JosephAlbertAbboudMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Philadelphia, PA

Elbow Surgery, Shoulder Surgery

Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Jefferson Medical College-Thos Jefferson Univ

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Office
925 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone+1 267-339-3500

Fax+1 215-503-0580

Summary

Dr. Abboud is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and specializes in the treatment of patients with shoulder and elbow disorders. He is an internationally recognized authority on the treatment of shoulder and elbow disorders. He is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and has recently completed his four year term as the Senior Vice President of Clinical Affairs at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. During this time he worked with the executive leadership team to oversee a time of tremendous organizational growth of Rothman Orthopaedic Institute.

Dr. Abboud graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Joseph’s University in 1994 with a B.S. in Biology. He received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine where he was promoted with “Distinction.” He earned membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society and graduated with honors in 1998. He went on to complete his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania where he served as the administrative chief resident. He subsequently completed two (one-year) fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania in Shoulder and Elbow surgery and orthopaedic biomechanics.
Dr. Abboud maintains a full clinical practice and an active academic and teaching schedule. He has 20 years of experience in shoulder and elbow surgery. He actively participates in regional, national, and international orthopaedic societies and serves on various national committees in leadership positions.

Dr. Abboud performs a wide variety of simple and complex surgical procedures on the shoulder and elbow including arthroscopic surgery (e.g. rotator cuff repairs, instability surgery) comprehensive fracture care, as well as shoulder and elbow replacement (arthroplasty) procedures. Dr. Abboud is most proud of the fact that he has been caring for patients in the Delaware Valley, Philadelphia, and South Jersey since the late 90's.

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Joseph A. Abboud, MD | Rothman Institute - Rothman Institute Orthopaedics

As part of the Rothman Institute's Joint Replacement Program, one of the nation's top programs, Joseph A. Abbound, MD specializes in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

Education & Training

Harvard Business SchoolExecutive Management Program, Senior Management, 2020 - 2021
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2004 - 2005
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1998 - 2004
Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1998
St. Joseph’s UniversityBS, Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 1990 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

NY State Medical License 2019 - 2026
NJ State Medical License 2005 - 2025
FL State Medical License 2021 - 2024
PA State Medical License 2000 - 2024
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Recognized Among the Top 28 Shoulder Surgeons in the United States Orthopaedics This Week, 2012, 2014
Philip Syng Physick Award Jefferson Research Day, 2014
Achievement Award Winner AAOS, 2014
Best Doctors in America Suburban Life Magazine, 2014
Top Doctors, Best Doc for Men Philadelphia Life Magazine, 2013
Top Doctors Philadelphia Life Magazine, 2013
The Best Doctors for Men in the Philadelphia Area Suburban Life: Main Line Magazine, 2013-2014
Top Doctors Suburban Life: Main Line Magazine, 2011
Top Doctors South Jersey Magazine, 2011-2013
Best Doctors in America 2011
Physician Heroes Pennsylvania Hospital, 2010
Top Orthopaedic Surgeons Consumer Research Council of America, 2010
Top Doctors New Jersey, 2009
Deforest Willard Award University of Pennsylvania, 2004
Orthopaedic Surgery Award Georgetown University School of Medicine, 1998
Alpha Omega Alpha 1998
Alpha Sigma Nu 1993
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Clinical Trials

Outcomes Study of the TM Humeral Stem Used in Primary, Total or Hemi Shoulder Arthroplasty Start of enrollment: 2011 Jan 02
Terminated
Tornier Shoulder Outcomes Study to Examine Safety and Functional Outcomes in Shoulder Arthroplasty and Fracture Patients Start of enrollment: 2014 Mar 01
Active, not recruiting

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons perspectives on political advocacy.
Kevin J Cronin, Jacob G Calcei, Joshua Port, Melissa A Wright, Brian W Hll
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2025-01-01
Reverse versus anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty for glenohumeral osteoarthritis with intact cuff: a meta-analysis of clinical outcomes.
Mohammad Daher, Peter Boufadel, Mohamad Y Fares, Ryan Lopez, Daniel E Goltz
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2025-01-01
Protecting patients and ourselves: conversations with our leaders on advocacy.
Daniel E Goltz, Adam Z Khan, Kevin J Cronin, Gerald R Williams, Anthony A Romeo
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2025-01-01

