Theresa Pak DO

Book Chapters

1. Pak, T., Menendez, M.E., Denard, P.J. Master Techniques in Orthopedic Surgery: The Shoulder. Posterosuperior Tears (Reparable): Arthroscopic Repair: Anchors. Wiliiams, G., Ramsey, M. Wolters Kluwer. In Press

 

1. Ardebol, J., Hwang, S., Pak T., Menendez, M.E., Denard, P.J. The Role of Arthroscopy After Shoulder Replacement. Revision Shoulder Replacement: Evidence-Based Guidelines. Franceschi, F, Athwal, G., Lädermann, A., de Sanctis, E.G., editors. Spinger, London, UK. Article in Press

 

1. Pak, T., Kim, A. Anterior Glenohumeral (Shoulder) Joint Dislocation. [Updated 2020 May 21]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2020 Jan.

 

1. Pak, T., Hoffman, J., Dickey, L., Kotecki, K., Hoang, V. (2018) Tendon, Cartilage, and Vascular Injuries. In V. Hoang, L. Lemak and R. McGee, ed., Evidence Based Return – to – Play After Knee Injuries, A Comprehensive Systematic Review. Beau Bassin, Mauritius: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, p. 46-98.

 

1. Hoang, V., Pak, T., Hoffman, J., Dickey, L., Kotecki, K., McGee, R. (2018) Ligamentous Knee Injuries. In V. Hoang, L. Lemak and R. McGee, ed., Evidence Based Return – to – Play After Knee Injuries, A Comprehensive Systematic Review. Beau Bassin, Mauritius: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, p. 4-45. ISBN: 978-613-9-586000-4.

 

1. Kotecki, K., Hoang, V., Pak, T., Hoffman, J., Dickey, L., Jacks, A. (2018) Scientific Approach to Evidence Based Return to Play. In V. Hoang, L. Lemak and R. McGee, ed., Evidence Based Return – to – Play After Knee Injuries, A Comprehensive Systematic Review. Beau Bassin, Mauritius: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, p. V-X. ISBN: 978-613-9-586000-4.

 

1. Dickey, L., Kotecki, K., Hoang, V., Pak, T., Hoffman, J., Bascharon, R. (2018) Bony Knee Injuries. In V. Hoang, L. Lemak and R. McGee, ed., Evidence Based Return – to – Play After Knee Injuries, A Comprehensive Systematic Review. Beau Bassin, Mauritius: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, p. 99-126. ISBN: 978-613-9-586000-4.

 

1. Hoffman, J., Dickey, L., Kotecki, K., Hoang, V., Pak, T., Yee, R. (2018) Patella Tendon, Cartilage, and Apophyseal Injuries. In V. Hoang, L. Lemak and R. McGee, ed., Evidence Based Return – to – Play After Knee Injuries, A Comprehensive Systematic Review. Beau Bassin, Mauritius: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, p. 127- 176. ISBN: 978-613-9-586000-4.

 

Publications

1. Ardebol, J., Zuk, Nicholas A., Kilic, A.I., Pak, T., Mendendez, M.E., Denard, P.J. Arthroscopic Lysis of Adhesions for Stiffness After Surgical Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures Leads to Satisfactory Outcomes in Most Patients. Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation (ASMAR); November 2023

 

1. Kilic, A.I., Ardebol, J., Pak, T., Mendendez, M.E., Denard, P.J. Higher Upper Subscapularis Goutallier Grade and Coracohumeral Distance Narrowing are Predictive of Subscapularis Tears in Patients Undergoing Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair. Arthroscopy October 2023

 

1. Kilic A.I., Hapa, O., Ozmanevra, R., Pak, T., Akokay, P., Ergur, B.U., Kosay, M.C. Histomorphological Investigation of Microfracture Location in a Rabbit Osteochondral Defect Model. American Journal of Sports Medicine. September 2023

 

1. Ardebol, J. Kilic, A.I., Pak, T., Mendendez, M.E., Denard, P.J. Greater Socioeconomic Disadvantage as Measured by the Area Deprivation Index is Associated with Failure of Healing Following Arthroscopic Repair of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears but not with Clinical Outcomes. September 2023

