Residency Information
Last updated Tuesday, December 04, 2007
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Shoulder and elbow surgeryAbout the rotation The shoulder and elbow rotation offers an excellent clinical and
academic experience under the supervision of fellowship-trained faculty.
Rick Matsen and Winston Warme
along with two acting instructors provide the faculty core of the
shoulder and elbow team. Our focus is on the practical evaluation and
management of the full range of shoulder and elbow conditions. As the
regional referral center for both simple and complex problems, we have
the opportunity to treat patients with cuff disease, instability,
arthritis, post-traumatic deformities, and failed previous surgery.
During this rotation residents gain a basic knowledge of shoulder
and elbow anatomy and pathology through clinical experience and through
reading current journals and texts, such as Practical Evaluation and
Management of the Shoulder, as well as from viewing Dr. Harryman's
video entitled "Safe and Effective Surgical Approaches to the Shoulder"
and “Mechanisms of Glenohumeral Stability”.
On this rotation residents learn the anatomy of the brachial plexus
as well as the segmental innervation of muscle movements, reflexes and
cutaneous sensation in the upper extremity. They learn the clinical and
surgical anatomy of the shoulder and elbow so that surgery can be
performed safely and efficiently.
We have found that a thorough grasp of the principles of the
shoulder and elbow lead to an intuitive approach to evaluation and
management of patients with problems in these domains. Goals & objectives To acquire the necessary expertise for a general orthopedist to diagnose and treat problems related to the shoulder and elbow.
Each resident rotating on the Shoulder and Elbow Service will be expected to:
- Obtain a basic knowledge shoulder and elbow anatomy and pathology.
- Be able to synthesize a management plan for patients with shoulder and elbow problems.
- Be able to perform efficient and safe surgical intervention.
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