Cemented Thompson perform better than uncemented Austin Moore hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fractures? A meta-analysis of available evidence, SICOT J. 2019; 5: 33, Published online 2019 Sep 6. doi: 10.1051/sicotj/2019031

  17. Wieser K, Bouaicha S, Grubhofer F. Rotatorenmanschettenruptur: Wann ist die konservative und wann ist die operative Therapie indiziert? Praxis (Bern 1994). 2019;108(4):257-268. doi: 10.1024/1661-8157/a003193.

  18. Ernstbrunner L, Rahm S, Suter A, Imam MA, Catanzaro S, Grubhofer F, Gerber C.” Salvage reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for failed operative treatment of proximal humeral fractures in patients younger than 60 years: long-term results” J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2020 Mar;29(3):561-570. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2019.07.040. Epub 2019 Oct 6.

  19. Unterfrauner I, Grubhofer F, Meyer DC, “ Intraoperative Estimation of the Popeye Sign by Electrical Stimulation of the Musculocutaneous Nerve Following Shoulder Biceps Tenotomy” Arthrosc Tech. 2020 Apr 10;9(5):e617-e622. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2020.01.014. eCollection 2020 May. 

  20. Zitkovsky HS, Carducci MP, Mahendraraj KA, Grubhofer F, Jawa A, “Lateralization and Decreased Neck-Shaft Angle Reduces Scapular Notching and Heterotopic Ossification”, J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2020 Apr 8. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-19-00808. Online ahead of print.

  21. Mahendraraj KA, Carducci MP, Galvin JW, Golenbock SW, Grubhofer F, Jawa A “Reassessing the minimum two-year follow-up standard after total shoulder arthroplasty – Is one year sufficient?”, Shoulder & Elbow, First published May 14, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1177/1758573220922845

  22. Woodmass JM, Wagner ER, Chang MJ, Welp KM, Grubhofer F, Higgins LD, Warner JJP. “ Arthroscopic lower trapezius tendon transfer provides equivalent outcomes to latissimus dorsi transfer in the treatment of massive posterosuperior rotator cuff tears“, Journal of ISAKOS: Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, published August 3, 2020;5:269-274.

  23. Ernstbrunner L, Andronic O, Grubhofer F, Jundt-Ecker M, Fucentese S, ” The Effect of Patellar Positioning on Femoral Component Rotation when Performing Flexion Gap Balancing Using a Tensioning Device for Total Knee Arthroplasty”, J Knee Surg. 2020 Jul 14. doi: 10.1055/s-0040-1713896. Online ahead of print.

  24. Grubhofer F, Muniz A, Haberli J, Selig M, Ernstbrunner L, Price DM, Warner JJP, Does Computerized CT-based 3D Planning Of The Humeral Head Cut Help To Restore The Anatomy Of The Proximal Humerus After Stemless Total Shoulder Arthroplasty? J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2020 Sep 17;S1058-2746(20)30733-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.08.045. Online ahead of print.

  25. Poyet C, Grubhofer F, Zimmermann M, Sulser T, Hermanns T. „Therapy – resistant nephrolithiasis following renal artery coil embolization” BMC Urol. 2013 Jun 10;13:29. Doi: 10.1186/1471-2490-13-29. 

  26. Grubhofer F, Bachmann E, Gerber C, Wieser K, Ernstbrunner L, Warner JJP, Bouaicha S, ” Cow-Hitch-Suture Cerclage for Fixation of the Greater Tuberosity In Fracture RTSA “, JSES Int. 2020 Dec 14;5(2):270-276. doi: 10.1016/j.jseint.2020.10.016. eCollection 2021 Mar

  27. Mahendraraj K, Shields M, Grubhofer F, Golenbock S, Jawa A, Reassessing glenoid inclination in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty with glenosphere lateralization , Bone Joint J. 2021 Feb;103-B(2):360-365. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.103B2.BJJ-2020-0843.R1

  28. Hartmann R, Grubhofer F, Waibel F, Goetschi T, Viehoefer A, Wirth S, “Treatment of Hindfoot and Ankle Infections with Ilizarov External Fixator or Spacer Followed by Secondary Arthrodesis” J Orthop Res. 2020 Dec 6. doi: 10.1002/jor.24938.

  29. Borbas P, Wieser K, Grubhofer F, Fixationssysteme und Techniken zur arthroskopischen Rotatorenmanschettenrekonstruktion, Arthoskopie, Springer: Arthroskopie DOI 10.1007/s00142-021-00440-3,  ISSN 0933-7946, 22nd January 2021

  30. F. Grubhofer, F. Pecoraro, T.S. Gilhofer, C. Gubler, G. Lurje, P.M. Schneider, M. Lachat. „Acute gastroenterologic vascular diseases“ Der Gastroenterologe 2012 · 7:111–120, DOI 10.1007/s11377-011-0580-7 Springer-Verlag 2012 

  31. Menendez ME, Mahendraraj KA, Grubhofer F, Muniz AR, Warner JJP, Jawa A “Variation in the Value of Total Shoulder Arthroplasty”, J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2020 Dec 5; S1058-2746(20)30914-9.doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.10.039

