Publications

A/Prof. Ernstbrunner’s research focus includes:

• Biomechanical optimisation of surgical techniques

• Implant design and fixation strategies in joint replacement

• Cadaveric modelling and surgical simulation

• Virtual surgical procedures and computational testing

A/Prof. Ernstbrunner’s has over 100 peer-reviewed publications. The full list of publications can be viewed on PubMed, Google Scholar, or ResearchGate.

The following is a selection of A/Prof. Ernstbrunner’s published work in top-ranked international journals:

1.     The Latarjet procedure in patients with sub-critical glenoid bone loss: 
Long-term results and its association with graft resorption

L. Ernstbrunner, F. Francis-Pester, M. Waltenspül, D. Ackland, K. Wieser; Orthop J Sports Med, 2025 Jun (online ahead)

2.     Posterior glenoid bone grafting in the setting of excessive glenoid retroversion does not provide adequate stability in a cadaveric posterior instability model

L. Ernstbrunner, A. Paszicsnyek, A. Ker, M. Waltenspül, E. Bachmann, K. Wieser, S. Bouaicha, P. Borbas:  Am J Sports Med, 52(12):3103-9, 2024 Oct

3.     Anterolateral Acromioplasty Reduces Gliding Resistance Between the Supraspinatus Tendon and the Coracoacromial Arch in a Cadaveric Model

L. Ernstbrunner, J.D. Werthel, T. Götschi, A. Hooke, C. Zhao; Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil, 6(1), 2023 Dec

4.     The Influence of Glenoid Bone Loss and Graft Positioning on Graft and Cartilage Contact Pressures After the Latarjet Procedure

L. Ernstbrunner, D. Robinson, Y. Huang, K. Wieser, G. Hoy, E. Ek, D. Ackland; Am J Sports Med, 51(9):2454-64, 2023 Jul

5.     Biomechanical Comparison of Distal Biceps Repair Techniques – Single Extra-cortical Button Inlay Fixation vs. Double Intra-cortical Button Onlay Anatomical Footprint Fixation

L. Ernstbrunner, M. Almond, H. Rupasinghe, O. Jo, R. Zbeda, D. Ackland, E. Ek; Am J Sports Med, 51(7):1895-903, 2023 Jun

6.     Biomechanical Analysis of the Posterior Open-wedge Osteotomy and Glenoid Concavity Reconstruction Using an Implant-free, J-shaped Iliac Crest Bone Graft

L. Ernstbrunner, P. Borbas, A. Ker, F. Imhoff, E. Bachmann, J. Snedeker, K. Wieser, S. Bouaicha; Am J Sports Med, 50(14):3889-96, 2022 Dec

7.     Patients with Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Instability Exhibit Altered Glenohumeral and Scapulothoracic Joint Kinematics During Upper Limb Movement: A Prospective Comparative Study

L. Ernstbrunner, F. Francis-Pester, A. Fox, K. Wieser, D. Ackland; Clin Biomech, 100:105775, 2022 Dec

8.     A new all-suture tension band tape fixation technique for simple olecranon fractures versus conventional tension band wire fixation: A comparative biomechanics study

L. Ernstbrunner, H. Rupasinghe, M. Almond, O. Jo, R. Zbeda, A. Oppy, T. Treseder, C. Pullen, E. Ek, D. Ackland; J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 31(7): 1376-84, 2022 Jul

9.     Primary Open Latarjet Procedure Results in Functional Differences but No Structural Changes in Subscapularis Muscle Quality vs the Healthy Contralateral Shoulder at Long-Term Follow-up

L. Ernstbrunner, M. Waltenspül, C. Suter, R. El-Nashar, J. Scherr, K. Wieser; Am J Sports Med, 50(6):1495-1502, 2022 May

10.  The effect of patellar positioning on femoral component rotation when performing flexion gap balancing using a tensioning device for total knee arthroplasty

