Release Date: 11-18-2010

Dr. Mark Frankle and his wife Mary have been long-time supporters of FORE.  In addition to their generous financial gifts, Dr. Frankle spends countless hours every year working on research projects conducted at FORE. The valuable time that he donates greatly helps FORE achieve their mission.  Dr. Frankle can often be found in the Biomechanics lab offering his insight into a biomechanical experiment. He also meets with clinical coordinators, fellowship physicians and engineers during a weekly research meeting.  Dr. Frankle truly believes the research that is performed at FORE will make a difference in patients all over the world. His research on reverse shoulder arthroplasty has led to cutting edge advancements in the treatment for a problem that previously had no reliable solution.  His passion as a physician and researcher has led to international notoriety as one of the modern-day pioneers of reverse shoulder arthroplasty.