  32. Grubhofer F., Dora C. „Peritrochanteric Painsyndrom“, „Rheuma Schweiz“ 5. Volume 2014

  33. Laux C, Villefort C, El Nashar R, Farei-Campagna JM, Grubhofer F, Bouaicha S, Gerber C, Meyer DC, Wieser K Stand-alone coracoclavicular suture repair achieves very good results in unstable distal clavicle fractures at a minimum follow-up of one year., J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2021 Jan 22:S1058-2746(21)00017-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.11.028

  34. Grubhofer F, Warner JJP, “Joint preserving surgical treatment options for the irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tear: Partial Repair, Superior Capsular Reconstruction, Latissimus Dorsi, Lower Trapezius or a Balloon?”, Obere Extremitaet, Thieme, accepted June 2021

  35. Jo O, Borbas P, Grubhofer F, Ek E, Pullen C, Treseder T, Ernstbrunner L, Prosthesis designs and tuberosity fixation techniques in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: Influence on tuberosity healing in proximal humerus fractures, J Clin Med. Sep 2021; 10(18):4146.

  36. Wieser K, Grubhofer F, Hasler A, Götschi T, Beeler S, Meyer DC, Von Rechenberg B, Gerber C, Muscle Degeneration Induced by Sequential Release and Denervation of the Rotator Cuff Tendon in Sheep, Orthop J Sports Med., doi: 10.1177/23259671211025302, Aug 16;9(8):23259671211025302, 2021

  37. Grubhofer F, Muniz Martinez AR, Ernstbrunner L, Haberli J, Selig ME, PA-Ca KY, Warner JJP, Speed of recovery of the most commonly performed shoulder surgeries, JSES Int. 2021 Apr 21;5(4):776-781. doi: 10.1016/j.jseint.2021.03.007

  38. Audige L, et al. Grubhofer F, Mueller A. Swiss-wide multicentre evaluation and prediction of core outcomes in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: protocol for the ARCR_Pred cohort study. BMJ Open. 2021 Apr 22;11(4):e045702. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-045702

  39. Grubhofer F; Ernstbrunner L; Bachmannn E, Wieser K; Borbas P; Bouaicha S; Warner JJP; Gerber C, Cow Hitch Fixation In Fracture Hemiarthroplasty, doi: 10.1016/j.jseint.2021.07.011, JSES Int. Sep 11;5(6):1027-1033, 2021

  40. Dimitriou D, Mazel P; Hochreiter B; Fritz B; Bouaicha S; Wieser K; Grubhofer F, Superior Humeral Head Migration Might be a Radiological Aid in Diagnosing Patients with Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder, JSES Int. Aug 18;5(6):1086-1090, 2021

  41. Muniz A, Mahendraraj KA, Senechal C, Shields M, Menendez ME, Grubhofer F, Jawa A, The effect of humeral stem alignment in reverse shoulder arthroplasty, Seminars in Arthroplasty: JSES, https://doi.org/10.1053/j.sart.2021.02.010 23 March 2021

  42. Burkhard M, Grubhofer F, Wieser K, Elhassan B, Pedicled pectoralis major transfer for irreparable dehiscence of the deltoid in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: surgical technique and case report, doi: 10.1016/j.xrrt.2021.03.001;1(3),218-223; March 23, 2021

  43. Unterfrauner I; Loretz R; Kuehne N; Grubhofer F; Fucentese SF, Effectiveness of proximal tibial tubercle transfer in patients with patella baja after total knee arthroplasty, Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics, doi: 10.1186/s40634-022-00452-4, Feb 15;9(1):16. 2022

  44. Grubhofer F, Wieser K; The role of computerized planning and operative technique in aTSA glenoid component positioning; Accepted ObEx, Thieme April 2022

  45. Calek AK, Hochreiter B, Saager LV, Kriechling P, Grubhofer F, Wieser K; Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty in wheelchair-dependent patients: a matched cohort study; doi: 10.1053/j.sart.2021.12.007, Feb 11th, 2022

  46. Grubhofer F, Ernstbrunner L, Gerber C, Hochreiter B, Schwihla I, Wieser K, Bouaicha S; Effect of Abduction Brace Wearing Compliance on the Results of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair, JB JS Open Access. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.OA.21.00148, 5;7(2):e21.00148. 5th of May 2022

  47. Dimitriou D, Winkler E, Zindel C, Grubhofer F, Wieser K, Bouaicha S, Is routine magnetic resonance imaging necessary in patients with clinically diagnosed frozen shoulder? Utility of magnetic resonance imaging in frozen shoulder, JSES Int. 2022 Jun 11;6(5):855-858. doi: 10.1016/j.jseint.2022.05.009. eCollection 2022 Sep. 

  48. Furrer P, Hodel S, Wanivenhaus F, Grubhofer F, Farshad M, Compliance with wearing a thoracolumbar orthosis in nonoperative treatment of osteoporotic vertebral fractures: a prospective sensor-controlled studySpine J. 2022 Nov 14:S1529-9430(22)01011-7. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2022.11.009.
     
