Gordon I. Groh, M.D., MBA
Director of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Mission Hospital
Adjunct Professor of Orthopedic Surgery University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine
Biography
DR. GORDON GROH is an orthopedic surgeon at Asheville Orthopedic Associates (an affiliate of Mission Health), located in Asheville, N.C. A specialist in shoulder, elbow and hand surgery, he is board certified in these practice areas by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and holds a certificate of added qualification in hand surgery. Dr. Groh is recognized nationally for his expertise, having been named one of the 65 Outstanding Shoulder Surgeons and Specialists in the country by Becker’s Orthopedic Review. Dr. Groh was one of only five other shoulder surgeons across the Southeast honored with this recognition, selected based on their expertise in shoulder surgery, positions of leadership in professional organizations and institutions, research and development in the field, and their reputation among other physician leaders.
Dr. Groh’s personalized approach to patient care consistently ranks him as a top performer. Dr. Groh has won awards from Vitals, WebMD, and Healthgrades for consistently high patient satisfaction–combining patient satisfaction with positive outcomes in patient treatment is his top priority.
Dr. Groh’s surgical practice is centered on shoulder, elbow and hand surgery. His volume of 650 operative cases per year includes:
- More than 200 arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs
- 150 shoulder replacements (both standard and reverse shoulder replacements)
- 50 shoulder instability and rotator cuff tendonitis repairs
- 125 carpal tunnel releases
- and 150 tendonitis cases (trigger fingers, dequervains, tennis elbow)
His surgical experience also includes a large volume of shoulder, elbow and hand fractures.
Dr. Groh is a summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Washington University in St. Louis. He received his medical degree from the University of Missouri, where he graduated magna cum laude, and he is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha. Dr. Groh completed a one-year fellowship in shoulder surgery at the University of Texas in San Antonio, completed a one-year hand surgery fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and has a certificate of added qualification in hand surgery.
Dr. Groh is one of only four orthopedic surgeons in the nation to hold memberships in both the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, as well as the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He is an Active Member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, an educational body of select leading national/international orthopedic surgeons, open by invitation only, who specialize in surgery of the shoulder and elbow. The American Society for Surgery of the Hand is the oldest medical specialty society in the United States devoted entirely to continuing medical education related to hand surgery. Dr. Groh serves as an examiner for the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, determining certification for orthopedic surgeons across the nation.
In addition to treating shoulder, elbow and hand problems, Dr. Groh continues to actively pursue research and teaching opportunities in these areas. Dr. Groh holds a title of adjunct Professor from the Department of Orthopedic Surgery from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He regularly speaks as a guest faculty member at national and international meetings, and his expertise is recognized with additional professional memberships, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, holding multiple national leadership roles at the national level. He is also a member of the North Carolina Orthopedic Association and the North Carolina Hand Society.
Dr. Groh authored and edited a textbook Clavicle Injuries with co-authors from across North America. Dr. Groh serves as Assistant Editor for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, the official publication for eight leading specialty organizations focusing on medical, surgical, and physical techniques for treating injury and disease of the upper extremity. He is also a reviewer for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, a twice-monthly peer review journal for orthopedic surgeons and researchers.
Education & Training
- Undergraduate: Washington University (B.A.) Medical School
- Medical School: University of Missouri School of Medicine (MD)
- Graduate School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Master in Business Administration (MBA) 2017
- Internship: General Surgery Internship University School of Medicine-Columbia and Harry S. Truman Veterans Administration
- Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery Residency University of Missouri-Columbia and Harry S. Truman Veterans Administration
- Fellowship: Shoulder Fellowship University of Texas at San Antonio, Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas
Dr. Groh sees patients at our Asheville and Biltmore Park offices.
