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John Erickson, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, New Providence, NJ

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

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    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
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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
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Press Mentions

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

Professional Memberships

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