 

1. Hwang, S., Ardebol, J., Ghayyad, K., Pak, T., Bonadiman, J., Gobezie, R., Denard, P.J. Remote Visual Estimation of Shoulder Range of Motion has Generally High Interobserver Reliability but Limited Accuracy. JSES International. July 2023

 

1. Kilic, A.I., Ardebol, J., Gayyad, K., Pak, T., Mendendez, M.E., Denard, P.J. A High Number of Subscapularis Lesions Are Missed on Shoulder MRI in Community Practice: A Comparison of Subscapularis Tear Diagnosis Between Radiologist and Surgeon. Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation (ASMAR); In press

 

1. Pak, T., Hwang, S., Ardebol, J., Mendendez, M.E., Gobezie, R., Denard, P.J. Arthroscopic Repair of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears Leads to Functional Improvement in the Majority of Cases at Mid-Term Follow-up. Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation (ASMAR); August 2023

 

1. Hwang, S., Ardebol, J., Ghayyad, K., Pak, T., Gobezie, R., Menendez, M.E., Denard, P.J. Quantifying Threshold Scores for Patient Satisfaction After Massive Rotator Cuff Repair for the Interpretation of Mid-Term Patient Reported Outcomes. Arthroscopy, 2023; June 2023

 

1. Ardebol, J., Hwang, S., Ghayyad, K., Pak, T., Gobezie, R., Menendez, M.E., Denard, P.J. Patient-Reported Outcome Tools and Baseline Scores Vary by Country and Region for Arthroscopic Repair of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: A Systematic Review. JSES June 2023

 

1. Ardebol, J., Hwang, S., Pak, T., Mendendez, M.E., Gobezie, R., Denard, P.J. Female Sex and Higher Infraspinatus Fatty Infiltration are Linked to Dissatisfaction at a Minimum Follow-Up of 4 Years after Arthroscopic Repair of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears. Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation (ASMAR); May 2023

 

1. Pak, T., Menendez, M.E., Denard, P.J. Soft Anchors for Rotator Cuff Repair: A Review. JBJS Reviews. February 2023

 

1. Kovalev, V., Fang, W.H., Pak, T., French, M. Pregnancy-Associated Osteoporosis: A Literature Review. Clinic Rev Bone Mineral Metabolism. March 2023

 

1. Ardedol, J., Hwang, S., Horinek, J., Mendendez, M.E., Pak, T., Denard, P.J. A Step-by-Step Approach to Arthroscopic Repair of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears. Arthroscopy. November 2022

 

1. Schlechter, J., Pak, T., Gornick, B., McDonald, E., Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Meniscal Root Tears in the Adolescent Knee: Is the Diagnosis Missed, Mentioned or Made? OJSM, 2022; 2022;10(8):23259671221114629. doi:10.1177/23259671221114629

 

Presentations

1. Pak, T., Hwang, S., Ardebol, J., Menendez, M.E., Gobezie, R., Sears, B.W., Lederman, E., ShARC group, Werner, B., Denard, P.J. Up to 8mm of Glenoid-Sided Lateralization Does Not Increase Risk of Acromial or Scapular Spine Stress Fracture Following Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty with a 135° Humeral Component. Podium presentation at ASES Specialty Day AAOS 2024; San Francisco, CA

 

1. Pak, T., Hwang, S., Ardebol, J., Menendez, M.E., Gobezie, R., Sears, B.W., Lederman, E., ShARC group, Werner, B., Denard, P.J. Up to 8mm of Glenoid-Sided Lateralization Does Not Increase Risk of Acromial or Scapular Spine Stress Fracture Following Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty with a 135° Humeral Component. Podium presentation at ASES Fellow’s Symposium 2023; San Diego, CA

 

1. Pak, T., Hwang, S., Ardebol, J., Menendez, M.E., Gobezie, R., Denard, P.J. Arthroscopic Repair of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears Leads to Functional Improvement in the Majority of Cases at Mid-Term Follow-up. Poster accepted at ASES Fellow’s Symposium 2023; San Diego, CA

