Dr. Erickson discusses sports injuries on WFAN
Assistant Team Physician, Philadelphia Phillies
Committee Member, Major League Baseball
Team Physician
Team Physician
Dr. Erickson discusses sports injuries on WFAN
Assistant Team Physician, Philadelphia Phillies
Committee Member, Major League Baseball
An Experienced
Board-certified & Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Erickson’s goal is to get his patients back on the playing field or back to the activities they enjoy by utilizing the most advanced treatment options. While Dr. Erickson treats athletes of all levels from high school to professional, he also specializes in non athletic injuries of the shoulder, elbow and knee.
Bachelor of Science, 2004-2008
Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2008 - 2012
Residency, 2012-2017
Shoulder/Sports Medicine Fellowship 2017-2018
- Bachelor of Science, 2004-2008
- Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2008 - 2012
- Residency, 2012-2017
- Shoulder/Sports Medicine Fellowship 2017-2018
Board Certified & Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Erickson is a board certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in sports related injuries of both athletes and non-athletes alike. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL followed by a Sports Medicine fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY. During his fellowship, Dr. Erickson served as one of the assistant team physicians for the New York Mets.
Specialized Care for
Non-athletic Conditions
Including Degenerative Conditions of the Shoulder, Elbow & Knee
Arthroscopic surgery or arthroscopy is a common surgical procedure to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint using a specialized instrument known as an arthroscope
Benefits of Arthroscopic Surgery
- Smaller Incisions
- Lower Risk of Complications
- Less Postoperative Pain
- Less Scarring
- Faster Recovery
Comprehensive Care
Injuries at the workplace range from minor cuts or bruises which are non-fatal to injuries such as severe fractures or trauma. They can occur due to slips, repetitive motion, hazards from machinery, falling from a height, burns, or any kind of violent act.
Editorial Commentary: Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair With Suture Augmentation May Be Superior to Reconstruction for Proximal or Distal Tears With Good- Quality Tissue
Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tears in the elbow have been rising in recent years, most specifically in baseball players. Although many of these tears occur in professional (minor and major league) baseball pitchers, there has been a dramatic rise in UCL injuries in adolescents, at a rate of 9% per year.
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Dr. Brandon Erickson, an orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon at Rothman Orthopaedics who worked with the Mets from 2017-2018 before taking on his current role as an assistant team physician for the Phillies, says that he’s read the studies and combed the data as well. While there is probably nothing to worry about, Erickson said the Mets would still be wise to play it safe.
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Rothman Orthopaedics
645 Madison Ave, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10022
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Tarrytown, NY 10591
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