Awards
Awards
- Undergraduate: General Honors-Summa Cum Laude, Election to Phi Beta Kappa, Department Honors in Biology, Dean’s List
- Medical School: General Honors-Magna Cum Laude, Class Rank 2 of 115 Graduates, Election to Alpha Omega Alpha, Election to Phi Kappa Phi, Missouri State Medical Association Outstanding Medical Graduate, Bohlinger Pharmaceutical Winner National Pharmacology Essay Award, Outstanding Student-Medical Pharmacology
- Graduate School: General Honors-Dean’s Scholar Top 5% of Graduating Class, Election to Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society Leadership Award, Named Top Business Student in Class-Profiled in Poets & Quants, Named Student Ambassador
- Postgraduate: Nominated for Charles S. Neer Award for Clinical Research, by American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, Named Top 65 Shoulder Surgeon in USA Becker’s Orthopedics
- Dr. Groh Named AAOS Achievement Award Winner Again – 2019
Patents and Trademarks
Patents and Trademarks
- US Patent 8,480,677 B2: System for Treating Proximal Humeral Fractures and Method of Using the Same. October, 2013
- U.S. Patent Application for Device And Method For Anchoring Soft Tissue
To Bone Appl. No. 14/590,190; Filed
Medical Device Development
Medical Device Development
- Design Surgeon for Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis Monobloc Humeral Stem DJ Orthopedics; product launch 2012. Revenue $20M/year
- Chief Design Surgeon for Anatomic AltiVate Shoulder Replacement System, DJO, 2017, Revenue $20M/year
Presentations
Presentations
- Groh GI, Groh GM: Immediate, Intermediate and Long Term Results of Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Massive Non-repairable Rotator Cuff Tears. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, New Orleans, LA, March 2018
- Groh GI: Shoulder Arthroplasty. Mountain Orthopedic Annual Update. UNC School of Medicine, Asheville, NC April 2017
- Groh GI, Mighell MA, Basamania CG, Higgins, LA: All Things Clavicle—From AC to SC and all Points In Between. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 2016
- Groh GI: Shoulder and Elbow III—Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 2016
- Groh GI, Mighell MA, Basamania CG, Higgins, LA: All Things Clavicle—From AC to SC and all Points In Between. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Meeting, , Las Vegas, NV. March 2015
- Groh GI: Shoulder Elbow VI. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, March, 2015
- Groh GI, Mighell MA, Basamania CG, Kibler TA: All Things Clavicle—From AC to SC and all Points In Between. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Meeting, , New Orleans, LA. March 2014
- Groh GI, Dines DA: Shoulder Elbow V. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Meeting, New Orleans, LA. March 2014
- Groh GI, Frankle MA, Iannotti J, Wirth MA: ICL270 Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty—Beyond the Basics. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Chicago, March 2013
- Groh GI, Groh GM: Results of Physical Therapy in the treatment of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Chicago, March 2013
- Groh GI, Frankle MA, Iannotti J, Wirth MA: ICL270 Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty—Beyond the Basics. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, February 2012
- Groh GI, Wirth MA, Rockwood CA: Results of Treatment of Luxatio Erecta (Inferior Shoulder Dislocation). American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, February 2012.
- Groh GI: Elbow Fractures. Current Solutions in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Tampa, FL, Jan 2012
- Groh GI, Frankle MA, Iannotti J, Wirth MA: ICL270 Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty—Beyond the Basics. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Diego, February 2011
- Groh GI et al: 8SK: Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty, faculty lab instructor. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting, San Diego, February, 2011.
- Groh GI, Wirth MA, Rockwood CA: The treatment of Traumatic Posterior Sternoclavicular Joint Injuries, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Las Vegas, March 2009.
- Groh GI et al: 8SK: Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty, faculty lab instructor. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting, Las Vegas, February, 2009.
- Groh GI, Wirth MA, Rockwood CA: Results of Treatment of Snapping Scapula with a Physical Therapy Program. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Las Vegas, March 2009.
- Groh, GI, Wirth MA, Rockwood CA: The Treatment of Traumatic Posterior Sternoclavicular Joint Injuries, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Open Meeting, San Francisco, March 2008.
- Groh GI, Wirth MA, Rockwood CA: The Treatment of Traumatic Posterior Sternoclavicular Joint Injuries, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, San Francisco, Scientific Exhibit, March 2008
- Wirth MA, Groh GI, Rockwood CA: The Treatment of Traumatic Posterior Sternoclavicular Joint Injuries, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, Dallas, October, 2007.
