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J. Ryan Hill

Assistant Professor

Last publication 2026 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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COM | Orthopaedics Surgery Faculty

jhill2@uams.edu

13 h-index 62 pubs 637 cited

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

J. Ryan Hill's research focuses on orthopedic surgery, with a particular emphasis on the shoulder joint and peripheral nerve injuries. His work includes investigating surgical interventions for degenerative rotator cuff tears and exploring contemporary practices in brachial plexus surgery. Dr. Hill also contributes to biomechanical comparisons of fixation methods for scaphoid nonunions and evaluates clinical outcomes for revision reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. His publications cover a range of topics, from management of brachial plexus injuries and peripheral nerve regeneration to the mechanical properties of meniscus roots and rehabilitation after shoulder instability surgery.

His scholarship metrics include an h-index of 13, with 54 total publications and 618 citations. Dr. Hill collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including Paul M. Inclan and Samantha Mohler, and has also co-authored work with Shiloah A. Kviatkovsky from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

Metrics

  • h-index: 13
  • Publications: 62
  • Citations: 637

Selected Publications

  • Impact of osteoporosis on post-operative outcomes following rotator cuff repair (2026)
  • Postoperative complications following total shoulder arthroplasty in multiple myeloma patients with prior bone marrow transplantation (2026)
  • Postoperative Vision Loss in Shoulder Surgery: A Case Series and Review of the Literature (2025)
  • Navigating the future: A comprehensive review of technology in shoulder arthroplasty (2025)
    4 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Amino Acid Supplementation May Help Prevent Muscle Wasting After Orthopedic Surgery, but Additional Studies Are Warranted: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials (2025)
    2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Midterm radiographic outcomes of anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty in biplanar glenoid deformities (2024)
    2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Incidence of and Risk Factors for Reoperation and Revision Following Total Elbow Arthroplasty with an Anatomic Convertible Prosthesis (2024)
    3 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Three-dimensional analysis of biplanar glenoid deformities: what are they and can they be virtually reconstructed with anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty implants? (2024)
  • Effect of Computerized Tomography on Assessment and Surgical Planning for Olecranon Fractures (2023)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex

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Research Interests

Shoulder; Arthroplasty, Replacement; Rotator Cuff; Sports Injury; Shoulder Dislocation; Arthroscopic Surgery; Shoulder Fracture; Tendon Injuries; Elbow; Elbow Replacement Arthroplasty

Grants & Funding

  • Comprehensive Assessment of the Osseous Architecture and Biology of the Shoulder Girdle NIGMS; COBRE Pilot Grant Principal Investigator

Collaboration Network

69 Collaborators 16 Institutions 1 Country

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