Am J Orthop 2002 31(5): 297-304.ĭugas JR, Crockett HC, Eaton K, Paletta GA Jr., Timmerman L: The Thrower's shoulder Part II: a surgical discussion. Wilk KE, Reinold MM, Dugas JR, Andrews JR: Rehabilitation following thermal-assisted capsular shrinkage of the glenohumeral joint: current concepts: J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2002 32(6): 268-292.ĭugas JR, Crockett HC, Eaton K, Paletta GA Jr., Timmerman L: The Thrower's shoulder Part I: diagnosis and early treatment. Arthrosco py 2001 17 (6) :573 -577.ĭugas JR, Campbell DA, Warren RF, Robie BH, Millett PJ: Anatomy and dimensions of rotator cuff insertion. Levitz CL, Dugas JR, Andrews JR: The use of thermal capsulorrhaphy to treat internal impingement in baseball players. Hand Clin 2000 6(3):4 77-485.Īndrews JR, Dugas JR: Diagnosis and treatment of shoulder injuries in the throwing athlete: The role of thermal-assisted capsular shrinkage. PMID: 35970180ĭugas JR, Weiland AJ: Vascular pathology in throwing athletes. Pelvis and Trunk Energy Flow in Collegiate Softball Pitchers With and Without Upper Extremity Pain. Am J Sports Med. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg 1998 2(4):269-273.īordelon NM, Wasserberger KW, Downs-Talmage JL, Friesen KB, Dugas JR, Oliver GD. S pine 1998 23(3):382-5.īeredjiklian PK, Dugas JR, Gerwin M: Primary Repair of the Scapholunate Ligament. Levine D, Dugas JR, Tarantino SJ, Boachie-Adjei O: Chance fracture after pedicle screw fixation: a case report. Dugas enjoys golf, baseball, fishing and playing guitar. Dugas and his wife, Tracie, are both avid sports fans and enjoy spending time with their children, Christopher and Caroline. He has been named one of Birmingham's Best Doctors for ten consecutive years and was selected by his peers as one of the top orthopaedic surgeons in the state of Alabama.ĭr. Dugas also provides sports medicine assistance for the Birmingham Barons, the AA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, and the Alabama Ballet. He serves as a team physician for Troy University, Vestavia Hills High School, Bessemer Academy, Calera High School, Clay-Chalkville High School, Cordova High School, Gardendale High School, Oakman High School and Shades Valley High School. Dugas serves as Associate Medical Director for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Dugas serves as medical director for USA Cheer, the national governing body for cheerleading, and he is on the National Concussion Task Force for the prevention of concussions in youth sports. Dugas holds memberships in numerous medical societies including the American Orthopaedic Associaiton, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, American Medical Association, Medical Association of Alabama and the Jefferson County Medical Society.ĭr. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Trustees at the American Baseball Foundation (ABF) and American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI), where he conducts research and serves as director for the ASMI Sports Medicine Fellowship Program.ĭr. After its dissolution, he became a partner in the Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center. He was then invited to become a member of the Alabama Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center. Dugas accepted a fellowship in sports medicine at the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) in Birmingham, Alabama, under the direction of James R. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He continued his education at Duke University School of Medicine, graduating with his medical degree in 1994. Dugas graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering.
He has also published manuscripts on the treatment of knee ligament injuries and the treatment of cartilaginous defects of the knee.Ī native of Schenectady, N.Y., Dr. He has published articles and textbook chapters related to injuries of the shoulder and elbow in throwing athletes, vascular injuries in throwers and rotator cuff injuries. Dugas has contributed significantly to the research of sports medicine. He maintains a special interest in throwing athletes, and much of his research concentrates in this area.ĭr. He continues to work with athletes to develop the field of sports-injury treatment and prevention. Dugas developed a true passion for the health and injury prevention of youth baseball players. He is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and the sub-specialty of sports medicine.ĭue to the injuries he suffered from years of playing baseball, Dr. Dugas, MD, treats all types of orthopaedic sports injuries, including injuries of the shoulder, elbow and knee.
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