Brian J. Sennett

Brian J. Sennett is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, serving as Chief of Sports Medicine for the University of Pennsylvania Health System and Head Team Physician for Penn Athletics. He provides comprehensive medical care for student-athletes while leading clinical and research initiatives in sports medicine.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Biology from Brown University (1984)
• Doctor of Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania (1988)

Dr. Sennett specializes in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery, with deep expertise in shoulder and knee pathologies, wrist instabilities, and cervical spine injuries. His research focuses on biomechanical analysis of joint movement, particularly scapular kinematics in shoulder impingement, and advanced arthroscopic techniques for sports-related injuries across multiple anatomical regions.

His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on orthopaedic biomechanics and sports injury management, utilizing three-dimensional motion analysis to understand joint pathologies. Research spans shoulder biomechanics, wrist/hand trauma, and cervical spine injuries in athletes, reflecting an integrated approach to sports medicine that bridges clinical practice and biomechanical engineering.

His notable scientific recognition includes:

• Nicolas Andry Award for the paper 'The pathomechanics and pathophysiology of cervical spinal cord injury'

As Head Team Physician for Penn Athletics, Dr. Sennett directs a multidisciplinary medical team providing injury prevention, acute care, surgical intervention, and rehabilitation services for varsity athletes, implementing evidence-based protocols derived from his research in biomechanics and arthroscopic surgery.