Journal Articles

Instability After Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Which Patients Dislocate?
Eric M. Padegimas, MD, Benjamin Zmistowski, MD, Camilo Restrepo, MD, Joseph A. Abboud, MD, Mark D. Lazarus, MD, Matthew L. Ramsey, MD, Gerald R. Williams, MD, and Sure..., The American Journal of Orthopedics, 12/2017
Randomized Controlled Trial of Interscalene Block Compared with Injectable Liposomal Bupivacaine in Shoulder Arthroplasty
Surena Namdari, MD, MSc, Thema Nicholson, MSc, Joseph Abboud, MD, Mark Lazarus, MD, Dean Steinberg, MD, and Gerald Williams, MD, THE JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY, 4/5/2017
Shoulder Synovial Fluid Lipoprotein Levels and Their Relationship to the Rotator Cuff
DANIEL E. DAVIS, ALEXA NARZIKUL, DANIEL SHOLDER, MARK LAZARUS, SURENA NAMDARI, and JOSEPH ABBOUD, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 3/2017
The use of indomethacin in the prevention of postoperative radioulnar synostosis after distal biceps repair
Callista L. Costopoulos, DO, Joseph A. Abboud, MD, Matthew L. Ramsey, MD, Charles L. Getz, MD, Daniel S. Sholder, BS, John P. Taras, BS, Daniel Huttman, MD, Mark D. La..., Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2/2017
An analysis of surgical and nonsurgical operating room times in high-volume shoulder arthroplasty
Eric M. Padegimas, MD, Benjamin A. Hendy, MD, Cassandra Lawrence, BS, Richard Devasagayaraj, BA, Benjamin Zmistowski, MD, Joseph A. Abboud, MD, Mark D. Lazarus, MD, Ge..., Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 1/25/2017
Future surgery after revision shoulder arthroplasty: the impact of unexpected positive cultures
Eric M. Padegimas, MD, Cassandra Lawrence, BS, Alexa C. Narzikul, BA, Benjamin M. Zmistowski, MD, Joseph A. Abboud, MD, Gerald R. Williams, MD, Surena Namdari, MD, MSc, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 1/17/2017
Length of stay after shoulder arthroplasty—the effect of an orthopedic specialty hospital
Eric M. Padegimas, MD, Benjamin M. Zmistowski, MD, Corey T. Clyde, MD, Camilo Restrepo, MD, Joseph A. Abboud, MD, Mark D. Lazarus, MD, Matthew L. Ramsey, MD, Gerald R...., Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 9/2016
CORR Insights : Tendon Collagen Crosslinking Offers Potential to Improve Suture Pullout in Rotator Cuff Repair: An Ex Vivo Sheep Study
Joseph A. Abboud MD, CORR Insights, 5/31/2016
Operative Management Options for Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Instability in Patients Younger Than30 Years
Daniel E. Davis, MD; Joseph A. Abboud, MD, CME Article, 9/2015
Agreement Among ASES Members on the AAOS Clinical Practice Guidelines
E. Scott Paxton, MD; Jonas L. Matzon, MD; Ale xa C. Narzikul, BA; Ped ro K. Beredj iklian, MD; Joseph A. Abboud, MD, Feature Article, 3/1/2015
Use of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty in the Medicare population
Judd S. Day, PhDa, E. Scott Paxton, MDb,c, Edmund Lau, MSa, Victoria A. Gordon, BA Joseph A. Abboud, MDb,*, Gerald R. Williams, MD, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2015
Suture anchor fixation of displaced olecranon fractures in the elderly: a case series and surgical technique
Dexter K. Bateman, BSa,*, Jonathan D. Barlow, MD, MS Corinne VanBeek, MDc, Joseph A. Abboud, MD, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2015
Leukocyte esterase in the diagnosis of shoulder periprosthetic joint infection
Gregory N. Nelson, MDa,*, E. Scott Paxton, MDb, Alexa Narzikul, BSc,Gerald Williams, MDc, Mark D. Lazarus, MDc, Joseph A. Abboud, MDc, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2015
Radial Head Arthroplasty: State of the Art
Acevedo DC, Paxton ES, Kukelyansky I, Abboud J, Ramsey M, Am Acad Orthop Surg, 10/1/2014
Which Injections Work for Lateral Epicondylitis? On the Basis of This Study: None!
Abboud JA, JBJS Orthop Highlights: Shoulder & Elbow, 8/1/2013
Cuff Healing: The Spectrum of Continuity to Discontinuity Explored
Abboud JA, JBJS Orthop Highlights: Shoulder & Elbow, 5/1/2013
3-D CT is the most reliable imaging modality when quantifying glenoid bone loss
Bishop JY, Jones GL, Rerko MA, Donaldson C; MOON Shoulder Group. Miller B, Cox C, Brophy R, Wright R, Wolf B, Ma B, Smith M, Abboud J, Baumgarten K, Kuhn J, Clin Orthop Relat Res, 4/1/2013
To Strangle or Not to Strangle (the Cuff): That Is the Question
Abboud, JA, JBJS Orthop Highlights: Shoulder & Elbow, 2/1/2013
Engineering and Characterization of the Chimeric Antibody that Targets the C-terminal Telopeptide of the alpha2 Chain of Human Collagen I: A Next Step in the Quest to ...
Fertala J, Steplewski A, Kostas J, Beredjiklian P, Williams G, Arnold W, Abboud J, Bhardwaj A, Hou C, Fertala A, Connect Tissue Res, 1/1/2013
Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis: Minimize Risks by Knowing Your Regional Anatomy
Abboud, JA, JBJS Orthop Highlights: Shoulder & Elbow, 1/1/2013
Is the Bony Ossicle a Poor Prognostic Indicator For Athletes Undergoing UCL Reconstructions? Maybe
Abboud JA, JBJS Orthop Highlights: Shoulder & Elbow, 11/1/2012
Terrible triad injuries, are surgical outcomes better than expected?
Abboud JA, JBJS Orthop Highlights: Shoulder & Elbow, 8/1/2012
Acromioclavicular joint pain in patients with adhesive capsulitis: a prospective outcome study
Anakwenze OA, Hsu JE, Kim JS, Abboud JA, Orthopedics, 9/1/2011
Outcomes of arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs in obese patients
Warrender WJ, Brown OL, Abboud JA, J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 9/1/2011
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in Older Patients: Increased Perioperative Morbidity?
Ricchetti ET, Abboud JA, Kuntz AF, Ramsey ML, Glaser DL, Williams GR Jr, Clin Orthop Relat Res, 4/1/2011
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Books/Book Chapters

