Brent Mollon, MD FRCSC MSc
Dr. Mollon is an orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty training in arthroscopy and shoulder and elbow reconstruction. His clinical interests include the management of rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, shoulder/elbow arthritis, and soft tissue injuries around the knee (i.e. meniscal tears, ligamentous injuries). Like his colleagues, he participates in the management of general orthopaedic trauma as an active staff member of Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. He is a candidate member of the American Society of Shoulder and Elbow surgeons and an active member of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association.
In addition to clinical work, Dr. Mollon continues to participate in research projects pertaining to Shoulder/Elbow surgery, cartilage regeneration, orthopaedic trauma and health system quality or improvement. He continues to publish articles in peer-reviewed journals such as The British Medical Journal, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, and Osteoarthritis & Cartilage. He is a peer reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, and is currently completing an executive MSc. in Health Economics, Policy and Management at the London School of Economics in the United Kingdom.
Practice Location
Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital in Orillia (active staff)
Simcoe-Muskoka Orthopaedic Offices
Medical School
The University of Western Ontario, London, ON
Residency Training
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Fellowship Training
Shoulder, Elbow and Sports Medicine – Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York University, New York City, NY
Sports Medicine – University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Graduate Training
Master of Science in Health Economics, Policy and Management, London School of Economics, London, England.
Research Publications
Kester, B.S., Capogna, B., Mahure, S.A., Ryan, M.K., Mollon, B., Youm, T. (2018). Independent risk factors for revision surgery or conversion to total hip arthroplasty after hip arthroscopy: a review of a large statewide database from 2011 to 2012. Arthroscopy, S0749-8063(17)31154-4.
Hamula, M., Mahure, S.A., Kaplan, D.J, Mollon, B., Zuckerman, J.D., Kwon, Y.W. & Rokito, A.R. (2017). Arthroscopic repair of type II SLAP tears using suture anchor technique. Arthroscopy Techniques. 6(6):e2137-e2142.
Ding, D.Y., Mahure, S.A., Mollon, B. Shamah, S., Zuckerman. J.D., & Kwon, Y.W. (2017). Comparison of general versus isolated regional anesthesia in total shoulder arthroplasty: a retrospective propensity-matched cohort analysis. Journal of Orthopaedics, 14(4):417-424.
Mahure, S.A., Mollon, B., Quien, M.M., Karia, R., Zuckerman, J.D. & Kwon, Y.W. (2017). Impact of Diabetes on Preoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Elective Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Diseases, 75(3):173-9.
Mahure, S.A., Mollon, B. Capogna, B., Zuckerman. J.D., Kwon, Y.W. & Rokito, A.S. (2017). Risk factors for subsequent instability or revision surgery following arthroscopic Bankart repair. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 26(5):e166.
Poolman, R.W., Agoritsas, T., Siemieniuk, R.A., Harris, I.A., Schipper, I.B., Mollon, B., Smith, M., Albin, A., Nador, S., Sasges, W., Schandelmaier, S., Lytvyn, L., Kuijpers, T., van Beers, L.W.A.H., Verhofstad, M.H.J. & Vandvik, P.O. (2017). Low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) for bone healing: a clinical practice guideline. British Medical Journal, 356:j576.
Mollon, B., Mahure, S.A., Roche, C.P. & Zuckerman, J.D. (2017). Impact of scapular notching on clinical outcomes after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: an analysis of 476 shoulders. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery [E-pub ahead of print].
Buchalter, D.B., Mahure, S.A., Mollon, B. Yu, S., Kwon, Y.W. & Zuckerman, J.D. (2016). Two-stage revision for infected shoulder arthroplasty. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 26(6) 939-947.
Abdelshahed, M., Mahure, S.A., Kaplan, D.J., Mollon, B., Zuckerman, J.D., Kwon, Y.W., Rokito, A.S. (2016). Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: double-row transosseous equivalent suture bridge technique. Arthroscopy Techniques. 5(6)e1297-e1304.
Mahure, S.A., Mollon, B., Shamah, S.D., Zuckerman, J.D., Kwon, Y.W. & Rokito, A.R. (2016). Incidence of subsequent surgery following outpatient arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Arthroscopy. 32(8):1531-1541.
Mahure, S.A., Mollon, B., Yu, S., Kwon, Y.W. & Zuckerman, J.D. (2016). Definitive treatment of the infected shoulder arthroplasty with a cement spacer: A case series and literature review. Orthopaedics. 39(5):e925-30.
Mollon, B., Mahure, S.A., Ding, D.Y, Zuckerman, J.D. & Kwon, Y.W. (2016). The influence of clinical depression on peri-operative outcomes in elective total shoulder arthroplasty: a ten-year national analysis. The Bone and Joint Journal. 98-B(6):8188-824.
Mahure, S.A., Mollon, B., Shamah, S.D, Kwon, Y.W. & Rokito, A.R. (2016). Disproportionate trends in ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction: Projections through 2025 and a literature review. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 25(6):1005-1012.
Yu, S., Mahure, S.A., Branch, N., Mollon, B. & Zuckerman, J.D. (2016). The impact of race and gender on utilization of total shoulder arthroplasty in New York State. Orthopaedics. 39(3):e538-544.
