Kevin B Freedman , MD

 

Specialty	Accepting New Patients
Orthopedic Surgery   Board Certified in 2004	Yes

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Internship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Fellowship: Rush-Presbyterian-St. Lukes Medical Center-Chicago, IL

Affiliations:

• Bryn Mawr Hospital - On staff since 2005
• Lankenau Hospital - On staff since 2005
• Paoli Hospital - On staff since 2005

Clinical/Dept Titles:
Attending Physician

Age: 40
Gender: M

Physician Notes:
My practice specializes in the treatment of sports medicine injuries, including injuries to the knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle. It is my goal to provide my patients with the highest quality care while providing individual attention to each patient. I make decisions for treatment for all of my patients as if they were family members, in order to provide the best possible care.

 

Practice Name:
Orthopaedic Specialists

Locations:

27 S. Bryn Mawr Ave. Bryn Mawr ,  PA  19010 Phone: 610-527-2727 FAX: 610-527-1588 View Map | Get Directions

Access Information: Handicap Access Hours: Weekdays

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Devon Manor Bldg., Suite 100 235 W Lancaster Ave. Devon ,  PA  19333 Phone: 610-688-6767 FAX: 610-688-3224 View Map | Get Directions

Access Information: Public Transportation Handicap Access Hours: Weekdays

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Bryn Mawr Hospital Health Center, Suite 340 3855 West Chester Pike Turn on to Medical Drive Newtown Square ,  PA  19073 Phone: 610-527-2727 View Map | Get Directions

Access Information: Handicap Access Hours: Weekdays

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Areas of Clinical Interest

Sports Medicine
Cartilage Restoration
Arthroscopy

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Patient Population

• Adult
• Pediatric
• Adolescent
• Geriatric
• Medicare
• HMO
• PPO

Professional Staff

Gianna Zengel, Medical Assistant
Phone: 610-527-2727

 

Recent Clinical Studies Published
Spindler KP, Kuhn JE, Freedman KB, Matthews C, Dittus RS, Harrell FE. "ACL reconstruction autograft choice: Does it really matter? A systematic review." American Journal of Sports Medicine, 32(8): 1986-95, 2004.

Giannoulias CS, Freedman KB. "Knee dislocations: Management of the multiligament injured knee." American Journal of Orthopaedics, Nov, 2004.

Freedman KB, Smith A, Romeo AA, Cole BJ, Bach BR. "Open Bankart repair versus arthroscopic repair with transglenoid sutures or bioabsorbable tacks for recurrent anterior instability of the shoulder: A meta-analysis." American Journal of Sports Medicine, 32(6): 1520-1527, 2004.

Metha SV, Lomasney LM, Demos TC, Freedman KB, "Radiologic Case Study: Patellar tendon rupture." Orthopaedics: 27(5):438, 522-525, 2004.

Cole BJ, Freedman KB, Taksali S, Hingtgen B, DiMasi M, Bach BR Jr, Hurwitz DE, "Use of a lateral offset short-leg walking cast before high tibial osteotomy." Clinical Orthopaedics & Related Research, 408:209-17, 2003.

Freedman KB, D’Amato, MJ, Nedoff DD, Katz A, Bach BR Jr. "Arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A meta-analysis comparing patellar tendon and hamstring autografts." American Journal of Sports Medicine, 31(1): 2-11, 2003.

Bernstein J, McGuire K, Freedman KB, "Statistical sampling and hypothesis testing in orthopaedic research." Clinical Orthopaedics & Related Research, 413: 55-62, 2003.

Freedman KB, Nho S, Cole BJ. "Marrow stimulating technique to augment meniscus repair." Arthroscopy, 19(7): 794-798, 2003.

Freedman KB, Bernstein J. "Educational deficiencies in musculoskeletal medicine." Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery – American Volume, 84-A(4): 604-608, 2002.