L. Ernstbrunner, O. Andronic, F. Grubhofer, M. Jundt-Ecker, S. F. Fucentese; J Knee Surg, 35(2):185-9, 2022 Jan

11.  Salvage Iliac Crest Bone Grafting for a Failed Latarjet Procedure: Analysis of Failed and Successful Procedures

L. Ernstbrunner, T. Pastor, M. Waltenspül, C. Gerber, K. Wieser; Am J Sports Med, 49(13):3620-7, 2021 Nov

12.  Posterior Open-wedge Osteotomy and Glenoid Concavity Reconstruction Using an Implant-free, J-shaped Iliac Crest Bone Graft in Atraumatic Posterior Instability with Pathologic Glenoid Retroversion and Dysplasia: A Preliminary Report

L. Ernstbrunner, T. Häller, M. Waltenspül, K. Wieser, C. Gerber; Clin Orthop Relat Res, 479(9):1995-2005, 2021 Sep

13.  Anatomical study of the teres major muscle: Description of an additional distal muscle slip

L. Ernstbrunner, M. Jessen, M. Rohner, M. Dreu, S. Bouaicha, K. Wieser, P. Borbas; BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 22(1):359, 2021 Apr

14.  Chronic Pseudoparalysis Needs to Be Distinguished from Pseudoparesis: A Structural and Biomechanical Analysis

L. Ernstbrunner, R. El Nashar, P. Favre, S. Bouaicha, K. Wieser, C. Gerber; Am J Sports Med, 49(2):291-7, 2021 Feb

15.  Biomechanical analysis of arthroscopically assisted latissimus dorsi transfer fixation for irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears – Knotless versus knotted anchors

L. Ernstbrunner, P. Borbas, M. Rohner, S. Brun, E. Bachmann, S. Bouaicha, K. Wieser; J Orthop Res, 39(10):2234-42, 2020 Dec

16.  Scapular Morphologic Characteristics and Rotator Cuff Tear Pattern Are Independently Associated With Chronic Pseudoparalyis: A Matched-Pair Analysis of Patients With Massive Rotator Cuff Tears

L. Ernstbrunner, R. El Nashar, S. Bouaicha, K. Wieser, C. Gerber; Am J Sports Med, 48(9):2137-43, 2020 Jul

17.  Long-term Results of the Arthroscopic Bankart Repair for Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Instability in Patients Older Than 40 Years: A Comparison With the Open Latarjet Procedure

L. Ernstbrunner, B. De Nard, M. Olthof, S. Beeler, S. Bouaicha, C. Gerber, K. Wieser; Am J Sports Med, 48(9):2090-96, 2020 Jul

18.  Anatomic healing after non-operative treatment of a large, displaced anterior glenoid rim fracture after traumatic anterior first-time dislocation – A case report

L. Ernstbrunner, M. Jessen, K. Wieser; BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 21(1):361, 2020 Jun

19.  Salvage Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Failed Operative Treatment of Proximal Humeral Fractures in Patients Younger Than 60 Years. Long-Term Results

L. Ernstbrunner, S. Rahm, A. Suter, M. Imam, F. Grubhofer, C. Gerber; J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 29(3):561-70, 2020 Mar

20.  Long-term Results of Pectoralis Major Transfer for Irreparable Subscapularis Tears: Results at 20 Years

L. Ernstbrunner, K. Wieser, C. Agten, P. Fornaciari, D. Bauer, C. Gerber; J Bone Joint Surg Am, 101(23):2091-100, 2019 Dec

21.  Long-term Results of the Open Latarjet Procedure for Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Instability in Patients Older than 40 Years

L. Ernstbrunner, L. Wartmann, S.M. Zimmermann, P. Schenk, C. Gerber, K. Wieser; Am J Sports Med, 47(13):3057-64,2019 Sep

22.  Long-term results of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for rotator cuff dysfunction: a systematic review of longitudinal outcomes

L. Ernstbrunner, O. Andronic, F. Grubhofer, R. Camenzind, K. Wieser, C. Gerber; J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 28(4):774-81, 2019 Apr

