Upper Extremity Research: SURGE
About Us
The Shoulder and Upper Extremity Research Group (SURGE) undertakes clinical research to improve patient care and outcomes for those with upper extremity conditions or injuries. The SURGE team consists of researchers, physical therapists, orthopaedic surgeons, and sports medicine physicians. We have been successful in conducting high-quality clinical research with meaningful impact on the care of our patients. As part of Collaborative Orthopaedic Research (CORe), our surgeons have been working with researchers from other faculties including the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine and Faculty of Engineering to further expand our understanding of various upper extremity conditions and to translate this knowledge to improve patient outcomes.
How We Improve Patient Care + Outcomes
- Evaluating new and existing operative and non-operative interventions
- Examining different models of patient care to improve patient access and care delivery
- Providing information and implementing findings through workshops and conference presentations
- Developing treatment guidelines for common upper-body injuries
Primary Areas of Interest
- Operative and non-operative management of:
- Rotator cuff conditions
- Upper-extremity fractures
- Shoulder instability
- Shoulder arthritis (including total joint replacement)
- Virtual care delivery to facilitate patient access
Our Latest Work
Download the latest issue of the Orthopaedic Research Review to view our current projects and funding partners as well as our recent publications, presentations, and abstracts.
Edmonton shoulder rehabilitation guidelines
- Development of Post-operative Shoulder Rehabilitation Guidelines
- SURGE: Bankart Repair Guidelines
- SURGE: Posterior Labral Repair Guidelines
- SURGE: Rotator Cuff Non-Op Rehabilitation Guidelines
- SURGE: Rotator Cuff Non-Standard Guidelines
- SURGE: Shoulder Arthroplasty Guidelines
- SURGE: Standard Rotator Cuff Repair Guidelines
Videos
Bankart Repair Guidelines
Standard RC Guidelines
Non-standard RC Guidelines
Contact Us
Research Lead
Martin Bouliane, MD, FRCSC
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedics
Research Coordinator
Ailar Ramadi, PT, PhD
Email: ailar.ramadi@ahs.ca
Phone: 780-492-2398
Fax: 780-492-9948