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Dr. Matthew Pepe is a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in Sports Medicine, particularly, shoulder, knee, and elbow reconstruction. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and went on to complete his fellowship in both Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Pepe is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and is on staff at Atlanticare Regional Medical Center.

 
Dr. Pepe is the head Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Philadelphia Eagles, as well as team physician at Stockton College.  He is active in clinical research and has authored numerous peer reviewed articles and book chapters.

Professional Profile

Education
Titles & Certifications
Professional Associations

Education

  • B.S., Boston College
  • M.D., Georgetown University School of Medicine
  • Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center
  • Research Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania McKay Laboratory
  • Fellowship, Sports Medicine, University of Pittsburgh

Titles & Certifications

  • Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • Director, Sports Medicine AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
  • Head Team Orthopaedic Physician, Philadelphia Eagles
  • Team Physician, Stockton College
  • Board Certified, Orthopaedic Surgery

Professional Associations

  • Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

Education

  • B.S., Boston College
  • M.D., Georgetown University School of Medicine
  • Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center
  • Research Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania McKay Laboratory
  • Fellowship, Sports Medicine, University of Pittsburgh

Titles & Certifications

  • Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • Director, Sports Medicine AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
  • Head Team Orthopaedic Physician, Philadelphia Eagles
  • Team Physician, Stockton College
  • Board Certified, Orthopaedic Surgery

Professional Associations

  • Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

Programs

 
Publications

Publications

 

  • Pepe, MD and Harner, CD: Posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with Achilles tendon allograft. In: Simonian, PT; Cole, BJ; and Bach, BR, eds. Sports Injuries of the Knee, Surgical Approaches.Thieme. New York, NY, 2006.
  • Abboud, JA; Silverberg, D; Pepe, M; Beredjiklian, PK; Iannotti, JP; Williams, GR; Ramsey, ML. Surgical treatment of os acromiale with and without associated rotator cuff tears. Journal of Shoulder Elbow Surg. 15(3):265-70, 2006.

 

  • Copley, LA; Dormans, JP; Pepe, MD; Tan, V; Browne, RH. Accuracy and reliability of torque wrenches used for halo application in children. J. Bone Joint Surg. - American Volume. 85(11): 2199-204, 2003.
  • Williams, GR; Wong, KW; Pepe, MD; Tan, V; Silverberg, D; Ramsey, ML; Karduna, A; Iannotti, JP. The effect of articular malposition after total shoulder arthroplasty on glenohumeral translations, range of motion, and subacromial impingement. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 10(5): 2001.
  • Pepe, MD and Harner, CD. Assessment and surgical decision making for PCL injuries in athletes. Athletic Therapy Today 6(6): 9-15, 2001.

 

  • Pepe, MD and Rodosky, MW. Impingement syndrome: Diagnosis and treatment. Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Journal 12: 34-42, 2001.
  • Pepe, MD and Rodosky, MW. Nonoperative treatment of common shoulder injuries in athletes. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review 9: 96-104, 2001

 

  • Williams, GR; Koffler, K; Pepe, MD; Wong, K; Chang B; and Ramsey, ML. Rotation of the clavicular portion of the pectoralis major for soft-tissue coverage of the clavicle.  J. Bone Joint Surg.- American volume  82(12): 1736-1742, 2000.

 

  • Pepe, MD and Ramsey, ML: Late distal biceps tendon reconstruction. In Warren, RF, ed. Techniques in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 1(2): 82-86, 2000.
  • Tan, V; Pepe, MD; Glaser, DL; Seldes, RM; Heppenstall, RB; Esterhai Jr, JL:  Well-leg compartment pressures during hemilithotomy position for fracture fixation. J. Orthop. Trauma 14(3): 157-61, 2000.

 

  • Copley, LA; Pepe, MD; Dormans, JP; and Tan, V. A comparison of various angles of halo pin insertion in an immature skull model. Spine 24(17): 1777-80, 1999.
  • Tan, V; Pepe, MD; Esterhai Jr, JL: Sepsis of the shoulder girdle.  In:  Iannotti, JP and Williams, GR, eds. Disorders of the Shoulder:  Diagnosis and Management.  Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, 1999.

 

  • Copley, LA; Pepe, MD; Dormans, JP; Gabriel, JP; Sheth, N; and Tan, V. A comparative evaluation of halo pin designs in an immature skull model. Clin. Orthop. 357: 212-8, 1998.
  • Chan, PSH; Steinberg, DR; Pepe, MD; and Beredjiklian, PB. The significance of the three volar spaces in forearm compartment syndrome: A clinical and cadaveric correlation. J. Hand Surg.- American volume 23(6): 1077-81, 1998.