23.  Lateral Unicompartmental Knee Replacement: A Systematic Review of Reasons for Failure

L. Ernstbrunner, M. Imam, O. Andronic, T. Perz, K. Wieser, S. Fucentese; Int Orthop, 42(8):1827-33, 2018 Aug

24.  Arthroscopic versus open iliac crest bone grafting in recurrent anterior shoulder instability with glenoid bone loss: A CT-based quantitative assessment

L. Ernstbrunner, F. Plachel, P. Heuberer, L. Pauzenberger, P. Moroder, H. Resch, W. Anderl; Arthroscopy, 34(2):352-9, 2018 Feb

25.  Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Massive, Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears Before the Age of 60 Years: Long-Term Results

L. Ernstbrunner, A. Suter, S. Catanzaro, S. Rahm, C. Gerber; J Bone Joint Surg Am, 99(20):1721-9, 2017 Oct

26.  Glenoid Bone Grafting in Primary Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

L. Ernstbrunner, J.D. Werthel, E. Wagner, T. Hatta, R.H. Cofield, J.W. Sperling; J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 26(8):1441-7, 2017 Aug

27.  Biomechanical Analysis of the Effect of Congruence, Depth and Radius on the Stability Ratio of a Simplistic ‘Ball and Socket’ Joint Model

L. Ernstbrunner, J.D. Werthel, T. Hatta, A. Thoreson, H. Resch, KN. An, P. Moroder; Bone Joint Res, 5(10):453-60, 2016 Oct

28.  A Systematic Review of Long-term Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of Arthroscopic and Open/Mini-open Rotator Cuff Repairs

F. Plachel, O. Jo, K. Rüttershoff, O. Andronic, L. Ernstbrunner; Am J Sports Med, 51(7):1904-13, 2023 Jun

29.  Validation of a Novel Patient Specific CT-Morphometric Technique for Quantifying Bone Graft Resorption Following the Latarjet Procedure

F. Francis-Pester, M. Waltenspül, K. Wieser, G. Hoy, E. Ek, D. Ackland, L. Ernstbrunner; J Clin Med, 11(19):5514, 2022 Sep

30.  Biomechanical stability of simple coronal shear fracture fixation of the capitellum

P. Borbas, M. Vetter, R. Louca, S. Hofstede, K. Wieser, L. Ernstbrunner; J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 30(8):1768-73, 2021 Aug

31.  Prosthesis Designs and Tuberosity Fixation Techniques in Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Influence on Tuberosity Healing in Proximal Humerus Fractures

O. Jo, P. Borbas, F. Grubhofer, E. Ek, C. Pullen, T. Treseder, L. Ernstbrunner; J Clin Med, 10(18): 4146, 2021 Aug

32.  Longitudinal Observational Study of Delta III Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Dysfunction: Results After 15 Years

C. Gerber, S. Canonica, S. Catanzaro, L. Ernstbrunner; J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 27(5):831-8, 2018 May

33.  Arthroscopic Correction of the Critical Shoulder Angle Through Lateral Acromioplasty: A Safe Adjunct to Rotator Cuff Repair

C. Gerber, S. Catanzaro, M. Betz, L. Ernstbrunner; Arthroscopy, 34(3):771-80, 2018 Mar

34.  The influence of glenosphere size and glenoid-sided offset on shoulder stability following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty using the Zimmer Trabecular Metal Reverse Plus Shoulder System

N. Nguyen, Y. Huang, F. Eckers, E. Ek, L. Ernstbrunner, D. Ackland; J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 2025 May (online ahead)

35.  The influence of subscapularis muscle split location on subscapularis function following the Latarjet procedure

N. Belotti, A. Fox, J. Henze, R. Page, L. Ernstbrunner, D. Ackland; Orthop J Sports Med, 2025 Apr (online ahead)

36.  Biomechanical Effectiveness of Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer with Intercalary Tendon-Bone Graft versus the modified l'Episcopo Procedure in Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty with Proximal Humeral Bone Loss

F. Eckers, B. Hochreiter, P. Johnson, A. Fernando, Y. Huang, L. Ernstbrunner, D. Ackland, E. Ek; J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 2025 May (online ahead)

