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Specialties
Highly Experienced
Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon
E. Scott Paxton, MD Fellowship-Trained Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
E. Scott Paxton, MD is a member of the Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
The typical problems that he evaluates and treats include rotator cuff tears and impingement, shoulder and elbow instability and dislocations, shoulder and elbow arthritis, shoulder fractures, elbow fractures, malunions and nonunions of these fractures, tendon injuries of the shoulder and elbow, labral tears, throwing injuries and other sports injuries of the upper extremity.
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Medical School
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
- Residency
Washington University in St. Louis
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Shoulder and Elbow
Fellowship
- Dr. Paxton keeps abreast with cutting-edge techniques and contributes to the advancement of orthopedic knowledge to improve patient outcomes. He is an active member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES)
- He actively participates in the education of Residents and Fellows and serves as the co-director of the Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship program at Brown University.
Arthroscopic
surgeryMinimally Invasive Surgical Options
Arthroscopic surgery, also known as arthroscopy, is a surgical procedure to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint using a specialized instrument known as an arthroscope.
Enhanced Longevity
Pyrocarbon Shoulder Replacement
The Pyrocarbon Implant is a cutting-edge technology designed to closely replicate the natural biomechanics of the shoulder. Made from pyrolytic carbon, a durable and wear-resistant material previously used in other orthopedic applications, this implant can extend the lifespan of a shoulder replacement. Dr. Paxton is one of the first surgeons in Rhode Island to introduce this technology.
Reverse Shoulder
Replacement
Conventional surgical methods such as total shoulder joint replacement are not very effective in the treatment of rotator cuff arthropathy. Reverse total shoulder replacement is an advanced surgical technique specifically designed for rotator cuff tear arthropathy, a condition where you suffer from both shoulder arthritis and a rotator cuff tear.
Shoulder Fracture
A break in the bone that makes up the shoulder joint is called a shoulder fracture. The clavicle (collarbone) and end of the humerus (upper arm bone) closest to the shoulder are the bones that usually are fractured. The scapula, or shoulder blade, is not easily fractured because of its protective cover of surrounding muscles and chest tissue.
Dr. PaxtonIn the Media
Latest News
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Dr. Paxton Discusses Innovative Techniques in Shoulder Surgery with Providence Business News
Providence Business News recently asked Dr. Scott Paxton to talk about some of the new surgeries he has begun performing, including the Tornier Simpliciti shoulder implant and the allograft dermis shoulder reconstruction,
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Virtual Reality in Shoulder Replacement Surgery
We hear a lot about virtual reality -- computer-generated surroundings that make what you see right in front of you seem real. In the operating room, it's adding a new dimension for doctors performing shoulder replacement surgery.
Patient Resources
Practice Locations
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East Greenwich
1598 South County Trail, Suite 101
East Greenwich, RI 02818Tel: | Fax: (401) 270-1132
Office Hours: Mon - Fri / 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Kettle Point
1 Kettle Point Ave.
East Providence, RI 02914Tel: | Fax: (401) 270-1132
Office Hours: Mon - Fri / 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
