Spero Karas, M.D.

Dr. Karas was recently recognized as one of America’s “Top Orthopaedic Doctors” in Men’s Health Magazine April 2007 and “Top Sports Medicine Specialists for Women” in Women’s Health Magazine. Atlanta Magazine has named him “Atlanta’s Most Trusted Sports Medicine Specialist” for the past three years. Dr. Karas is an internationally recognized expert in the field of shoulder, knee, and sports medicine. He has authored over 200 manuscripts, presentations, and instructional videos and has presented his research at numerous institutions both internationally and throughout the United States. His work has been featured in NBC television, Men’s Health Magazine, Ski Magazine, and numerous internet health services. He works closely with industries in the design of orthopaedic devices and teaches physicians throughout the world in their use.

A biomechanical comparison of Endobutton vs. suture anchor repair of distal biceps tendon injuries. Journal of Shoulder Elbow Surgery, Vol 15, 2006,509-514.

Scapular kinematics during supraspinatus rehabilitation exercise: A comparison of full-can versus empty-can techniques. American Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol 34, 2006,644-52.

Stress Protection Suture, Thermal Shrinkage, and Sclerosing Agents: Effects on Rat Patellar Tendon Length and Biomechanical Strength. American Journal Sports Med, Vol 33, No 11, 2005,1729-34.

The HAGL Lesion: An arthroscopic technique for repair of humeral avulsion of the glenohumeral ligaments. Arthroscopy, Vol 21, No. 4 (April), 2005,498-502.

The repeatability of scapular rotations across three planes of humeral elevation. Research in Sports Medicine, 2005,13:181-189.

Thermal Microdebridement does not affect the "Time Zero" Biomechanical Properties of Human Patellar Tendons . American Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol 32, No. 8, 2004,1946-52.