Richard Michelin, DO
- Orthopedic Surgeon at Crovetti Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
- Fellowship trained in Shoulder and Elbow Reconstruction at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan Jobe
- Specializes in shoulder and elbow arthroplasty, arthroscopy, and fracture care
- Specialized training at level I trauma center in general orthopedic fracture care
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Keeping You in
Action INNOVATIVE TREATMENTS FOR SHOULDER INJURY
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An Active Lifestyle
Awaits You COMPREHENSIVE ORTHOPEDIC CARE
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Getting You Back
in the Game CUTTING-EDGE ELBOW SURGERY
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Don't Let Shoulder
Pain Restrict You Shoulder Joint Replacement
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Specialties Committed to Excellence in Orthopaedic Care to help patient’s improve their quality of life

Shoulder

Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty

Shoulder Arthroscopy

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Elbow

Total Elbow Arthroplasty

Elbow Arthroscopy

Radial Head Arthroplasty

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General Orthopaedics

Achilles Tendon Repair

Wrist Fracture Fixation

Forearm Fracture Fixation

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Richard Michelin, DO Fellowship Trained orthopaedic surgeon

Shoulder & Elbow Specialist

Dr. Michelin specializes in shoulder and elbow orthopedic surgery, including arthroscopy, joint replacement, fracture repair, tendon repair, ligament reconstruction, and nerve decompression. He is highly experienced and has achieved excellent outcomes for his patients.

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Adult Shoulder & Elbow Reconstructive Fellowship2022-2023
Orthopedic Surgery Residency2017-2022
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine2013-2017

Patients Testimonials

In January 2024, I tore my Rotator Cuff pretty bad. Because of Insurance Denials, I was denied treatment to fix it. Finally after almost 11 months, I called Crovetti Orthopedics and was assigned to Dr Michelin in the Alta Office. He was a God-Send and was able to get me surgery within 3 weeks of my ...
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I had left shoulder replacement surgery the end of January, and Dr. Michelin did the surgery and he did a fantastic job. I pretty much have most of my range of motion back. The pain is gone. I had severe osteoarthritis in my shoulder. I would highly recommend Dr. Michelin if you need surgery for you...
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I had been suffering with a bad shoulder for years. Dr. Michelin met with me to discuss my tear and his recommendations for surgery. I had the surgery in late January. Today was my last day of physical therapy because I’m way better than before the procedure. It’s been 4 1/2 months and I...
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Arthroscopic Surgery Minimally Invasive Solutions

Arthroscopic surgery, also known as arthroscopy, is a surgical procedure to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint using a specialized instrument known as an arthroscope. Read more

Sports Related Injury Care Getting You Back in the Game

Sports Medicine, also known as sports and exercise medicine (SEM), is a branch of medicine that deals with the treatment and prevention of sports and exercise-related injuries and improving fitness and performance. The main objective of sports medicine is to help individuals engage in sports and exercise in a safe and effective manner to accomplish their training goals. Read more

Publications

Published on 2022 Sep 30 Adolescent Athletes Achieve High Levels of Athletic and Daily Function After Arthroscopic Marrow Stimulation for Elbow Capitellar Osteochondritis Dissecans.

To determine the functional outcomes of adolescent athletes treated with arthroscopic marrow stimulation/microfracture for elbow capitellar osteochondritis dissecans (OCD).
Published on 2021 March 30 Choosing the Optimal Wound Dressing for Bathing After Total Knee Arthroplasty

Many surgical dressings claim to be waterproof and safe for bathing postoperatively. The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of commonly used dressings' ability to prevent water penetration while bathing.
Published on 2020 Jan 12 A Novel Technique for a Successful Closed Reduction of a Bosworth Fracture-Dislocation of the Ankle

The Bosworth fracture is defined as a bimalleolar fracture-dislocation of the ankle, with entrapment of the fibula behind the posterior tubercle of the distal tibia.

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