 

  • Pepe, MD; Copley, LA; Dormans, JP; Beredjiklian, PB; Tan, V; and Sheth, N. The variability of load and torque generation in commonly available pediatric halo wrenches. Manuscript in revision, Clin Orthop.
  • Pepe, MD; Beredjiklian, PB; Williams, GR; Iannotti, JP; and Ramsey, ML. The surgical management of meso os acromiale and associated rotator cuff disease. Manuscript resubmitted to J Bone Joint Surg- British.

 

  • Pepe, MD and Esterhai Jr., JL: Complications of fractures: chronic. In: Fitzgerald Jr, RH; Kaufer, H; and Malkani, A, eds. Orthopaedics.  Mosby, Philadelphia, PA, 2002.

 

  • Abstracts
  • Pepe, MD. Partial thickness rotator cuff tears in the athlete. Philadelphia Eagles Sports Medicine Symposium, Lincoln Financial Field, May 20, 2006. Philadelphia PA.

 

  • Pepe, MD. Knee dislocations. Jefferson Orthopedic Society. May 6, 2005. Philadelphia, PA.
  • Pepe, MD. Knee dislocations. 6th Annual Atlanticare Trauma Symposium. May 3, 2—5. Atlantic City, NJ.

 

  • Pepe, MD. Shoulder instability in the overhead athlete. Cape Atlantic League Athletic Trainers Symposium. Egg Harbor Township, NJ. March 4, 2002.
  • Pepe, MD. Pediatric sports injuries. Atlantic City Medical Center 4th Annual Trauma Symposium. Atlantic City, NJ. February 21, 2002.

 

  • Copley, LA; Dormans, JP; and Pepe, MD. Accuracy and reliability of halo wrenches at low torque settings used for pediatric application. Paper presentation. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 69th Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX. February 14, 2002.
  • Pepe, MD. ACL graft choices and techniques. Bacharach Physical Therapy Symposium. Egg Harbor Township, NJ. January 21, 2002.

 

  • Pepe, MD. Clinical shoulder instability: Diagnosis and treatment. Novacare Physical therapy Symposium. Marmora, NJ. October 2, 2001.
  • Bradley, JP and Pepe, MD. Biomechanics of the shoulder. Instructional Course Lecture. AOSSM, Keystone, CO. June 28, 2001.

 

  • Bradley, JP and Pepe, MD. The role of radiofrequency in shoulder stability. Presentation. Kerlin-Jobe Sports Medicine Meeting, Los Angeles, CA. June 7, 2001.
  • Copley, LA; Pepe, MD; Dormans, JP; Gabriel, JP; Sheth, N; and Tan, V. A comparative evaluation of halo pin designs in an immature skull model. Orthop Trans 21(4): 1290-1291, 1997-1998.

 

  • Pepe, MD; Copley, LA; Dormans, JP; Beredjiklian, PB; Tan, V; and Sheth, N. The variability of load and torque generation in commonly available pediatric halo wrenches. Presentation. Eastern Orthopaedic Association, San Juan, PR. October 17, 1998.
  • Beredjiklian, PB; Pepe, MD; Williams, GR; and Iannotti, JP. The surgical management of meso os acromiale and associated rotator cuff disease. Presentation. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 65th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. March 19, 1998.

 

  • Copley, LA; Pepe, MD; Dormans, JP; Gabriel, JP; Sheth, N; and Tan, V. A comparative evaluation of halo pin designs in an immature skull model. Presentation. Eastern Orthopaedic Association, Scottsdale, AZ. October 18, 1997.
  • Pepe, MD; Karduna, A; Tan, V; Williams, GR; and Iannotti, JP. Kinematics of the glenohumeral joint: The effect of humeral head malposition. Presentation. University of Pennsylvania Resident Research Day, Philadelphia, PA. May 7, 1997.

 

  • Beredjiklian, PB; Campbell, J; Pepe, MD;  Davidson, RS; Dormans, JP; Drummond, DS. Avulsion fractures of the proximal tibia in children. Presentation. Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, Pittsburgh, PA. November 15, 1996.
  • Katz, ML; Pepe, MD; Tahernia, AD; and Vresilovic, EJ. Traumatic spondylopelvic dissociation:  A rare and complex injury pattern. Poster. Eastern Orthopaedic Association, San Juan, PR. October 15-17, 1998.

 

  • Pepe, MD; Chan, PSH; Steinberg, DR; and Beredjiklian, PB. The Significance of the three volar spaces in forearm compartment syndrome: A clinical and cadaveric correlation. Poster. Orthopaedic Trauma Association 14th Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC. October 7, 1998.
  • Pepe, MD; Copley, LA; Dormans, JP; Beredjiklian, PB; Tan, V; and Sheth, N. The variability of load and torque generation in commonly available pediatric halo wrenches. Poster. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 65th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. March 20, 1998.

 

  • Pepe, MD; Copley, LA; Dormans, JP; Gabriel, JP; Sheth, N; and Tan, V. A comparative evaluation of halo pin designs in an immature skull model. Poster. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 65th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. March 21, 1998.
  • Katz, M; Beredjiklian, PB; Pepe, MD; Chang, B; and Bozentka, D. The epidemiology of pediatric gunshot wounds to the extremity. Poster. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 65th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. March 20, 1998.

 

 

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  • Pepe, MD and Harner, CD: Posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with Achilles tendon allograft. In: Simonian, PT; Cole, BJ; and Bach, BR, eds. Sports Injuries of the Knee, Surgical Approaches.Thieme. New York, NY, 2006.
  • Abboud, JA; Silverberg, D; Pepe, M; Beredjiklian, PK; Iannotti, JP; Williams, GR; Ramsey, ML. Surgical treatment of os acromiale with and without associated rotator cuff tears. Journal of Shoulder Elbow Surg. 15(3):265-70, 2006.

 

  • Copley, LA; Dormans, JP; Pepe, MD; Tan, V; Browne, RH. Accuracy and reliability of torque wrenches used for halo application in children. J. Bone Joint Surg. - American Volume. 85(11): 2199-204, 2003.
  • Williams, GR; Wong, KW; Pepe, MD; Tan, V; Silverberg, D; Ramsey, ML; Karduna, A; Iannotti, JP. The effect of articular malposition after total shoulder arthroplasty on glenohumeral translations, range of motion, and subacromial impingement. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 10(5): 2001.
  • Pepe, MD and Harner, CD. Assessment and surgical decision making for PCL injuries in athletes. Athletic Therapy Today 6(6): 9-15, 2001.

 

  • Pepe, MD and Rodosky, MW. Impingement syndrome: Diagnosis and treatment. Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Journal 12: 34-42, 2001.
  • Pepe, MD and Rodosky, MW. Nonoperative treatment of common shoulder injuries in athletes. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review 9: 96-104, 2001

 

  • Williams, GR; Koffler, K; Pepe, MD; Wong, K; Chang B; and Ramsey, ML. Rotation of the clavicular portion of the pectoralis major for soft-tissue coverage of the clavicle.  J. Bone Joint Surg.- American volume  82(12): 1736-1742, 2000.

 

  • Pepe, MD and Ramsey, ML: Late distal biceps tendon reconstruction. In Warren, RF, ed. Techniques in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 1(2): 82-86, 2000.
  • Tan, V; Pepe, MD; Glaser, DL; Seldes, RM; Heppenstall, RB; Esterhai Jr, JL:  Well-leg compartment pressures during hemilithotomy position for fracture fixation. J. Orthop. Trauma 14(3): 157-61, 2000.

 

  • Copley, LA; Pepe, MD; Dormans, JP; and Tan, V. A comparison of various angles of halo pin insertion in an immature skull model. Spine 24(17): 1777-80, 1999.
  • Tan, V; Pepe, MD; Esterhai Jr, JL: Sepsis of the shoulder girdle.  In:  Iannotti, JP and Williams, GR, eds. Disorders of the Shoulder:  Diagnosis and Management.  Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, 1999.

 

  • Copley, LA; Pepe, MD; Dormans, JP; Gabriel, JP; Sheth, N; and Tan, V. A comparative evaluation of halo pin designs in an immature skull model. Clin. Orthop. 357: 212-8, 1998.
  • Chan, PSH; Steinberg, DR; Pepe, MD; and Beredjiklian, PB. The significance of the three volar spaces in forearm compartment syndrome: A clinical and cadaveric correlation. J. Hand Surg.- American volume 23(6): 1077-81, 1998.

 

  • Pepe, MD; Copley, LA; Dormans, JP; Beredjiklian, PB; Tan, V; and Sheth, N. The variability of load and torque generation in commonly available pediatric halo wrenches. Manuscript in revision, Clin Orthop.
  • Pepe, MD; Beredjiklian, PB; Williams, GR; Iannotti, JP; and Ramsey, ML. The surgical management of meso os acromiale and associated rotator cuff disease. Manuscript resubmitted to J Bone Joint Surg- British.

 

  • Pepe, MD and Esterhai Jr., JL: Complications of fractures: chronic. In: Fitzgerald Jr, RH; Kaufer, H; and Malkani, A, eds. Orthopaedics.  Mosby, Philadelphia, PA, 2002.

