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Shoulder and Elbow Surgery About the rotation The shoulder and elbow rotation offers an excellent clinical and academic experience under the supervision of fellowship-trained faculty. Our chairman, Dr. Rick Matsen, along with Dr. Winston Warme and 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 educational materials. They learn the anatomy of the brachial plexus, segmental innervation of muscle movements, reflexes, and cutaneous sensation in the upper extremity so that surgery can be performed safely and efficiently. We have found that a thorough grasp of shoulder and elbow principles lead to an intuitive approach to evaluating and managing patients with problems in these domains. Goals & objectives In order to acquire the necessary expertise to diagnose and treat problems related to the shoulder and elbow at the level of a general orthopaedist, each resident rotating on the Shoulder and Elbow Service will be expected to:
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