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Aaron M Baessler M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon, Shoulder Specialist, Fishers, IN / About Dr. Baessler
Aaron M Baessler, M.D.

Aaron M Baessler, M.D.

Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

shoulder specialist

  • Shoulder and sports medicine Fellowship from Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics, Memphis, TN.
  • Residency in Orthopedic Surgery from the Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.
  • Graduated Medical School from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University, Chicago, IL.

Dr. Baessler graduated from the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University. He then went on to pursue his residency in othopaedic surgery from the Indiana University School of Medicine and did a sports medicine fellowship from Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics. He specializes in the treatment of a wide range of injuries and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system and is committed to getting his patients back to doing what they enjoy at the earliest.

Education

  • 2011 – 2015 The Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL Doctor of Medicine
  • 2007 - 2011 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL
    Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology

Post Graduate Education and Training

  • 2020 - 2021 University of Tennessee - Campbell Clinic, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellowship
  • 2015 - 2020 Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery Residency

Medical Licensures

  • 2021 - Present Indiana Medical License Active
  • 2020 - 2021 Tennessee Medical License Inactive
  • 2020 - 2021 Mississippi Medical License Inactive
  • 2015 - 2020 Indiana Postgraduate Training Permit Inactive

Professional Society Memberships

  • 2021 - Present American Shoulder and Elbow Society
  • 2019 - Present Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • 2015 - Present American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • 2014 - Present Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Honors and Awards

  • 2020 Top Trauma Poster - AOA Annual Leadership Meeting
  • 2019 Best Resident Research Paper Award
  • 2014 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society inductee
  • 2011 Francis and Harlie Clark Research Excellence Award in Microbiology
  • 2010 James R. Beck Research Award in Microbiology
  • 2007 Jeffrey Carlson Memorial Scholarship

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  1. Baessler AM, Buckman J, Witte D, Throckmorton TW, Brolin TJ, Azar FM, Bernholt DL. Skeletally immature patients with classic anterior cruciate ligament bone bruise patterns have a higher likelihood of having an intact anterior cruciate ligament compared with skeletally mature patients. J Pediatr Orthop 2022; 43(1):13-17. PMID: 36129359.
  2. Bernholt DL, Buchman JM, Baessler AM, Eason RR, Witte DA, Spence DD, Throckmorton TW, Brolin TJ, Azar FM. The incidence of posterolateral tibial plateau and central lateral femoral condylar impaction fractures in a pediatric and young adult population. J Pediatr Orthop 2022; 43(1):18-23. PMID: 36129359.
  3. Calkins TE, Baessler AM, Throckmorton TW, Black C, Bernholt DL, Azar FM, Brolin TJ. Safety and short-term outcomes of anatomic versus reverse total shoulder arthroplasty in an ambulatory surgery center. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2022; 31(12):2497-2505. PMID: 35718256.
  4. Seetheraman A, Abad, J, Baessler AM, Badman B. Use of a nanofiber resorbable scaffold during rotator cuff repair: surgical technique and retrospective case series report of small- to medium-sized tears. Orthop J Sports Med 2022; 10(5):23259671221094848. PMID: 35601733.
  5. Baessler A, Eason R, Joyce MR, Dibaba DT, Wan JY, Azar FM, Brolin TJ, Throckmorton TW. Reliability Testing of the Mayo Elbow Performance Score in Postoperative Patients. J Surg Orthop Adv 2022; 31(4):229-232. PMID: 36594979.
  6. Baessler AM, Smith PJ, Brolin TJ, Neel RT, Sen S, Zhu R, Bernholt DL, Azar FM, Throckmorton TW. Preoperative opioid usage predicts markedly inferior outcomes following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2022; 31(3):608-615. PMID 34474138.
  7. Baessler AM, Brolin TJ, Azar FM, Sen S, Routman HD, Namdari S, Gulotta LV, Throckmorton TW. Development and Validation of a Predictive Model for Outcomes in Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Multicenter Analysis of over 2000 Patients. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2021; 30(12):2698-2702. PMID: 34284093.
  8. Diltz Z, Baessler AM, Brolin TJ. Tension hydrothorax after attempted arthroscopic fixation of greater tuberosity fracture in a trauma patient: a case report. JBJS Case Connect 2021;11(4). PMID 34735376
  9. Polisetty TS, Baessler AM, Levy JC, Badman, BL. Onlay versus Inlay Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Comparison of Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes. Seminars in Arthroplasty:JSES 2021;31(2):202-208.
  10. Baessler AM, Conrad D, Creighton J, Moor M, Badman B. Single-shot liposomal bupivacaine reduces post-operative narcotic use following outpatient rotator cuff surgery: a prospective double-blinded randomized controlled trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2020; 102(22):1985-1992. PMID: 33208641.
  11. Baessler A, Mullis B, Loder R, Mavros C, Corn K. Overlapping surgery for ankle fractures: is it safe? J Orthop Trauma

