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Arcand, M.A.; Burkhead Jr., W.Z.; Zeman, C.A.: Pulmonary Embolism Secondary to Thrombosis
of the Axillary Vein Following Shoulder Arthroplasty: Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery; 6: 486-90 1997.
Zeman, C.A.; Arcand, M.A.; Cantrell, J.S.; Skedros, J.G.; Burkhead Jr., W.Z.: Rotator Cuff-
Deficient, Arthritic Shoulder: Diagnosis and Surgical Management. Journal of the American
Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 6: 337-348,1998.
Arcand, M.A.; Zeman, C.A.; O'Rourke, P.J.; Burkhead Jr., W.Z.: Operative Treatment of Failed
Acromioplasties for Stage II Impingement. International Orthopedics, 24: 61-64 June 2000.
Arcand, M.A.; Rhalmi, S.; Rivard, C.H.: Quantification of Mechanoreceptors in the Canine Anterior
Cruciate Ligament. International Orthopedics 24: 272-275 December 2000.
Reider B, Arcand MA, Diehl LH, Mroczek K, Abulencia A, Stroud CC, Palm M, Gilbertson J,
Staszak P: Proprioception of the knee before and after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
Arthroscopy; 19(1):2-12 January 2003.
Other Peer-Reviewed Publications
Arcand, M.A.; Newman, N.; Rhalmi, S.: Three Dimensional Reconstruction of Canine Cruciate Ligament Mechanoreceptors. Orthop Trans 19(3): 659, 1995-1996.
Arcand, M.A.; Brooks, E.; Laflamme, G.H.; Turcotte, R.E.: Clinical and Radiological Evaluation of the Kinematic Rotating Hinge Prosthesis (KRHP) for Distal Femoral Sarcomas. Orthop Trans 19(3): 684, 1995-1996.
Arcand, M.A.; Brooks, E.; Laflamme, G.H.; Turcotte, R.E.: Clinical and Radiological Evaluation of the Kinematic Rotating Hinge Prosthesis (KRHP) for Distal Femoral Sarcomas. Orthop Trans 19(3): 694, 1995-1996.
Arcand, M.A.; Brooks, E.; Laflamme, G.H.; Turcotte, R.E.: Clinical and Radiological Evaluation of
the Kinematic Rotating Hinge Prosthesis (KRHP) for Distal Femoral Sarcomas. Orthopedic
Proceedings, Journal Bone and Joint Surgery, Supplement III, 313, 1995.
Arcand, M.A.; Rhalmi, S.; Rivard, C.-H.; Isler, M.: The Distribution of Nerve Endings in Canine
Cruciate Ligaments: Histologic Analysis and 3-D Reconstruction of Mechanoreceptors. Orthop
Trans 20(4): 978, 1996-1997.
Arcand, M.A.; Zeman, C.A.; O’Rourke, P.; Burkhead Jr., W.Z.: Revision Surgery for Failed
Decompression in Stage II Impingement. Orthopedic Transactions, 21(1): 136, 1997.
Arcand, M.A.; Zeman, C.A.; O'Rourke, P.J.; Burkhead Jr., W.Z.: Operative Treatment of Failed
Acromioplasties for Stage II Impingement. Orthopedic Proceedings, JBJS, 80-B: 7-8, March 1998.
Arcand, M.A.; Klion, M.; Jabbour, A.; Reider, B.: The Efficacy of McConnell Taping for Immediate
Relief of Patellofemoral Pain: Preliminary Results. Orthopedic Proceedings, JBJS, 80-B:
(Supplement) 7-8, March 1998.
Arcand, M.A.; Rhalmi, S.; Rivard, C.-H.: Histologic Analysis and 3-D Reconstruction of Nerve
Endings in Canine Cruciate Ligaments. Orthopaedic Proceedings, JBJS (Supplement) (In Press)
Burkhead Jr., W.Z.; Skedros, J.G.; O'Rourke, P.J.; Arcand, M.A.; Pierce, W.A.: Comparison of
Failure Strengths of Conventional Rotator Cuff Repairs to a Technique Using a Combination of
Transosseous Sutures and Suture Anchors. Orthopedic Proceedings, Supplement 1, Vol. 81 B P. 27
1999.
Arcand, M.A.; Rhalmi, S.; Rivard, C.-H.: Quantitative Assessment of Mechanoreceptors in the
Canine Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). Orthopedic Transactions Vol. 22 (4) P.1076-1077,
1998-1999.
Arcand, M.A.; Burkhead Jr., W.Z.; Skedros, J.G.; O'Rourke, P.J.; Hovis, D.; Pierce, W.A.:
Comparison of Failure Strengths of Conventional Rotator Cuff Repairs to a Technique Using a
Combination of Trans-Osseous Sutures and Suture Anchors. Orthopedic Transactions Vol. 22 (4) P.
1062, 1998-1999.