Orthopaedics for the Primary Care Physician
Abboud JA, Ende J, Lotke PLippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PAEdition 2nd,2013
No More Joint Pain
Abboud JAYale University Press, New Haven, CT2008
Orthopaedics for the Primary Care Physici
Abboud JA, Ende J, Lotke PLippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA2008
Fast Facts: Orhtopaedic review for the PDA
Abboud JALippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA2002
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Abstracts/Posters

Suture Anchor Fixation of Displaced Osteoporotic Olecranon Fractures in the Elderly
Dexter Bateman, Jon Barlow, Corinne VanBeek, Joseph Abboud, Eastern Orthopedic Association, 10/22/2014
The Prevalence Of Rotator Cuff Tears In Operative Proximal Humerus Fractures
Andrew Choo, Garret Sobol, Mitchell Maltenfort, Charles Getz, Joseph Abboud, Eastern Orthopedic Association, 10/22/2014
A Survey Of Expert Opinion Regarding Rotator Cuff Repair
Daniel Acevedo, Scott Paxton, Gerald Williams, Joseph Abboud, Eastern Orthopedic Association, 10/22/2014
Rate Of Utilization Of Physician-Owned Specialty Hospitals Versus University Facilities For Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgeries - Does Ownership Effect Utilization?
Eric Black, John Reynolds, Mitch Maltenfort, Gerald Williams, Joseph Abboud, Mark Lazarus, Eastern Orthopedic Association, 10/22/2014
The Diagnostic Accuracy of Non-Contrast MRI for Detecting Glenohumeral Cartilage Lesions: A Prospective Comparison to Arthroscopy
Corinne VanBeek, Bryan Loeffler, Alexa Narzikul, Victoria Gordon, Michael Rasiej, Jonathan Kazam, Joseph Abboud, Eastern Orthopedic Association, 10/22/2014
Utilization of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in the Medicare Population
Judd S. Day, PhD, E. Scott Paxton, MD, Edmund Lau, MS, Victoria A. Gordon, BA, Joseph A. Abboud, MD, Gerald R. Williams, Jr., MD, American Orthopaedic Association, 6/18/2014
Dislocations in Reverse Arthroplasty
Padegimas E, Zmistowski B, Williams G, Ramsey M, Lazarus M, Abboud J, Getz C , Namdari S, OREF/ORS 16th Regional Resident Research Symposium, Columbia University, 6/6/2014
Profile of Current Expert Opinion on Arthroscopic Acromioplasty: A Video Survey Study
Ponzio DY, ACESS Group, Abboud JA, 2014 Resident Research Day, Thomas Jefferson University, Department of Orthopaedics Surgery and The Jefferson Orthopaedic Journal, 5/2/2014
The Prevalence of Rotator Cuff Tears in Operative Proximal Humerus Fractures
Andrew Choo, MD, Garret Sobol, BA, Mitchell Maltenfort, PhD, Charles Getz, MD, Joseph Abboud, MD, 2014 Resident Research Day, Thomas Jefferson University, Department of Orthopaedics Surgery and The Jefferson Orthopaedic Journal, 5/2/2014
Intraoperative nerve monitoring during shoulder arthroplasty
Chang E, Kuntz A, Williams GR, Abboud JA, 2014 Resident Research Day, Thomas Jefferson University, Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, 5/2/2014
A Survery of Expert Opinion Regarding Rotator Cuff Surgery
Daniel Acevedo, MD, E. Scott Paxton, MD, Gerald R. Williams, MD, Joseph Abboud, MD, Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society Meeting, 4/10/2014
