Thomas R. Duquin MD

Thomas Duquin

Thomas R. Duquin
MD

Clinical Associate Professor

Department of Orthopaedics

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences


Specialty/Research Focus

Elbow Surgery; Orthopaedic Surgery; Shoulder Surgery

Contact Information
Erie County Medical Center
462 Grider Street
Buffalo, New York 14215
Phone: (716) 898-4426
trduquin@buffalo.edu


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Professional Summary:

As an orthopaedic surgeon, I care for patients with a range of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, including acute injuries and chronic degenerative conditions. I received specialty fellowship training at the Mayo Clinic in shoulder and elbow surgery, the primary focus of my practice. Specifically, I have expertise in caring for patients with rotator cuff disorders and arthritis of the shoulder and elbow. My practice is located at the Erie County Medical Center (ECMC). I care for my outpatients here, and I also care for hospitalized trauma patients from Western New York and beyond who have been transported to ECMC. My overriding goals are to relieve pain and restore function for my patients.

My research interests focus on shoulder replacement surgery. I am currently involved in multiple studies: biomechanical evaluation of implant stability and wear in total shoulder and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty; clinical outcomes and the effect of patient expectations on results of total shoulder arthroplasty; diagnosis and treatment of infections in total shoulder arthroplasty; clinical outcomes following revision total shoulder arthroplasty; and a Food and Drug Administration investigational device exemption (FDA IDE) controlled trial of stemless total shoulder arthroplasty. Medical students and residents are welcome to work on research projects with me.

I am the director of medical student education for the Department of Orthopaedics. As such, I am responsible for coordinating clinical rotations and organizing physician mentors for medical students. I am also actively involved in resident training and work closely with residents on a daily basis. Additionally, I work on curriculum development for our residency program and am active in resident evaluation. I feel passionately that passing on what I have learned and fostering creative thinking among my medical students and residents are key to the future of medicine and patient care.

Education and Training:

  • Fellowship in Upper Extremity Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic (2010)
  • Fellowship, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education (2010)
  • Residency Training in Orthopaedic Surgery, State University of New York at Buffalo (2009)
  • Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, University at Buffalo (2009)
  • MD, University at Buffalo, Cum Laude (2004)
  • BS, Biology, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Summa Cum Laude (2000)

Employment:

  • Clinical Associate Professor, Orthopaedics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2010-present)
  • Director of Medical Student Education, Orthopaedics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2010-present)

Awards and Honors:

  • Neer Award (2021)
  • Resident Teaching Award, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (2016)
  • American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (2015)
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2014)
  • Board Certification in Orthopaedic Surgery (2012)
  • Casagrande Award (2009)
  • Resident Research Award (2009)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (2004)
  • Dean's Letter of Commendation (2004)
  • Dr. Benjamin and Lila Obletz Prize for Outstanding Performance in Orthopedic Surgery (2004)
  • Sutherland Prize in Natural Science (2000)
  • Durfee Scholar (2000)
  • Hale Scholar (1999)
  • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society (1999)
  • Dr. Gordon L. Richardson Prize for awarded for outstanding performance in Pre-Med (1999)
  • Alumni Academic Excellence Award in Natural Science (1999)
  • Chimera Society, Hobart Junior Honor Society (1999)
  • Hobart Scholar (1998)
  • Hobart Dean's Scholar (1997)

Research Expertise:

  • Current Research Activity: Cytokines in septic shoulder arthritis: development of a rat model
  • Current Research Activity: Complications in total shoulder and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
  • Current Research Activity: Rotator cuff pathology following total shoulder arthroplasty
  • Current Research Activity: Tranexamic acid in total shoulder arthroplasty
  • Current Research Activity: Study of the comprehensive total shoulder arthroplasty with the Nanno component.
  • Current Research Activity: Learning curve in total shoulder and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty

Grants and Sponsored Research:

  • May 2022–May 2022
    Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder: Porous Augmented Glenoid Baseplate Post-Market Clinical Follow-up Study
    Role: Principal Investigator
  • May 2022–May 2022
    Comprehensive Alliance Glenoid Post-Market Study
    Role: Principal Investigator
  • May 2022–May 2022
    ROSA Retrospective Study
    Role: Principal Investigator
  • May 2022–May 2022
    A Study of the Comprehensive® Shoulder System with Nano humeral Component in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
    Role: Principal Investigator
  • May 2022–May 2022
    ASES- PJI Grant
    American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
    Role: Co-Investigator
  • May 2022–May 2022
    Stability of Standard and Augmented Reverse Baseplate Fixation with Bone Loss
    Role: Co-Investigator
  • May 2022–May 2022
    An Electrochemical Sense and Respond Osseointegrated Prosthesis
    Role: Co-Investigator
  • May 2022–May 2022
    Electrical Stimulation for Infection Control of the Skin-Implant Interface of Osseointegrated Prostheses
    Role: Co-Investigator

Journal Articles:

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Books and Book Chapters:

  • Binkley M, Duquin TR. (2016) In: Elbow Osteoarthritis.
  • Binkley M, Duquin TR. (2016) In: Elbow Post-traumatic arthritis.
  • Nodzo SR, Duquin TR. (2016) In: Evaluation and treatment of the infected shoulder arthroplasty. Let‘s Discuss Revision Shoulder. , 64-85.
  • Boyle KK, Duquin TR. (2016) In: Elbow Dislocation.
  • Bryan T, Duquin TR. (2016) In: Radial Head Fracture.
  • Boyle KK, Duquin TR. (2016) In: Cornoid fracture.
  • Binkely M, Duquin TR. (2016) In: Cubital Tunnel Syndrome.
  • Binkley M, Duquin TR. (2016) In: Degenerative joint disease elbow.
  • Fox J, Duquin TR. (2016) In: Distal Humeral Fracture.
  • Bryan T, Duquin TR. (2016) In: Malunion of the Distal Humerus. , 277-285.
  • Fox J, Duquin TR. (2016) In: Olecranon bursitis.
  • Bryan T, Duquin TR. (2016) In: Olecranon Fracture.
  • Boyle KK, Duquin TR. (2016) In: Tennis and Golfers Elbow.
  • Duquin TR, Urband C. (2015) In: Sternoclavicular Joint Injury.
  • Duquin TR. (2015) In: Osteotomy for distal humeral malunion. Wolters Kluwer, 147-156.
  • Duquin TR, Sperling JW. (2015) In: Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty for Wear or Loosening.
  • Duquin TR. (2015) In: Distal Humerus Nonunions / Malunions.
  • Duquin TR, Sperling JW. (2014) In: Inflammatory arthropathies of the shoulder.
  • Duquin TR, Sperling JW. (2014) In: Complication management malunion and nonunion of proximal humerus fractures. Springer-Verlag
  • Duquin TR, Sperling JW. (2014) In: RSA for revision of failed RSA and technique for removal of previous components.
  • Duquin TR, Hohman DW, Sperling JW. (2013) Chapter 34. In: Arthritis and Synovitis of the Shoulder. Springer, 389-397.
  • Duquin TR, Hohman DW. (2013) In: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. AAOS, 159-168.
  • Duquin TR, Sperling J. (2011) In: Revision shoulder arthroplasty: how to manage the humerus.
  • Duquin TR, Sperling J. (2010) In: Rotator cuff disorders. Springer-Verlag Italia, 211-225.
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Professional Memberships:

  • Mid Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society
  • American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons
  • Fellow of American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
  • Health Volunteers Overseas
  • New York State Society of Orthopedic Surgeons
  • Orthopaedic Research Society

Presentations:

