Research
Research
Advancing Innovation
Dr. Anz is passionate about furthering the field of orthopedics and sports medicine. He participates in and works with top organizations around the world, researching and bringing innovation to the field of sports medicine and orthopedics. His work and research are regularly published around the world, and he is often invited to give lectures and scientific presentations on specific topics related to sports medicine and orthopedics.
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Advancing ACL Surgery
Dr. Anz is advancing ACL reconstruction surgery by preventing arthritis after ACL surgery, and expediting graft maturation to quicken return to play for athletes. This research focuses on the following areas:
- Monitoring ACL Maturation
- Harvesting Cells During Surgery
- Improving Graft Integration
- Preventing Post Traumatic Osteoarthritis
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Advancing Cartilage Repair Surgery
Dr. Anz is at the forefront of innovation regarding the repair and regeneration of cartilage and ensuring damage doesn’t wear down on the joint.
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Advancing Meniscus Repair Surgery
Dr. Anz is deeply engaged in advancing the complexities of
meniscus repair, to ensure a return to optimal quality of life for patients.
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Advancing Stem Cell Harvest and Biologics
Dr. Anz has studied different methods of harvesting patient’s own stem cells, including exercise mobilization, blood flow restriction (BFR) mobilization, and pharmaceutical mobilization, and resident stem cell harvest at the time of surgery.
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Biological Enhancement of Meniscus Repair – 2012
JAAOS Applications of Biologics – 2012
Regenerative Treatments to Enhance Orthopaedic Surgical Outcomes – 2015
Concepts in Regenerative Medicine Past, Present, and Future in Articular Cartilage Treatment – 2016
5 Things To Know About Stem Cell Use For Cartilage Regeneration 2018
Emerging Orthobiologic Techniques and the Future – 2019
Exercise Moblized Platelet Rich Plasma – 2019
Bone Marrow versus Neupogen PRP – 2020
Thrombin and Growth Factor Release – 2020
Commentary FDA Regulation of Biologics – 2021
Commentary Point of Care Harvest of Stem Cells – 2021
Peripheral Blood Stem Cells are Pluripotent – 2021
Synovial Stem Cells Harvested with PRP Device – 2021
Platelet Rich Plasma- Fundamentals and Clinical Application – 2021
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Biomechanics and Injuries of Throwing
Many of Dr. Anz's patients are athletes whose careers depend on their arm mobility and ability to throw. This is one of the reasons Dr. Anz is especially passionate about advancing biomechanics and treatment for injuries of throwing.
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Effort Thrombosis Presenting as Pulmonary Embolism in a Professional Baseball Pitcher – 2009
Association of Maximum Pitch Velocity and Elbow Injury in Professional Baseball Pitchers – 2010
Correlation of torque and elbow injury in professional baseball pitchers – 2010
Association of Upper Extremity Pain With Softball Pitching Kinematics and Kinetics – 2019
Effects of a Simulated Game on Pitching Kinematics in Youth Softball Pitcher – 2019
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Blood Flow Restriction Therapy and Exercise
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy and Exercise can be especially beneficial to a wide spectrum of patients with different injuries. Dr. Anz is currently engaged in game-changing research that will advance rehabilitation, as well as personal and athletic training.