Howard W. Harris, M.D.Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialty
- Specializing in Shoulder Injuries, Shoulder Arthritis, Arthroscopic Surgery, and Shoulder Surgery
Training
- Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellowship
- American Sports Medicine Institute – Birmingham, AL
- Orthopedic Surgery Residency
- University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center
- Medical School
- UT Southwestern Medical Center – Dallas, TX
- Undergraduate
- Southern Methodist University – Dallas, TX
Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Sub-Specialty Board Certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Candidate Member, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society
- American College of Sports Medicine
- AO Alumni Association
- Orthopaedic Trauma Association
Publications
- Nabergoj, M., Ladermann, A., Authom, T., Bedaudouin, E., Azar, M., Wahab, H., Leger, O., Haight, H., Harris, H., Collin, P., Stemless reverse shoulder arthroplasty: Clinical and radiological outcomes with minimum two years follow-up. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. March 2023
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36905950/ - Bushnell, B., Angelo, R., Bishai, S., Bravman, J., Connor, P., Getelman, M., Harris, H., McIntyre, L., McMillan, S., Trenhaile, S. Letter to the Editor Regarding Yeazell et al: “Increased stiffness and reoperation rate in partial Rotator cuff repairs treated with a bovine patch: a propensity-matched trial” Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. November 2022
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35988890/ - Bushnell, B., Connor, P., Harris, H. W., Ho, C., Trenhaile, S., Abrams, J. Two Year outcomes with a bioinductive collagen implant used in augmentation of Arthroscopic repair of full-thickness rotator cuff tears: Final results of a Prospective multi-center study. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. July 2022.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35788057/#:~:text=Results%3A%20Mean%20duration%20of%20follow,by%2017.1%25%20for%20large%20tears. - Nourissat, G., Corsia, S., Harris, H. W., Bouche, P.E. Specific Design of a Press Fit Humeral Stem can provide low stress shielding in Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty at minimum 5 years FU. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty. Volume 6: 1-7. June 2022.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9272197/ - Zheng, N., Harris, H.W., & Andrews, J.R.. Failure Analysis of Rotator Cuff Repair: A Comparison of Three Double-Row Techniques. J. Bone Joint Surg. Am., May 2008; 90: 1034 - 1042.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18451396/ - Stannard, J.P., Harris, H.W., et al. Intramedullary Nailing of Humeral Shaft Fractures with a Locking Flexible Nail. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2003, Nov;85-A(11):2103-10.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14630838/ - Stannard, J.P., Harris, H.W., Volgas, D.A., Alonso, J.E. Functional Outcome of Patients with Femoral Head Fractures Associated with Hip Dislocations. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. (377):44-56, 2000 Aug.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10943184/
Biography
Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine and Fellowship Trained in Arthroscopic Surgery of the Shoulder and Sports Medicine
Dr. Harris was born and raised in North Texas. He received his undergraduate degrees from Southern Methodist University and then attended medical school at The University of Texas Southwestern. He underwent an orthopedic surgery internship and residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Harris obtained additional fellowship training at the internationally renowned American Sports Medicine Institute with Dr. James Andrews and Dr. William Clancy, as well as orthopedic trauma training in Hanover and Berlin, Germany.
Dr. Harris works extensively on clinical and surgical research and design projects to improve the treatment of shoulder pathology in orthopedic surgery. He is actively involved in implant and instrument design and development projects for both rotator cuff repair and shoulder replacement surgery to help advance the technology in the field of shoulder surgery and improve the treatment and outcomes for patients.
Dr. Harris is board-certified with the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, Sub-specialty board-certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine, and an American Shoulder and Elbow Society member. He is licensed in the state of Texas and is a diplomat of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, a member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the Orthopedic Trauma Association. His practice and expertise focus on shoulder pain and treatment as well as sports-related injuries, dysfunction, and arthritis of the shoulder.
Insurance
Accepting most major commercial insurance plans, most managed care plans and Medicare.
