Dr. Michael P Banas M.D.
Orthopedist
220 S River St Wilkes Barre PA, 18705About
Dr. Michael Banas is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Wilkes Barre, PA. Dr. Banas specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Banas tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1988
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1988
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Nonunion of an olecranon epiphyseal plate stress fracture in an adolescent.
- Relationship between the lateral acromion angle and rotator cuff disease.
- Arthroscopic evaluation and treatment of injuries to the superior glenoid labrum.
- Arthroscopic treatment of anterior shoulder instability using threaded suture anchors and nonabsorbable suture.
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
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