Mollon, B., Mahure, S.A., Ensor, K.L., Zuckerman, J.D., Kwon, Y.W. & Rokito, A.R. (2016). Subsequent shoulder surgery after isolated SLAP repair. Arthroscopy. 32(10):1954-1962.
Mollon, B., Mahure, S.A., Roche, C.P. & Zuckerman, J.D. (2016). Impact of glenosphere size on outcomes after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: an analysis of 297 shoulders. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 25(5)763-771.
Lin, C., Mollon, B., Scott, C., Brady, P., Axelrod, T.S. & Jenkinson, R.J. (2016). Intrathoracic glenohumeral dislocation without fracture of the humerus: A case report and review of the literature. JBJS Case Connect. 6(1):e6.
Mollon, B., Griffin, A.M., Ferguson, P., Wunder, J. & Theodoropoulos, J. (2016). Combined arthroscopic and open synovectomy for diffuse pigmented villonodular synovitis of the knee: a case series. Knee Surgery, Spots Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 24(1): 260-266.
Mollon, B., Lee, A., Busse, J.W., Griffin, A.M., Ferguson, P., Wunder, J. & Theodoropoulos, J. (2015). The effect of surgical synovectomy technique and radiation therapy on pigmented villonodular synovitis of the knee: a systematic review and individual patient data meta-analysis. The Bone and Joint Journal. 97(B): 550-557.
Ebrahim, S., Mollon, B., Bance, S., Busse, J.W. & Bhandari, M. (2013). Low intensity pulsed ultrasound versus electrical stimulation for fracture healing: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Canadian Journal of Surgery, 57(3): E105-E118.
Mollon, B., Kandel, R., Chahal, J. & Theodoropoulos, J. (2013). The clinical status of cartilage tissue regeneration in humans. Osteoarthritis & Cartilage, 21: 1824-1833.
Zettler, M., Mollon, B., da Silva, V., Howe, B., Speechley, M. & Vinden, C. (2010). Ontario family physicians’ views on colorectal screening modalities: random sample mail survey. Canadian Family Physician. 56 (9): e338.
Busse, J.W., Kaur, J., Mollon, B., Bhandari, M., Tornetta, P. 3rd, Schünemann, J. & Guyatt, G.H. (2009). Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound for bone fractures: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. British Medical Journal. 338:b351.
Mollon, B., Chong, J.J.R., Holbrook, A.M., Thabane, L. & Foster, G. (2009). Features predicting the success of computerized decision support for prescribing: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. BMC – Medical Informatics and Decision Making. 9:11.
Mollon, B., da Silva, V., Busse, J.W., Einhorn, T.A. & Bhandari, M. (2008). Electrical stimulation for long-bone fracture healing: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery – Am. 90: 2322-2330.
Mollon, B., Holbrook, A.M., Keshavjee, K., Troyan, S., Gaebel, K., Thabane, L. & Perera, G. (2008). Automated telephone reminder messages can assist electronic diabetes care. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 14:32-36.
Book Chapters:
Mollon, B. & Rokito, A. (2015). Elbow injuries in the throwing athlete. In: Clinical Decision Support: Shoulder and Elbow. Eds: Strauss, E., Oh, L. & Zuckerman, J.D. [Electronic Textbook]
Zuckerman, J.D. & Mollon, B. (2015). Uncomplicated total shoulder arthroplasty: technical pearls for exposure, preparation and insertion. In: AAOS Advanced Reconstruction: Shoulder 2. Eds: Abrams, J., Bell, R. & Tokish, J. AAOS, Rosemont, Illinois. [Forthcoming]
Halpern, M., Mollon, B. & Zuckerman, J.D. (2015). Occupational shoulder disorders. In: The Shoulder: 5th Edition. Eds: Rockwood, C.A. Jr. & Matsen, F.A. III. [Forthcoming]
Roche, C.P, Mollon, B. & Rokito, A. (2015). Biomechanics of the shoulder. In: The Shoulder: Imaging Diagnosis with Treatment Implications. Eds: Bencardino, J.T. & Rokito, A. [Forthcoming]
Mollon, B. & Rokito, A. (2015). Clinical evaluation and treatment of adhesive capsulitis. In: The Shoulder: Imaging Diagnosis with Treatment Implications. Eds: Bencardino, J.T. & Rokito, A. [Forthcoming]
Mahure, S.A., Mollon, B. & Rokito, A. (2015). Clinical evaluation and surgical treatment of rotator cuff injuries. In: The Shoulder: Imaging Diagnosis with Treatment Implications. Eds: Bencardino, J.T. & Rokito, A. [Forthcoming]
Mollon, B. & Kwon, Y.W. (2015). Clinical evaluation and surgical treatment of biceps tendon injuries. In: The Shoulder: Imaging Diagnosis with Treatment Implications. Eds: Bencardino, J.T. & Rokito, A. [Forthcoming]
Mollon, B. & Zuckerman, J.D. (2015). Clinical indications and surgical techniques in shoulder arthroplasty. In: The Shoulder: Imaging Diagnosis with Treatment Implications. Eds: Bencardino, J.T. & Rokito, A. [Forthcoming]
Mollon, B., Kandel, R., Theodoropoulos, J. (2015). Human derived cells in chondral or osteochondral repair. In: Articular Cartilage of the Knee. Eds: Gross, A.E. et al. Springer, New York. [Forthcoming]
