Dr. Michael J. Reynolds is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of shoulder and elbow conditions. He cares for patients with a full range of problems, from rotator cuff tears and shoulder arthritis to instability, fractures, and complex elbow injuries. Dr. Reynolds believes in exhausting conservative, non-surgical options first and reserving surgery for patients who will truly benefit from it. His goal is simple: to help every patient return to the activities and quality of life they enjoy, with a clear understanding of their condition and treatment plan at every step.
Quick Highlights
- Fellowship-trained shoulder and elbow surgeon (Brown University / Rhode Island Hospital)
- Specializes exclusively in conditions of the shoulder and elbow
- Performs the full spectrum of shoulder and elbow surgery, from arthroscopy to complex joint replacement
- Experienced with the latest surgical technology, including 3D preoperative planning, robotics, and augmented reality navigation
- Served as Administrative Chief Resident during orthopedic surgery residency
- Lifelong greater Philadelphia area resident, raised in Malvern, PA
Dr. Reynolds believes that well-informed patients make the best decisions about their own care. At every visit, he takes the time to make sure patients truly understand their diagnosis and what is happening in their shoulder or elbow. He then lays out the full range of treatment options, from observation and non-surgical care to surgery, and walks through the benefits and risks of each. Rather than telling patients what to do, Dr. Reynolds ensures they have everything they need to choose the course of action that is best for them personally.
Specialty Focus
Dr. Reynolds's practice is dedicated entirely to the shoulder and elbow, allowing him to offer focused, high-level expertise across the full spectrum of conditions affecting these joints. He treats patients of all ages and activity levels, from young athletes with shoulder instability to active adults with rotator cuff disease and older patients with advanced arthritis or complex fractures. His areas of focus include:
- Shoulder replacement surgery (anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty)
- Rotator cuff tears and repair
- Shoulder instability and labral injuries
- Fractures of the shoulder and elbow
- Tendon injuries of the elbow, including distal biceps ruptures
- Arthritis and stiffness of the shoulder and elbow
- General orthopedic trauma and fracture care
Advanced Techniques & Technology
Dr. Reynolds is trained and experienced in the most advanced technology available in shoulder and elbow surgery, including:
- 3D preoperative planning software for shoulder replacement
- Patient-specific instrumentation (PSI)
- Robotic-assisted shoulder replacement
- Augmented reality surgical navigation
- Pyrocarbon implants
- Ream-and-run shoulder arthroplasty, an option for select active patients with high physical demands on their shoulder
- Minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques for the shoulder and elbow
Why Patients Choose Dr. Reynolds
- Subspecialty fellowship training focused entirely on the shoulder and elbow
- Performs the complete range of shoulder and elbow procedures, from routine to complex
- Experience with the most advanced surgical technology and implants available
- Takes time to fully explain every diagnosis and all available treatment options
- Empowers patients to choose the treatment path that is right for them
- Deep roots in the greater Philadelphia community
Conditions Treated
- Rotator cuff tears, including massive and irreparable tears
- Shoulder arthritis
- Shoulder instability and dislocations
- Labral tears (including SLAP tears)
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
- Proximal humerus (shoulder) fractures
- Biceps tendon injuries
- AC joint injuries and arthritis
- Scapular (shoulder blade) disorders, including snapping scapula and winging
- Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
- Elbow arthritis and stiffness
- Distal biceps tendon ruptures
- Elbow fractures and dislocations
Procedures Performed
Dr. Reynolds performs the full array of shoulder and elbow procedures, including:
Shoulder
- Anatomic total shoulder replacement
- Reverse total shoulder replacement
- Revision shoulder replacement
- Ream-and-run shoulder arthroplasty
- Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, including graft-augmented repair for large or complex tears
- Tendon transfers for irreparable rotator cuff tears (lower trapezius and latissimus dorsi transfers)
- Arthroscopic shoulder stabilization and labral repair
- Latarjet and bone augmentation procedures for shoulder instability
- Biceps tenodesis
- AC joint reconstruction
- Surgery for scapular (shoulder blade) disorders, including snapping scapula and scapular winging
- Fracture repair of the shoulder, proximal humerus, scapula, and clavicle
Elbow
- Total elbow replacement
- Radial head replacement
- Elbow arthroscopy
- Elbow ligament repair and reconstruction
- Distal biceps and triceps tendon repair
- Elbow contracture release for stiffness
- Surgical treatment of tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
- Elbow fracture and dislocation repair
- Ulnar nerve decompression and transposition
In addition to his specialty shoulder and elbow practice, Dr. Reynolds treats patients with broken bones and orthopedic injuries throughout the body as part of hospital emergency call coverage.
- Fellowship, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery – Brown University / Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI
- Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery (Administrative Chief Resident) – Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
- Medical School – Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
- Undergraduate – Villanova University, BBA in Economics & Finance, Magna Cum Laude
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (board-eligible)
- American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES)
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Eastern Orthopaedic Association (EOA)
- Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society (POS)
Dr. Reynolds was raised in Malvern, Pennsylvania, and is proud to return home to care for patients in the community where he grew up. He and his wife, a physician, recently welcomed their first child, a son. Outside of the office, he enjoys fitness, travel, golf, Philadelphia sports, and spending time with family and friends.