Arcand, M.A.; Burkhead Jr., W.Z.; Skedros, J.G.; O'Rourke, P.J.; Hovis, D.; Pierce, W.A.:
Comparison of Three Different Rotator Cuff Repairs: Ultimate Pullout Strengths. Orthopedic
Transactions Vol. 22 (4) P.1084, 1998-1999.
Arcand, M.A.; O'Brien, S.; Egle, D; Burkhead, Jr. W.Z.: Comparison of Three Different Rotator
Cuff Repairs Using a Cyclic Loading Model. The American Journal of Sports Medicine.
Book and Book Chapters
Burkhead Jr., W.Z.; Zeman, C.A.; Arcand, M.A.: General Surgical Principles of Open
Decompression and Repair of Small to Large Rotator Cuff Tears. Dallas, Texas: IIS Publishing
Company, 1996.
Arcand, MA; Burkhead Jr., WZ; Zeman, CA: Radiographic Evaluation of the Acromion Type in the
Non Operated Rotator Cuff. In Gazielly, D.F., Gleyze, Thomas T. (eds.): The Cuff. Paris, France:
Elsevier, pp. 54-56, 1997.
Arcand, M.A.; Burkhead Jr., W.Z.; Zeman, C.A.: Non-Calcific Cuff Tendinopathies. Open Surgical
Treatment. In Gazielly, D.F., Gleyze, Thomas T. (eds.): The Cuff. Paris, France: Elsevier, pp.
198-199, 1997.
Arcand, M.A.; Burkhead Jr., W.Z.; Zeman, C.A.: Returning to Work After Rotator Cuff Surgery:
The Cost Involved. In Gazielly, D.F., Gleyze, Thomas T. (eds.): The Cuff. Paris, France: Elsevier,
pp. 408-409, 1997.
Burkhead Jr., W.Z.; Arcand, M.A.; Habermayer, P.; Walch, G.; Zeman, C.A.: The Biceps Tendon.
In Rockwood Jr. C.A.; Matsen, F.A. (eds.) Wirth, M.A.; Harryman II, D.T. (assoc. eds.): The Shoulder.
Second Edition. W. B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia, PA. pp. 1009-1063, 1998.
Arcand, M.A.: Quantification of Mechanoreceptors in the Canine Anterior Cruciate Ligaments.
Presses de L’Université de Montréal, May 6, 1999.
Zeman, C.A.; Burkhead Jr., W.Z.; Arcand, M.A.: The Role of Glenoid Interpositional Arthroplasty
in the Treatment of Glenohumeral Arthritis. Seminars in Arthroplasty, W.B. Saunders, 1998.
Reider, B., Arcand, M.A.: The Shoulder. In Reider B (ed): The Orthopedic Physical Examination.
W. B. Saunders June 1999.
Burkhead Jr., W.Z.; Arcand, M.A.; Habermayer, P.; Walch, G.; Zeman, C.A.: The Biceps Tendon.
In Rockwood Jr. C.A.; Matsen, F.A. (eds.) Wirth, M.A.; Harryman II, D.T. (assoc. eds.): The Shoulder.
Third Edition. W. B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia, PA. pp. 1009-1063, 2004.
Adult and Adolescent Sports Medicine
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Board Certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Fellowship Trained Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon
Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Surgeon
Assistant Professor at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Dr. Arcand treats a wide range of sports related injuries, with both operative and non-operative methods, specializing in the upper extremities. Typical injuries include rotator cuff tears and impingement, shoulder dislocations, arthritis, fractures and ligament injuries. Dr. Arcand takes great care in providing each patient with an individual treatment plan with the goal of restoring function and the return to an active and healthy life style.
Dr. Arcand is actively involved in Sports Medicine evidenced by his affiliation with Bishop Hendricken Rugby Club and Newport Rugby Club.
On the personal side, Dr. Arcand and his wife Dominique reside in Northern Rhode Island. Their four sons have graduated college. Dr. Arcand enjoys traveling, biking and running. He is also an avid outdoorsman.
Fellowship
Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Fellowship, W.B. Carrell Memorial Clinic Baylor University, Dallas, TX
Sports Medicine Fellowship, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Residency
General Surgery Internship, Brown University Alpert Warren Medical School, Providence, R.I.
Orthopedic Surgery Residency, Université de Montréal Programme d’Orthopédie Édouard Samson, Montréal, Canada
Medical Degree
Université Laval, Faculté de Médecine, Québec, Canada.– Doctor of Medicine
Université de Montréal, Faculté de Médecine, Montréal, Canada – Master of Science
Undergraduate Degree
St. Anselm College, Manchester, NH
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Board-Certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
St. Joseph Hospital, North Providence, R.I.
Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, R.I.
Miriam Hospital, Providence, R.I.
Landmark Medical Center, R.I.
Professional Affiliations
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
Rhode Island Orthopaedic Society
Videos
Michael the Rugby Player
UOI Community Lecture Series - Shoulder Arthroplasty