Utilization of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in the Medicare Population
Judd S. Day, PhD, E. Scott Paxton, MD, Edmund Lau, MS, Victoria A. Gordon, BA, Joseph A. Abboud, MD, Gerald R. Williams, Jr., MD, 60th Annual Orthopaedic Research Society Meeting, 3/15/2014
Compliance With AAOS Clinical Practice Guidelines: An Analysis Of ASES Members
E. Scott Paxton, MD, Jonas Matson, MD, Pedro Beredjiklian, MD, Joseph Abboud, MD, Eastern Orthopaedic Association 44th Annual Meeting, 10/30/2013
Intraoperative Nerve Monitoring During Shoulder Arthroplasty
Abboud JA, Kuntz KF, Wilent WB, Burdick M, Williams GR, ASET The Neurodiagnostic Society Annual Conference, 8/1/2013
Compliance with AAOS Clinical Practice Guidelines: An Analysis of ASES Members
Paxton ES, Matzon JL, Lutsky KF, Beredjiklian PK, Abboud JA, Jefferson Orthopaedic Society, Resident & Fellow Research Day, 5/10/2013
Intraoperative Neve Monitoring During Shoulder Arthroplasty
Andrew F. Kuntz, MD; Bryan B. Wilent, PhD; Gerald R. Williams Jr., MD; Joseph A. Abboud, MD, AAOS, 1/1/2013
Comparison of Four Imaging Techniques to Most Accurately Quantify Glenoid Bone Loss in Anterior Shoulder Instability
Jones GL, Bishop JY, Rerko M, Donaldson CT, Abboud JA, Baumgarten KM, Brophy RH, Cox, CL, Kuhn JE, Ma CB, Miller BS, Smith MV, Wolf BR, Wright RW, 15th European Society of Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy Congress, 5/2/2012
Peg Perforation of the Glenoid Vault During Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Jason E. Hsu, Matthew Baron, Surena Namdari, Joseph A. Abboud, G. Russell Huffman, Gerald R. Williams, David L. Glaser, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2/8/2012
Rat Rotator Cuff Tendon-to-Bone Healing Properties are Adversely Affected by Hypercholesterolemia
David P Beason, Jennica J Tucker, Lena Edelstein, Chang Soo Lee, Joseph A Abboud, Louis J Soslowsky, Proceedings ORS, 1/1/2012
Rotator cuff repair: An analysis of surgeon experience on patient outcome
Anakwenze, OA; Milby, AH; Warrender W; Shulman B; Abboud, JA, 42nd Annual Meeting of the Eastern Orthopaedic Association, 10/19/2011
Rotator cuff repair: An analysis of surgeon experience on patient outcome
Anakwenze, OA; Milby, AH; Warrender W; Shulman B; Abboud, JA, Arthroscopy Association of North America, 4/14/2011
Hypercholesterolemia is Detrimental to Tendon Properties and Healing in a Mouse Injury Model
D.P. Beason, J.A. Abboud, R. Bassora, A.F. Kuntz, L.J. Soslowsky, Proceedings Institute on Aging and PENN Center for Musculoskeletal Disorders, 4/28/2010
High Cholesterol Adversely Affects Biceps Tendon Mechanical Properties in a Porcine Model
Abboud, J A, Beason, D P, Kuntz, A F, Hamamdzic, D, Wilensky, R L, Mohler, E R, III, A , Soslowsky, L J, Proceedings AAOS, 3/11/2010
Outcomes of precontoured locked plating in the treatment of displaced proximal humerus fractures
Ricchetti E.T., Huffman G.R., Kuntz A, Glaser D.L., Abboud JA, OREF, 1/1/2009
Outcomes of precontoured locked plating in the treatment of displaced proximal humerus fractures
Ricchetti E.T., Huffman G.R., Kuntz A, Glaser D.L., Abboud JA, Proceedings AAOS, 1/1/2009
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Lectures

Testing the Utility of Engineered Anti-Collagen I Antibody to Limit the Formation of Collagen-Rich Fibrotic Deposits in a Rabbit Model of Posttraumatic Joint Stiffness
10/16/2014
Diagnostic accuracy of noncontrast MRI for detection of glenohumeral cartilage lesions: a prospective comparison to arthroscopy
10/13/2014
Young Guns Symposium: Closed Meeting ASES. Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Exposure, Pro Subscapularis Tenotomy/Peel
10/10/2014
Key steps to a successful total shoulder replacement
9/20/2014
How I do it? Technical aspects of proximal humerus fracture fixation
9/20/2014
Fixing a proximal humerus fracture using a plate and screws
9/20/2014
Rotator Cuff Tears, How to Manage Them
4/1/2014
AAOS Instructional Course Lecture 242: Biologic Augmentation of Tendon-Bone Healing: Where Are We Now?
3/12/2014
Proximal humerus fracture management: ORIF and Reverse
1/9/2014
Operative Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures
12/19/2013
Nonarthroplasty Options for Elbow Osteoarthritis
11/25/2013
Malunited Proximal Humerus with OA, Arthroplasty Options
11/16/2013
Open Reduction and internal Fixation of Proximal Humerus Fractures
11/1/2013
Community Outreach Orthopaedic Talk
9/23/2013
Managing Anterior Shoulder Instability
5/13/2013
AAOS Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Skills Course, Instructional Course Lecture
3/22/2013
OITE Review Shoulder and Elbow
11/4/2012
Inhibition of Fibrosis in Musculoskeletal Tissues
10/22/2012
Latarjet Procedure and utilization of Distal Tibia Allograft
8/17/2012
Intraoperative Nerve Monitoring During Shoulder Surgery
5/15/2012
Partial Thickness Cuff Tears, Take down versus in situ repair
5/3/2012
Integra, Shoulder Arthroplasty Roundtable: Gaining Predictable Glenohumeral Exposure
4/14/2012
Anterior Instability and SLAP Repair: Multiple Techniques
3/17/2012
Management of Adhesive Capsulitis
1/19/2012
Effect of Diet-Induced Hypercholesterolemia on Rotator Cuff Tendon Mechanics in a Rat Model
11/20/2011
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Press Mentions

Medical Mystery: What Caused Woman’s Arm Pain and Weakness?October 8th, 2021
Perioperative Acetaminophen Use Significantly Reduces Opioid Utilization and Improves Pain Control Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff RepairAugust 31st, 2021
Effect of Perioperative Acetaminophen on Pain Management in Patients Undergoing Rotator Cuff Repair: A Prospective Randomized StudyMarch 23rd, 2021
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