Dr. Hugh Sloan West MD
Orthopedist
5848 S 300 E Salt Lake City UT, 84107About
Dr. Hugh West is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. West specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. West 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
Univ of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut 1985
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Manipulation of the shoulder using Codman's paradox.
- The effects of early aggressive rehabilitation on outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using autologous hamstring tendon: a randomized clinical trial.
- Effect of Physical Therapy Visits on Clinical Outcomes Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With and Without Concurrent Meniscal Repair.
- Do Arthroscopic Fluid Pumps Display True Surgical Site Pressure During Hip Arthroscopy?
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