Specialist in State-of-the-Art Minimally Invasive

Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

Board Certified and Fellowship Trained, Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon in Albany, NY

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American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Board certified by the Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and an active member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Society.

Lee A. Kaback, M.D. Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Lee Kaback is a fellowship trained shoulder and elbow surgeon. He completed his fellowship at Brown University School of Medicine in Rhode Island where he trained with many of the world’s leaders in shoulder and elbow surgery.

The typical problems that Dr. Kaback evaluates and treat include rotator cuff tears and impingement, shoulder and elbow instability and dislocations shoulder and elbow arthritis, shoulder fractures (humerus, glenoid, scapula and clavicle)

I wouldn't have wanted anyone else to do my surgery. Dr. Kaback put my upper arm/shoulder back together. He is a skilled surgeon. I trusted him the minute I met him. Both the surgery and recovery have been smooth. 100 % confidence in him.
Michelle C
Excellent. Dr Kaback repaired a rotator cuff tear and subluxation of the biceps muscle in my right shoulder. He explained everything very well. My surgery was as he described it to me. I am very satisfied with the outcome of the surgery and...
I had been getting Cortisone injections, pain medication and Physical therapy to Right shoulder since mid 2008 2017 Dr. Kaback was the first to clearly communicate clearly what was causing the pain. In 2015 I worked what personal trainer at...
Daniel M

Areas of Expertise

Mimimally Invasive
Arthroscopic Procedures

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic and surgical procedure performed for joint problems. Shoulder arthroscopy is performed using a pencil-sized instrument called an arthroscope.
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Elbow
Impingement

Elbow impingement is a medical condition characterized by compression and injury of soft tissue structures, such as cartilage, at the back of the elbow or within the elbow joint. It is a condition caused by repetitive forced extensions and overuse of the elbow.
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Publications

2014 May 13

The Global Percutaneous Shuttling Technique Tip for Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

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2011 Oct 12

Functional and Radiographic Outcomes using a Trabecular Metal Prosthesis in the Treatment of Three...

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2011 Oct 14

Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes of Bipolar Radial Head Replacement for Fracture.

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