Joel A. Horning, M.D.
Dr. Horning is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializes sports injuries, including arthroscopic surgeries. He chose orthopedics because he enjoys helping patients return to, or improve upon, their active lifestyle.
As sports medicine specialist, Dr. Horning says he really enjoys treating athletes and working with coaches, trainers and parents with the goal of promoting a safe and speedy return to play.
When it comes to his free time Dr. Horning enjoys spending time with his family and participating in Ironman triathlons.
Additional Specialties
- Elbow
- Foot & Ankle
- Fractures & Sprains
- Hip
- Joint Replacement
- Knee
- Neck & Back
- Shoulder
- Work Injuries
Education
- Undergraduate Education: Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
- Graduate School: Drexel University, M.S. Chemical Engineering
- Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
- Residency: Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY
- Fellowship: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
- Licenses: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Subspecialty Board Certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Societies
- American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons
- American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- Pennsylvania Medical Society
Hospital Associations
- North Pointe Surgery Center
- Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
Team Coverage
- Lancaster Barnstormers, Head Team Physician
- Lancaster Bible College
- Ephrata High School
- Garden Spot High School
- New Covenant Christian School
- Ephrata Youth Football
Professional Affiliations
- Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster, Ltd.
Publications
- Horning J, Yoder A. Triathlon Specific Strength Training. 2018.
- Czajka J, Bellapianta J, Horning J. Salmonella Enteritidis Septic Arthritis of a Total Knee Arthroplasty.
- Uhl RL, Gainor J, Horning J. Treatment of Bicondylar Tibial Plateau Fractures with Lateral Locking Plates. Orthopedics. 2008 May; 31(5): 473-7.
- Horning J, Dipreta J. Subtalar Dislocation. Orthopedics. 2009 Dec; 32(12): 904-8.
- Horning JA, Czajka J, Uhl RL. Atypical Diaphyseal Femur Fractures in Patients with Prolonged Administration of Bisphosphonate Medication for Osteoporosis. Orthopedics. 2010 Dec.; 33(10): 902.
- Horning JA, Gerdeman A. Case Files: Orthopaedic Surgery. 1st ed. McGraw-Hill; c2013. Chapter 22: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. pp 207-217.
Related Treatments
Ankle ArthroscopyAnkle Instability SurgeryCartilage RestorationFracture SurgeryHip ArthroscopyHip ResurfacingKnee ArthroscopyKnee Ligament ReconstructionMinimally-Invasive Knee ReplacementMusculoskeletal Care ServicesPartial Knee Replacement SurgeryPlatelet Rich Plasma InjectionsRotator Cuff RepairShoulder ArthroscopyTotal Hip ReplacementTotal Knee Replacement
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