Physician Profile Page for Thomas H. Hudgins, MD
Spine and Sports Medicine Physiatrist
About Dr. Hudgins
Dr. Thomas Hudgins is a Spine and Sports Medicine Physiatrist specializing in the conservative, non-operative management of acute sports, musculoskeletal, and spine injuries. His clinical approach focuses on helping patients safely return to activity, optimize their physical function, and prevent future injuries. Dr. Hudgins prioritizes patient education, partnering closely with each individual to develop a customized recovery program tailored to their specific lifestyle and mobility goals.
He offers advanced expertise in a variety of targeted, non-surgical treatments. His specialized skills include fluoroscopically guided injections for the spine and hip, as well as ultrasound-guided injections for joints, tendons, bursa, and muscles. Additionally, he routinely performs hyaluronic acid injections for joint preservation and corticosteroid injections.
Dr. Hudgins earned his medical degree from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He completed his residency at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago at Northwestern University Medical School, where he served as Chief Resident and was honored with the Resident Teacher and Researcher of the Year award.
Special Expertise
Fluoroscopically guided injections (spine and hip)
Ultrasound injections (joint, tendon, bursa, muscle)
Hyalauronic acid (gel lubricant for joints) injections
Corticosteroid injections
Procedures
Flouroscopically guided epidural steroid injections
Facet injections
Medial branch blocks in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine
Sacroiliac and hip joint injections with fluroscopy
Ultrasound injections in the joints
Patient ratings for Dr. Hudgins
Insurance
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Credentials
Appointments
Attending Physiatrist, Hospital for Special Surgery
Awards
Board Certified, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Education
Medical School: Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 1994
Internship: Evanston Hospital Internal Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School, 1995
Residency: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Northwestern University Medical School, 1998
State Licensure
Connecticut
Languages
EnglishFor My Patients
Publications by Dr. Hudgins
Selected Books/Chapters
Hudgins TH.. "Patella Tendinitis." Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,
fifth edition, Elsevier, 2025.
Hudgins, TH.. "Patellofemoral Syndrome." Essentials of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation, fifth edition, Elsevier, 2025.
Hudgins TH.. "Piriformis Syndrome." Essentials of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation, fifth edition, Elsevier, 2025.
Alleva JT, Hudgins, TH. "Cervical Sprain/Strain" Essentials of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation, fifth edition, Elsevier, 2025.
Industry Relationships
HSS has a long history of supporting appropriate relationships with industry because they advance HSS's mission to provide the highest quality patient care, improve patient mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education.
As of , Dr. Hudgins reported no relationships with the healthcare industry.
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