Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
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2025 - Present
Orthopaedic Surgery,
Clinical Science Departments
Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery
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2018 - Present
Surgery, Plastic, Maxillofacial, and Oral Surgery,
Surgery
Recent Publications
The Effect of Bridge Plate Duration on Range of Motion: A Breakpoint Modelling Approach for Distal Radius Fractures Treated With Dorsal Wrist Spanning Bridge Plate.
Journal Article J Am Acad Orthop Surg · January 1, 2026 BACKGROUND: Dorsal wrist spanning plate (DWSP) fixation is a technique used to treat distal radius fractures with severe metaphyseal comminution, diaphyseal extension, and other complex fracture patterns. One concern of this technique is the potential risk ... Full text Link to item CiteMetacarpal Fractures: An Evidence-Based Review to Guide Treatment.
Journal Article J Am Acad Orthop Surg · December 15, 2025 Metacarpal fractures are among the most common fractures of the hand and upper extremity and can lead to substantial disability. Clinical and radiographic features of these fractures are important in approaching their management. While most metacarpal frac ... Full text Link to item CiteThe Effect of Pitch Type on Elbow Biomechanics in High School Pitchers.
Journal Article Am J Sports Med · December 2025 BACKGROUND: Pitch type, ball velocity, and spin rate have been previously hypothesized to influence elbow varus torque and subsequent risk of injury; however, existing research is inconclusive, especially in high school pitchers. PURPOSE: To examine elbow ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
A Biomechanical Evaluation of Nitinol Memory Staple Augmentation for Internal Fixation of Transverse Humeral Shaft Fractures
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Piedmont Orthopedic Foundation · 2021 - 2025Dorsal Lunate Facet and Dorsal Carpal Subluxation: A Biomechanical Study
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Piedmont Orthopedic Foundation · 2021 - 2023Fresh Tissue Lab Agreement
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Mission Surgical Innovations, LLC · 2023 - 2023View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of Vermont ·
2001
M.D.