 

1. Pak, T., Hwang, S., Ardebol, J., Menendez, M.E., Gobezie, R., Denard, P.J. Arthroscopic Repair of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears Leads to Functional Improvement in the Majority of Cases at Mid-Term Follow-up. Poster accepted at 15^th International Congress on Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (ICSES) 2023; Rome, Italy

 

1. Ardebol, J., Hwang, S., Ghayyad, K., Pak, T., Menendez, M.E., Gobezie, R., Denard, P.J. Mid-Term Patient Satisfaction after Arthroscopic Repair of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears. Poster accepted at 15^th International Congress on Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (ICSES) 2023; Rome, Italy

 

1. Hwang, S., Ardebol, J., Ghayyad, K., Pak, T., Menendez, M.E., Gobezie, R., Denard, P.J. Quantifying Minimal Clinically Important Difference and Patient Acceptable Symptomatic State after Arthroscopic Massive Rotator Cuff Repair. Poster accepted at 15^th International Congress on Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (ICSES) 2023; Rome, Italy

 

1. Ardebol, J., Hwang, S., Ghayyad, K., Pak, T., Menendez, M.E., Gobezie, R., Denard, P.J Limited Range of Motion and Anterior Shoulder Pain Following Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Can Be Improved with Shoulder Arthroscopy in Select Cases. Poster accepted at 15^th International Congress on Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (ICSES) 2023; Rome, Italy

 

1. Ghayyad, K., Ardebol, J., Hwang, S., Gabra, M., Pak, T., Menendez, M.E., Gobezie, R., Denard, P.J. Arthroscopically-Confirmed Subscapularis Tears are Unrecognized by Radiologists in Majority of Cases. Oral Presentation at 15^th International Congress on Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (ICSES) 2023; Rome, Italy

 

1. Ghayyad, K., Ardebol, J., Hwang, S., Gabra, M., Pak, T., Menendez, M.E., Gobezie, R., Denard, P.J. A Narrow Coracohumeral Interval Cannot Distinguish Between Partial and Complete Subscapularis Tears. Poster accepted at 15^th International Congress on Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (ICSES) 2023; Rome, Italy

 

1. Hwang, S., Ghayyad, K., Ardebol, J., Pak, T., Menendez, M.E., Gobezie, R., Denard, P.J. Interrater Reliability and Accuracy Among Orthopedic Surgeons in Visual Estimation of Shoulder Range of Motion. Poster accepted at 15^th International Congress on Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (ICSES) 2023; Rome, Italy

 

1. Schlechter, J., Pak, T., Gornick, B., McDonald, E. Validating the LaPrade Classification for Meniscal Root Tears in the Adolescent Knee. Poster accepted at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Annual Meeting 2022; Chicago, IL

 

1. Schlechter, J., Pak, T., Gornick, B., McDonald, E., Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Meniscal Root Tears in the Adolescent Knee: Is the Diagnosis Missed, Mentioned or Made?Poster accepted at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Annual Meeting 2022; Chicago, IL

 

1. Schlechter, J., Pak, T., Gornick, B., McDonald, E. Validating the LaPrade Classification for Meniscal Root Tears in the Adolescent Knee. Poster accepted at the Orthopedic Research Society Meeting 2022; Tampa, FL

 

1. Pak, T., Schlechter, J. Limiting Narcotic Utilization Following Ankle Fracture Surgery. Poster accepted at the Orthopedic Research Society Meeting 2022; Tampa, FL

 

1. Schlechter, J., Pak, T., Gornick, B., McDonald, E. Validating the LaPrade Classification for Meniscal Root Tears in the Adolescent Knee. Accepted for oral presentation at the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Fall Meeting 2021; Louisville, KY

 

1. Pak, T., Schlechter, J. Limiting Narcotic Utilization Following Ankle Fracture Surgery. Poster accepted at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Annual Meeting 2021; San Diego, CA

 