- Groh, G.I., Sutherland, S.: Effectiveness and Cost Analysis of Adjuvant Modalities to Control Pain in Rotator Cuff Repair. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, Poster Exhibit, March 2006.
- Wirth, M.A., Groh, G.I., Rockwood, C.A.: Treatment of Symptomatic Posterior Instability with an Anterior Capsular Shift. American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, February, 1996.
- Groh, G.I., Simoni, M., Heckman, M.M., Allen, T.A., Rockwood, C.A.: Treatment of Snapping Scapula with a Periscapular Muscle Strengthening Program. American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Meeting, Orlando, Florida, February, 1995.
- Allen, T.A., Dwyer, T.L., Johnassen, A.L., Groh, G.I.: Treatment of Tibial Plateau Fractures Utilizing a Hybrid Ilizarov External Fixator. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting, Orlando, Florida, Poster Exhibit, February, 1995.
- Groh, G.I., Allen, T.A., Williams, R.P.: Treatment of Proximal Humeral Neoplasms Utilizing a Modular Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meetings, Orlando, Florida, Poster Exhibit, February 1995.
- Heckman, M.M., Groh, G.I., Allen, T.A., Kilcoyne, R.J.: Diagnostic Accuracy of Saline Contrast MRI. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting, Orlando, Florida, Poster Exhibit, February, 1995.
- Allen. T.A., Dwyer, T.L., Johnassen, A.L., Groh, G.I.: Treatment of Tibial Plateau Fractures Utilizing a Hybrid Ilizarov External Fixator. Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Society, Denver, Colorado, May 1994.
- Groh, G.I., Michael S., Paolo R.: Loss of Deltoid Following Shoulder Operations: An Operative Disaster. American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons 10th Open Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, February, 1994.
- Groh, G.I., Heckman, M.M., Curtis, R.J.: Treatment of Fractures Adjacent to Humeral Prosthesis. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, February, 1994.
- Heckman, M.M., Groh, G.I., Andrews, J.: Treatment of Arthrofibrosis of the Knee using a Limited Two Incision Posterior Release. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 1994.
- Groh, G.I., Williams, G.R., Rockwood, C.A.: Management of Shoulder Arthrodesis Complications. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 1994.
- Groh, G.I., Curtis, R.J., Heckman, M.M., Rockwood, C.A.: Treatment of Fractures Adjacent to Humeral Prosthesis. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, Poster Exhibit, February 1994.
- Groh, G.I., Simoni, M., Rolla, P., Rockwood, C.A.: Loss of Deltoid Following Shoulder Operations: An Operative Disaster. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, Poster Exhibit, February 1994.
- Groh, G.I., Rockwood, C.A.: Comparison of Biodegradable and Metallic Suture Anchors Used in Shoulder Surgery. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, Poster Exhibit, February, 1994.
- Wirth, M.A., Groh, G.I., Rockwood, C.A.: Treatment of Symptomatic Posterior Glenohumeral Instability with an Anterior Capsular Shift. Southern Medical Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, October, 1993
- Ono, K., Wirth, M.S., Groh, G.I., Aufdemorte, T.A., Rockwook, C.A.: Host Compatibility using Biodegradable Suture Anchors. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting, San Francisco, California, February, 1993.
- Grassi. F., Groh, G.I., Rockwood, C.A.: Arthroplasty of the Sternoclavicular Joint. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting, San Francisco, California. February, 1993
- Grassi, F., Groh, G.I., Rockwood, C.A.: Results of Treatment of Posterior Glenohumeral Instability. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting, San Francisco, California. February, 1993
- Chun, J.M., Groh, G.I., Rockwood, C.A.: Treatment of Two-Part Fractures of the Proximal Humerus. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting, San Francisco, California. February, 1993
- Ono, K., Groh, G.I., Wirth, M.A., Rockwood, C.A., Williams, G.R.: Host Compatibility using Biodegradable Suture Anchors. Western Orthopaedic Society Meeting, Monterrey, California, October, 1992.
