Dr. Buddy Savoie III
Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chief of Sports Medicine; Ray J. Haddad Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shoulder and Elbow
Areas of Expertise
Biography
Dr. Buddy Savoie is a Louisiana native and a graduate of the Louisiana State University School of Medicine. He completed his Orthopaedic surgery residency in 1987 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Savoie completed three fellowship; an arthroscopy fellowship in Richmond, Virginia, an A-O International fellowship in Basel, Switzerland, and a hand and microvascular fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Mayo Clinic. He is known throughout the United Sates and overseas as an accomplished author and teacher. Dr. Savoie has special interests in shoulder, elbow, and wrist surgery.
Education
Louisiana State University School of Medicine
Louisiana State University
Accomplishments
Jack C. Hughston Sports Medicine Person of the Year
2011
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association
Louisiana Life Magazine’s Best Doctors Award
2014
Links
Articles
Arthroscopic Distal Triceps Repair
2016
In this note, we describe an arthroscopic repair of a degenerative tear of the triceps using a suture weave and an anatomic footprint anchor. We are able to assess, debride, and anatomically repair the distal triceps to its insertion. Compared with open procedures, this arthroscopic repair offers lower morbidity, faster recovery, and improved cosmesis. Our goal was to improve the function and strength of the elbow through this arthroscopic surgical fixation.
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair With Concomitant Capsular Release
2016
Patients with rotator cuff tears may present with or subsequently develop concomitant shoulder stiffness. The treatment of rotator cuff tears in the face of passive glenohumeral motion loss is controversial. Preoperative shoulder stiffness has been considered by some a contraindication to rotator cuff repair. Some surgeons recommend staging surgical procedures and delaying rotator cuff repair until shoulder stiffness has resolved. However, this can lead to prolonged recovery times and patient dissatisfaction. We describe a surgical technique that allows for the single-stage arthroscopic management of rotator cuff tears with associated adhesive capsulitis. Arthroscopic capsular release and shoulder manipulation are performed in the same operative setting as arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. We have found that this combined, single-stage arthroscopic approach can effectively treat patients with rotator cuff tears and concomitant shoulder stiffness.
Comparison of Short-term Complications Between 2 Methods of Coracoclavicular Ligament Reconstruction: A Multicenter Study
2016
Numerous techniques have been used to treat acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocation, with anatomic reconstruction of the coracoclavicular (CC) ligaments becoming a popular method of fixation. Anatomic CC ligament reconstruction is commonly performed with cortical fixation buttons (CFBs) or tendon grafts (TGs).
Distal biceps tendon history, updates, and controversies: from the closed American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons meeting—2015
2016
Understanding of the distal biceps anatomy, mechanics, and biology during the last 75 years has greatly improved the physician's ability to advise and to treat patients with ruptured distal tendons. The goal of this paper is to review the past and current advances on complete distal biceps ruptures as well as controversies and future directions that were discussed and debated during the closed American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons meeting in 2015.
The Prevalence of Obesity and Elevated Blood Pressure in Adolescent Student Athletes From the State of Mississippi
2016
Over the past 30 years, there has been a dramatic increase in the prevalence of childhood obesity and hypertension in the United States. The prevalence of these diagnoses among individuals participating in school-sanctioned sports has not been clearly defined.
Media Appearances
An alternative to Tommy John surgery? Royals’ Jesse Hahn returns to majors after having new UCL-repair procedure
Dr George Paletta, St Louis Cardinals Orthopedic Surgeon, performs a ... recognized what this might mean, including Dr. Felix “Buddy” Savoie, ...
92% of patients return to play after UCL repair with internal brace — Dr. Jeffrey Dugas explains his research
Since the study's publication, Dr. Dugas said orthopedic surgeons have reached out from around the country to congratulate him, and while he is thankful for the praise, he said repair wouldn't be where it is today without their collective works and support. He specifically recognized the work of New Orleans-based Tulane University's Buddy Savoie III, MD.
Exactech Stemless Shoulder Cleared
Gainesville, Florida-based Exactech, Inc. has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for a stemless shoulder, which Buddy Savoie, III, M.D. of Tulane University, says is different from others on the market due to the combination of three-dimensional porous material and bone cage technology.
Procedure could be Tommy John alternative
Based on a UCL repair technique using suture anchors developed by Dr. Felix "Buddy" Savoie of Tulane University, and incorporating the internal brace technique used by Mackay, Dugas developed a procedure that could be used to repair the UCL. But Dugas is quick to point out that this is not a magic bullet and cannot be used in all UCL surgeries; the procedure works well with end-avulsions of the UCL, in which the ligament has pulled away from the bone, but does not work well with mid-substance tears, in which the ligament is torn at its center.
Doctor: Unclear if Tulane player is paralyzed
Dr. Buddy Savoie said during a postgame news conference that Walker never completely lost consciousness and was breathing on his own.
