Christian Ayer Merrill Jr MD MBA
Elbow Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery
Orthopedic Surgeon Specializing in Sports Medicine
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Orthopaedic Sports Specialists84 Glastonbury BlvdGlastonbury, CT 06033
Phone+1 860-652-8883
Fax+1 860-652-8887
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Summary
- Dr. Merrill is committed to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of all nonoperative and operative orthopaedic injuries. He takes satisfaction in his ability to provide care to patients of all ages. His surgical and clinical practice includes the management of sports-related injuries, overuse injuries, arthritis, and fracture care. He has completed a surgical sports medicine fellowship specializing in arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgical techniques of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. In particular, he has a focus on:
- Shoulder arthroscopy for rotator cuff disease and shoulder instability
- Elbow ligament injury (UCL injury) and other tendonitis and injuries about the elbow
- Hip arthroscopy taking care of labral tears or endoscopic hip abductor repairs
- Knee ligamentous and meniscal injuries including cartilage injuries
- Arthroplasty (joint replacement surgery) of the shoulder, knee, and hip
Education & Training
American Sports Medicine Institute (St Vincent's)Fellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2020 - 2021
University of ConnecticutResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2015 - 2020
Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 2015
Certifications & Licensure
CT State Medical License 2021 - 2026
AL State Medical License 2020 - 2021
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Cavazos Residency Award for Outstanding Resident University of Connecticut Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, 2020
- Norman S. Stearns M.D./M.B.A. Award Tufts University School of Medicine, 2015
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 4 citationsEndoscopic Gluteus Medius Repair.Christian A Merrill, Glenn S Fleisig, Cristian Arceo, Nicole A Jebeles, Benton A Emblom
Arthroscopy Techniques. 2022-10-01 - 11 citationsLumbar Hyperextension in Baseball Pitching: A Potential Cause of SpondylolysisHardeep Singh, Mark C. Lee, Matthew J Solomito, Christian A. Merrill, Carl W. Nissen
Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 2018-11-30 - 1 citationsTeam Approach: Upper-Extremity Numbness.Christian A. Merrill, Joel V. Ferreira, Anthony Parrino, Isaac L. Moss
JBJS Reviews. 2018-06-01
External Links
- Orthopaedic Sports Specialistshttps://www.orthoct.com/
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