Kevin Setter, MD
Hand & Wrist Microsurgery
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Education and Training
Undergraduate: BS, Pre-Medical, Cornell University, 1994
Medical School: MD, SUNY Upstate Medical University, 1998
Internship & Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 1999-2003
Fellowship: Shoulder, Elbow, & Sports Medicine, Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, 2003-2004
Fellowship: Hand Surgery, SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2004-2005
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons
Hospital Privileges
- Upstate University Hospital
- Crouse Hospital
- VA Medical Center
Faculty Appointments
- Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, SUNY Upstate Medical University
- Chief, Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Clinical Interests
- Minimally invasive and arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and elbow. Sports related problems of the shoulder, elbow, and wrist. Rotator cuff disease. Instability of the shoulder and elbow. Joint replacement and reconstruction of the shoulder, elbow, and wrist.
Publications
- Radnay, C.S., Setter, K.J., Chamber, L., Levine, W.L., Bigliani, L.U., Ahmad, C.S., “Total shoulder replacement compared with humeral head replacement for the treatment of primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis: A systematic review,” J Shoulder Elbow Surg., 2007 Jul-Aug; 16(4):396-402.
- Barwood, S., Setter, K.J., Blaine, T., Bigliani, L.U., “The incidence of early radiolucencies about a pegged glenoid component using cement pressurization,” J Shoulder Elbow Surg., 2008 Sep-Oct; 17(5):703-8.
- Setter, K.J., Voloshin, I., Bigliani, L.U., “The anterior inferior capsular shift,” American J Orthopedics, 2004 May; 33(5):223-8.
- Setter, K.J., Voloshin, I., Bigliani, L.U, “Solutions for the cuff deficient shoulder,” Seminars in Arthroplasty, Jan 2004; 15(1):42-46.
- Bak, S.F., Goldberg S.S., Setter, K.J., Bigliani, L.U., “Glenoid fixation options: A potpourri of choices,” Seminars in Arthroplasty, Dec 2004; 15(4): 202-206.
Presentations
- Setter, K.J., Palomino, K.E., “Pediatric tibia fractures: Current concepts,” Current Opinions in Pediatrics, 2006 Feb; 18(1):30-5.
- Setter, K.J., Voloshin, I., Blaine, T.A, “Surgical approaches and preoperative evaluation,” Ch. 1 in Shoulder Arthroplasty, Eds. Bigliani, L.U., Flatow, E.L., pp. 1-21.
- Setter, K.J., Voloshin, I., Ahmad, C.S., “Glenoid Component Preparation and Soft Tissue Releases,” Ch. 3 in Shoulder Arthroplasty, Eds. Bigliani, L.U., Flatow, E.L., pp 37-63.
- Voloshin, I., Setter, K.J., Bigliani, L.U., “Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty and Related Tendon Transfers,” Ch. 6 in Shoulder Arthroplasty, Eds. Bigliani, L.U., Flatow, E.L., pp 117-49.
- Setter, K.J., Voloshin, I., Bigliani, L.U., “Operative Treatment of Spinal Accessory Nerve Palsy,” Techniques in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Mar2004; 5(1):25-36.
Research
Dr. Setter is involved in several novel studies regarding total joint replacement.