G Russell Huffman, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Department: Orthopaedic Surgery
Contact information
Penn Orthopedic Institute
3737 Market Street, 6th Fl
Philadelphia, PA 19104
3737 Market Street, 6th Fl
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Office: 215-294-9185
Fax: 215-615-4405
Fax: 215-615-4405
Publications
Links
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Dr. Huffman's unique techinique of Tommy John Surgery using cortical button fixation
2011 Article in HemAware Dr. Huffman and his patient are interviewed in a story highlighting total shoulder arthroplasty for patients with arthritis associated with hemophilia.
Dr. Huffman's contributes as an expert interviewed regarding his experience treating vaccine-related shoulder injuries.
Dr. P. Marazzi/Science Source Vaccines on trial: U.S. court separates fact from fiction By Meredith WadmanApr. 27, 2017 Dr. Huffman is quoted as an expert in this article
Dr. Huffman's technique for subpectoral biceps tenodesis using the YKnot flex system
Philadelphia Inquirer article that features a patient treated for severe shoulder instability by Dr Huffman's surgery.
Dr. Huffman demonstrates surgical technique for a primary reverse TSA
Reach MD Interview with Dr. Huffman regarding Tommy John Ligament Reconstruction Surgery
Interview with Dr. Huffman on how to undergo successful Tommy John surgery of the elbow
Search PubMed for articles
Dr. Huffman's unique techinique of Tommy John Surgery using cortical button fixation
2011 Article in HemAware Dr. Huffman and his patient are interviewed in a story highlighting total shoulder arthroplasty for patients with arthritis associated with hemophilia.
Dr. Huffman's contributes as an expert interviewed regarding his experience treating vaccine-related shoulder injuries.
Dr. P. Marazzi/Science Source Vaccines on trial: U.S. court separates fact from fiction By Meredith WadmanApr. 27, 2017 Dr. Huffman is quoted as an expert in this article
Dr. Huffman's technique for subpectoral biceps tenodesis using the YKnot flex system
Philadelphia Inquirer article that features a patient treated for severe shoulder instability by Dr Huffman's surgery.
Dr. Huffman demonstrates surgical technique for a primary reverse TSA
Reach MD Interview with Dr. Huffman regarding Tommy John Ligament Reconstruction Surgery
Interview with Dr. Huffman on how to undergo successful Tommy John surgery of the elbow
Education:
BS (Biology, Magna Cum Laude)
Davidson College, Davidson, NC, 1992.
MPH
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 1997.
MD
Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, 1998.
Permanent linkBS (Biology, Magna Cum Laude)
Davidson College, Davidson, NC, 1992.
MPH
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 1997.
MD
Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, 1998.
Description of Research Expertise
Shoulder and Elbow SurgerySports Medicine
Evidenced-based medicine
Meniscal Scaffolds
Surgical Outcomes
Musculoskeletal quality of life
Description of Clinical Expertise
Shoulder and elbow reconstructionShoulder and elbow arthritis
Shoulder and elbow trauma
Sports medicine
Arthroscopic surgery
Evidenced-based medicine
Selected Publications
Gregory Gomez and G. Russell Huffman: Salvage Options for Failed Reverse Total Shoulder Replacements with Recurrent Surgical Failures. Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Comprehensive Case-Based Approach. Abboud, Joseph (eds.). SLACK Incorporated, 2020.Gomez, Gregory V; Huffman, G Russell: Case Series: Conjoint Tendon Lengthening for Recalcitrant Anterior Shoulder Pain after Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. San Diego Shoulder Institute June 2019.
Mohit N.Gilotra, Ashley Klein, Nabil Elkassabany, Andrew F.Kuntz, GT. Russell Huffman, David L.GlaserM.D.c: Risk Factors for Cerebral Desaturation Events During Shoulder Surgery in the Beach Chair Position. Arthroscopy 35(3): 725-30, March 2019.
C Myeroff, JL Brock, GR Huffman: Recurrent tardy ulnar collateral ligament insuļ¬ciency due to cubitus valgus: management with concomitant osteotomy and dual cortical button suspension technique. JSES Open Access 2: 129-132, June 2018 Notes: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jses.2018.04.002.
Chad Myeroff, MD, J. Logan Brock, BA, G. Russell Huffman, MD, MPH: Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction in athletes using a cortical button suspension technique Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. Elsevier, June 2018 Notes: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2018.04.009.
Chad M Myeroff, MD | William D Piwnica-Worms, BA | John Logan Brock, BA | Joshua Bengtson Sykes, MD | G Russell Huffman, MD: Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction in Athletes Using a Cortical-Button Suspension Technique: Orthopaedic Theater Video. AAOS Video Theater https://www5.aaos.org/videos/video-detail-page/20000__Videos February 2018.
Cody Hillin, J. Stuart Melvin, Karen Boselli, G. Russell Huffman, Samir Mehta, Andrew F. Kuntz: Fractures of the Shoulder and Elbow. Fractures in the Elderly. Aging Medicineactures in the Elderly. Pignolo R., Ahn J. (eds) (eds.). Humana Press, Cham, Page: 161-194, 2018 Notes: Online ISBN 978-3-319-72228-3.
DV Chona, N Lakomkin, A Lott, AD Workman, AC Henry, AF Kuntz, GR Huffman, DL Glaser : The timing of retears after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery 26(11): 2054-2059, Nov 2017.
Steinberger Z, Xu H, Kazmers NH, Thibaudeau S, Huffman GR, Levin LS: Elbow vascularized composite allotransplantationāsurgical anatomy and technique. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 26(8): 1325-1334, Aug 2017.
MH Blake, MT Lu, BS Shulman, DL Glaser, GR Huffman : Arthroscopic Cortical Button Stabilization of Isolated Acute Neer Type II Fractures of the Distal Clavicle Orthopedics 40(6): e1050- e1054, 2017.