Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
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)
Areas of Expertise
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Mimimally Invasive
Arthroscopic ProceduresArthroscopy 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
ImpingementElbow 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.
Publications
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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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