Profile InformationOverviewDirector of Interdisciplinary Center for Musculoskeletal Training & ResearchProfessorFrank P. Glowczewskie ProfessorPhone number: 352-273-7001 Academic Office Phone Number: 352-273-7374 E-mail: wrightw@ortho.ufl.eduPractice Locations: UF Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute3450 Hull RoadGainesville, FL 32607Maps | Directions UF Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute at Haile Plantation2846 SW 87th WaySuite AGainesville, FL 32608Maps | Directions Division Title: Division Chief Division: Hand and Upper ExtremityOverall Satisfaction: 4.8 out of 5 585 Ratings 26 Comments BackgroundBiography: Dr. Thomas W. Wright obtained his MD degree from the University of Florida in 1983. He completed his Orthopaedic Residency from the University of Florida in 1989. Dr. Wright was given an Appointment as a Clinical Instructor with the University of Florida from 1988-1989. He completed his Hand Fellowship training in 1990 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Wright is ABOS certified and has a Certificate of Added Qualifications for Surgery of the Hand. Education: Emory University Biology, BS, 1979 University of Florida: MD, 1983 Professional Training:Internship, General SurgeryUniversity of Florida1983 - 1984 Residency, Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity of Florida1984 - 1989 Appointment, Clinical Instructor,University of Florida1988 - 1989 Fellowship, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery,Mayo Clinic - Rochester, Minnesota1989 - 1990 Board Certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992 Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery, 1993 Recertified 2001 Honors and Awards: Academic Honors Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Dean's List All Quarters of Attendance in College Phi Sigma (Biology Honor Society) Marshall Horowitz Award for the Outstanding Orthopaedic Educator awarded by the Orthopaedic residents Department of Orthopaedics University of Florida 6/2000 Research & PublicationsPublications: Ilfeld, BM; Vandenborne, K; Duncan, PW; Sessler, DI; Enneking, FK; Shuster, JJ; Theriaque, DW; Chmielewski, TL; Spadoni, EH; Wright, TW: Ambulatory continuous interscalene nerve blocks decrease the time to discharge-readiness following total shoulder arthroplasty: a randomized, triple --masked, placebo-controlled study. Anesthesiology 105:999-1007, 2006. Flurin PH, Gregory T, Guillo S, Roche C, Wright T, Zuckerman J, and Angibund L. Correlation between the quality of anatomic reconstruction and the clinical results of shoulder arthroplasty. Ortho Trauma News. 2006 Ilfeld BM, Wright TW, Enneking FK, Vandenborne K. Total elbow arthroplasty as an outpatient procedure using a continuous infraclavicular nerve block at home: a prospective case report. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 31(2):172-6; March-Apr 2006. Angibaud, L; Zuckerman, J; Flurin, PH; Roche, C; Wright, T: Reconstructing Proximal Humeral Fractures Using the Bicipital Groove as a Landmark. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 458:168-74, 2007. Kimball, J; Glowczewskie, F; Wright, TW: Intraosseous Blood Supply to the Distal Humerus. Journal of Hand Surg 32A(5)2007: 642-646, 2007. Moser, M; Jablonski, M; Horodyski, MB; and Wright, T: Functional Outcome of Surgically Treated Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: A comparison of Complete Repair, Partial Repair and Debridement. Orthopaedics 30(6): 479-482, 2007. McCall, TA; Conrad, B; Badman, B; Wright, TW: Volar Versus Dorsal Fixed-Angled Fixation of Dorsally Unstable Extra-Articular Distal Radius Fractures: A Biomechanical Study. J Hand Surg 32A (6):806-812, 2007. Nishinaka, N; Tsutsui, H; Mihara, K; Suzuki, K; Makiuchi, D; Kon,Y; Wright, TW; Moser, M; Gamada, K; Sugimoto, H; Banks, S: Determination of In-Vivo Glenohumeral Translation Using Fluoroscopy and Shape Matching Techniques. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2008; 17:319-322, 2008. George, SZ; Wallace, MR; Wright, TW; Moser, MW; Greenfield, III WH; Sack, BK; Herbstman, DM; Fillingim, RB: Evidence for a biopsychosocial influence on shoulder pain: pain catastrophizing and catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) diplotype predict clinical pain ratings. Pain 136(1-2):53-61; May 2008. Ilfeld BM, Wright TW, Sessler DI, Chmielewski TL. Valid and relevant outcome measures are critical for objective hypothesis-testing, letter to the editor. Anesth Analg; 107(2): 722-723; 2008. Sahajpal D, Choi T, Wright TW. Arthroscopic Release of the Stiff Elbow. J Hand Surg [Am]. 34(3):540-4; March 2009. Sahajpal D, Wright TW. Proximal ulna fractures. J Hand Surg [Am]. 