Anand Murugan Murthi, MD| Shoulder And Elbow Orthopedic Surgery | MedStar Health

Anand Murugan Murthi, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

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Specialties: Shoulder And Elbow Orthopedic Surgery

Languages: English

410-554-2764

About me

Dr. Anand Murthi is the Chief, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, where he also serves as the Director of the Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship and Research. He is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, fellowship trained in shoulder and elbow surgery, who sees patients in Timonium (Baltimore County) and in Baltimore at MedStar Union Memorial.

Dr. Murthi received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his general surgery internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at George Washington University Medical Center. He completed the internationally recognized fellowship in shoulder and elbow reconstruction at the New York Orthopaedic Hospital-Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. He is the current section editor for the journal “Current Orthopaedic Practice.” He also sits on the editorial board of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty. He has published and presented numerous research papers on a national and international stage. As a teacher he has been involved in teaching physicians around the country surgical techniques in shoulder and elbow surgery. He is former president and founding member of the Association of Clinical Elbow and Shoulder Surgeons (ACESS) group. He is also an elected member of the prestigious American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Society (ASES), an international group of shoulder and elbow surgeons dedicated to the mission of teaching and research for which he has chaired the Education Committee. Recently he was elected to the Neer Circle of ASES. He currently is a co-chairman of the Mid-Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society which holds an annual regional scientific meeting.

Dr. Murthi has been involved in the development of numerous implants for clinical care. These include total shoulder and reverse shoulder replacement, pyrocarbon resurfacing humerus, proximal humerus fracture plate, clavicle plating system and others. Currently he is involved in designing for robotic assisted shoulder replacement. He and his colleague have also designed the first international shoulder data registry (Shoulder JAM by OBERD).

He is currently the fellowship director for the MedStar Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship program which trains future shoulder specialists. He also directs the Shoulder and Elbow Research programs which is a highly productive clinical, biomechanical, and translational program with numerous publications. 

Dr. Murthi specializes in the treatment of:

  • complex shoulder and elbow reconstruction
  • shoulder and elbow arthritis
  • shoulder and elbow replacement surgery
  • shoulder and elbow fractures
  • rotator cuff pathology
  • shoulder and elbow instability (dislocations)
  • injuries in the throwing athlete
  • neurologic diseases of the shoulder
  • arthroscopic surgery
  • revision surgery
  • repetitive motion disorders
  • frozen shoulder
  • sports related shoulder and elbow problems. 

He has been honored as one of America’s Top Doctors by Castle Connolly.

Clinical areas of focus

  • Elbow Arthritis
  • Elbow Fracture
  • Proximal Humerus Fractures
  • Rotator Cuff Injury
  • Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Shoulder Arthritis
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Shoulder Fracture
  • Shoulder Instability
  • Total Shoulder Replacement Reversal Surgery
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Acromioclavicular Fracture
  • Acromioclavicular Joint Separation
  • Adhesive Capsulitis
  • Adhesive Capsulitis Of The Shoulder
  • Annular Ligament Displacement
  • Arm Fracture
  • Avascular Necrosis Of Shoulder
  • Avascular Necrosis Of The Arm
  • Avascular Necrosis Of The Elbow
  • Axillary Neuropathy
  • Bankart Lesions
  • Bicep Tendon Tear
  • Brachial Plexus Injury
  • Bursitis Of The Arm
  • Bursitis Of The Elbow
  • Calcific Tendonitis
  • Clavicle Fracture
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Degenerative Joint Disease Of The Elbow
  • Degenerative Joint Disease Of The Shoulder
  • Distal Clavicular Osteolysis
  • Elbow Arthritis
  • Elbow Bone Spur
  • Elbow Dislocation
  • Elbow Fracture
  • Elbow Pain
  • Epicondylitis
  • Gout Of The Arm
  • Gout Of The Elbow
  • Humerus Fracture
  • Joint Dislocation
  • Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Locking Elbow
  • Locking Shoulder
  • Long Thoracic Neuropathy
  • Medial Collateral Ligament Injury Of The Elbow
  • Medial Epicondylitis
  • Musculocutaneous Neuropathy
  • Osteochondral Lesions Of The Upper Extremities
  • Pectoralis Major Tendon Injury
  • Periprosthetic Humerus Fracture
  • Plexopathy
  • Prosthetic Joint Infection Of The Elbow
  • Prosthetic Joint Infection Of The Shoulder
  • Proximal Humerus Fractures
  • Radial Head Subluxation
  • Radial Nerve Neuropathy
  • Rotator Cuff Impingement
  • Rotator Cuff Injury
  • Scapula Fracture
  • Scapular Dyskinesis
  • Separated Shoulder
  • Shoulder Arthritis
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Shoulder Fracture
  • Shoulder Impingement
  • Shoulder Injury
  • Shoulder Instability
  • Shoulder Labral Tear
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Slap Tear
  • Spinal Accessory Neuropathy
  • Suprascapular Neuropathy
  • Tendinitis Of The Elbow
  • Tendinosis
  • Tendon Injury
  • Ulnar Pseudo Arthrosis Non Union
  • Upper Extremity Neuropathy
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Procedures I perform

  • Acromioclavicular Joint Repair
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
  • Arthroscopy
  • Arthroscopy Of Elbow
  • Arthroscopy Of Shoulder
  • Biceps Tendon Repair
  • Bone Grafting
  • Bone Surgery
  • Brachial Plexus Surgery
  • Closed Reduction And Manipulation
  • Decompression Median Nerve At Elbow
  • Elbow Injection
  • Elbow Joint Excision
  • Elbow Joint Replacement
  • Elbow Reconstruction
  • Elbow Surgery
  • Fusion Arthrodesis
  • Joint Replacement
  • Joint Replacement And Reconstructive Surgery
  • Joint Revision
  • Minimally Invasive Elbow Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Surgery
  • Multiple Ligament Reconstruction
  • Non Surgical Fracture Care
  • Open Reduction Internal Fixation Orif Clavicle
  • Open Reduction Internal Fixation Orif Proximal Humerus
  • Orthopedic Stem Cell Regeneration
  • Osteoplasty
  • Patient Specific Instrumentation
  • Pectoralis Major Tendon Tear Repair
  • Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection Of The Shoulder
  • Platelet Rich Plasma Injection (PRP) Of The Elbow
  • Preoperative Digital Planning
  • Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Scapula Fusion Surgery
  • Shoulder Injection
  • Shoulder Joint Preservation Surgery
  • Shoulder Labral Tear Repair
  • Shoulder Prosthesis
  • Shoulder Reconstruction
  • Shoulder Stabilization
  • Shoulder Surgery
  • Stem Cell Treatment For Joint Disease
  • Superior Capsular Reconstruction
  • Surgery For Arthritis
  • Synovectomy Of Elbow
  • Synovectomy Of Shoulder
  • Tendon Repair Surgery
  • Total Elbow Replacement, Age Greater Than 50
  • Total Elbow Replacement, Age Less Than 50
  • Total Shoulder Replacement Reversal Surgery
  • Total Shoulder Replacement Revision Surgery
  • Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery
  • Tricep Repair
  • Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair
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Practice locations

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Baltimore, MD, 21218

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Insurance

MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.

  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • United Healthcare Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO, GEHA, Compass Rose)
    • UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans/ UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans HMO, POS, PPO
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    • Medicare Fee for Service
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    • Kaiser MD Medicaid MCO
    • Cigna HealthSpring Medicare Advantage
    • CFBCBS Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
    • Kaiser Permanente Signature
    • Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus (Medicare Supplemental Plan)
    • Kaiser Permanente Select
    • Kaiser Virginia Premier
    • Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
    • Aetna Better Health of Maryland
    • Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
    • CFBCBS EPO
    • UHC Community Plan of MD
    • Aetna Innovations: HMO & EPO Plus
    • Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
    • Aetna HMO
    • Open POS II
    • Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
    • Choice POS & Choice POS II
    • Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
    • Open EPO Plus
    • Opoen HMO Option
    • Open HMO
    • Innovation Health: POS
    • Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
    • Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
    • Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
    • Innovation Health: POS Plus
    • Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
    • Innovation Health: PPO
    • Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
    • Innovation Health: Indemnity
    • Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
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    • CFBSBC Blue Preferred PPO
    • Choice Fund PPO
    • PPO and PPO Plus
    • CIGNA EPO
    • POS OA & OA Plus
    • Network OA
    • CIGNA HMO Open Access (OA)
    • United Healthcare Choice
    • Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
    • Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
    • Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
    • Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
    • M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
    • M.D. IPA (HMO)
    • United Student Resources
    • United Healthcare Choice Plus
    • United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
    • United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
    • MedStar Select (MedStar Associates' Plan)
    • MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
    • Tricare for Life (Medicare Supplemental Plan)
    • Tricare Prime
    • FIRST HEALTH
    • First Health PPO
    • Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
    • Coventry Health Care of Virginia
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    • CIGNA POS/Network POS
    • CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
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    • CFBCBS Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
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    • CFBCBS BlueChoice HMO
    • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
    • Aetna Student Health Insurance
    • Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
    • Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund) Innovation Health: Network Only Plus

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Education

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowship: Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center (2001)

Residency: George Washington University School of Medicine (2000)

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry Office of the Registrar (1995)

Awards

  • Top Shoulder Surgeon in USA
  • Maryland Orthopaedic Association Top Research Award
  • Top Doctor Award, Castle Connolly, 2010-2021

Hospital affiliations

News and publications

Yue JJ, Wilber JH, Lipuma JP, Murthi A, Carter JR, Marcus RE, Valentz R. Posterior hip dislocations: A cadaveric angiographic study. J Orthop Trauma 10(7):447−454, 1996.

Murthi AM, Neviaser TJ. The incidence of pathologic changes of the long head of the biceps tendon. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 9(5):382−385, 2000.

West RV, Murthi A, Gunther S. Migration of a Steinmann pin from the proximal humerus to juxtapose the axillary artery: A case report. Am J Orthop 32(5):242−244, 2003.

Park MC, Murthi AM, Roth NS, Blaine TA, Levine WN, Bigliani LU. Two-part and three-part fractures of the proximal humerus treated with suture fixation. J Orthop Trauma
17(5):319−325, 2003.

McQuade KJ, Murthi AM. Anterior glenohumeral force/translation behavior with and without rotator cuff contraction during clinical stability testing. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 19(1):10−15, 2004.

Stein J, Murthi AM. Split pectoralis major transfer for serratus anterior palsy. Tech Shoulder Elbow Surg 7(3):127−130, 2006.

Krushinski EM, Brown JA, Murthi AM. Distal biceps tendon rupture: Biomechanical analysis of repair strength of the Bio-Tenodesis screw versus suture anchors. J Shoulder Elbow 16(2):218-23, 2007.

Moinfar AR, Murthi AM. Anatomy of the pectoralis minor tendon and its use in acromioclavicular joint reconstruction. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 16(3):339-46, 2007.

Chebli CM, Murthi AM. Deltoidplasty: Outcomes using orthobiologic augmentation. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 16(4):425-8, 2007.

Stein JA, Murthi AM. Reconstruction of a chronic Monteggia fracture with associated radioulnar synostosis. Am J Orthop 2010;39(4):E36-E38.

Gupta R, Murthi AM. Distal Humeral Fracture with Associated Triceps Tendon Avulsion in a Renal Transplant Recipient: A Case Report. Orthopaedics. March, 2010, 204-207.

Spencer EE Jr, Keener JD, Murthi AM. Journal Scan: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2010 Mar 5 468(5), 1453-1461.

Day CS, Tabrizi S, Kramer J, Murthi AM et. al. and the 2009-2010 Class of the AAOS Leadership Fellows Program. Effectiveness of the AAOS Leadership Fellows Program for Orthopaedic Surgeons. J Bone Joint Surg-AM. 2010. 92:2700-2708.

Murthi AM, Keener JD, Armstrong AD, Getz CL. The recurrent unstable elbow: diagnosis and treatment. Instructional Course Lecture. 60: 215-226. 2011.

Wilkerson J, Stein J, Murthi AM. Arthroscopically assisted reduction and internal fixation of a coronoid fracture. Current Orthopaedic Practice. 06/2011; 22(4):370–373.

Murthi AM. Did someone say supraspinatus pennation and central tendon angles? J Bone and Joint Surg-AM. 10/2011; 93(20):1-3.

Murthi AM. We should really know the differences between the normal and the torn rotator cuff tendon. J Bone and Joint Surg-AM. 11/2011; 93(21):1-3.

Murthi AM. It's Growing to the Bone-Check Out This Glenoid Implant. J Bone and Joint Surg-AM. 6/2012; 94(11):1-2.

Ramirez MA, Ramirez J, Murthi AM. Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for irreparable rotator cuff tears and cuff tear arthropathy. Clin Sports Med. 2012. Oct;31(4):749-59.

Ramirez MA, Murthi AM. Total elbow arthroplasty in a patient with proximal radioulnar synostosis. Current Orthopaedic Practice. 23(5):512-514, 2012.

Murthi AM, Ramirez MA. Shoulder dislocation in the older patient. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2012 Oct;20(10):615-22.

Murthi AM. PABST: What Does It Stand For? A Whole New Type of Cuff Tear! J Bone and Joint Surg-AM.2012; 94(12):1-3.

Murthi AM. Be Aggressive in Treating Periprosthetic Total Elbow Infections. JBJS Orthop Highlights: Shoulder & Elbow, 2012 Nov 21;2(11).

Stern PJ, Albanese S, Bostrom M, Day CS, Frick SL, Hopkinson W, Hurwitz S, Kenter K,
Kirkpatrick JS, Marsh JL, Murthi AM, Taitsman LA, Toolan BC, Weber K, Wright RW, Derstine PL,
Edgar L. Orthopaedic surgery milestones. J Grad Med Educ. 2013 Mar;5(1 Suppl 1):36-58.

Ramirez MA, Ramirez JM, Murthi AM. Multimodal local infiltration analgesia in total shoulder
replacement. Pain Manag. 2013 Jul;3(4):253-5.

Watson J, Kim H, Becker E, Shorofsky M, Lerman D, O’Toole RV, Eglseder WA, Murthi A. Are
two plates necessary for extraarticular fractures of the distal humerus? Curr Orthop Prac. 2014;25(5):462-466.

Neuhaus V, Bot AG, Guitton TG, Murthi AM, Ring DC; Science of Variation Group. Scapula
fractures: interobserver reliability of classification and treatment. J Orthop Trauma. 2014
Mar;28(3):124-9.

Petraglia C, Ramirez MA, Tsai MA, Parks BG, Murthi AM. Glenohumeral pressure with surface
replacement arthroplasty versus hemiarthroplasty. Orthopedics 2014;37:e892-e896.

Casagrande D, Stains JP, Murthi AM. Identification of shoulder osteoarthritis biomarkers:
comparison between shoulders with and without osteoarthritis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg (2015) 24, 382-390.

Ramirez MA, Ramirez JM, Murthi AM. Arthroscopic Management of a Glenohumeral Osteochondral Defect Using Particulated Juvenile Cartilage Allograft. A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect, 2015 Jun 24; 5 (2): e56.

Ramirez MA, Ramirez JM, Parks BG, Tsai MA, Murthi AM. Olecranon tip osteoarticular autograft transfer for irreparable coronoid process fracture: a biomechanical study. Hand 2015;10:695-700.

Ramirez MA, Murthi AM. Distal ulna allograft for proximal humerus fractures. Tech Shoulder Elbow Surg 2016;17:38-42.

Gilotra MN, Shorofsky MJ, Stein JA, Murthi AM. Healing of rotator cuff tendons using botulinum toxin A and immobilization in a rat model. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2016;17(1):127.

Carpenter SR, Urits I, Murthi AM. Porous metals and alternate bearing surfaces in shoulder arthroplasty. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2016 Mar;9(1):59-66.

Ponzio DY, VanBeek C, Wong JC, Padegimas EM, Anakwenze OA, Getz CL, Abboud JA; Murthi AM. ACESS Group. Profile of Current Opinion on Arthroscopic Acromioplasty: A Video Survey Study. Arthroscopy. 2016 Jul;32(7):1253-62.

Wilkerson J, Paryavi E, Kim H, Murthi A, Pensy RA. Biomechanical Comparison of
Superior versus Anterior Plate Position for Fixation of Distal Clavicular Fractures: A New Model. J
Orthop Trauma. 2017 Jan;31(1).

Ramirez MA, Cheung EV, Murthi AM. Revision Total Elbow Arthroplasty. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2017 Aug;25(8):e166-e174.

Murthi AM, Ramirez MA, Parks BG, Carpenter SR. Lacertus Fibrosus Versus Achilles Allograft Reconstruction for Distal Biceps Tears: A Biomechanical Study. Am J Sports Med. 2017 Sep 1: [Epub ahead of print]

Horneff JG 3rd, Aleem A, Nicholson T, Lervick G, Murthi A, Sethi P, Getz C, Lazarus MD, Ramsey ML, Abboud JA, Tashjian R. Functional outcomes of distal triceps tendon repair comparing transosseous bone tunnels with suture anchor constructs. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2017 Oct 9. pii: S1058-2746(17)30512-8.

