Boston University Medical Campus
Orthopaedic Surgery

Anthony A. Schepsis, MD

Professor

Dr. Anthony Schepsis is Professor and Director of Sports Medicine and Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Boston University School of Medicine.  He earned his medical degree and completed his internship in Orthopedic Residency Training at Boston University School of Medicine.  Following a traveling fellowship in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery, he was appointed to the Staff of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and has subsequently become Full Professor, Director of Sports Medicine, and Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship Training Program

Dr. Schepsis is devoted to teaching, clinical research, and improvement of surgical techniques in Sports Medicine.  His clinical expertise is mostly focused on arthroscopic as well as open reconstructive procedures of the shoulder, knee, elbow, and ankle, with the majority of his focus on the shoulder and knee. 

Dr. Schepsis is the Head Team Physician for the Boston University Intercollegiate Athletic Program, as well as, the Head Team Physician for the University of Massachusetts, Boston Intercollegiate Athletic Program.  He is a Master Instructor for advanced shoulder and knee arthroscopic and open procedures at the Orthopedic Learning Center in Rosemont, Illinois, in conjunction with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the Arthroscopy Association of North America.  He serves on the Executive Committees and Education Committees for the Arthroscopy Association of North America and on the Board of Directors of the Patellofemoral Foundation.

His clinical interests in the shoulder focus on rotator cuff disorders, instability problems, and injuries to the overhead athlete, as well as open reconstructive procedures, with a strong interest in humeral head resurfacing and arthroplasty of the shoulder for arthritic conditions.  He has a strong clinical research interest in the knee, including the cartilage disorders, cartilage restoration, multiple ligament injuries, and a strong expertise in patellofemoral disorders, in which he has written extensively.  Other areas of clinical expertise include tendon ruptures, particularly the pectoralis major and hamstrings, and biological and prosthetic resurfacing procedures for cartilage and arthritic disorders in the shoulder and knee.

Dr. Schepsis is considered one of the leading clinicians in the field of Sports Medicine and has been named to the “Best Doctors in America” for the last eight years as well as being named a top doctor by Boston Magazine.

Specialty
Director of Sports Medicine
Head Team Physician at Boston University and U-Mass, Boston Intercollegiate Athletic Programs
Director of Sports Medicine Fellowship Program
Arthroscopy and Open Reconstructive Surgery of the Shoulder and Knee

Patient Appointments/Referrals
Call 617-638-5633 to schedule an appointment.

Medical School and Graduation Year
Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
MD, 1976

Residency, Specialty, and Graduation Year
1976 – 1981
Resident, Orthopaedic Surgery
Boston University Orthopaedic and Affiliated Programs
Boston, Massachusetts

Residency Fellowship, Specialty, and Graduation Year
1981 – 1982
Fellow, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Board Certification, Year Received
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1985

Research Interests
Revision ACL reconstructions, injury to the PCL and the collateral ligaments of the knee, tendon transfers for massive rotator cuff tears, patellofemoral instability and arthritis, posterior shoulder instability, biological and prosthetic resurfacing for cartilage disorders in the shoulder and knee, exertional compartment syndrome, pectoralis major ruptures, and hamstring ruptures.

Clinical Interests
Shoulder arthroplasty and reconstruction, knee cartilage disorders and biological and prosthetic resurfacing, tendon ruptures in the upper and lower extremities, and advanced arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder and knee.

Publications
Schepsis, A.A.; Grafe, M.W.; Jones, H.P.; Lemos, M.J.: Rupture of the Pectoralis Major Muscle: Outcome After Repair of Acute and Chronic Injuries. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 28(1):9-15, 2000.

Tornetta, III, P.; Boes, M.; Schepsis, A.A; Foster, E. T; Bhandari, M.; Garcia, E. “How Effective is a Saline Arthrogram for Wounds around the Knee?” Clinical Orthopedics and  Related Research, February 2008, 466(2):  432-435. E-pub January 10, 2008.

Morse, K.; Davis, A.D.; Afra, R.; Kralle, E.; Schepsis, A.; Voloshin, I. “Arthroscopic Versus Mini-Open Rotator Cuff Repair:  A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis.” American Journal of Sports Medicine, September 2008, (36)9:  1824-1828.

Edgar, C.M.; Zimmer, S.D.; Kakar, S.; Jones, H.; Schepsis, A.A.; “Prospective Comparison of Auto and Allograft Hamstring and Tendon Constructs for ACL Reconstruction, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 2008, 466(9):  2238-2246.