  • "Pre-operative Planning in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty" AAOS Annual Meeting (2022)
  • "Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in the Young Patient" Instructional Course Lecture: AAOS Annual Meeting 2022 (2022)
  • "CT Scan: The New Gold Standard for Pre-Operative Imaging: What about MRI and Ultrasound?" Advanced Shoulder ArthroPlasty Meeting (ASAP) 2022 (2022)
  • "Reverse TSA with Augmented Glenoid" Advanced Shoulder ArthroPlasty Meeting (ASAP) 2022 (2022)
  • "Revision Reverse TSA with Custom Metal Baseplate" Advanced Shoulder ArthroPlasty (ASAP) 2022 (2022)
  • "Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty in Young Adults: Indications and Durability" Instructional Course Lecture American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Annual Meeting 2021 (2021)
  • "You’re not the only one: Incidence and risk factors for dislocation in Reverse shoulder Arthroplasty" Instructional Course Lecture, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Annual Meeting (2021)
  • "Augmented Baseplates in all Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty" Controversies in Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Transatlantic Debate (2021)
  • "Reverse Total Shoulder for Subscapularis Tendon Failure after Total Shoulder Arthroplasty" Top Ten Controversies in Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Transatlantic Debate (2021)
  • "There is glenoid bone deficiency… How do I manage it" Instructional Course Lecture: AAOS Annual Meeting 2021 (2021)
  • "Genetic variation of Propionibacterium acnes and association with orthopedic shoulder infections" 14th International Congress of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. (2019)
  • "Management of Infection in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty." 14th Internation Congress of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. (2019)
  • "Reverse shoulder arthroplasty stability with locking vs. non-locking peripheral screws." 14th International Congress of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. (2019)
  • "Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty baseplate stability in superior bone loss with augmented implant." 14th International Congress of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. (2019)
  • "Complex Shoulder Arthroplasty" AAOS Annual Meeting (2019)
  • "Managing Glenoid Bone Loss in Shoulder Arthroplasty." AAOS Annual Meeting (2019)
  • "Autologus Augmentation of Rotator Cuff Repair." ICJR 7th Annual Shoulder Course (2018)
  • "How I Rehab My Rotator Cuff Repair." ICJR 7th Annual Shoulder Course (2018)
  • "Managing Bone Loss Instability: Latarjet" ICJR 7th Annual Shoulder Course (2018)
  • "Pre-operative planning, Patient Specific Instrumentation and Navigation." ; ; OLC Education and Conference Center (2018)
  • "Glenoid Bone Preservation in Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty." (2018)
  • "Clinical outcomes of unexpected positive cultures in revision shoulder arthroplasty" AAOS Annual Meeting; ; Poster Presentation (2018)
  • "Critical analysis of one vs. two stage revision for infection in shoulder arthroplasty." American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Open Meeting (2018)
  • "Managing Glenoid Bone Loss in Shoulder Arthroplasty" AAOS Annual Meeting (2018)
  • "Outcomes of uncemented reverse shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humerus fractures compared to cemented stems" SECEC-ESSSE Congress 2018 Podium Presentation (2018)
  • "Hemolysis is a diagnostic adjuvant for Propionibacterium acnes orthopaedic shoulder infection" American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2017)
  • "Hemolysis is a diagnostic adjuvant for Propionibacterium acnes orthopaedic shoulder infection" American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons Open Meeting; ; ASES Specialty Day (2017)
  • "Managing Glenoid Bone Loss in Shoulder Arthroplasty" AAOS Annual Meeting (2017)
  • "Antibiotic suceptability of Propionibacterim acnes From Sterile Body Sites and Correlation with Hemolysis" University at Buffalo Medical Student Research Symposium (2016)
  • "Hemolysis is a diagnostic adjuvant for Propionibacterium acnes orthopaedic shoulder infection" Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting (2016)
  • "Hemolysis is a diagnostic adjuvant for Propionibacterium acnes orthopaedic shoulder infection" American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons Annual Meeting (2016)
  • "Shoulder problems that can present with neck pain" AAOS Annual Meeting (2016)
