Bradley Nelson, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Contact Info
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
University of Colorado / Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO
US Army Institute of Surgical Research, Ft. Sam Houston, TX
John A Feagin Sports Medicine Fellowship, West Point, NY
My special interests are the knee and shoulder which include: shoulder instabilities, shoulder surgery, arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs, ACL injuries, meniscal and articular cartilage injuries. I have a passion for sports, especially hockey, and I am excited to bring that into my practice.
Summary
Dr. Nelson is an associate professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. His clinical interests include sports medicine, ACL injuries and reconstructions, revision ACL reconstructions, articular cartilage injuries, meniscal injuries and transplants, shoulder instabilities, arthroscopic shoulder surgery, and arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs. He also practices at TRIA Orthopedic Center.
Expertise
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
Awards & Recognition
Professional Associations
Research
Research Summary/Interests
- ACL clinical outcomes
- Pediatric/Adolescent ACL injuries
- Cartilage restoration outcomes
- Shoulder instability
- Rotator cuff clinical outcomes
- Athletic Injuries
Clinical
Specialties
- Shoulder instability
- Arthroscopic shoulder surgery and rotator cuff repair
- Articular cartilage injuries
- ACL injuries and reconstructions
- Meniscal injuries and transplantation
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery- Sports Medicine;
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical Interests
Shoulder instability; Arthroscopic shoulder surgery and rotator cuff repair; Articular cartilage injuries; ACL injuries and reconstructions; Meniscal injuries and transplantation
Hospital Privileges
University of Minnesota Health Maple Grove Clinics; University of Minnesota Medical Center