 

  • Abstracts
  • Pepe, MD. Partial thickness rotator cuff tears in the athlete. Philadelphia Eagles Sports Medicine Symposium, Lincoln Financial Field, May 20, 2006. Philadelphia PA.

 

  • Pepe, MD. Knee dislocations. Jefferson Orthopedic Society. May 6, 2005. Philadelphia, PA.
  • Pepe, MD. Knee dislocations. 6th Annual Atlanticare Trauma Symposium. May 3, 2—5. Atlantic City, NJ.

 

  • Pepe, MD. Shoulder instability in the overhead athlete. Cape Atlantic League Athletic Trainers Symposium. Egg Harbor Township, NJ. March 4, 2002.
  • Pepe, MD. Pediatric sports injuries. Atlantic City Medical Center 4th Annual Trauma Symposium. Atlantic City, NJ. February 21, 2002.

 

  • Copley, LA; Dormans, JP; and Pepe, MD. Accuracy and reliability of halo wrenches at low torque settings used for pediatric application. Paper presentation. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 69th Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX. February 14, 2002.
  • Pepe, MD. ACL graft choices and techniques. Bacharach Physical Therapy Symposium. Egg Harbor Township, NJ. January 21, 2002.

 

  • Pepe, MD. Clinical shoulder instability: Diagnosis and treatment. Novacare Physical therapy Symposium. Marmora, NJ. October 2, 2001.
  • Bradley, JP and Pepe, MD. Biomechanics of the shoulder. Instructional Course Lecture. AOSSM, Keystone, CO. June 28, 2001.

 

  • Bradley, JP and Pepe, MD. The role of radiofrequency in shoulder stability. Presentation. Kerlin-Jobe Sports Medicine Meeting, Los Angeles, CA. June 7, 2001.
  • Copley, LA; Pepe, MD; Dormans, JP; Gabriel, JP; Sheth, N; and Tan, V. A comparative evaluation of halo pin designs in an immature skull model. Orthop Trans 21(4): 1290-1291, 1997-1998.

 

  • Pepe, MD; Copley, LA; Dormans, JP; Beredjiklian, PB; Tan, V; and Sheth, N. The variability of load and torque generation in commonly available pediatric halo wrenches. Presentation. Eastern Orthopaedic Association, San Juan, PR. October 17, 1998.
  • Beredjiklian, PB; Pepe, MD; Williams, GR; and Iannotti, JP. The surgical management of meso os acromiale and associated rotator cuff disease. Presentation. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 65th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. March 19, 1998.

 

  • Copley, LA; Pepe, MD; Dormans, JP; Gabriel, JP; Sheth, N; and Tan, V. A comparative evaluation of halo pin designs in an immature skull model. Presentation. Eastern Orthopaedic Association, Scottsdale, AZ. October 18, 1997.
  • Pepe, MD; Karduna, A; Tan, V; Williams, GR; and Iannotti, JP. Kinematics of the glenohumeral joint: The effect of humeral head malposition. Presentation. University of Pennsylvania Resident Research Day, Philadelphia, PA. May 7, 1997.

 

  • Beredjiklian, PB; Campbell, J; Pepe, MD;  Davidson, RS; Dormans, JP; Drummond, DS. Avulsion fractures of the proximal tibia in children. Presentation. Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, Pittsburgh, PA. November 15, 1996.
  • Katz, ML; Pepe, MD; Tahernia, AD; and Vresilovic, EJ. Traumatic spondylopelvic dissociation:  A rare and complex injury pattern. Poster. Eastern Orthopaedic Association, San Juan, PR. October 15-17, 1998.

 

  • Pepe, MD; Chan, PSH; Steinberg, DR; and Beredjiklian, PB. The Significance of the three volar spaces in forearm compartment syndrome: A clinical and cadaveric correlation. Poster. Orthopaedic Trauma Association 14th Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC. October 7, 1998.
  • Pepe, MD; Copley, LA; Dormans, JP; Beredjiklian, PB; Tan, V; and Sheth, N. The variability of load and torque generation in commonly available pediatric halo wrenches. Poster. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 65th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. March 20, 1998.

 

  • Pepe, MD; Copley, LA; Dormans, JP; Gabriel, JP; Sheth, N; and Tan, V. A comparative evaluation of halo pin designs in an immature skull model. Poster. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 65th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. March 21, 1998.
  • Katz, M; Beredjiklian, PB; Pepe, MD; Chang, B; and Bozentka, D. The epidemiology of pediatric gunshot wounds to the extremity. Poster. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 65th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. March 20, 1998.

 

 

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