- Groh, G.I., Chun, J.M., Grassi, F., Rockwook, C.A.: Loss of the Deltoid Following Shoulder Operations: An Operative Disaster. Western Orthopaedic Society Meeting, Monterrey, California, October, 1992
- Groh, G.I., Simone, M., Rolla, P., Rockwood, C.A.: Loss of the Deltoid Following Shoulder Operations: An Operative Disaster. Clinical Orthopaedic Society Meeting, Denver, Colorado, October 1992.
- Chun, J.M., Groh, G.I., Rockwood, C.A.: Treatment of Two-Part Fractures of the Proximal Humerus. Texas Orthopaedic Association, San Antonio, Texas, May 1992.
- Groh, G.I., Buchert, P.K., and Allen, W.C.: A comparison of transfusion requirements after total knee replacement using the Solcotrans Autotransfusion device. American Association of Blood Banks / International Society of Blood Transfusion Joint Congress Annual Meeting, 1991, S193
- Gainor, B.J., Groh, G.I.: Stabilization of Complex Distal Radius Fractures with the Orthofix System. Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Meeting, Point Clear, Alabama, April 1990
- Allen, W.C., Faranghi, M., Groh, G.I., Parker, J.L.: An update in Sarcoma Management. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 1990, Scientific Exhibit
- Groh, G.I., Buchert, P.K., Allen, W.C.: A Comparison of Transfusion Requirements after Total Knee Replacement Using the Solcotrans Autotransfusion Device. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 1990.
- Gainor, B.J., and Groh, G.I.: Stabilization of Complex Wrist Fractures with the Orthofix System: Advantages and Disadvantages. American Orthopaedic Association Meeting, Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 1989, Scientific Exhibit.
- Gaines, R.W., Carson, W.L., Satterlee, C.C., Groh, G.I.: Improving Quality of Spinal Internal Fixation – Evolution Toward Ideal Immobilization – A Biomechanical Study. Scoliosis Research Society, Hamilton, Bermuda, September 1986
- Satterlee, C., Gaines, R.W., Carson, W.L., Glascock, C., Groh, G.I.: Experimental Evaluation of Spinal Fracture Stabilization Systems: A comparison of Luque Rectangles and the Kaneda Device. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 1986, Scientific Exhibit.
- Harris, R.A., Groh, G.I., Baxter, D.M., Hitzeman, R. J.: Gangliosides Enhance the Membrane Actions of Ethanol and Pentobarbital. International Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism Meeting, Santa Fe, New Mexico, June 1984.
Publications
Publications
- Groh, GI (Editor): Clavicle Injuries—A Case Based Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment (Textbook). 2017, Springer Publishing
- Groh, GI, Basamania CJ, Higgins, LW, Mighell, MA: Clavicle Injuries—From AC to SC and all Points In Between. Instruction Course Lecture Series Volume 65: 181-198; AAOS, 2016
- Groh, GI: Clavicle Fractures: Pins, Plates and Drilling Down. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. March, 2015. doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.O.00118
- Groh, GI, Groh, GM: Initial Complication rates in Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery; doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2013.06.002; March 2014
- Groh GI, Wirth MA: Results of Revision from Hemiarthroplasty to Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Utilizing Modular Component Systems, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2011. doi:10.1016/j.jse.2010.09.014
- Groh, GI and Wirth MA: Management of Traumatic Sternoclavicular Joint Injuries: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon. Vol 19, No 1 pages 1-7, January 2010.
- Groh GI, Wirth MA, Rockwood CA: The Treatment of Traumatic Posterior Sternoclavicular Joint Injuries. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. January, 2011. doi:10.1016/j.jse.2010.03.009
- Groh GI: Survival and Radiographic Analysis of a Cementless Fluted Peg Glenoid Component, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. December, 2010. doi:10.1016/j.jse.2010.03.012
- Groh, GI, Wirth MA, Rockwood CA: Results of Treatment of Luxatio Erecta (Inferior Shoulder Dislocation). Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (2010) 19, 423-426. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2009.07.062
- Groh, G.I., Wirth, M.W., Rockwood, C.A.: Treatment of Fractures Adjacent to Humeral Prostheses. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery: (17): 85-89, 2008.