37.  Posterior Shoulder Stability Depends on Acromial Anatomy: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Study

B. Hochreiter, N. Nguyen; A. Calek, B. Sigrist, D. Ackland, L. Ernstbrunner, E. Ek, C. Gerber; J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 34(6):1589-601; 2025 Jun

38.  Is Manual Forearm Palpation in Acute Forearm Compartment Syndrome Accurate? A Cadaveric Study

J. Haydar, L. Ernstbrunner, D. Ackland, C. Pullen, T. Treseder; J Bone Joint Surg Am, 106(22):2119-24, 2024 Nov

39.  The moment arms and lines of action of subscapularis after the Latarjet procedure.

A. Fox, L. Ernstbrunner, J. Henze, R. Page, D. Ackland; J Orthop Res, 42(6):1159-69, 2024 Jun

40.  Clinical and radiographic long-term outcomes of hemiarthroplasty for complex proximal humeral fractures

A. Hasler, A. Ker, F. Grubhofer, R. El Nashar, L. Ernstbrunner, C. Gerber, K. Wieser; J Shoulder Elbow Surg, (3):698-706, 2024 Mar

41.  The contribution of the ligamentum teres to the hip fluid seal: A biomechanics study.

Al'Khafaji, Y. Olszewski, G. Clarnette, E. Settle, L. Ernstbrunner, J. O'Donnell, D. Ackland; Clin Biomech, 2024 Feb (online ahead)

42.  Biomechanical evaluation of fixation of the coracoclavicular stand-alone cow-hitch suture reconstruction in comparison to two established techniques for highly unstable distal clavicle fractures (Neer type V)

P. Borbas, A. Paszicsnyek, S. Hofstede, L. Ernstbrunner, K. Wieser; JSES Int, 8(3):394-9, 2024 Jan

43.  Transcutaneous compression suture with iodine gauze for wound closure in revision surgery for therapy-resistant periprosthetic shoulder infections

F. Grubhofer, E. O'Donnell, L. Ernstbrunner, I. Uçkay, K. Wieser; JSES Int, 7(6):2517-22, 2023 Nov.

44.  Mid- to long-term clinical and radiological results of anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty in patients with B2 glenoids

S. Hinse, T. Pastor, A. Hasler, L. Ernstbrunner, K. Wieser, C. Gerber; JSES Int, 7(3):464-71, 2023 May

45.  Biomechanical analysis of plating techniques for unstable lateral clavicle fractures with coracoclavicular ligament disruption (Neer type IIB).

O. Jo, M. Almond, H. Rupansinghe, D. Ackland, L. Ernstbrunner, Ek ET; J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 32(4):695-702, 2023 Apr

46.  Mid-term to long-term results of open posterior bone block grafting in recurrent posterior shoulder instability: a clinical and CT-based analysis

C. Villefort, C. Stern, C. Gerber, S. Wyss, L. Ernstbrunner, K. Wieser; JSES Int, 7(2):211-7, 2023 Mar

47.  Biomechanical stability of complex coronal plane fracture fixation of the capitellum

P. Borbas, R. Loucas, M. Loucas, M. Vetter, S. Hofstede, L. Ernstbrunner, K. Wieser; Arch Orthop Trauma Surg, 142(11):3239-46, 2022 Nov

48.  Single or Double Plating for Acromial Type III Fractures: Biomechanical Comparison of Load to Failure and Fragement Motion

M. Hollensteiner, S. Sandriesser, F. Rittenschober, J. Hochreiter, P. Augat, L. Ernstbrunner, R. Ortmaier; J Clin Med, 11(11):3130, 2022 May

49.  Acromioclavicular joint stabilization with a double cow-hitch technique compared to a double tight-rope: A biomechanical study

P. Borbas, D. Angelella, C. Laux, E. Bachmann, L. Ernstbrunner, S. Bouaicha, K. Wieser; Arch Orthop Trauma Surg, 142(7):1309-15, 2022 Jul

