Hafiz Kassam, MD, has earned the the Charles S. Neer Award for Clinical Science by the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
Dr. Kassam received the award for work as lead author and principal investigator of a Level I randomized controlled trial that demonstrated how to reduce bacterial burden and potential infection rates in shoulder surgery, according to an Oct. 21 news release shared with Becker’s.
The study displayed the effectiveness of targeted subcutaneous anti-sepsis with 0.5% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) solution in reducing deep Cutibacterium acnes culture positivity in shoulder arthroplasty.
The award recognizes outstanding research contributions to the advancement of shoulder and elbow care. Dr. Kassam is one of the youngest surgeons to ever receive the award.
Dr. Kassam is an orthopedic surgeon and director of the shoulder reconstruction division at Hoag Orthopedic Institute, the release said.