1. Schlechter, J., Gornick, B., McDonald, E., Pak, T. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Meniscal Root Tears in the Adolescent Knee: Is the Diagnosis Missed, Mentioned or Made?Poster accepted at the POSNA Annual Meeting 2021; Dallas, TX

 

1. Schlechter, J., Gornick, B., McDonald, E., Pak, T. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Meniscal Root Tears in the Adolescent Knee: Is the Diagnosis Missed, Mentioned or Made? Accepted for podium presentation at the PRiSM Annual Meeting 2021; Virtual

 

1. Schlechter, J., Pak, T., Gornick, B., McDonald, E. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Meniscal Root Tears in the Adolescent Knee: Is the Diagnosis Missed, Mentioned or Made?Accepted for oral presentation at the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Virtual Annual Meeting 2020.

 

1. Pak, T., Schlechter, J. Limiting Narcotic Utilization Following Ankle Fracture Surgery. Poster accepted at the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Virtual Annual Meeting 2020.

 

1. Pak, T., Kovalev, V., French, M. Upper Extremity Conditions in the Pregnant Patient. Poster accepted at the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Virtual Annual Meeting 2020.

 

1. Pak, T., Kovalev, V., French, M. Management of Orthopedic Trauma in the Pregnant Patient. Poster accepted at the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Virtual Annual Meeting 2020.

 

1. Pak, T., Kovalev, V., Thomas, E., Chan, J., French, M. Pregnancy Associated Osteoporosis. Poster accepted at the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Virtual Annual Meeting 2020.

 

1. Pak, T., Thomas, E., French, M. Pelvic Dysfunction in Pregnancy. Poster accepted at the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Virtual Annual Meeting 2020.

 

1. Pak, T., Schlechter, J. Limiting Narcotic Utilization Following Ankle Fracture Surgery. Poster accepted at the Riverside University Medical Center Research Symposium. 2020; Riverside, CA – Cancelled due to COVID-19.

 

1. Pak, T., Caputo, R. Arteriovenous Malformation of the Thumb: Toe for a Thumb or No Thumb at all? Poster accepted at the Riverside University Medical Center Research Symposium. 2020; Riverside, CA – Cancelled due to COVID-19.

 

1. Pak, T., Hoang, V., Hoffman, J., Dickey, L., Kotecki, K., Jacks, A., Lemak, L., McGee, R. Return-to-Play Following After Multiligament Knee Injuries: A Systematic Review. Poster Presented at: American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Annual Meeting. 2018 Oct 18-20; Atlanta, GA.

 

1. Pak, T., Hoang, V., Hoffman, J., Dickey, L., Kotecki, K., Jacks, A., Lemak, L., McGee, R. Return-to-Play Following Treatment of Osgood Schlatter’s Disease. Poster Presented at: American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Annual Meeting. 2018 Oct 18-20; Atlanta, GA.

 

1. Hoang, V., Hoffman, J., Pak, T., Dickey, L., Kotecki, K., Jacks, A., Lemak, L., McGee, R. Return-to-Play Following Distal Femur Fractures. What’s Reported? Poster Presented at: American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Annual Meeting. 2018 Oct 18-20; Atlanta, GA.

 

1. Hoang, V., Hoffman, J., Pak, T., Dickey, L., Kotecki, K., Jacks, A., Lemak, L., McGee, R. Return-to-Play Following Tibial Plateau Fractures. An Updated Systematic Review. Poster Presented at: American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Annual Meeting. 2018 Oct 18-20; Atlanta, GA.

 

1. Kotecki, K., Hoang, V., Hoffman, J., Pak, T., Dickey, L., Jacks, A., Lemak, L. McGee, R., Evidence Based Return-to-Play Guidelines after Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury. Poster Presented at: American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgery 2018 Annual Meeting; Oct 18 – 20, 2018; Atlanta, GA.

 

1. Kotecki, K., Hoang, V., Hoffman, J., Pak, T., Dickey, L., Jacks, A., Lemak, L., McGee, R., Evidence Based Return-to-Play Guidelines after Popliteal Artery Entrapment. Poster Presented at: American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgery 2018 Annual Meeting; Oct 18 – 20, 2018; Atlanta, GA.

