About Me
I am the C. McCollister Evarts Professor and chair of the Department of Orthopaedics and Therapy Services and also serve as vice president of Penn State Health Musculoskeletal Services. I treat patients with complex shoulder and elbow conditions. My research focuses on the shoulder socket, rotator cuff genetics and healing, and improvements in fracture plate technology to make it both strong and flexible.
In 2023, I received the Steven and Sharon Baron Leadership Award, which honors exceptional professional achievement and teamwork at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine. I’m a member and past president of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery board of directors, president of the American Shoulder and Elbow Society and treasurer for the American Orthopaedic Association. I also serve as an associate editor of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.
Dr. Armstrong receives royalties as a consultant for the medical device companies Zimmer Biomet, for a total shoulder implant she is also a consultant for Aevumed, for a rotator cuff repair implant and may receive royalties in the future.
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We accept a variety of health insurance plans and will submit claims on your behalf. Certain coverage restrictions may apply based on your individual benefit package.
Professional Education
- Education
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Medical School, University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Medicine - 1996
- Fellowship
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Fellowship, Ortho Surgery, Shoulder & Elbow Washington Univ., Barnes-Jewish Hospital - 2003
Fellowship, Ortho Surgery, Hand & Upper Extremity University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Medicine - 2002
- Residency
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Residency, Orthopedic Surgery University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Medicine - 2001