  • "Factors associated with rotator cuff tears in total shoulder arthroplasty" AAOS Annual Meeting (2015)
  • "Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: cadaveric demonstration" AAOS/ASES Shoulder Arthroplasty; State of the Art Course (2014)
  • "Challenges in Shoulder Arthroplasty" AAOS Annual Meeting (2014)
  • "Comparison of complications of total and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty" Orthopedic Research Society (2014)
  • "Managing infection in total shoulder arthroplasty" AAOS Annual Meeting (2014)
  • "Managing Infection in total shoulder arthroplasty" AAOS Instructional Course Lecture (2014)
  • "Shoulder problems that can present with neck pain" AAOS Instructional Course Lecture (2014)
  • "Clinical presentation of hemolytic strains of Propionibacterium acnes shoulder infections" AAOS Annual Meeting (2013)
  • "Peripheral cytokine markers in a novel rat periprosthetic shoulder infection model" AAOS 2013 Annual Meeting (2013)
  • "Propionibacterium acnes as a pathogen in shoulder surgery- antibiotic sensitivities to guide treatment" AAOS 2013 Annual Meeting (2013)
  • "Arthroscopic Management of Elbow Arthritis" Arthroscopy Association of North America (2012)
  • "Distal Humeral Hemiarthoplasty" AAOS Annual Meeting (2012)
  • "Arthroplasty for proximal humeral malunions" AAOS Annual Meeting (2011)
  • "Arthroplasty for proximal humeral non-unions" AAOS Annual Meeting (2011)
  • "Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Capitellum" Arthroscopy Association of North America (2011)
  • "Partial release of the PCL and its kinematic changes during cruciate retaining TKA" AAOS Annual Meeting (2011)
  • "Retrograde drilling for osteochondritis dissecans of the capitellum" Arthrscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting (2011)
  • "Which method of rotator cuff repair leads to the highest rate of structural healing? A systematic review" AOSSM Specialty Day (2010)
  • "Long term outcome of total elbow arthroplasty in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis" 2010 ICSES Meeting (2010)
  • "Revision total elbow arthroplasty in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis" 2010 ICSES Meeting (2010)
  • "Triceps function after infection in total elbow arthroplasty" 2010 ICSES Meeting (2010)
  • "Innervation of the supinator muscle: an anatomic study" AOSSM Annual Meeting (2009)
  • "Repair of the ruptured distal biceps tendon: a systematic review" 7th Biennial ISAKOS Congress (2009)
  • "Bending strength of locking plates with and without locking screw insertion" AAOS Annual Meeting (2008)
  • "Innervation of the supinator muscle: an anatomic study" 2nd annual Eugene Mindell academic research program; State University of New York at Buffalo, Department of Orthopedics Resident Graduation (2008)
  • "Tensile strength of MCL repair with and without semitendinosus augmentation" 1st annual Eugene Mindell academic research program; State University of New York, Department of Orthopedics Resident Graduation (2007)
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Service Activities:

  • ; Admissions Committee (2022)
  • ; Chairman- Resident Research Committee (2022)
  • ; Clinical Research Committee (2022)
  • ; Curriculum Committee (2022)
  • Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation; Grant Reviewer (2022)
  • Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery; Reviewer (2022)
  • Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma (2014–2020)
  • Resident Research Committee; Co-Chair (2014–present)
  • Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery; Reviewer (2013–present)
  • Medical Student Education Department of Orthopedic Surgery; Director (2012–present)
  • Laboratory Faculty, Mayo Elbow Course Rochester, MN. (2010–2015)
  • Yearbook of Orthopaedics Upper Extremity; Editor (2010–2011)
  • Faculty Council; Department Representative (2010–present)
  • Admissions Committee; Member (2010–present)
  • Curriculum Committee; Member (2010–present)
  • Erie County Medical Center Operating Room Committee Representative Department of Orthopedic Surgery; Other (2010–present)
  • AAOS/ASES Shoulder Arthroplasty; Faculty State of the Art Course. November 2014. Resonant, IL.

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Contact Information

Erie County Medical Center
462 Grider Street
Buffalo, New York 14215
Phone: (716) 898-4426
trduquin@buffalo.edu

This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.

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