Dr. James "Beamer" Carr II is an orthopedic surgeon in the Sports Medicine Institute at HSS and an Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College. He grew up in Virginia where his father was an orthopedic trauma surgeon. His experiences as a collegiate baseball player and admiration for his late father inspired his specialization in orthopedic sports medicine.
Prior to joining HSS, Dr. Carr graduated from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. He completed medical school at Wake Forest University and orthopedic surgery residency at University of Virginia. Dr. Carr did a sports medicine and shoulder surgery fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery where he worked as a member of the medical staff for the New York Mets. He continues to work closely with the New York Mets and serves as an assistant team physician for the organization.
Clinically, Dr. Carr uses arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques to treat most sports related injuries. He has a particular interest in shoulder, elbow and knee problems, including: rotator cuff tears, shoulder dislocations, labrum tears, ulnar collateral ligament tears, distal biceps tears, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, and patella instability.
He is very active in both clinical and laboratory research that focuses on injury prevention, enhanced rehabilitation and use of biologic agents (e.g. platelet-rich plasma/PRP/growth factors). Dr. Carr continues to participate in basic science, clinical and biomechanical research, including development of a rat model for ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (i.e. Tommy John surgery). He is the author of numerous articles and book chapters on shoulder, elbow and knee problems.
Overhead throwing shoulder and elbow problems
Tommy John surgery
Shoulder instability
AC joint reconstruction
Achilles tendon repair
Clavicle fracture
Distal biceps repair
Knee cartilage surgery
Knee ligament reconstruction
Lateral and medial epicondylitis
Meniscus repair and meniscectomy
Patella stabilization
Rotator cuff repair
Shoulder instability surgery
Shoulder labrum repair
Tibial tubercle osteotomy
Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (i.e. Tommy John Surgery)
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Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery
Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College
Assistant Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Assistant Team Physician, New York Mets
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Eligible
Warren Kadrmas Fellow Citizenship Award, 2019
AAOS Shoulder and Elbow Best Poster Award, 2018
Chief Resident of the Year Award, 2018
Mulholland Resident and Fellow Teaching Award, 2017
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, 2012
Gold Humanism Honor Society, 2012
Medical: Wake Forest University School of Medicine, 2013
Internship: Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, 2014
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, 2018
Fellowship: Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 2019
English
Carr JB, Rodeo S. The role of biological agents in the management of common shoulder pathology: current state and future directions. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. In Press.
Carr JB, Chicklo B, Altchek DW, Dines JS. On field management of shoulder and elbow injuries in baseball. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. Curr Rev Musculoskeletal Med. 2019 Jun;12(2):67-71. PMID: 30887285
Dooley E, Carr JB, Carson EW, Russell S. The effects of knee support on the sagittal lower-body joint kinematics and kinetics of deep squats. J Biomech. 2019 Jan3;82:164-170. PMID 30446216
Carr JB, Cancienne JM, Werner BC. Obstructive sleep apnea affects complication rates following knee arthroscopy but use of continuous positive airway pressure is not protective against complications. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2019 Feb;27(2):534-540. Epub 2018 Sep 22. PMID: 30244341
Carr JB, Yildirim B, Richter D, Etier B, Pierce J, Anderson M, Diduch D. Primary anterolateral ligament rupture in patients requiring revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a retrospective case-control magnetic imaging review. Arthroscopy. 2018 Nov;34(11):3055-3062. PMID: 30301631
Carr JB, Conte E, Rajadhyaksha EA, Laroche KA, Gwathmey FW, Carson EW. Operative fixation of an anterior inferior iliac spine apophyseal avulsion fracture nonunion in an adolescent soccer player: a case report. JBJS Case Connect. 2017 April-June;7(2):e29. PMID: 29244669
Carr JB, Quincy J, Rajadhyaksha E, Carson EW, Turney KL. Traumatic avulsion of the serratus anterior muscle in a collegiate rower: a case report. Sports Health. 2017 Jan/Feb;9(1):80-83. PMID: 27655830.
Carr JB, Werner BW, Yarboro SR. An update on management of syndesmosis injury: a national database study. Am J Ortho. 2016 Nov/Dec;45(7):E472-E477. PMID: 28005114
Holst DC, Carr JB, Miller AN. Alcohol, injuries, and outcomes comparing injured moped and motorcycle drivers. Am Surg. 2016 Sep;82(9):254-6. PMID: 27670539
Carr JB, Werner BC, Miller MD, Gwathmey FW. Knee dislocation in the morbidly obese patient. J Knee Surg. 2016 May;29(4):278-86. PMID 26838970.
Carr JB, Altchek DW. Flextor-pronator tendon tears. Sports-Related Conditions of the Elbow: A Guide to Successful Return to Play. SLACK Inc, 2020. In Press.
Carr JB, Rodeo SA. Biology of injury and repair of soft tissues of the shoulder. Shoulder Arthroscopy: Principles and Practice, 2nd edition. Springer International Publishing, 2020. In Press.
Taylor AS, Carr JB, Morse K, Apostolakos J, O'Brien SJ. Surgical management of the biceps-labrum complex. Rockwood and Matsen's The Shoulder, 6th edition. Elsevier, 2020. In Press.
Taylor AS, Carr JB, Morse K, Apostolakos J, O'Brien SJ. Developmental anatomy of the shoulder and anatomy of the glenohumeral joint. Rockwood and Matsen's The Shoulder, 6th edition. Elsevier, 2020. In Press.
Altchek DW, Carr JB, Cirdi YU, Ergün S, Karahan M. Management of shoulder instability in basketball players. Basketball Sports Medicine and Science. Springer International Publishing, 2020. In Press.
Carr JB, Allen AA. Triceps tendon repair. Elbow Surgery, Tricks of the Trade. Thieme Publishers, 2020. In Press.
Carr JB, Gomoll A. Matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation. Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery, 3rd edition. Wolters Kluwer, 2020. In Press.
Carr JB, Dines JS. Stingers and Burners. Spinal conditions in the athlete: A clinical evaluation, management and controversies. Springer International Publishing, 2019. In Press
Carr JB, Dines JS. Elbow pain in the throwing athlete. Mechanics, Pathomechanics and Injury in the Overhead Athlete: A Case-Based Approach to Evaluation, Diagnosis and Management. Springer International Publishing, 2019.
Carr JB. Trochanteric bursitis and iliotibial band dysfunction. Making the Diagnosis in Orthopaedics: A Multimedia Guide. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2018.
Carr JB, Cancienne JM, Diduch DR, Werner BC. Obstructive sleep apnea and knee arthroscopy: is there an increased risk of postoperative adverse events? AAOS 2018 Annual Meeting, March 6-10. New Orleans, LA.
Carr JB, Yildirim B, Richter D, Etier B, Diduch DR, Anderson W, Pierce J, Novicoff W. Primary anterolateral ligament rupture in patients requiring revision ACL reconstruction: a retrospective MRI review. University of Virginia Annual Resident Research Day, June 2016.
Hall MJ, Carr JB, Cooper MT. Forefoot deformities in patients with thyroid dysfunction. Virginia Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting, March 2016.
Burrus MT, Werner BC, Carr JB, Perumal V, Park JS. Increased Failure Rate of Modified Double Arthrodeses Compared to Triple Arthrodeses for Pes Planovalgus. University of Virginia Annual Resident Research Day, June 2015.
Werner BC, Carr JB, Wiggins JC, Gwathmey FW, Browne JA. Manipulation under anesthesia after total knee arthroplasty is associated with an increased incidence of subsequent revision surgery. AAHKS 24th Annual Meeting, November 2014.
HSS has a long history of supporting appropriate relationships with industry because they advance HSS's mission to provide the highest quality patient care, improve patient mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education.
Below are the healthcare industry relationships reported by Dr. Carr as of August 22, 2024.
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