Kakar, S.; Voloshin, I.; Kaye, Krall, E.; E.K., Crivello, K., Edgar, C.M.; Edmond C.M.; Pryor, J.D., Schepsis, A.A.  “Posterior Shoulder Instability: Comprehensive Analysis of Open and Arthroscopic Approaches.”  American Journal of Orthopedics, December 2007 36(12):  655-659.

Schepsis, A.A.; Watson, E.; Creevy, W. “Surgical Treatment of Overuse Injuries of the LowerExtremity” in Surgical Techniques in Sports Medicine, ElAttrache, N., &  Harder, C., eds.(Lippincott), 2007.

Farr, J.; Schepsis, A.; Cole, B.; Fulkerson, J.; Lewis, P., “Anteromedialization: Review and Technique.” Journal of Knee Surgery, April 2007, 20(2): 120-128.

Charron, K.; Schepsis, A.A.; Voloshin, I. “Arthroscopic Distal Clavicle Resection in Athletes:  A Prospective Comparison of the Direct and Indirect Approach.” American Journal of Sports Medicine, January 2007, 10(10): 49-55.

Farr, J.; Schepsis, A.A. “Reconstruction of the Medial Patellofemoral Ligament for Recurrent Patellar Instability.” Journal of Knee Surgery, October 2006, 19(4) October 2006: 307-316.

Nadel,K.; Schepsis, A. “Overuse Injuries of the Leg”  in Orthopedic Surgery Essentials: Sports Medicine. Schepsis, A.A., & Busconi, B., eds. Lippincott, 2006.

Bicos, J.; Carofino, B.; Andersen, M.; Schepsis, A.A.; Fulkerson, J.P.; Mazzocca, A. “Patellofemoral Forces After Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: A Biomechanical Analysis.” Journal of Knee Surgery, October 2006, 19(4): 317-326.

Schepsis, A.A.; Fitzgerald, M.; Nicoletta, R.  “Revision Surgery for Exertional Anterior Compartment Syndrome of the Lower Leg:  Technique, Findings, and Results.”

American Journal of Sports Medicine, July 2005. Vol 33: 1040-1047.Haas, A.L.; Schepsis, A.A.; Hornstein, J.; Edgar, C.M. “Meniscal Repair Using the Fast-T-Fix All-inside Suture Device.” Arthroscopy. February 2005, 21(2):  167-175.

Schepsis, A.A.; Graf, M.; Jones, H.; “Ruptures of the Pectoralis Major: Overall Results and Comparison of Acute vs. Chronic Repair.” American Journal of Sports Medicine. January 2005, 20(1): 9-15, January 2005.

Geary, M.; Schepsis, A. “Management of Acute Patellar Dislocations.” Orthopedics. October 2004, 27(10):  1058-62.

Schepsis, A.A.; Watson, F. E. “Patellofemoral Arthrosis with Malalignment.”AAOS Monograph on Common Patellofemoral Problems. John Fulkerson, M.D. ed.Spring 2004.

Nicoletta, R.J.; Schepsis, A.A. “The Patellofemoral Joint” in Sports Medicine: Just the Facts. Francis G. O’Connor, ed. (McGraw Hill) 2004: 356-359.

Jones, H.P.; Lemos, M.J.; Schepsis, A.A.; “Salvage of Failed AcromioclavicularJoint Reconstruction Using Autogenous Semitendinosis Tendon From the Knee:Surgical Technique and Case Report.” American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2004.  Vol.  29: 234-237.

Prokopis, P.M.; Schepsis, A.A.: Allograft Use in ACL Reconstruction. The Knee. (6):75-85, 1999

Schepsis, A.A.; Gill, S.S.; Foster, T.A.: Fasciotomy for exertional anterior compartment syndrome: Is lateral compartment release necessary? American Journal of Sports Medicine. 27(4)430-5, 1999.

Schepsis, A.A.; Lynch, G.: Exertional compartment syndromes of the lower extremity. Current Opinion in Rheumatology. 8(2):143-7, 1996.

Whitelaw, G.P.; DeMuth, K.A.; Demos, H.A.; Schepsis, A.A.; Jacques, E.: The use of the Cyro/Cuff versus ice and elastic wrap in the postoperative care of knee arthroscopy patients. American Journal of Knee Surgery. 8(1):28-30, 1995.

Textbooks
Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery Essentials. Schepsis, A.A. & Busconi, B., editors. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2006.

 You can learn more about arthroscopic orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine by visiting the websites below. Please click on the organization name below for a direct link to their website.
Arthroscopic Association of North America

American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine