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Office
925 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107Phone+1 267-339-3500Fax+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.
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
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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
- Tornier Shoulder Outcomes Study to Examine Safety and Functional Outcomes in Shoulder Arthroplasty and Fracture Patients Start of enrollment: 2014 Mar 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 9 citationsMechanisms Underlying Lumbopelvic Pain During Pregnancy: A Proposed ModelCatherine Daneau, Jacques Abboud, Andrée-Anne Marchand, Mariève Houle, Mégane Pasquier
Frontiers in Pain Research. 2021-01-01 - 17 citationsThe impact of cholesterol deposits on the fibrillar architecture of the Achilles tendon in a rabbit model of hypercholesterolemiaAndrzej Steplewski, Jolanta Fertala, Ryan E. Tomlinson, Kevt’her Hoxha, Lin Han
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research. 2019-06-10 - 60 citationsRat rotator cuff tendon-to-bone healing properties are adversely affected by hypercholesterolemiaDavid P. Beason, Jennica J. Tucker, Chang Soo Lee, Lena Edelstein, Joseph A. Abboud
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2014-06-01
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 ArthroplastySurena 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 CuffDANIEL E. DAVIS, ALEXA NARZIKUL, DANIEL SHOLDER, MARK LAZARUS, SURENA NAMDARI, and JOSEPH ABBOUD, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 3/2017
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Suture Anchor Fixation of Displaced Osteoporotic Olecranon Fractures in the ElderlyDexter Bateman, Jon Barlow, Corinne VanBeek, Joseph Abboud, Eastern Orthopedic Association, 10/22/2014
- The Prevalence Of Rotator Cuff Tears In Operative Proximal Humerus FracturesAndrew Choo, Garret Sobol, Mitchell Maltenfort, Charles Getz, Joseph Abboud, Eastern Orthopedic Association, 10/22/2014
- A Survey Of Expert Opinion Regarding Rotator Cuff RepairDaniel Acevedo, Scott Paxton, Gerald Williams, Joseph Abboud, Eastern Orthopedic Association, 10/22/2014
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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 Stiffness10/16/2014
- Diagnostic accuracy of noncontrast MRI for detection of glenohumeral cartilage lesions: a prospective comparison to arthroscopy10/13/2014
- Young Guns Symposium: Closed Meeting ASES. Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Exposure, Pro Subscapularis Tenotomy/Peel10/10/2014
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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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Grant Support
- Prevention of Joint FibrosisDepartment of Defense2013–2016
Professional Memberships
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