- Groh GI, Simoni M, AIIen T, Dwyer T, Heckman MM, Rockwood CA Jr. Treatment of snapping scapula with a periscapular muscle strengthening program. [abstract]. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 1996;5(2-Pt 2):S6.
- Ruhmann O, Claire DJ, Wirth MA, Groh GI, Rockwood CA: Pseudoarthrosis after Shoulder Arthrodesis. J Bone Joint Surgery, 2002(84): 874-876.
- Claire DJ, Wirth MA, Groh GI, Rockwood CA: Shoulder Arthrodesis. J Bone Joint Surgery, 2001 (83):593-599.
- Groh, G.I.: Adult Elbow Fractures, in Orthopaedic Surgery Board Review Manual, Editor Anglen, J. Turner Communications Wayne, PA, 1998.
- Rockwood, C.A., Clare, D.J., Wirth, M.A., Groh, G.I.: Shoulder Arthrodesis in Shoulder Surgery, editor Fu, F: Lippincott, New York, 1998.
- Rockwood, C.A., Clare, D.J., Wirth, M.A., Groh, G.I.: Scapulohumeral Arthrodesis in Shoulder Surgery Textbook, editors Wulker, N. and Mansat, M. Jartin Dunitz, Ltd, Paris 1998
- Rockwood, C.A., Groh, G.I., Wirth, M.A., Grassi, F.A.: Resection Arthroplasty of the Sternoclavicular Joint. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 79A: 387-393, 1998
- Groh, G.I., Williams, G.R., Rockwook, C.A.: Management of Shoulder Arthrodesis Complications. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 79A: 881-887, 1997.
- Ono, K.K., Williams, G.R., Clem, M.D., Lee J.C., Wirth, M.A., Aufdemorte, T.B., Groh, G.I., Rockwood, C.A.: Repair of Soft Tissue to Bone Using a Biodegradable Suture Anchor. Orthopaedics 20 (6): 383-390, 1997.
- Heckman, M.M., Groh, G.I.: Acromioplasty, in Diagnostic and Operative Arthroscopy, editors James Andrews and Laura Timmerman, W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996.
- Groh, G.I., Rockwood, C.A.: The Terrible Triad of the Shoulder: The Management of Anterior Dislocation of the Shoulder Associated with Rupture of the Rotator Cuff and Injury to the Brachial Plexus. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 4: 101-103, 1995.
- Groh, G.I., Lichtman, D.M.: Triquetro-hamate instability, in Wrist Instability, editor Ueli Buchler, Martin Dunitz Limited, London, 1995.
- Groh, G.I., Bennett, J.M.: Fractures about the Elbow, in Surgery of the Upper Extremity, Editor Clayton Peimer, McGraw-Hill, New York, New York, 1995.
- Gonzalez, J.C., Seltzer, D.G., Wirth, M.A., Groh, G.I., Rockwood, C.A: Lexicons Acromioclaviculares Grados IV, V y VI. Acta Ortopedica LatinoAmericana, 17 (1): 22-33, 1994.
- Groh, G.I., Rockwood, C.A.: Anatomy and Surgical Approaches, in The Shoulder, Editor Richard J. Friedman, Thieme, New York, 1994.
- Groh, G.I., Simone, M., Rolla, P., Rockwood, C.A.: Loss of the Deltoid Following Shoulder Operations: An Operative Disaster. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 3: 301-316, 1994.
- Chun, J.M., Groh, G.I., Rockwood, C.A.: Management of the Two Part Fractures of the Proximal Humerus. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 3: 99-107, 1994.
- Groh, G.I., Badwey, T.M., Rockwood, C.A.: Treatment of Acromioclavicular Cysts by Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 75A: 1790-1794, 1993
- Groh, G.I., Parker, J., Allen, W.C.: Fractures of the Femur Treated by Intramedullary Nailing Using the Fluted Rod: A report of 193 consecutive cases. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 285: 101-107, 1992.
- Groh G.I., Parker, J., Elliot, J., Pearl, A.J.: Evaluation of Posterior Stabilized Total Knee Arthroplasty. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 269: 58-62, 1991.