  49. Long-term recurrence rate in anterior shoulder instability after Bankart repair based on the on- and off track concept, Schwihla I, Wieser K, Grubhofer F, Zimmermann SM, 2022 Sep 13;S1058-2746(22)00684-X. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2022.07.025

  50. Hasler A, Ker A, Grubhofer F, El Nashar R, Ernstbrunner L, Gerber C, Wieser K, Clinical and radiographic long-term outcomes of hemiarthroplasty for complex proximal humeral fractures. .J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2023 Aug 22:S1058-2746(23)00604-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.07.022.

  51. Hochreiter B, Selman F, Calek AK, Kriechling P, Götschi T, Grubhofer F, Wieser K, Bouaicha S. Why is female gender associated with poorer clinical outcomes after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty?J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2023 Nov;32(11):2355-2365. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.04.034. 

  52. Grubhofer F, O’Donnell E, Ernstbrunner L, Uçkay I, Wieser K. Transcutaneous compression suture with iodine gauze for wound closure in revision surgery for therapy-resistant periprosthetic shoulder infections.JSES Int. 2023 Sep 9;7(6):2517-2522. doi: 10.1016/j.jseint.2023.08.007. 
     
  53. Baum C, Audigé L, Stojanov T, Müller SA, et al. Grubhofer F, Candrian C; ARCR_Pred Study Group, Functional and Radiologic Outcomes of Degenerative Versus Traumatic Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears Involving the Supraspinatus Tendon. Am J Sports Med. 2024 Feb;52(2):441-450. doi: 10.1177/03635465231219253. Epub 2024 Jan 23.PMID: 38259113 

  54. Brune D, Stojanov T, Müller AM, Weibel D, Hunziker S, Erdbrink S; Grubhofer F, ARCR_Pred Study Group; Audigé, , L.BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2024 Dec 4;25(1):992. doi: 10.1186/s12891-024-08099-1.PMID: 39633338 

  55. Selman F, Audigé L, Mueller AM; ARCR Study Group; Wieser K, Grubhofer F, The impact of biceps tenotomy/tenodesis on Popeye sign incidence and functional outcome, JSES Int. 2024 Nov 23;9(2):373-379. doi: 10.1016/j.jseint.2024.10.015. eCollection 2025 Mar.PMID: 40182273  

  56. Cirigliano G, Altorfer C S F, Meisterhans M, Borbas P, Wieser K, Grubhofer F, Anterior shoulder dislocation with avulsion fracture of the greater tuberosity results in reliable good outcomes after closed reduction, JSES Int. 2024 Jan 17;8(3):423-428. doi: 10.1016/j.jseint.2023.12.008. eCollection 2024 May.PMID: 38707548  

  57. Kriechling P, Neopoulos G, Berger A, Stein P, Götschi T, Grubhofer F, Wieser K, Patients posture affects clinical outcomes and range of motion after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: A clinical study, JSES Int. 2024 Nov 9;9(2):445-452. doi: 10.1016/j.jseint.2024.10.002. eCollection 2025 Mar.PMID: 40182259  

 

 Book Chapters:  

  1. Grubhofer F, Warner JJP, Muniz A, Ostergaard P, Bouaicha S, Rockwood and Matsen’s The Shoulder 6th edition, Chapter 19 Acquired Shoulder Stiffness, Elsevier ISBN 9780323698368  

  2. Grubhofer F, Muniz A, Cheng T, Sabbag A, O’Donnell E, Warner JJP, Tendon Transfer for irreparable rotator cuff tears, Surgical Techniques of the Shoulder, Elbow, and Knee in Sports Medicine, Brian Cole, Elsevier, final proof, Publishing date 4th August 2022; ISBN 0323763006 

  3. Grubhofer F, Kriechling P, “Posterosuperior Tears (Irreparable): Open Latissimus Dorsi Transfer”, to the Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery®: The Shoulder, 4th Edition, by Dr. Gerald Williams and Dr. Matthew Ramsey, Wolterskluwer 

  4. Grubhofer F, Kriechling P, “Posterosuperior Tears (Irreparable): Open Latissimus Dorsi Transfer”, to the Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery®: The Shoulder, 4th Edition, by Dr. Gerald Williams and Dr. Matthew Ramsey, Wolterskluwer 

  5. Muniz A, Grubhofer F, Warner JJP, Shoulder Arthroscopy: Principles and Practice, 2nd edition, Chapter Arthroscopic Suprascapular Nerve Release, Springer, Final proof July 2021. Publishing date open 

  6. Grubhofer F, Wieser K, Schulter in der Physiotherapie, Enzler M, Kapitel 4.1:Operationen an der Rotatorenmanschette, Thieme, 20.01.2022
     
  7. Mokhtar M, Imam M, Grubhofer F, Sallam A; Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate and Expanded Stem Cell Applications in Orthopaedics, Chapter: Management of Osteoarthritis, Bentham 2018 
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