50.  Long-Term Results and Failure Analysis of the Open Latarjet Procedure and Arthroscopic Bankart Repair in Adolescents

M. Waltenspül, L. Ernstbrunner, J. Ackermann, K. Thiel, J. Galvin, K. Wieser; J Bone Joint Surg Am, 104(12):1046-54, 2022 Jun

51.  Arthroscopic single anchor repair techniques for upper third subscapularis tears provide sufficient biomechanical stability

P. Borbas, S. Cammarata, R. Loucas, S. Hofstede, F. Imhoff, L. Ernstbrunner, K. Wieser; Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc, 30(6):2105-12, 2022 Jun

52.  Effect of Abduction Brace Wearing Compliance on the Results of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

F. Grubhofer, L. Ernstbrunner, C. Gerber, B. Hochreiter, I. Schwihla, K. Wieser, S. Bouaicha; JBJS Open Access, 7(2), 2022 May

53.  Long-term results after posterior open glenoid wedge osteotomy for posterior shoulder instability associated with excessive glenoid retroversion

M. Waltenspül, T. Häller, L. Ernstbrunner, S. Wyss, K. Wieser, C. Gerber; J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 31(1):81-9, 2022 Jan

54.  Perforated flexible catheters improve joint fluid aspiration in shoulder cadavers

A. Hecker, M. Waltenspül, L. Ernstbrunner, R. Sutter, K. Wieser, S. Bouaicha; Sci Rep, 11(1):22024, 2021 Nov

55.  Mid-Term Results of Arthroscopically-Assisted Latissimus Dorsi Transfer for Irreparable Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Tears

M. Waltenspül, B. Jochum, L. Filli, L. Ernstbrunner, K. Wieser, D. Meyer, C. Gerber; J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 30(11):e676-88, 2021 Nov

56.  Fixation of distal clavicle fractures with coracoclavicular instability: A comparative biomechanical study in human cadavers

C. Laux, P. Borbas, C. Villefort, S. Hofstede, L. Ernstbrunner, K. Wieser; JSES Int, 6(1):144-8, 2021 Sep

57.  Cow-hitch fixation in fracture hemiarthroplasty

F. Grubhofer, L. Ernstbrunner, E. Bachmann, K. Wieser, P. Borbas, S. Bouaicha, J. P. Warner, C. Gerber; JSES Int, 5(6):1027-33, 2021 Sep

58.  Does computerized CT-based 3D planning of the humeral head cut help to restore the anatomy of the proximal humerus after stemless total shoulder arthroplasty?

F. Grubhofer, A. Muniz Martinez, J. Haberli, M. Selig, L. Ernstbrunner, M. Price, J. P. Warner; J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 30(6):e309-16, 2021 Jun

59.  High-Strength Suture Tapes are Biomechanically Stronger Than High-Strength Sutures Used in Rotator Cuff Repair

P. Borbas, L. Fischer, L. Ernstbrunner, A. Hoch, E. Bachmann, S. Bouaicha, K. Wieser; Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil, 3(3):e873-80, 2021 Jun

60.  Speed of Recovery of the Most Commonly Performed Shoulder Surgeries

F. Grubhofer, A. Muniz Martinez, L. Ernstbrunner, M. Selig, J. Haberli, J. P. Warner; JSES Int, 5(4):776-81, 2021 Apr

61.  Restoration of the Posterior Glenoid in Recurrent Posterior Shoulder Instability Using an Arthroscopically Placed Iliac Crest Bone Graft: A Computer Tomography-Based Analysis

R. Camenzing, L. Gossing, J. Becerra, L. Ernstbrunner, J. Serane-Fresnel, L. Lafosse; Orthop J Sports Med, 9(1), 2021 Jan

62.  Non-operative treatment of anterior glenoid rim fractures after first-time traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation: A study with 9-year follow-up

