Sabesan Shoulder and Elbow

03/23/2026

Excited to share our latest research published in the Journal of Surgical Education.

Can virtual reality improve how future surgeons are trained? Our study shows that even a single VR simulation session can significantly boost medical students’ confidence and surgical knowledge.

From better understanding of procedures to improved imaging skills, over 90% of students found this approach helpful and felt more prepared for real surgical experiences.

Proud to be part of advancing the future of orthopedic education through innovation.
Read more at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1931720425003721

03/11/2026

Our latest research has been published in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty.

In this systematic review, our team examined how often reverse shoulder arthroplasty studies report outcomes by s*x. Despite reviewing more than 345,000 patients, only a small percentage of studies analyzed results separately for men and women.

Understanding s*x-specific outcomes is an important step toward more personalized and equitable care in shoulder surgery. I’m proud of the team for highlighting this important gap in the literature and helping move the field forward.

Read more at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2471549226000079

03/14/2019

Wonderful to see first woman president of ! after 87 years its about time!
She made us proud!

01/27/2019

Congrats to our fantastic research team! Presenting and winning best presentations at this year’s 4th annual technology and innovation in Orthopaedics symposium!

01/11/2017

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08/15/2016

Having Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Surgery? Check out this video to see what your surgeon will be doing!

Educational video for patients interested in learning more about an arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery, presented by Meli Orthopedic Centers of Excellence. Pr...

08/15/2016

Having a Total Shoulder Replacement? Check out this video to see exactly what the surgery is!

http://pixvid.me/mdbonedocsShoulderReplacement The shoulder has a greater range of motion than any other joint in our body, but because it can perform so man...

08/15/2016

Check out this article from the Hospital For Special Surgery!

https://www.hss.edu/conditions_nutrition-for-healing.asp

Nutrition for Healing - HSS.edu

08/15/2016

Vitamin D keeps bones and tissues strong to avoid shoulder injury. Check out this link and learn how Vitamin D can help you!

http://www.livestrong.com/article/441919-vitamin-d-shoulder-pain/

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is synthesized in your skin during sun exposure. Vitamin D helps in the absorption and utilization of calcium to keep bones and connective tissues strong. Vitamin D's effect on bone and joint health may be the very reason a lack of vitamin D can contribute to…

08/14/2016

Post Surgery: What should I be doing?

Check out this article on immediate post-shoulder surgery guidelines!

http://www.nismat.org/clinicians/orthopaedic-surgery/rehab-immediately-following-shoulder-surgery

07/25/2016

Dr. Vani J. Sabesan received her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed her orthopaedic surgery residency training at Duke University Medical Center. She received her fellowship training in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, in addition to completing a Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Iowa.