- Gaines, R.W., Carson, W.L., Satterlee, C.C., Groh, G.I.: Experimental Evaluation of Seven Different Spinal Internal Fixation Devices Under Non-Failure Laboratory Testing. Spine 16(8): 902-909, 1991.
- Groh, G.I., Gainor, B.J., Jeffries, J.T., Brown, M., Eggers, G.W.: Pseudoaneurysm of the Axillary Artery with Median Nerve Neuropraxia after Axillary Block Anesthesia: A case Report. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 72(A): 1407-1408, 1990.
- Gainor, B.J., Groh, G.I.: Early Clinical Experience with Orthofix External Fixation of Complex Writs Fractures, Orthopaedics, 13(3): 329-333, 1990.
- Groh, G.I., Buchert, P.K., Allen, W.C.: A Comparison of Transfusion Requirements after Total Knee Replacement Using the Solcotrans Autotransfusion System. Journal of Arthroplasty, 3:218-285, 1990
- Harris, R.A., Groh, G.I., Hitzemen, R.J.: Gangliosides Enhance the Membrane Actions of Ethanol and Pentobarbital. Alcoholism: Clin. Exp. Res. 8:95, 1984.
- Harris, R.A., Groh, G.I.: Membrane Disordering Effects of Anesthetics are Enhanced by Gangliosides, Anesthesiology 62 (2): 114-119, 1985.
- Harris, R.A., Groh, G.I., Baxter, D.M., Hitzemen, R. J.: Gangliosides Enhance Membrane Actions of Ethanol and Pentobarbital. Molecular Pharmacology, 25:410-417, 1984.
Pending Publications:
- Matsen, R, Groh, GI et al: One and Two Year clinical outcomes for a Standard All Polyethylene Glenoid Component with a fluted Central Peg: Analysis of 1270 Individual Patients from 11 Different Centers. Submission to Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 2018
Guest Faculty
Guest Faculty
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, March 2019
- Shoulder Arthroplasty Trends: The Shoulder Summit, DJO, Chicago, July 2017
- Building and Marketing your Practice: ASES Workshop, DJO, New Orleans, LA, September, 2017
- Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries Course and Cadaver Lab: Acumed, Charlotte, NC, Feb 2016
- Hand, Wrist and Distal Radius Fracture Course: Acumed; Houston, TX, March 2015
- Shoulder Arthroplasty Masters Course, DJ Orthopedics, Miami, FL; Sept, 2014
- Shoulder Arthroscopy Masters Series, Arthrocare, Austin TX, August, 2012
- Shoulder Arthroplasty Masters Course, DJ Orthopedics, Tampa, Fl, June, 2012
- Shoulder Arthroscopy Masters Series, Arthrocare, New York City, September, 2011
- Shoulder Arthroscopy Masters Series, Arthrocare, Miami FL, August, 2011
- Treatment of Proximal Humerus Fractures, Mountain Orthopaedic Symposium, Asheville, NC Oct 2011
- Modular Shoulder Arthroplasty, DJ Orthopaedics, Baltimore, Maryland, August 2011
- Shoulder Arthroscopy Masters Series, Arthrocare, Miami, FL, September, 2010
- Reverse Shoulder Training, Don Joy Orthopaedics, Tampa, Fl, August, 2010
- Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty, Don Joy Orthopaedics, Greenville, SC, November 2010
- Treatment of Proximal Humeral Fractures and Roundtable: Orthopaedic Education Summit, Lake Tahoe, Don Joy Orthopaedics, January 2010.
- Shoulder Arthroplasty Surgeon Advisory Board, Depuy, Chicago, IL, October 2009
- Shoulder Arthroscopy, Masters Series. Miami, FL; Arthrocare, September, 2009.
- Glenoid Exposure Masters Series. Tucson AZ, Depuy, February 2009
- Shoulder Arthroplasty: Standard and Reverse. Orthopedic Learning Center. Depuy. Chicago IL, August 2008
- Shoulder Arthroplasty. Baltimore, MD, Depuy, May 2009
- Proximal Humeral Intramedullary Nailing. Japanese Society for Fracture Repair. Fukuoka Japan. June 2008
- Proximal Humeral Fracture Treatment. Orthopedic Learning Center. Depuy. Chicago IL, August 2008
- Live OR Webcast Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. Moderator. Durham NC. April 2008
- Treatment of Proximal Humeral Fractures. Web-Ex Presentation. Depuy. August 2007.
