Dr. Khazzam uses his advanced orthopedics training to provide highly individualized care for patients of all ages and activity levels, from amateur athletes to seasoned pros and beyond.
Dr. Khazzam
Dr. Khazzam is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who joined Baylor Scott & White Health following 14 years in practice at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where he served as the chief of shoulder surgery. Dr. Khazzam specializes in evaluating & treating atraumatic and traumatic shoulder injuries. He specializes in reparative & complex shoulder reconstruction surgery.
Shoulder arthroplasty, or shoulder replacement surgery, is a procedure to relieve pain and restore function in patients with severe arthritis or joint damage. It involves replacing the damaged shoulder joint with artificial components. This surgery improves mobility, reduces discomfort, and enhances quality of life for those with debilitating shoulder conditions.
Revision shoulder arthroplasty is a complex surgical procedure performed to address complications from a previous shoulder replacement. The procedure involves removing the failed implant and replacing it with a new one, often requiring bone grafting or specialized implants to restore function and stability. Dr. Khazzam has specialized training and experience in managing shoulder replacements that need special care
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Management of Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis
The Management of Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis Evidence Based Clinical Practice Guideline is based on a systematic review.
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New England Journal of MedicineDegenerative Rotator-Cuff Disorders
This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented,
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Risk factors associated with degenerative glenohumeral osteoarthritis
Objective Glenohumeral (GH) osteoarthritis (OA) is the third most common large joint disease, after hip and knee OA.
He is currently actively involved in the ARC study, a randomized clinical trial comparing operative and non-operative treatment for rotator cuff tears that develop over time. Know More
Dr. Khazzam is also associated with the CuffGEN study, a multicenter study examining the relation between genetics and rotator cuff disease for development of possible genetic therapies. Know More
Dr. Khazzam helps design implants used in shoulder surgery and has worked with Stryker to design a humeral prosthesis shoulder arthroplasty implant for revision shoulder arthroplasty. The implant addresses proximal humerus bone loss and provides new options for shoulder surgeons and their patients to make healthcare better
Dr. Khazzam is a highly experienced orthopedic surgeon who offers expert second opinions and review of existing imaging to those who want to clarify their diagnosis and treatment recommendation.
Dr. Khazzam is honoured to be a delegate at the International Consensus Meeting on periprosthetic joint infection in 2025 (and previously in 2018) where experts share experiences and new recommendations for improved patient care.
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Grapevine, Texas 76051