Romeo AA, Cole BJ, Mazzocca AD, Fox JA, Freedman KB, Joy E. "Autologous chondrocyte repair of an articular cartilage defect in the humeral head: A case report and review of the literature." Arthroscopy, Oct., 18(8):925-9, 2002.

Freedman KB, Back S, Bernstein, J. "Sample size and statistical power in randomized control trials in orthopaedics." Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery – British Volume, 83-B(3): 397-402, 2001.

Freedman KB, Kaplan FS, Bilker WB, Strom BL, Lowe RA. "Treatment of osteoporosis: Are physicians missing an opportunity?" Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery – American Volume, 82-A(8): 1063-1070, 2000.

Freedman KB, Brookenthal K, Fitzgerald RH, Williams S, Lonner J. "A meta-analysis of thromboembolic prophylaxis following elective total hip arthroplasty." Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery – American Volume, 82-A(7): 929-938, 2000.

Freedman KB, Bernstein, J. "Current Concepts Review: Sample size and statistical power in clinical orthopaedic research." Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery – American Volume, 81-A(10): 1454-1460, 1999.

Freedman KB, Hahn GV, Fitzgerald RH. "Unusual case of septic arthritis of the hip: Spread from adjacent adductor pyomyositis." Journal of Arthroplasty, 14(7): 886-891, 1999.

Freedman KB, Bernstein J. "The adequacy of medical school education in musculoskeletal medicine." Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery – American Volume, 80-A(10): 1410-1427, 1998.

Freedman KB, Glasgow MT, Glasgow SG, Bernstein J. "Anterior cruciate ligament injury and reconstruction among university students." Clinical Orthopaedics & Related Research, 356: 208-212, 1998.

Freedman KB, Williams GR, Iannotti JP. "Impingement syndrome following total shoulder arthroplasty and humeral hemiarthroplasty: Treatment with arthroscopic acromioplasty." Arthroscopy, 14(7): 665-670, 1998.

Freedman KB, Glasgow SG. "Arthroscopic roofplasty: Correction of an extension deficit following conservative treatment of a type III tibial avulsion fracture." Arthroscopy, 11(2): 231-234, 1995.

Brookenthal K, Freedman KB, Fitzgerald RH, Lotke PA, Lonner J. "A meta-analysis of thromboembolic prophylaxis following elective total knee arthroplasty." Journal of Arthroplasty, 16(3): 293-300, 2001.

O’Leary PT, Freedman KB, "Articular cartilage injury: historical aspects of treatment." Loyola University-Chicago Orthopaedic Journal, 13: 58-67, 2004.

Shook JB, Frank HG, Freedman KB, "Fixation of tibial eminence fractures using suture." Loyola University-Chicago Orthopaedic Journal, 13: 68-73, 2004.

Giannoulias C, Freedman KB, "Knee dislocations: Evaluation and management." Loyola University-Chicago Orthopaedic Journal, 12: 60-67, 2003.

Tu K, Cole, B, Freedman KB, "Augmentation of meniscus repair." Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine, 11(2): 127-133, 2003.

Freedman KB, Bach BR. "Operative technique for open rotator-cuff repair: Multi-suture technique." Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics, 12(3):156-161, 2002.

Fox JA, Freedman KB, Lee SJ, Cole BJ. "Fresh osteochondral allograft transplantation for articular cartilage defects." Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine, 10(3); 168-173, 2002.

Freedman KB, Coleman SH, Olenac C, Cole BJ. "The biology of cartilage injuries and the microfracture technique for the treatment of articular cartilage lesions." Seminars in Arthroplasty, 13(3): 202-209, 2002.

Recent Honors, Awards, Citations
1999 Winner, AOA-Zimmer Annual Travel Award for USA Orthopaedic Residents

1997 Winner, Resident/Fellow Research Award, Eastern Orthopaedic Association

1995 Merck Manual Award for Clinical Excellence, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Current Memberships and Activities
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Arthrocopy Association of North America
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons