Kevin Setter, MD

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.