Dr. Brabender specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery. He treats most acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions of the shoulder, elbow and hand in adults and children. He has received extensive training in shoulder arthroplasty, arthroscopy, upper extremity fracture management, tendon issues, nerve-related problems and microsurgery. Dr. Brabender received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine. He completed his surgical internship and orthopaedic residency at Allegheny General Hospital. Following his residency, he completed a fellowship at the Florida Orthopaedic Institute in hand and upper extremity surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery for orthopaedic surgery and hand surgery. He is member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Brabender has conducted extensive research in his field of hand and upper extremity. He has given numerous presentations to medical audiences at both national and regional conferences. As a native of western Pennsylvania, he is looking forward to sharing his expertise with his patients. He practices at the Human Motion Center and has staffing privileges at Allegheny General, Forbes and West Penn Hospitals. He also performs surgeries at the Monroeville and Peters Township outpatient surgery centers. He is accepting new patients of all ages.
Age Groups Seen
Adult, Older Adult
Languages Spoken*
English
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Expertise
bicep tendon tear
carpal tunnel syndrome surgery
clavicle fracture
cmc thumb arthroplasty
de quervain tendinitis
dupuytren contracture
elbow fracture
finger arthritis
finger fracture surgery
gamekeeper's thumb
hand arthritis
hand fracture
hand mass
hand tendon repair
humerus fracture
lateral epicondylitis
mallet finger
nail bed injury
rotator cuff tear
shoulder arthritis
shoulder fracture
thumb fracture
triceps tendon tear
trigger finger
wrist fracture
Credentials
Education
Drexel University College of Medicine
Internship
Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium
Residency
Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium
Fellowship
Tampa General Hospital
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand
Position
Assistant Professor Orthopaedic Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine
Publications
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