Adrienne Towsen, M.D.
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Causes & Treatment Options for Sciatica
Pain that starts in the lower back and radiates down the back of the leg is what is commonly referred to as sciatica. The pain follows the path of the sciatic nerve down the leg which means that typically, only one side of the body is affected. The sensation that...
Recognizing the Signs of Tendonitis and How to Treat it
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, tendonitis causes more than 70,000 people to miss work per year. This is just one of many reasons why it is important to understand the symptoms of tendonitis so that you can avoid not only the pain but the inconvenience it...
What are Non-Surgical Treatment Options for a Herniated Disc
The spine consists of 26 bones called vertebrae and between them are cushion-like pads called “intervertebral discs”. The discs serve as shock absorbers for the vertebrae and help provide stability to the spine. When one of these intervertebral discs loses its normal...
SPECIALTIES
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
- Shoulder Replacement
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Instability Procedures
- ACL Reconstruction
- Clavicle and Proximal Humerus Fractures
EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Undergraduate — Haverford College
- M.D. — Medical College of Pennsylvania
- Residency — Allegheny General Hospital
- Fellowship in Sports Medicine — Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
CERTIFICATION
- Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Medical Association
- Pennsylvania Medical Society
- Chester County Medical Society
INTERESTING FACTS
Dr. Towsen has been named a ‘Top Doctor’ in Orthopaedics by Main Line Today and Philadelphia magazines. She is also a competitive ballroom dancer.