Dr. Scott Allen Rushton M.D.
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
800 Spruce St Philadelphia PA, 19107Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Scott Rushton is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Rushton specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Rushton tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1993
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Uncemented total hip arthroplasty in Paget's disease of the hip: a report of 5 cases with 5-year follow-up.
- Distraction extension injuries of the cervical spine.
- Intramedullary injection of contrast into the cervical spinal cord during cervical myelography: a case report.
- Posterior cervical arthrodesis for subacute odontoid fracture in a patient with osteopetrosis: case report.
- Cervical degenerative disease: rationale for selecting the appropriate fusion technique (Anterior, posterior, and 360 degree).
Awards
- 1996 Mark D. Chilton Award (orthopaedic faculty selection for clinical exce
- 1998 Everett J. Gordon Award (faculty selection outstanding clinical achie
- 2000 Coventry Basic Science Research Award (American Hip and Knee Society)
Treatments
- Spine Reconstruction, Osteomyelitis, Spine Tumors And More
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Eastern Orthopaedic Association North American Spine Societ
Dr. Scott Allen Rushton M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 800 Spruce St
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