K. Wieser, M. Waltenspül, L. Ernstbrunner, E. Ammann, A. Nieuwland, K. Eid, C. Gerber; JBJS Open Access, 5(4), 2020 Dec

63.  Cow-hitch-suture cerclage for fixation of the greater tuberosity in fracture RTSA

F. Grubhofer, E. Bachmann, C. Gerber, K. Wieser, L. Ernstbrunner, J. P. Warner, S. Bouaicha; JSES Int, 5(2):270-6, 2020 Dec

64.  Three-Year Functional Outcome of Transosseous-Equivalent Double-Row vs Single-Row Repair of Small and Large Rotator Cuff Tears. A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial

M. Imam, A. Sallam, L. Ernstbrunner, G. Boyce, N. Bardakos, A. Abdelkafy, M. Moussa, M. Ghazal; J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 29(10):2015-26, 2020 Oct

65.  Surgical Management of Massive Irreparable Cuff Tears: Latissimus Dorsi Transfer for Posterosuperior Tears

K. Wieser, L. Ernstbrunner, M. Zumstein; Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med, 13(5):605-11, 2020 Oct

66.  Three days of training with a low-fidelity arthroscopy triangulation simulator box improves task performance in a virtual reality high-fidelity virtual knee arthroscopy simulator

S. Bouaicha, S. Epprecht, T. Jentzsch, L. Ernstbrunner, R. El Nashar, S. Rahm; Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc, 28(3):862-8, 2020 Mar

67.  Acromial Fractures following Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty – A Cohort Controlled Analysis

P. Schenk, S. Beeler, L. Ernstbrunner, A. Aichmair, C. Gerber; Orthopedics, 43(1):15-22, 2020 Jan

68.  Compliance with wearing an abduction brace after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: A prospective, sensor-controlled study

F. Grubhofer, C. Gerber, D. Meyer, K. Wieser, L. Ernstbrunner, S. Catanzaro, S. Bouaicha; Prosthet Orthot Int, 43(4):440-6, 2019 Aug

69.  Posterior acromial morphology significantly correlates with posterior shoulder instability

D. Meyer, L. Ernstbrunner, G. Boyce, M. A. Imam, R. El Nashar, C. Gerber; J Bone Joint Surg Am, 101(14):1253-60, 2019 Jul

70.  The lever arm ratio of the rotator cuff to deltoid muscle explains and predicts pseudoparalysis of the shoulder

S. Bouaicha, L. Ernstbrunner, L. Jud, D. Meyer, J. Snedeker, E. Bachmann; Bone Joint J, 100-B(12):1600-9, 2018 Dec

71.  The Relationship of Femoral Tunnel Positioning in Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction on Clinical Outcome and Postoperative Complications

P. Tscholl, L. Ernstbrunner, L. Pedrazzoli, S. Fucentese; Arthroscopy, 34(8):2410-6, 2018 Aug

72.  The effect of scapula tilt and best-fit circle placement when measuring glenoid bone loss in shoulder instability patients

P. Moroder, F. Plachel, A. Hüttner, L. Ernstbrunner, M. Minkus, E. Böhm, C. Gerhardt, M. Scheibel; Arthroscopy, 34(2):398-404, 2018 Feb

73.  Short to Mid-term Results of Stemless Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty in a Selected Patient Population Compared to a Matched Control Group with Stem

P. Moroder, L. Ernstbrunner, G. Sincelinger, J. Becker, H. Resch, R.M. Krifter; Int Orthop, 40(10):2115-20, 2016 Jun

74.  Anterior Shoulder Instability Is Associated with an Underlying Deficiency of the Bony Glenoid Concavity

P. Moroder, L. Ernstbrunner, W. Pomwenger, F. Oberhauser, W. Hitzl, M. Tauber, H. Resch, R. Moroder; Arthroscopy, 31(7):1223-31, 2015 Jul

75.  The Medial-ridge Sign as an Indicator of Anterior Glenoid Bone Loss

P. Moroder, M. Tauber, T. Hoffelner, L. Ernstbrunner, C. Sattler, A. Auffarth, H. Resch; J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 22(10):1332-7, 2013 Oct