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Justin J. Ernat
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Justin J. Ernat, M.D., MHA, FAAOS

Board Certified Orthopaedic SurgeonSports Medicine Specialist

Dr. Ernat specializes in orthopaedic sports medicine with a surgical focus on the knee and shoulder. He is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, and the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons. He serves as the head team physician for the University of Utah Men's Basketball team. He is also a team physician for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, The Real Salt Lake, and the Utah Jazz.

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Areas of Expertise
Minimally Invasive
Surgical OptionsArthroscopic Surgery

Arthroscopic surgery, also known as arthroscopy, is a surgical procedure to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint using a specialized instrument known as an arthroscope. An arthroscope is a flexible fiberoptic tube that contains a small lens or camera and a lighting system to magnify and illuminate structures inside a joint.

Sports Medicine Solutions

Sports Medicine, also known as sports and exercise medicine (SEM), is a branch of medicine that deals with the treatment and prevention of sports and exercise-related injuries and improving fitness and performance. The main objective of sports medicine is to help individuals engage in sports and exercise in a safe and effective manner to accomplish their training goals.

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Publications
  • Ernat JJ, Rakowski D, Wright C, Millett PJ. The Comprehensive Arthroscopic Management (CAM) Procedure for Severe Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis in an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fighter: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect. 2021 Apr 29;11(2). PMID: 33914711

  • Ernat JJ, Rakowski D, Millett PJ. Single Stage Anterior Cruciate Ligament Revision Reconstruction Using an Allograft Bone Dowel for a Malpositioned and Widened Femoral Tunnel. Arthroscopy Techniques. Anticipated 2021.

  • Ernat JJ, Rakowski D, Wright C, Millett PJ. The Comprehensive Arthroscopic Management (CAM) Procedure for Severe Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis in an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fighter: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect. 2021 Apr 29;11(2). PMID: 33914711

  • Biologic Association
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • AANA Advancing the Scope
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Utah Hockey Club
  • Utah Jazz