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Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD

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(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1974)

Professional interests include: shoulder surgery, arthroscopic surgery, musculoskeletal problems, and more.

510 Cottage Grove Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002

(860) 243-1414

Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Bloomfield, CT specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1974 and has 52 years of experience. Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD is affiliated with Hartford Hospital, Hartford Healthcare and Hartford Surgery Center.

Office Locations

Hartford Surgery Center

510 Cottage Grove Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002

(860) 243-1414

(860) 286-0510

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Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2012, Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bloomfield, CT during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	520
doctor visit	917
hip imaging	61
injections	520
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
musculoskeletal imaging	268
pelvic imaging	25
X-rays	293

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bloomfield, CT during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	504
doctor visit	938
hip imaging	43
injections	504
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
musculoskeletal imaging	233
pelvic imaging	24
spinal procedures	19
X-rays	276

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD.

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	395

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	499
Black	84
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	113
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bloomfield, CT during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	535
doctor visit	964
hip imaging	59
injections	535
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	17
minimally invasive procedures	17
musculoskeletal imaging	298
pelvic imaging	22
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	332

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	437

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	546
Black	82
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	140
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bloomfield, CT during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	546
doctor visit	1021
hip imaging	68
injections	546
joint surgery	20
lower extremity surgery	20
minimally invasive procedures	20
musculoskeletal imaging	317
pelvic imaging	32
spinal procedures	16
X-rays	365

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD.

**Gender**
Male	416
Female	858

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	990
Black	216
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	546
From 75 to 84	436
85 and over	244
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bloomfield, CT during 2016 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	583
doctor visit	1237
injections	599
joint surgery	28
lower extremity surgery	28
minimally invasive procedures	28
musculoskeletal imaging	266
pelvic imaging	25
spinal procedures	20
X-rays	311

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	490

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	581
Black	106
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	141
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bloomfield, CT during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	513
doctor visit	1128
injections	513
joint surgery	19
lower extremity surgery	19
minimally invasive procedures	19
musculoskeletal imaging	220
pelvic imaging	28
spinal procedures	29
X-rays	277

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	441

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	536
Black	95
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	295
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	133
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bloomfield, CT during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	362
doctor visit	828
injections	362
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	17
minimally invasive procedures	17
musculoskeletal imaging	169
pelvic imaging	31
spinal procedures	23
X-rays	223

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	48
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	90
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bloomfield, CT during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	348
doctor visit	754
injections	348
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	150
pelvic imaging	20
spinal procedures	17
X-rays	187

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	362
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	74
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bloomfield, CT during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	238
doctor visit	539
injections	238
musculoskeletal imaging	117
pelvic imaging	17
spinal procedures	15
X-rays	149

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	273
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	70
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bloomfield, CT during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	221
doctor visit	533
injections	221
musculoskeletal imaging	92
pelvic imaging	14
X-rays	106

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bloomfield, CT during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	169
doctor visit	444
injections	169
musculoskeletal imaging	102
X-rays	102

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	17
Dementia	4
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Bloomfield, CT were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	412
doctor visit	845
hip imaging	57
injections	414
joint surgery	18
lower extremity surgery	18
minimally invasive procedures	18
musculoskeletal imaging	202
pelvic imaging	23
spinal procedures	18
X-rays	238

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	71
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	423
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	179
85 and over	91
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	223

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1974. He completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1974)

Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hartford Hospital

Hartford Healthcare

Hartford Surgery Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Evercare, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Coventry, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), CarePartners of Connecticut, Senior Whole Health, Health Direct, Colonial Cooperative Care, BCBS Medicare, Inc., Health Connecticut, Health New England, Healthy Connecticut, Connecticare Commercial, Essence Healthcare, Connecticare Medicare, Community Health Network of Connecticut and Northeast Health Direct.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

Evercare

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Aetna

Oxford Health Plans

Coventry

Cigna

Anthem

ConnectiCare

Focus Health Solutions

Prime Health

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

CarePartners of Connecticut

Senior Whole Health

Health Direct

Colonial Cooperative Care

BCBS Medicare

Inc.

Health Connecticut

Health New England

Healthy Connecticut

Connecticare Commercial

Essence Healthcare

Connecticare Medicare

Community Health Network of Connecticut

Northeast Health Direct

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Steven E. Selden, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bloomfield, CT.

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Biography

Dr. Steven Selden practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. In Dr. Selden's practice, he is particularly interested in arthroscopic surgery, shoulder surgery, and replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement). The average patient rating for Dr. Selden is 3.0 stars (out of 5). He appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Selden is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a graduate of Massachusetts General Hospital's residency program. He is professionally affiliated with Hartford Hospital. His practice in Bloomfield, CT is open to new patients as reported by Hartford Healthcare.