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Sean C. Adelman, MD

Specialties:

Orthopedics

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Sean C. Adelman, MD is accepting new patients.

Telemedicine Visits Available

Conditions Treated

elbow ulnar collateral ligament injury, colles fracture, golfer's elbow, olecranon bursitis, shoulder adhesive capsulitis, 5th metatarsal base fracture, AC joint injury, achilles rupture, achilles tear, ankle instability, bankart tear, elbow ligament injury, elbow ligament instability, elbow sprain, elbow tendonitis, finger fracture, jones fracture, lisfranc injury, metatarsal fracture, patella dislocation, patella fracture, patellar tendon rupture, pilon fracture, quad rupture, quadriceps tendon tear, rotator cuff impingement, scapula fracture, shoulder calcific tendonitis, shoulder labrum tear, shoulder separation, shoulder stiffness, syndesmosis injury, trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis), biceps tendon tear, distal, patellar, tendon tear, carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, elbow ulnar nerve entrapment, extensor tendon injuries, frozen shoulder, hand fracture, hand infections, labral tear, rotator cuff tendonitis, shoulder arthritis, shoulder instability, skin cancer of the hand, tennis elbow, ulnar tunnel syndrome, wrist fracture, ankle injury, elbow injury, elbow pain, foot fracture, foot injury, shoulder injury, shoulder pain, wrist injury, ankle fracture, biceps tendonitis, elbow dislocation, shoulder dislocation, shoulder impingement, boxer's fracture, clavicle fracture, humerus fracture, elbow arthritis, elbow fracture, rotator cuff tear, and shoulder fracture

Procedures Performed

cubital tunnel release, trigger finger release, ankle injections, elbow injections, AC reconstruction, bankart repair, biceps tenodesis, bunion deformity correction, clavicle fracture repair, distal biceps repair, distal clavicle excision, latajet - shoulder reconstruction, minimally-invasive shoulder surgery, ORIF ankle fracture, ORIF patella, posterolateral corner reconstruction, shoulder fracture repair, shoulder instability surgery, shoulder labral repair, shoulder remplissage, subacromial decompression, superior capsular reconstruction, total elbow replacement, total shoulder replacement, trigger finger injections, viscosupplementation (synvisc, hyaluronic acid) injections, reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, ORIF lower extremity, elbow surgery, ganglion cyst removal, rotator cuff repair, shoulder surgery, Arthroscopic bankart repair, Cortisone injections, Patellar tendon repair, Quadriceps tendon repair, Rotator cuff arthroscopic repair, Shoulder arthroscopy, shoulder injections, Shoulder joint replacement, ankle fracture repair, ulnar nerve release, carpal tunnel release, muscle biopsy, and elbow arthroscopy

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Gender:

Male

Languages:

English

Interpretation Services Available

Honors, Awards, etc.

2025 Seattle Magazine "Top Docs"

Board Certification

Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery

Experience

Sean Adelman, MD, is a seasoned orthopedic surgeon who has specialized in orthopedic trauma as well as shoulder and elbow reconstruction since 1998. He began his career in the U.S. Air Force, in Florida, where he served on a "fast surgical team" and developed his expertise as a trauma referral surgeon. After his Air Force service Dr. Adelman joined an orthopedic group in Ann Arbor, Michigan and was the first to perform a reverse shoulder replacement at St. Joseph's Hospital. He later spent more than a decade at Kaiser Permanente in Seattle, where he again served as the trauma referral surgeon and led complex upper extremity reconstructions.

Philosophy of Care

Every patient who comes to the hospital deserves the best care possible regardless of their circumstance. My job is to take care of people, and I consider that both a privilege and a profound responsibility. I am also an ally to our LGBTQ+ community and provide a safe space for all of my patients to discuss their unique health care needs.

Experience

Year began practicing: 1998

Medical School

University of Texas | Galveston, TX

Residency

University of Michigan (orthopedic surgery) | Ann Arbor, MI

Personal Information

I am a military brat who lived all over the world growing up. During my time in the US Air Force, I served overseas after 9/11 and have done my best to serve our country. I have three adult children and a wonderful wife who are my world outside of work. I am also an author of children's books, three graphic novels and two science fiction novels.
I also spend time involved in the community, volunteering at organizations as well as events such as Special Olympics, Down Syndrome Center of Washington, summit community center, Arc of King County, Best Buddies and Raise Expectations.