ScottAndrewTuckerMD
Orthopaedic Surgery • Marrero, LAElbow Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery
Physician
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Office
920 Avenue B
Marrero, LA 70072Phone+1 504-349-6804Fax+1 504-349-6844- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Dr. Tucker treats all orthopaedic injuries, both non-operative and operative. He has a special interest in treating sports injuries and degenerative conditions of the shoulder, elbow, and knee. This includes rotator cuff repairs, labrum repairs, biceps pain, shoulder instability, as well as primary total and reverse total shoulder replacements. Dr. Tucker is trained to treat all knee pain, including ligament and meniscus tears, cartilage injuries, patella-femoral joint problems, and total knee replacements. He has a special interest in elbow and ankle arthroscopy, which can be used to treat a large number of injuries in these areas and is done through small incisions. Dr. Tucker had excellent orthopaedic trauma training at Tulane through the Charity hospital system and can treat all traumatic orthopaedic injuries.
Education & Training
Andrews Research and Education FoundationFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2013 - 2014
Tulane UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008 - 2013- Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 2008
- Colby CollegeB.A., Biology, 2002
Certifications & Licensure
LA State Medical License 2009 - 2024
FL State Medical License 2013 - 2015
AL State Medical License Active through 2014- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Tulane Orthopaedic Surgery Research Award Tulane University, 2013
- Louisiana Orthopaedic Association Award Louisiana Orthoapedic Association, 2008
- Tulane Orthopaedic Surgery Research Award 2013
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsShoulder Range of Motion Deficits in Youth Throwers Presenting With Elbow Pain.Michael Rosen, Karim Meijer, Scott A. Tucker, C. Luke Wilcox, Hillary A. Plummer, James R. Andrews, Roger V. Ostrander> ;Sports Health. 2021 Aug 20
- 35 citationsOutcomes of Bankart Repairs Using Modern Arthroscopic Technique in an Athletic Population.Charles Milchteim, Scott A. Tucker, Darin D. Nye, Richard J. Lamour, Wei Liu, James R. Andrews, Roger V. Ostrander> ;Arthroscopy. 2015 Jul 1
- 34 citationsReturn to high-level throwing after combination infraspinatus repair, SLAP repair, and release of glenohumeral internal rotation deficit.Jonathan P. Van Kleunen, Scott A. Tucker, Larry D. Field, Felix H. Savoie> ;The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2012 Oct 10
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Journal Articles
- Surgical Repair of Tibialis Anterior Tendon RuptureTucker SA, Sammarco GJ, Sammarco VJ, Tech Foot & Ankle, 1/1/2012
- Return to High-Level Throwing After Combination Infraspinatus Repair, SLAP Repair, and Release of Glenohumeral Internal Rotaation DeficitVan Kleunen JP, Tucker SA, Field LD, Savoie, III FH, Am J Sports Med, 1/1/2012
- Arthroscopic Management of the post-traumatic stiff elbowTucker SA, Savoie FH, O'Brien MJ, J Sh Elb Surg, 1/1/2011
Books/Book Chapters
Lectures
- Rotator Cuff DiseaseNew Orleans, LA - 1/1/2016
- The Throwing Shoulder & Elbow - My Experience With Dr. James AndrewsMetairie, LA - 1/1/2016
- ACL: Assessment, Reconstruction & RehabLafayette, LA - 1/1/2015
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Hospital Affiliations
- Touro InfirmaryNew Orleans, Louisiana
Ochsner BaptistNew Orleans, Louisiana
Industry Relationships
- Educational Consultant, ArthrexSurgical Instructor and Educational ConsultantDisclosure: I receive fees as a surgical instructor for Arthrex2017 - Present
- Medical Director Outpatient Services, Cobalt Rehabilitation Hospital, New Orleans, LAMedical Director Outpatient Services Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy2016 - Present
External Links
- Home Pagehttp://www.drscottatucker.com
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