JohnEricksonMDFAAOS

Orthopaedic Surgery • New Providence, NJ

Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery, Shoulder Surgery

Dual Fellowship Trained, Board Certified Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon

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Office
550 Central Avenue
Suite 500
New Providence, NJ 07974

Summary

I am board certified and dual fellowship trained. I specialize in shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand surgery. My primary research interests include the use of mixed reality in Orthopedic surgery with a specific focus on shoulder arthroplasty.

30 Medical Minutes: Rotator Cuff - Anatomy and More

Host Kassandra Romas speaks with Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. John Erickson, on the topic of the rotator cuff, specifically with its anatomy, injuries and treatment.

Education & Training

Waitemata DHB - North Shore HospitalNA, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2018 - 2018
Centre Orthopédique SantyNA, Shoulder Surgery, 2017 - 2017
NYU Grossman School of Medicine/Hospital for Joint DiseasesFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2016 - 2017
Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011 - 2016
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolClass of 2011
University of PennsylvaniaB.A., Major: Biological Basis of Behavior; Minor: Anthropology, 2002 - 2006

Certifications & Licensure

NJ State Medical License 2014 - 2025
NY State Medical License 2016 - 2018
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

3rd place award winner, meeting for residents and fellows NYSSH, 2017
2nd place award winner New York Surgical Society for the Hand, 2016
Orthopedic Surgery Resident of the Year Award Rutgers RWJMS, 2016
Rudy Camishion Award for Academic Excellence in Surgery UMDNJ-RWJMS Camden, 2011
Inductee Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 2011
Alpha Omega Alpha RWJMS, 2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

58 citations
Surgical Treatment of Symptomatic Superior Labrum Anterior-Posterior Tears in Patients Older Than 40 Years A Systematic Review
John Erickson, Kyle P. Lavery, James Monica, Charles J. Gatt, Aman Dhawan
The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2015-05-01
1 citations
The effect of humeral tray thickness on glenohumeral loads in a reverse shoulder 'smart' implant.
Alexandre Caubère, Stella Rutigliano, Samuel Bourdon, John Erickson, Moreno Morelli
International Orthopaedics. 2024-11-01
26 citations
Biomechanical Comparison of a First- and a Second-Generation All-Soft Suture Glenoid Anchor.
John Erickson, Frank Chiarappa, Jonathan D. Haskel, Justin Rice, Adam E. Hyatt
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2017-07-20

Journal Articles

Biomechanical Comparison of a First and a Second Generation All-Soft Suture Glenoid Anchor
Erickson, J., Haskel, J., Chiarrappa, F., Gatt, C., Monica, J., Dhawan, A., Orthop J Sports Med, 1/1/2017
Surgical Treatment of Symptomatic Superior Labrum Anterior-Posterior Tears in Patients Older Than 40 Years: A Systematic Review
Erickson, J., Lavery, K., Monica, J., Gatt, C., Dhawan, A., Am J Sports Med, 1/1/2015
Acute Multiple Flexor Tendon Injury and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome following Open Distal Radius Fracture: A Case Report
Erickson, J., Culp, B., Kayiaros, S., Monica, J., Am J Orthop, 1/1/2015

Abstracts/Posters

Nonoperative Adult Distal Radius Fractures: Does Volar Cortical Continuity Matter?
Erickson, J., Shonuga, O., Monica J., ASSH; EOA; Harvard�s 28th annual Richard J. Smith Day meeting, 1/1/2016
Role of Fibronectin Matrix in Hepatic Stellate Cells
Erickson, J., Summer Research Week, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School � Piscataway Campus, 1/1/2008
Winscat Test Battery is Partially Sensitive to Chronic Sleep Restriction.
Erickson, J., Banks, S., Dinges, D., SLEEP, 1/1/2007

Lectures

Extended Reality in Orthopedic Surgery
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - 7/29/2021
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Anatomy May Mimic Tears on MRI
1/1/2017
Nonoperative Adult Distal Radius Fractures: Does Volar Cortical Continuity Matter?
1/1/2016
1st and 2nd Generation All-Suture Glenoid Anchors: Clinical Failure and Ultimate Failure Strength � Biomechanical Study
1/1/2016
Surgical Treatment of SLAP Tears in Patients Greater than Forty Years: A Literature Review
1/1/2015
Expanding Indications for Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Rutgers- RWJMS - 1/1/2014
Optimal Pain Management in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Rutgers- RWJMS - 1/1/2014
Surgical Treatment of Symptomatic Superior Labrum Anterior-Posterior Tears in Patients Older Than 40 Years: A Systematic Review
1/1/2014
SLAP Tears Over 40: Should We Repair?
Rutgers- RWJMS - 1/1/2013
Posttraumatic Elbow Arthritis: What Are Our Options in the Young Patient?
Rutgers- RWJMS - 1/1/2013
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Press Mentions

How the HoloLens Is Helping Surgeons Work Together Across Thousands of MilesFebruary 10th, 2021
Hololens Project Enables Collaboration Among Surgeons WorldwideFebruary 10th, 2021