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Robert Thorsness, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Joliet, IL

Robert John Thorsness MD

Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery, Shoulder Surgery


Shoulder and Elbow Specialist

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  • 951 Essington RdSte 2Joliet, IL 60435

  • Phone+1 815-744-4455

  • Fax+1 815-744-4756

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Education & Training

  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterFellowship, Shoulder & Elbow Orthopaedic Surgery, 2015 - 2016
  • University of Rochester Medical Center
    University of Rochester Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010 - 2015
  • Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
    Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineClass of 2010
  • Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
    Weinberg College of Arts and SciencesB.A., Major in Biology, Minor in Physiology, Magna Cum Laude, 2001 - 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2015 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2015 - 2017
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Leading Physicians of the World 2019
  • Leading Physicians of the World 2019
  • Strong Memorial Hospital Strong Star Award 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Decision-making, Bracing, and Other Adjuncts for Management of In-season Contact Athletes with Shoulder Instability  
    Sarah G. Poland, BA; Matthew E. Gitelis, BS; Robert J. Thorsness, MD; Brian J. Cole, MD MBA, Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine, 1/1/2016
  • Patient factors influencing return to work and cumulative financial claims after clavicle fractures in workers' compensation cases  
    Shields E, Thirukumaran C, Thorsness R, Noyes K, Voloshin I, J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 1/1/2016
  • Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: Trends in Surgical Management  
    Thorsness R, Romeo A, Orthopedics, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • Complex proximal humerus fractures, ORIF vs Reverse arthroplasty 
    1/19/2018
  • Complications Following Anterior Shoulder Instability Treatment: Bankart Repair Versus Latarjet 
    Denver, CO - 1/18/2017
  • Glenoid Bone Grafting in Reverse Total Shoulder: Graft Size and Position Classification 
    1/16/2017
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Other

  • Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgeon with Hinsdale Orthopaedics 
    Robert J. Thorsness, MD
    stocknewsdesk.com
    1/16/2019
  • Promising Findings for Simultaneous Bankart, RC repair 
    Pfaff, K, Shields E, Mirabelli M, Amsdell S, Thorsness R, Goldblatt J, Maloney M, and Voloshin I, Orthopaedics Today
    1/1/2014

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