- Proximal Humeral Fracture Treatment Analysis. Global Shoulder Society. Toronto, June 2007
- Proximal Humeral Fracture Treatment Options. Depuy. Baltimore, MA. May 2007
- Intramedullary Nailing and Hemiarthroplasty for Humerus Fractures. Depuy. St. Louis, MO. March 2007.
- Shoulder Fracture Course. Hand Innovations-Depuy. Orlando, Fl January 2007.
- Global AP Shoulder Prosthesis. Depuy. Chicago IL, January 2007
- Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy. Depuy-Mitek. Las Vegas, NV Oct 2006
- Intramedullary Nailing for Proximal Humeral Fractures. Global Shoulder Society. Boston, Ma July 2006
- Advanced Arthroscopic Shoulder Concepts Course. Depuy-Mitek. Memphis, TN. June 2006
- Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy. Depuy-Mitek. Orlando, Fl. January 2005.
- Duke Shoulder Arthroscopy Course. Depuy-Mitek. Durham, NC. March, 2005
- Patient Education Roundtable. Depuy-Mitek. Cincinnatti, Oh. November 2005
- Mexican Orthopaedic Shoulder and Elbow Society, Visiting Professor. Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico, October 1998
- Issues in Orthopaedic Implant Technology. Joint Implant Surgery and Research Foundation. Keystone, Colorado, April, 1994.
- Issues in Orthopaedic Implant Technology. Joint Implant Surgery and Research Foundation. Keystone, Colorado, March, 1993.
- 18th Annual Primary Musculoskeletal Care Conference. Office of Continuing Medical Education, University of Colorado School of Medicine. Breckenridge, Colorado, August, 1993.
- University of Missouri School of Medicine Visiting Professor, Division of Orthopaedics. Columbia, Missouri, November, 1993.
Current Research & Funding
Current Research
- Principle Investigator: Multicenter prospective randomized study: Pyrocarbon versus Metallic Radial Head Arthroplasty. Sponsor Integra Orthopedics
- Principle Investigator: Multicenter prospective study: Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes utilizing the Global AP Shoulder Prosthesis. Sponsor Depuy Orthopaedics.
Funding
- Groh, G.I.: Experimental Evaluation of Spinal Fracture Stabilization Systems: A Comparison of Transpedicular Screws with Plates and the Kaneda Device. Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Grant #86-432.
Appointments
Committee Appointments
- Leadership Council: Center for Business of Health. University of North Carolina School of Medicine and the Kenan Flagler Business School.
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand: Industrial Relations Committee, 2016
- American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Research Committee 2016
- AAOS Shoulder and Elbow Program Committee, 2012-2016
- Instructional Course Evaluation Subcommittee for AAOS annual meeting, 2009-2012
- Program Review Committee ASES open meeting 2010
- Program Evaluator AAOS annual meeting 2011-2015
Journal Appointments
- Assistant Editor: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 2012
- Reviewer: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 2012
- Reviewer: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 2004
Teaching Appointment
- Adjunct Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Teaching Affiliations
- University of North Carolina School of Medicine Ashville Campus
- Mountain Area Family Practice Residency Program
Licensure & Certifications
Licensure
- Diplomat National Board of Medical Examiners North Caroline 41256
Board Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery 1995 with recertification
- Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery 1997 with recertification
ABOS Board Certification Examiner Appointment
- Examiner: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Oral Examination for Part II Certification and Recertification Exams 2015-2018.
Memberships & Affiliations
Memberships
- American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- North Carolina Orthopedic Society
- North Carolina Hand Society
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery 1995 with recertification
- Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery 1997 with recertification
Hospital Affiliations
- Mission Health System
Hospital Committees
- Peer Review Committee
- Joint Implant Task Force
- Workers compensation Key Physician
- Operating Room Efficiency Key Physician
- Orthopedic Executive Committee
- Orthopedic Service Line
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