 

1. Pak, T., Hoang, V., Hoffman, J., Dickey, L., Kotecki, K., Jacks, A., Lemak, L., McGee, W. Return-to-Play Following Posterior Lateral Corner Injuries. Poster Presented at Riverside University Medical Center Research Symposium. 2018 May 8; Riverside, CA

 

1. Hoang, V., Hoffman, J., Pak, T., Dickey, L., Kotecki, K., Jacks, A., Lemak, L., McGee, W. Return-to-Play Following Treatment of Bipartite Patella. Poster Presented at Orthopedic Research Society Annual Meeting. 2018 March 10-13; New Orleans, LA.

 

1. Pak, T., Hoang, V., Hoffman, J., Dickey, L., Kotecki, K., Jacks, A., Lemak, L., McGee, W. Return-to-Play Following Treatment for Proximal Fibula Fractures. Poster Presented at: American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Annual Meeting. 2017 Oct 12-14; Chicago, IL.

 

1. Pak, T., Hoang, V., Hoffman, J., Dickey, L., Kotecki, K., Jacks, A., Lemak, L., McGee, W., Return-to-Play Following Treatment for Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee. Poster Presented at: American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgery 2017 Annual Meeting. 2017 Oct 12-14; Chicago, IL.

 

1. Hoang, V., Pak, T., Hoffman, J., Eudy, A., Howard, S., Travis, T., Yee, R., Liu, N. Donut Shaped Discoid Lateral Meniscus – A Rare Unreported Variant. Poster Presented at: American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Annual Meeting. 2017 Oct 12-14; Chicago, IL.

 

1. Hoang, V., Hoffman, J., Pak, T., Dickey, L., Kotecki, K., Jacks, A., Lemak, L., McGee, W. Return-to-Play Following Knee Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI). An Updated Systematic review. Poster Presented at: American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Annual Meeting. 2017 Oct 12-14; Chicago, IL.

 

1. Kotecki, K., Hoang, V.,Hoffman, J., Pak, T., Dickey, L., Jacks, A., Lemak, L., McGee, W., Return-to-Play Guidelines following Patellar Instability Injury. Poster Presented at: American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine’s Annual Clinical Conference. 2017 May 3-6; Las Vegas, NV.

 

1. Hoang, V., Hoffman, J., Pak, T., Dickey, L., Jacks, A., Lemak, L., McGee, W., Return-To-Play Recommendations After Ligamentous, Cartilaginous, Soft Tissue And Bony Injuries of The Knee: An Updated Systematic Review. Poster Presented at: Evolving Techniques Orthopedic Summit. 2016 Dec 7-10; Las Vegas, NV.

 

1. Hoang, V., Pak, T., Stern, R., Why the Flap? The Biological and Clinical Role of Hyaluronic Acid Within the Paratenon during Tendon Repair: The Mechanism of the Connective Tissue Flap. Poster Presented at: Touro College Research Symposium. 2016 May 8; New York, NY.

 

1. Hoang, V., Baghel, B., Pak, T., FiberWire for Repair of Transverse Patella Fractures, an Alternative to Irritating Metal Tension band Osteosynthesis. Poster Presented at: Touro College Research Symposium. 2016 May 8; New York, NY.

 

1. Pak, T., Hoang, V., Franco, S. Treatment of Psychogenic Dysphonia. Poster Presented at: Touro College Research Symposium. 2016 May 8; New York, NY.

 

1. Hoang, V., Baghel, B., Pak, T., Dasti, U. Management of Bipartite Patella in Quadraceps Tendon Rupture Repair. Poster Presented at American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgery 2015 Annual Meeting. 2015 Oct 15-17; Colorado Springs, CO.

 

1. Pak, T., Hoang, V., Anemia as a Risk Factor for Emphysematous Cystitis. Poster Presented at Touro College Research Symposium. 2015 Apr; New York, NY.