Elizabeth Arendt, MD
Professor and Vice-Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Contact Info
MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY
Orthopedic Surgery Residency, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY
Sports Medicine Fellowship, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
I listen to my patient's needs and help them understand their injury or musculoskeletal disease. I believe it is important to match my patient's expectations with my ability to help. I work with my patients to set their own goals for fitness and health.
Summary
Dr. Arendt is professor and vice-chair in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and is a faculty advisor for medical students. Dr. Arendt serves on the Editorial Boards of Knee and Shoulder in Sports and Trauma, British Journal of Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics Today, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review, and the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
Expertise
- Sports Medicine
- Pediatric Orthopedics
Awards & Recognition
Professional Associations
Research
Research Summary/Interests
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament
- Patella
- Patellar Dislocation
- Joint Instability
- Knee Arthritis
- Knee Deformity
- Kneecap Arthritis
Publications
Clinical
Specialties
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Sports Medicine
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical Interests
Patellofemoral dislocations (kneecap dislocations); Sports medicine; Knee arthroplasty (joint replacement); Knee reconstruction; Knee ligament reconstruction; Knee cartilage repair; Disease and injury of the kneecap joint; ACL injuries in females
Hospital Privileges
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview