JohnM.ItamuraMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Pasadena, CA

Elbow Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

associate Kerlan Jobe Orthopedic Clinic

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Office
301 N Lake Ave
Ste 201
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone+1 626-568-9030
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Education & Training

University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1990 - 1994
University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1989 - 1990
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

TX State Medical License 1994 - 2001
CA State Medical License 1990 - 2023
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Hemiarthroplasty for the treatment of distal humerus fractures: long-term clinical results.
Mark Schultzel, Rajesh Rangarajan, Collin Blout, Isaac Manuputy, Brian K Lee, John M Itamura> ;Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery. 2022 Jul 1
Surgeon-Therapist Communication Must Be Improved in Rotator Cuff Repair Rehabilitation: An Electronic Survey of Physical Therapists on Postoperative Rehabilitation Pro...
Mark Schultzel, Karl B. Scheidt, Brian McNeill, Christopher M Klein, Colin Blout, John M. Itamura> ;The Permanente Journal. 2021 May 1
1 citations
Validation of new shoulder periprosthetic joint infection criteria
Vikas V. Patel, Stephen M.C. Ernst, Rajesh Rangarajan, Collin K. Blout, Brian K. Lee, John M. Itamura> ;Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2021 Apr 22
Distal tibia allograft glenoid reconstruction for shoulder instability: outcomes after lesser tuberosity osteotomy.
Sean P. Robinson, Vikas V. Patel, Rajesh Rangarajan, Brian K. Lee, Collin K. Blout, John M. Itamura> ;JSES international. 2021 Jan 1
1 citations
Early results of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty using a patient-matched glenoid implant for severe glenoid bone deficiency
Rajesh Rangarajan, Collin K. Blout, Vikas V. Patel, Sevag Bastian, Brian K. Lee, John M. Itamura> ;Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2020 Jul 1
1 citations
Anatomic reconstruction of acromioclavicular joint dislocations using allograft and synthetic ligament.
Michael Yeranosian, Rajesh Rangarajan, Sevag Bastian, Collin K. Blout, Vikas V. Patel, Brian Lee, John M. Itamura> ;JSES international. 2020 Jun 12
1 citations
Mindfulness Training by Telephone Before and After Orthopedic Surgery: A Feasibility Study.
Chun Nok Lam, Olivia Silke, John M. Itamura, George J. Salem, David StC. Black> ;Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2020 Mar 11
3 citations
Incidence of Metal Hypersensitivity in Orthopedic Surgical Patients Who Self-Report Hypersensitivity History.
Mark Schultzel, Christopher M Klein, Marine Demirjian, Colin Blout, John M. Itamura> ;The Permanente Journal. 2020 Jan 1
1 citations
Variations of magnetic resonance imaging findings in asymptomatic elbows
Sevag Bastian, Hithem Rahmi, John V. Crues, Shiv Bhanu, Collin Blout, Rajesh Rangarajan, Brian K. Lee, John M. Itamura> ;Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2019 Jun 1
4 citations
Clinical outcomes of anconeus interposition arthroplasty after radial head resection in native and prosthetic radial heads.
Hithem Rahmi, Julie A. Neumann, Christopher C. Klein, Carola F. van Eck, Brian K. Lee, John M. Itamura> ;Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2018 Jun 1
11 citations
Outcomes After Dermal Allograft Reconstruction of Chronic or Subacute Pectoralis Major Tendon Ruptures
Julie A. Neumann, Christopher M. Klein, Carola F. van Eck, Hithem Rahmi, John M. Itamura> ;Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2018 Jan 2
Midshaft Clavicle Fractures: The Saga Continues: Commentary on articles by Marcel Jun Sugawara Tamaoki, MD, PhD, et al.: "Treatment of Displaced Midshaft Clavicle Frac...
Brian K. Lee, John M. Itamura> ;Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Volume. 2017 Jul 19
23 citations
Hemiarthroplasty for the treatment of distal humeral fractures: midterm clinical results
Mark Schultzel, Karl B. Scheidt, Christopher C. Klein, Steven J Narvy, Brian K. Lee, John M. Itamura> ;Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2017 Mar 1
The Role of Computed Tomography in Evaluating Intra-Articular Distal Humerus Fractures.
Betsy M. Nolan, Stephan J Sweet, Eric Ferkel, Aniebet-Abasi Udofia, John M. Itamura> ;American journal of orthopedics. 2015 Sep 1
1 citations
The effects of varus or valgus malalignment of proximal ulnar fractures on forearm rotation.
Brian J Snow, Pooya Javidan, John M. Itamura, Thay Q. Lee> ;Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2014 Mar 1
33 citations
Serum Interleukin-6 as a Marker of Periprosthetic Shoulder Infection
Diego Villacis, Jarrad A Merriman, Raj Yalamanchili, Reza Omid, John M. Itamura, George F. Rick Hatch> ;Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Volume. 2014 Jan 1
10 citations
Intra-articular scapular fractures: Outcomes after internal fixation.
Sarah Lewis, Evan H. Argintar, Ryan Jahn, Mike Zusmanovich, John Itamura, George F. Rick Hatch> ;Journal of orthopaedics. 2013 Dec 1
8 citations
Mixing implants of differing metallic composition in the treatment of upper-extremity fractures.
Daniel Acevedo, Bo Nasymuth Loy, Brian Lee, Reza Omid, John M. Itamura> ;Orthopedics. 2013 Sep 1
28 citations
Hemiarthroplasty for the treatment of distal humerus fractures: short-term clinical results.
Evan H. Argintar, Micah Berry, Steven J Narvy, Jonathan Kramer, Reza Omid, John M. Itamura> ;Orthopedics. 2012 Dec 1
10 citations
Biologic resurfacing of the glenoid with meniscal allograft: long-term results with minimum 2-year follow-up.
Brian K. Lee, Suketu Vaishnav, George F. Rick Hatch, John M. Itamura> ;Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2013 Feb 1
18 citations
Acromioclavicular joint injuries and reconstructions: a review of expected imaging findings and potential complications
Andrew C. Kim, George R. Matcuk, Dakshesh B. Patel, John Itamura, Deborah M. Forrester, Eric A. White, Christopher J. Gottsegen> ;Emergency Radiology. 2012 May 26
The effect of radial osteotomy on the position of the posterior interosseous nerve.
John M. Itamura, Stamatios A. Papadakis, E. Ziv, Suketu Vaishnav, Nikolaos Roidis> ;Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume). 2012 May 1
44 citations
Biomechanical evaluation of parallel versus orthogonal plate fixation of intra-articular distal humerus fractures
Charalampos G. Zalavras, Michael T. Vercillo, Bong Jae Jun, Karimdad Otarodifard, John M. Itamura, Thay Q. Lee> ;Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2011 Jan 1
5 citations
Total elbow allografts with collateral ligament reconstruction for posttraumatic elbow injuries
Amirhesam Ehsan, Brian Lee, John M. Itamura> ;Journal of Orthopaedic Science. 2010 Nov 1
40 citations
Management of chronic shoulder infections utilizing a fixed Articulating antibiotic-loaded spacer
Ian A. Stine, Brian Lee, Charalampos G. Zalavras, George F. Rick Hatch, John M. Itamura> ;Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2010 Jul 1
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Hospital Affiliations

Keck Hospital of USCLos Angeles, California
Adventist Health White MemorialLos Angeles, California