Lazarus MD, Cox RM, Murthi AM, Levy O, Abboud JA. Stemless Prosthesis for Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2017 Oct 20.

Elhassan BT, Cox RM, Shukla DR, Lee J, Murthi AM, Tashjian RZ, Abboud JA. Management of Failed Rotator Cuff Repair in Young Patients. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2017 Nov;25(11):e261 e271.

Carpenter SR, Stroh DA, Melvani R, Parks BG, Camire LM, Murthi AM. Distal triceps transosseous cruciate versus suture anchor repair using equal constructs: a biomechanical comparison. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2018 Aug 6. 2018.05.025. [Epub ahead of print]

Plummer OR, Abboud JA, Bell JE, Murthi AM, Romeo AA, Singh P, Zmistowski BM. A concise shoulder outcome measure: application of computerized adaptive testing to the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Shoulder Assessment. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2019 Mar 1.Epub ahead of print.

Lobao MH, Canham RB, Melvani RT, Abboud JA, Parks BG, Murthi AM. Biomechanics of Biodegradable Subacromial Balloon Spacer for Irreparable Superior Rotator Cuff Tears: Study of a Cadaveric Model. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2019 Jun 5;101(11):e49.

Lobao MH, Canham RB, Melvani RT, Parks BG, Murthi AM. Synthetic coracoclavicular ligament vs. coracoclavicular suspensory construct for treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation: a biomechanical study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2020 Feb 17.[Epub ahead of print]

Bodendorfer BM, Loughran GJ, Looney AM, Velott AT, Lutton DM, Wiesel BB, Murthi AM. Short-term outcomes of reverse shoulder arthroplasty using a custom baseplate for severe glenoid deficiency. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2020 Aug 24:S1058-2746(20)30676-5.


Lobao MH, Melvani RT, Abbasi P, Parks BG, Murthi AM. Dermal Allograft Superior Capsule Reconstruction Biomechanics and Kinematics. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2021 Jan 19:S1058-2746(21)00014-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.11.024. Epub ahead of print.

Mahendraraj KA, ASES Acromial Stress Fracture Group, Abboud J, Armstrong A, Austin L, Brolin T, Entezari V, Friedman L, Garrigues GE, Grawe B, Gulotta L, Gutman M, Hart P-A, Hobgood R, Horneff JG, Iannotti J, Khazzam M, King J, Kloby MA, Knack M, Levy J, Murthi A, Namdari S, Okeke L, Otto R, Parsell DE, Polisetty T, Ponnuru P, Ricchetti E, Tashjian R, Throckmorton T, Townsend C, Wright M, Wright T, Zimmer Z, Menendez ME, Jawa A. Predictors of Acromial and Scapular Stress Fracture after Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: An ASES Multicenter Study from the Complications of Reverse Arthroplasty Group, J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2021, doi: doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2021.02.008.
Invited Articles:

Bauer GS, Murthi AM, Bigliani, LU. Fixation for the millennium: The shoulder. J Arthroplasty
17[4 Suppl 1]:9−10, 2002.

Bigliani LU, Bauer GS, Murthi AM. Humeral head replacement: Techniques and soft-tissue preparation. Instr Course Lect 51:11−20, 2002.

Henshaw R, Murthi AM, Levine WN. Percutaneous pins versus ORIF, or is HHR better? Curr Opin Orthop 12(4):307−314, 2001.

Murthi AM. Editorial overview: Elbow. Curr Opin Orthop 13(4):297, 2002.

Solomon HB, Murthi AM. Elbow arthroscopy: Use or abuse? Curr Opin Orthop
13(4):310−314, 2002.

Brown JA, Murthi AM. Distal biceps tendon ruptures: New techniques of repair. Curr Opin Orthop 14:285−290, 2003.

Chebli CM, Murthi AM. Valgus extension overload of the elbow. Curr Opin Orthop
15:311−315, 2004.

Murthi AM. Editorial overview: Elbow. Curr Opin Orthop 15(4):279, 2004.

Murthi AM. Editorial review: Arthroscopic versus open surgery: Patient outcome or market driven? Curr Opin Orthop 16(4):245, 2005.