    2020; 34(8):e282-e286. PMID: 32168060.

  12. Badman B, Baessler A, Moor M. Short-term clinical outcomes and comparison of ultrasound versus magnetic resonance imaging of superior capsular reconstruction. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2020; 2(3):e229-235. PMID: 32548588.
  13. Baessler A, Wessel R, Wanner M, Caltoum C. Ultrasound diagnosis of medial clavicular physeal fracture mimicking sternoclavicular dislocation after uncomplicated delivery. Pediatr Radiol 2020; 50(4): 587-590. PMID: 31796990.
  14. Nadeem R, Harvey M, Singh M, Khan AA, Albustani M, Baessler A, Madbouly EM, Sajid H, Khan M, Navid N. Patients with obstructive sleep apnea display increased carotid intima media: a meta-analysis. Int J Vasc Med 2013. PMID: 24066233.
  15. Baessler A, Nadeem R, Harvey M, Madbouly E, Younus A, Sajid H, Naseem J, Asif A, Bawaadam H. Treatment for sleep apnea by continuous positive airway pressure improves levels of inflammatory markers - a meta-analysis. J Inflamm (Lond) 2013; 10(1): 13. PMID: 23518041.

Book Chapters

  • Baessler AM, Throckmorton TW. “Orthopaedic Patient Safety Core Competencies and Communication Skills.” Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: 14. Edited by Leesa M. Galatz and Frederick M. Azar. Published April 28, 2023. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Publishing.

Abstracts and Presentations

  1. Calkins TE, Baessler AM, Black C, Bernholt DL, Throckmorton TW, Brolin TJ. Anatomic versus reverse total shoulder arthroplasty in the ambulatory surgery center. Orthopaedic Summit. Las Vegas, NV. December 11 – 14, 2021. [Podium presentation]
  2. Baessler AM, Buckman J, Witte D, Throckmorton TW, Brolin TJ, Azar FM, Bernholt DL. Skeletally immature patients with anterior cruciate ligament bone bruise patterns have a higher likelihood of having an intact anterior cruciate ligament than skeletally mature patients with similar bone bruise patterns. ISAKOS 2021 Global Congress. November 27-28, 2021. [Video / podium presentation].
  3. Baessler AM, Brolin TJ, Azar FM, Sen S, Routman HD, Namdari S, Gulotta LV, Throckmorton TW. Development and Validation of a Predictive Model for Outcomes in Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Multicenter Analysis of over 2000 Patients. AAOS Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. August 31 - September 3, 2021. [Poster presentation].
  4. Baessler AM, Conrad D, Creighton J, Moor M, Badman B. Single-shot liposomal bupivacaine reduces post-operative narcotic use following outpatient rotator cuff surgery: a prospective double-blinded randomized controlled trial. AAOS Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. August 31 - September 3, 2021. [Poster presentation].
  5. Badman B, Polisetty TS, Baessler AM, Levy J. Onlay versus inlay RSA: Retrospective Comparison of Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes. Eastern Orthopaedic Association 51st Annual Meeting. Naples,FL. October 28-31, 2020. [Poster presentation]
  6. Baessler AM, Conrad D, Creighton J, Moor M, Badman B. Single-shot liposomal bupivacaine reduces post-operative narcotic use following outpatient rotator cuff surgery: a prospective double-blinded randomized controlled trial. American Shoulder and Elbow Society Virtual Annual Meeting. October 2-3, 2020. [Video presentation].
  7. Polisetty TS, Baessler AM, Levy J, Badman B. Onlay versus inlay RSA: Retrospective Comparison of Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes. American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Virtual Annual Meeting. October 2-3, 2020. [Poster presentation].
  8. Baessler AM, Mullis B, Loder R, Mavros C, Corn K. Overlapping surgery for ankle fractures: is it safe? The American Orthopaedic Association Annual Leadership Meeting. Baltimore, MD. June 9-13, 2020. [Poster presentation].
  9. Badman B, Baessler AM, Moor M. Short-term comparative imaging and clinical analysis of superior capsular reconstruction. American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Annual Meeting. New York, NY. October 17, 2019. [Oral presentation].
  10. Badman B, Baessler A. Onlay arthroscopic suprapectoral bicep tenodesis. DJO Shoulder Summit. Chicago, IL. August 23-24, 2019.
  11. Baessler A, Mullis B, Loder R, Mavros C, Corn K. Overlapping surgery for ankle fractures: is it safe? 43rd Annual Orthopaedic Surgery Department Garceau-Wray Lectureship. Indianapolis, IN. June 21, 2019. [Oral presentation].
  12. Baessler A, Mugve N, Erck R, Carandang G, Chudik S. Osteochondral repair with synthetic plugs increases the coefficient of friction and damages the opposing cartilage countersurface. International Cartilage Repair Society International Conference. Chicago, IL. May 10, 2015. [Oral presentation].
  13. Khan A, Asif A, Waheed I, Bawaadam H, Nadeem R, Baessler A, Madbouly E, Nida M, Sajid H, Harvey M. Does inflammatory marker (CRP) correlate with severity of obstructive sleep apnea: a meta-analysis. SLEEP. 2013 Jun; 36(Abstract Supplement): A165. [Poster presentation].
  14. Harvey M, Nadeem R, Khan A, Albustani M, Baessler A, Madbouly E, Khan M, Sajid H, Navid N, Baker A. Patients with obstructive sleep apnea display increased intima media thickness suggestive of atherosclerotic processes: a meta- analysis. Am J Resp Crit Care Med. 2013 May; 187(Meeting Abstracts): A3463. [Poster presentation].
  15. Baessler A, Nadeem R, Harvey M, Madbouly E, Younus A, Sajid H, Naseem J, Asif A, Bawaadam H. Treatment for sleep apnea by continuous positive airway pressure improves levels of inflammatory markers: a meta-analysis. American Thoracic Society International Conference. Philadelphia, PA. May 20, 2013. [Poster presentation].
  16. Baessler A, Nadeem R, Harvey M, Madbouly E, Younus A, Sajid H, Naseem J, Asif A, Bawaadam H. Treatment for sleep apnea by continuous positive airway pressure improves levels of inflammatory markers: a meta-analysis. Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Research Consortium. North Chicago, IL. March 20, 2013. [Oral presentation].

Educational Videos

  1. Badman B, Bowers N, Baessler A. Lesser tuberosity osteotomy in anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty. Available at https://www.vumedi.com//video/lesser-tuberosity-osteotomy-in-atsa
    1. Badman B, Baessler A. Arthroscopic onlay suprapectoral bicep tenodesis. Available at https://www.vumedi.com/video/arthroscopic-onlay-suprapectoral-bicep-tenodesis

Service to Profession

  • Reviewer Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Applied Clinical Informatics

Team Coverage Experience

  • 2021 Memphis Redbirds Baseball Memphis, TN
  • 2020-2021 Rhodes College Football Memphis, TN
  • 2020 University of Memphis Football Memphis, TN
  • 2020 Christian Brothers High School Football Memphis, TN
  • 2017 - 2020 National Football League Scouting Combine Indianapolis, IN
  • 2018 Ben Davis High School Football Indianapolis, IN

Administrative and Community Service

  • 2014 - 2015 The Chicago Medical School Admissions Committee
  • 2011 - 2013 Adolescent Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) Officer
  • 2010 - 2011 Academic Advisor University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • 2007 - 2011 Theta Xi Fraternity University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign