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Tyler Steven Pidgeon

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
1545 Orchard Villas Avenue, Apex, NC 27502

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery · 2022 - Present Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Does Weightbearing Affect Radiographic or Clinical Outcomes in Distal Radius Fractures Treated With Dorsal Bridge Plate Fixation?

Journal Article Hand (N Y) · September 7, 2025 BACKGROUND: Dorsal wrist spanning plate (DWSP) fixation in distal radius fractures (DRFs) has been proposed to allow earlier mobilization in polytraumatized patients by enabling early weightbearing (WB) through the injured wrist. The purpose of this study ... Full text Link to item Cite

Tension band wiring and plate fixation for Olecranon fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal Article JSES Rev Rep Tech · August 2025 BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to perform a systematic review of the literature comparing the utilization of tension-band wiring (TBW) and plate fixation for the surgical management of olecranon fractures. METHODS: A systematic search of articles ... Full text Link to item Cite

Biomechanical Comparison of 1- and 2-Tunnel Suture Suspensionplasty Constructs for Basilar Thumb Arthritis.

Journal Article Hand (N Y) · July 11, 2025 BACKGROUND: Trapeziectomy with suture button suspensionplasty (SBS) is a common treatment for thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of bone tunnel configuration and suture count on the construct stability. METH ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


A Multi-Center Prospective Registry to Evaluate the Continued Safety and Effectiveness of Hand and Wrist Products

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Arthrex, Inc · 2023 - 2028

Fresh Tissue Lab Agreement

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Medartis, Inc. · 2025 - 2025

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Education, Training & Certifications


Tufts University, School of Medicine · 2011 M.D.