Chebli CM, Riley C, Murthi AM. Rotator cuff repair debate: Open versus mini-open, versus arthroscopic. Curr Opin Orthop 16(4):263−266, 2005.

Stein JA, Murthi AM. Current concepts in elbow kinematics and biomechanics. Curr Opin Orthop 16(4):276-280, 2005.

12. Banagan K, Murthi AM. Current concepts in total elbow arthroplasty. Curr Opin Orthop 17(4):335-
339, 2006.

13. Watson J, Murthi AM. The rheumatoid elbow. Curr Opin Orthop 18(4):391-394, July 2007.

14. Watson J, Murthi AM. Glenohumeral Arthritis in the Athlete: Conventional shoulder arthroplasty
in the athlete. Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine. 16(1): 37-42, January, 2008.

15. Murthi AM. Editorial overview: Elbow. Curr Orthop Practice 19(6):595, November, 2008.

16. Clinton R, Murthi AM. Lateral epicondylitis: Current Concepts. Curr Orthop Practice 19(6):612-
615, November, 2008.

17. Murthi AM. Upper extremity. Current Orthopaedic Practice 07/2009; 20(4):344.

18. Stein JA, Murthi AM. Posterolateral rotatory instability of the elbow: our approach. Operative
Techniques in Orthopaedics. 19(4): 251-257, October, 2009.

19. Murthi AM, Keener J, Armstrong AD, Getz CL. The Recurrent Unstable Elbow: Diagnosis and
Treatment. Instructional Course Lecture. J Bone Joint Surg-Am. July 2010; 92(8):1794-1804.

20. Ramirez MA, Ramirez J, Murthi AM. Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for irreparable rotator
cuff tears and cuff tear arthropathy. Clin Sports Med. 31(4):749-59. 2012.

21. Pinkas D, Wiater JM, Spencer EE Jr, Edwards TB, Uribe JW, Declercq G, Murthi AM, Hertel R.
Shoulder prosthetic arthroplasty options in 2014: what to do and when to do it. Instr Course Lect.
2015;64:193-202.

22. Murthi AM, Lankachandra M. Technologies to Augment Rotator Cuff Repair. Orthop Clin North
Am. 2019 Jan;50(1):103-108.

23. Murthi AM. Editor. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty. Current Concepts in the
Treatment of the B2 Glenoid. 2019 Sept, Vol 3.

24. Wright MA, Abboud JA, Murthi AM. Subacromial Balloon Spacer Implantation. Curr Rev
Musculoskelet Med. 2020 Oct;13(5):584-591.

TEXTBOOK EDITOR:

Anatomic Shoulder Arthroplasty: Strategies for Clinical Management. Editors: April Armstrong, Anand M. Murthi. Springer; 1st ed. 2016 edition

BOOK CHAPTERS:

Murthi AM, Bigliani LU. Humeral head replacement for four-part proximal humerus fractures.
In, Levine WN, Marra G, Bigliani LU (ed): Fractures of the Shoulder Girdle. New York:
Marcell-Dekker; pp 113−130, 2003.

Murthi AM, Bigliani LU. Open inferior capsular shift. In, Barber FA, Fischer SP (ed): Techniques in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. New York: Thieme; pp 106−109, 2003.

Stein JA, Murthi AM. Diagnostic shoulder arthroscopy. In: Levine WN, Blaine TA, Ahmad CS (ed): Minimally Invasive Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. New York: Informa Healthcare USA;
pp 15−24, 2007.

4. Murthi AM. Anatomy of the pectoralis minor tendon and it’s use in tendon transfers. In: Norris TR,
Zuckerman JD, Warner JP, Lee TQ (eds): Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow: An International
Perspective. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Chapter 19. February, 2007.

5. Stein JA, Murthi AM. Lateral collateral ligament reconstruction of the elbow. In: Weisel S (ed):
Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery. Baltimore: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. January,
2011.

6. Butler RB, Murthi AM. Greater tuberosity fractures, clavicle fractures, and posterior shoulder
fracture-dislocations. In: Nicholson G, Provencher M (eds): Curbside Consultation in Shoulder
Reconstruction: 49 Clinical Questions. Slack Incorporated. July, 2008.

7. Murthi AM. Rotator cuff tears. In: Lieberman JR (ed): American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Orthopaedic Review Manual, February, 2009.

8. Murthi AM. Elbow stiffness. In: Lieberman JR (ed): American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Orthopaedic Review Manual, February, 2009.