34(2):357-62; Feb 2009. Ring D, Wight TW. Failure of superior plating for clavicle fractures and nonunions J Shoulder Elbow Surg 18(1):e22-5, Jan-Feb 2009. Roche C, Flurin PH, Wright T, Crosby LA, Mauldin M, Zuckerman JD. An evaluation of the relationships between reverse shoulder design parameters and range of motion, impingement, and stability. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 18(5):734-41; Sept-Oct 2009. Roche C, Zuckeman J, Flurin PH, Wright TW. The glenoid in shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 18(5):819-833, 2009. Sforzo CR, Wright TW. Treatment of acute proximal humerus fractures with a polarus nail. J Surg Orthop Adv. 2009 Spring; 18(1):28-34, Spring 2009. Renfree T, Conrad B, Wright T. Biomechanical comparison of contemporary clavicle fixation devices. J Hand Surg Am. 2010 Apr; 35(4):639-44. Watson RS, Gouze E, Levings PP, Bush ML, Kay JD, Jorgensen M, Dacanay A, Reith J,Wright, TW, Ghivizzani SC. Gene delivery of TGF-b1 induces arthrofibrosis and chondrometaplasia of synovium in vivo. Lab Invest, Nov 2010; 90(11): 1615-1627. Farmer KW, Wright TW. Three- and four-part proximal humerus fractures: open reduction and internal fixation versus arthroplasty. J Hand Surg, 2010 Nov; 35(11): 1881-1884. Maender C, Sahajpal D, Wright TW. Treatment of Heterotopic Ossification of the Elbow Following Burn Injury: Recommendations for Surgical Excision and Perioperative Prophylaxis Using Radiation Therapy. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 2010 Dec; 19(8):1269-1275. Epub 2010 Sep 18. Wright TW, Moser MW, Sahajpal D. Hook hamate pull test. J Hand Surg, 2010 Nov;35(11): 1887-1889. Boezaart AP, Haller A, Laduzenski S, Koyyalamudi VB, Wright T. Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome: A case report and review of the literature. Int J Shoulder Surg, 2010; 4(2):27-35. Leung B, Horodyski M, Struk A, and Wright TW. Functional outcome of hemiarthroplasty compared with reverse total shoulder arthroplasty in the treatment of rotator cuff tear arthropathy. J shoulder Elbow Surg 2011 Aug 25 Epub. Galloway M, Horodyski MB, Wright TW. Arthroscopic Assisted Fibular Strut Allograft for Treatment of Avascular Necrosis of the Proximal Humerus. Submitted J Arthroscopy 11/2011. Sforzo CR, Marshall JJ, Wright TW. Treatment of acute proximal humerus fractures with an Evans Staple. J Surg Orthop Adv, 2011; 20(3):176-181. Hardy B, Glowczewskie F and Wright TW. Vascular Anatomy of the Proximal Ulna. Journal of Hand Surgery May 2011; 36A:808-810. Dillingham C, Horodyski MB, Struk A, Wright t. Rate of improvement following volar plate open reduction and internal fixation of distal radius fractures. Advances in Orthopedics Volume 2011 Article ID 565642 doi:10.4061/2011/565642. Guitton T, Ring D, Wright TW and the Science of Variation Group Colloborative. Interobserver reliability of radial head fracture classification: Two-dimensional compared with three-dimensional CT. JBJS Nov 2011; 93(A)21:2015-21. Wright TW, Flurin PH, Crosby L, Struk AM, Zuckerman JD. Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Outcome for Treatment of Osteoarthritis: A Multicenter Study Using a Contemporary Implant. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2015 Nov;44(11):523-6.PMID:26566554. Jones RB, Wright TW, Roche CP. Bone Grafting the Glenoid Versus Use of Augmented Glenoid Baseplates with Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. Bull Hosp Jt Dis (2013). 2015 Dec;73(1):129-35. PMID:26631209. Wright TW, Roche CP, Wright L, Flurin PH, Crosby LA, Zuckerman JD. Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Augments for Glenoid Wear Comparison of Posterior Augments to Superior Augments. Bull Hosp Jt Dis (2013). 2015 Dec;73(1):124-8.PMID:26631208. Flurin PH, Roche CP, Wright TW, Marczuk Y, Zuckerman JD. A Comparison and Correlation of Clinical Outcome Metrics in Anatomic and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Bull Hosp Jt Dis (2013). 2015 Dec;73(1):118-23. Grey SG, Wright TW, Flurin PH, Zuckerman JD, Friedman R, Roche CP. Preliminary Results of a Novel Hybrid Cage Glenoid Compared to an All-Polyethylene Glenoid in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Bull Hosp Jt Dis (2013). 2015 Dec;73(1):86-91. PMID:26631202. Wright TW, Grey SG, Roche CP, Wright L, Flurin PH, Zuckerman JD. Preliminary Results of a Posterior Augmented Glenoid Compared to an all Polyethylene Standard Glenoid in Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Bull Hosp Jt Dis (2013). 2015 Dec;73(1):79-85. PMID:2663120. Routman HD, Flurin PH, Wright TW, Zuckerman JD, Hamilton MA, Roche CP. Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Prosthesis Design Classification System. Bull Hosp Jt Dis (2013). 2015 Dec;73(1):5-14. PMID:26631189. Dezfuli B, King JJ, Farmer KW, Struk AM, Wright TW. Outcomes of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty as primary versus revision procedure for proximal humerus fractures. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2016 Feb 17. pii: S1058-2746(15)00721-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2015.12.002. PMID:26897312. Jones RB, Wright TW, Zuckerman JD. Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty with structural bone grafting of large glenoid defects. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2016 Mar 31. pii: S1058 2746(16)00039-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2016.01.016. PMID:27039671. Walker DR, Kinney AL, Wright TW, Banks SA. How sensitive is the deltoid moment arm to humeral offset changes with reverse total shoulder arthroplasty? J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2016 Jun;25(6):998-1004. Kemp AL, King JJ, Farmer KW, Wright TW. Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty in wheelchair-dependent patients. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2016 Jul;25(7):1138-45. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2015.11.006. Epub 2016 Feb 16. PMID:26895599. Vincent HK, Struk AM, Reed A, Wright TW. Mid-term shoulder functional and quality of life outcomes after shoulder replacement in obese patients. Springerplus. 2016 Nov 8;5(1):1929. eCollection 2016. PMID:27933229. Vourazeris JD, Wright TW, Struk AM, King JJ, Farmer KW. Primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty outcomes in patients with subscapularis repair versus tenotomy. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2017 Mar;26(3):450-457. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2016.09.017. Epub 2016 Oct 14. PMID:27751722. Friedman RJ, Flurin PH, Wright TW, Zuckerman JD, Roche CP. Comparison of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty outcomes with and without subscapularis repair. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2017 Apr;26(4):662-668. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2016.09.027. Epub 2016 Oct 27. PMID:28277259. King JJ, Patrick MR, Schnetzer RE, Farmer KW, Struk AM, Garvan C, Wright TW. Multivariate Analysis of Blood Transfusion Rates After Shoulder Arthroplasty. J Surg Orthop Adv. Jan 2017 Spring;26(1):40-47. PMID:28459423. Crosby LA, Wright TW, Yu S, Zuckerman JD. Conversion to Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty with and without Humeral Stem Retention: The Role of a Convertible-Platform Stem. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2017 May 3;99(9):736-742. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.16.00683. PMID:28463917. Holt DC, Struk AM, King JJ, Matthias R, Wright TW. Clinical outcome for failed radial head arthroplasty treated by explanation. Open Journal of Orthopaedics Vol. 07 No.08(Aug. 2017), Article ID: 77939, 12 pages 10.4236/ojo.2017.78022. Boezaart AP, Wright TW. Rational Use and Pitfalls of Regional Anesthesia for Orthopedic Surgery. Boezaart, André P.; Wright, Thomas W. Less Techniques in Orthopaedics. 32(4):209-216, December 2017. Simovitch R, Flurin PH, Wright T, Zuckerman JD, Roche CP. Quantifying success after total shoulder arthroplasty: the minimal clinically important difference. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2018 Feb;27(2):298-305. Michael RJ, Schoch BS, King JJ, Wright TW. Managing Glenoid Bone Deficiency-The Augment Experience in Anatomic and Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2018 Mar;47(3). doi: 10.12788/ajo.2018.0014. PMID:29611851. Friedman RJ, Cheung EV, Flurin PH, Wright T, Simovitch RW, Bolch C, Roche CP, Zuckerman JD. Are Age and Patient Gender Associated With Different Rates and Magnitudes of Clinical Improvement after Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty? Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2018. Simovitch RW, Friedman RJ, Cheung EV, Flurin PH, Wright T, Zuckerman JD, Roche C. Rate of Improvement in Clinical Outcomes with Anatomic and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2017 Nov 1;99(21):1801-1811. Wright TW, Bryant TL, Stevens CG, Bentley BC and Farmer KW. Midterm follow-up of Divergent Peg Glenoid Components in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. J Surg Orthopaedic Advances 2018 27(1) 6-9. Doi:10.3113/JSOA.2018.0006. Waldrop LD, King JJ, Mayfield J, Farmer KW, Struk AM, Wright TW, and Schoch BS. The effect of lower socioeconomic status insurance on outcomes after primary shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2018 Jun;27(6S):S35-S42. Zaremski JL, Wright TW, Herman DC. Humeral Stress Fracture With Median Nerve Injury in a Baseball Player: A Case Report and Discussion. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2018 Jun;17(6):183-186. Matsuki K, King JJ, Wright TW, Schoch BS. Outcomes of reverse shoulder arthroplasty in small- and large-stature patients. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2018 May;27(5):808-815. Flynn LS, Wright TW, King JJ Quadrilateral space syndrome: a review. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2018 May;27(5):950-956. Book Chapters: Wright TW: Nerve Injuries and Neuropathy about the Elbow. Orthopaedic Knowledge Update, Shoulder and Elbow. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Chicago, 1997, 369-78. Wright TW: Chronic Nerve Injuries and Neuropathies" Orthopaedic Surgery the Essentials. New York, NY, 1999, Thieme Medical Publisher, 761-775. Wright TW: Malunion of the Distal Radius and Ulna. Hand Surgery. Philadelphia, Pa., 2004, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 321-336. Wright TW: Primary Shoulder Arthroplasty / The Glenoid Component; Preparation and Insertion. In: Advanced Reconstruction Shoulder. Zuckerman JD, ed. American Academy Orthopaedic Surgeons, Feb 2007. Sotereanos DG; Darlis NA; Wright TW; Goitz RJ; King GJ: Unstable Fracture Dislocations of the Elbow” AAOS Instructional Course Lecture, AAOS Rosemont, IL 2007, 369-370. Wright TW: Revision Total Elbow Arthroplasty for Polyethylene Failure and Aseptic Loosening. In: Advanced Reconstruction Elbow. Yamaguchi K, King GJW, McKee MD, O’Driscoll SSM, eds. American Academy Orthopaedic Surgeons, Feb 2007. Wright TW: Periprosthetic Humeral Fractures. In: Revision and Complex Shoulder Arthroplasty Cofield RH, Sperling JW, Lipincott Williams and Wilkins Philadelphia, PA. 2010, 195-202. Farmer KW and Wright TW: Fractures of the Proximal Humerus. In Hand Surgery Update 3. Publication 2011. King JJ, Farmer KW, and Wright TW: Fractures of the Proximal Humerus in Hand Update 4 Publication 2016. Wright TW: Revision Total Elbow Arthroplasty. In Chapman. 2016. Wright TW: Treatment of Failed Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. In Dines. 2016. Research Interests: Shoulder Arthroplasty Proximal humerus fractures Elbow Arthroplasty Elbow Fractures Hand Surgery Peripheral nerve pathology Biomechanics of the upper extremity Molecular biology of Adhesive Capsulitis of the shoulder Ratings & ReviewsIn order to promote transparency and drive patient engagement, the comments below reflect honest, unedited reviews from actual patients. Rating (585 ratings) 4.804.804.804.804.80 Provider explained things clearly: Provider showed concern: Provider included you in decisions: Likelihood of recommending this provider: Provider discussed treatment options: Comments (26 received) May 17, 2022Again, so pleased with all the staff. May 17, 2022Both the PA and doctor were very caring about my condition. I liked that they explained my condition in a way I could totally understand. Excellent. May 11, 2022We were shown on the computer how the shoulder would be replaced May 6, 2022Good May 4, 2022I would highly recommend Dr. Wright and his staff. April 17, 2022Great experience April 16, 2022Exceptional observation, followup questions televant to history & problem pesented! The first after over a year April 16, 2022The Dr and the PA were excellent! I was very grateful and impressed! April 15, 2022Dr, Wright and his staff were friendly, professional and my treatment was excellent. April 9, 2022All good April 7, 2022A very nice and knowable April 6, 2022Physician was sensitive to my problem and recommended further treatment, explaining the risks, benefits, length of recocery. It was a good experience, April 6, 2022Excellent experience I refer friends to dr wright March 22, 2022Both Dr Russell and Dr Wright were knowledgeable, positive and clear in explaining ing treatment options, diagnosis, and recs March 19, 2022Staff I dealt with were very professional and showed concern for my health issues. March 12, 2022Dr. Wright is excellent. March 11, 2022Great Experience. March 11, 2022Satisfied March 8, 2022Absolutely recommend this clinic March 4, 2022Dr. Wright is great. Wonderful bedside manner. March 4, 2022Both DR's answered questions and explained the planned treatment plan to us. March 2, 2022Always impeccable patient care provided by Dr. Wright and his staff! March 2, 2022Good March 2, 2022Dr. Wright and the other doctor explained everything and answered all my questions. March 1, 2022Dr. Has several tips on what to do next to help with my nerve pain. February 18, 2022Good
