Shoulder and Elbow Services
Orthopaedic Faculty with this Specialization
Surgical:
Robert T. Burks, M.D. (Shoulder)
Patrick E. Greis, M.D. (Shoulder)
Robert Z. Tashjian, M.D. (Shoulder & Elbow)
Non-Surgical:
David J. Petron, M.D.
Amy A. Powell, M.D.
University Orthopaedic Resources:
- Adult Reconstruction Service
- Rotator Cuff Arthropathy
- Rotator Cuff Disease
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Shoulder Instability
- Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
The University of Utah Orthopaedics Shoulder & Elbow Service provides excellent and quality care for problems affecting the shoulder and elbow, including athletic, traumatic, degenerative, and specific diagnoses such as the following:
- arthritis
- arthroscopic (minimally-invasive) shoulder procedures
- dislocation or instability
- elbow ligament reconstruction
- fractures
- joint stiffness or pain
- rotator cuff disease
- tendon tears
- tennis elbow
- total elbow or shoulder replacement
The Shoulder & Elbow Service creates and utilizes the latest advances in shoulder and elbow diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. The physicians within this service include three orthopaedic surgoens specializing in the shoulder, while Dr. Robert Tashjian specializes in both shoulder and elbow.
The information provided may be useful for patients to become more knowledgeable about their specific injury, surgery or condition. It is provided for informational purposes only, and does not replace the advice of a physician.