9. Walker M, Murthi AM. Rehabilitation after Instability Repair. In: Levine W (ed). Shoulder Instability
Current Concepts Monograph: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. March, 2009.

10. Panchal S, Murthi AM: Medial Epicondylitis: American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Teaching
Curriculum. American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Guide to Elbow Disorders, 2010.

Watson J, Murthi AM. Arthroscopic distal clavicle resection. In: Lee D, Neviaser RJ (eds):
Shoulder and Elbow Surgery-Operative Techniques. Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders. January, 2011.

Murthi A, McCarron J. Shoulder reconstruction. In: Flynn, JM (ed): American Academy of
Orthoapedic Surgeons Orthopaedic Knowledge Update 10. April, 2011.

Panchal S, Murthi AM. External fixators for the management of elbow instability. In: Levine W,
Cadet E, Ahmad C (eds). Shoulder and Elbow Trauma. London UK: JP Medical Ltd. July 2012.

Ramirez MA, Murthi AM. Point/counterpoint. Chronic locked anterior dislocations: soft tissue
allografts. In: Dodson CC, Dines DM, Dines JS, Walch G, Williams GR, editors. Controversies in
Shoulder Instability. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2014. p. 156-60.

Murthi A, Armstrong A. Elbow Instability and Reconstruction. In: Flynn, JM (ed): American
Academy of Orthoapedic Surgeons Orthopaedic Knowledge Update 11. Jan, 2014.

Ramirez MA, Murthi AM. Biomechanics of reconstruction constructs. In: Dines JS, Altchek DW, editors. Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment.New York: Springer; 2015. p. 135-40.

Ramirez MA, Murthi AM. Varus posteromedial instability. Hand Clin 2015;31:557-63.

Sathyendra VM, Murthi AM. Treatment of shoulder arthritis in the young patient. World Clinics: Orthopaedics Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 2015;1.

Sathyendra VM, Murthi AM. Lateral collateral ligament reconstruction of the elbow. In: Wiesel SW, editor. Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery, Volume 3: Hand, Shoulder, and Elbow. 2 ed. Philadelphia: Walters Klower; 2016. p. 3963-71.

Bedeir YH, Carpenter SR, and Murthi AM. Treatment of simple elbow dislocations. In Tashjian, R. Z. (ed): The Unstable Elbow: An Evidence-Based Approach to Evaluation and Management, chap 4, pp 41-52. New York, Springer, 2017.

Lankachandra M, Murthi AM. Management of the Failed Hemiarthoplasty. In Tashjian, R. Z. (ed): Complex and Revision Shoulder Arthoplasty, chap 9, 129-134. New York, Springer, 2019.

Lobao MH, Murthi AM. Performance of Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for Cuff Tear Arthropathy. In: Abboud JA. Reverse Shouder Arthroplasty: A Comprehensive Case-Based Approach. 1st Ed. Thorofare, NJ: PNS & WSS Incorporated; (to be published in 2021). 

Lobao MH, Murthi AM. Lateral Collateral Ligament Reconstruction of the Elbow. In: Williams GR. Operative Techniques in Orthopedic Surgery. 3rd Ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer; (to be published in 2021).

Murthi AM, Lobao MH. Rotator Cuff Tears and Cuff Arthroplasty. In: Boyer MI. AAOS Comprehensive Orthopedic Review 3: Shoulder and Elbow. 3rd Ed. Rosemont, IL: Wolters Kluwer; (to be published in 2021) 

Lankachandra M, Murthi AM. Single-Row Rotator Cuff Repair Using Graft Augmentation and Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentration Augmentation. In Srikumaran. (ed): Video Atlas of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair, chap 1, 1-5. New York, Thieme, 2021.

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.7
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.7
  • Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.6
  • Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

    4.7
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.6
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.7
  • Feb 27, 2024

    Very pleased with the outcome of my shoulder surgery.

  • Feb 15, 2024

    Was never asked about pain or how my problem affected my daily life- I expressed that I was having difficulty with ADL- zero concern- recommended more physical therapy. Doctor never even touched problem area to re evaluate. He did call me back after I called the office requesting my records to go elsewhere and was very short with me- actually very dismissive- making my decision to go elsewhere for my care an easy one

  • Feb 8, 2024

    Dr Murthi is the best, most professional and skillful surgeon I have had the pleasure to be a patient for.