1974 A.B., Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, Cum Laude
1977 M.D., Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, New Hampshire
Postdoctoral Training
1977-1979
Residency in General Surgery
The Roosevelt Hospital
Division of Columbia Hospitals, New York, NY
1981-1984
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
1984-1985
Fellowship in Surgery of the Hand
New York Orthopaedic Hospital
(Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center), NY
1985-1988 Assistant Professor, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
1985-1988, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (UMN)
1985-1988, Assistant Professor, UMN
1997-2005, Associate Professor, UMN
2005-Present, Professor, UMN
Academic Administrative Appointments
1985, Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Selection Committee, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY (SUNY, Buffalo)
1986, Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Selection Committee, SUNY, Buffalo
1986, Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Education Coordinator, SUNY, Buffalo
1986, Co-Founder of The Hand Center of Western New York, SUNY, Buffalo
1987, Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Education Coordinator, SUNY, Buffalo
1987, Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Selection Committee, SUNY, Buffalo
1990, Co-founder, Hand Surgery Fellowship, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (UMN)
1991-1994, Co-Director, Hand Surgery Fellowship, UMN
1995-2004, Director of Hand Surgical Fellowship, Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery, UMN
Current
Fairview-University Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota – Staff Physician
The Orthopaedic Center (TRIA), Bloomington, Minnesota – Staff Physician
Regions Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota – Staff Physician
Rice Memorial Hospital, Willmar, Minnesota – Staff Physician (UMP Outreach)
Affiliated Community Medical Centers, Willmar, Minnesota – Staff Physician
UMP Outreach)
Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota – Staff Physician
Minneapolis Children's Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota – Consulting Physician
Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota – Consulting Physician
Historical
Gillette Children’s Hospital (1988- 1993), St. Paul, MN
Veteran’s Administration Medical Center (1989-1993), Minneapolis, MN
Veteran’s Administration Medical Center (1985-1988), Buffalo, NY
Erie County Medical Center (1985-1988), Buffalo, NY
Millard Fillmore Hospital (1986-1988), Buffalo, NY
Children’s Hospital of Buffalo (1985-1988), Buffalo, NY
Special
Co-Founder (1986) of The Hand Center Western New York. Joint venture between the Millard Fillmore Hospital, SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine, and the Hand surgeons (Clayton A Peimer, MD and Matthew D Putnam, MD).
Founder (1989) of the Park Nicolet Hand Center (Park Nicolet Clinic, Minneapolis, MN). Recruited in 1988 to establish a Hand program within the department of Orthopaedics at Park Nicollet. Establishment of Hand Center involved budget development, design, recruitment, and management (1989-1993). Program was coordinated with establishment of Hand Fellowship and combined relationship between Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Minnesota and Park Nicollet Hand Center.
Consulting
Churchill Livingstone (Publisher), New York, NY (1989-90) (Book development)
Synthes Orthopaedics of North America (Orthopaedic Product Manufacturer), Paoli PA (1993) (Product development)
Clarus (Orthopaedic Product Manufacturer), Plymouth, MN (1992) (Product Development)
Orthomet (Orthopaedic Product Manufacturer), Bloomington, MN (1993) (Product Development)
Wright Medical Technology (Orthopaedic Product Manufacturer), Arlington, TN(1995) (Product Development)
FluoroScan/Hologic (Radiologic Product Manufacturer), Boston, MA (1995-7) (Product Improvement, Education)
R.M.S. (Orthopaedic Product Manufacturer), Plymouth, MN (1995-8) (Product Development, Product Improvement, Education)
TZ Inc.(Medical Software development), Minneapolis, MN (1995-9) (Advisory Board)
Avanta Orthopaedics (Orthopaedic Product Manufacturer) , San Diego, CA (1998- Ongoing) (Product Development, Product Improvement, Education)
BoundaryMedical (Medical Application Service Provider (content and outcomes research), Minneapolis, MN (2001-ongoing) (Board Member)
Ad hoc Reviewer
Journal of Hand Surgery (1996 – ongoing)
Editorial Board Member
Hand Surgery Manual (Joint publication between American Society for Surgery of the Hand and Churchill-Livingstone)
Essentials in Hand Surgery (Internal Publication of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand)
Scientific Board Member
Hand Surgery Fellowship Director’s Group. Founding member and first president (1998-1999) of group formed to bring Hand Surgery Fellowship programs together for purpose of addressing common administrative/funding concerns and educational needs.
1978, Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners
1979, Advanced Cardiac Life Support
1987, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Certification)
1990, Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand
Sub-certification of American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
1997, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (RE-Certification)
2000, Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand
Re-Sub-certification of American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
New York License, 1978 to 1988
Indiana License, 1979 to 1981
Pennsylvania License, 1981 to 1984
Minnesota License, 1988 to current
1971, Selective Service Participant
1985-1988, Volunteer Physician, Orthopaedic Service, Veterans Hospital, Buffalo, NY
1985-1988, Staff Physician, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Veterans Administrative Hospital, Minneapolis, MN
Frank E. Stinchfield Award for Excellence in Resident Education, New York Orthopaedic Hospital (1985)
Winner: Best Scientific Exhibit for “Mechanics of Distal Radius Fracture Fixation Design”, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Kansas City, MO (1993)
Invited Guest Lecturer and Honorary Member of the Venezuelan Hand Society (1994)
Elected to American Orthopaedic Association, AOA (1999)
Winner: Best Clinical Poster Presentation for “Correction of Distal Radius Malunion Using a Volar Approach and Subchondral Fixation”, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD (2001)
Inventor of “Intramedullary Rod for Wrist Fixation”, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (2005)
Carroll Hand Club
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Fellowship Directors Group: American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Orthopaedic Trauma Association
American Orthopaedic Association
PRESENTATIONS, Extramural - Invited:
Local
“Evaluation of Wrist Pain”, Health East Symposium, Minneapolis, MN, 1990.
“Nerve Compression Syndromes”, Update in Primary Care Orthopaedics, Regional Review Course, Sponsored by Park Nicollet Medical Center, Lutsen, MN, 1991.
“Outcomes Measurement in Upper Extremity Surgery”, Health East Symposium, Minneapolis, MN, 1991.
“Wrist Arthroscopy and Evaluation Plus Treatment of the Painful Wrist, Including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome”, Annual Review of Changes in Dental Practice, Sponsored by the Dental School, University of Minnesota, Oct., 1993.
“Management of Osteoarthritis in the Hand and Wrist”, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Regional Review Course, St. Paul, MN, Oct, 1993.
“Distal Radius Fracture Fixation”, Minnesota Orthopaedic Society, April, 1994.
“Free Vascularized Fibular Grafting for Management of Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head”, Current Concepts in the Management of the Total Hip and Knee, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN, 1994.
“Osteotomy for Distal Radius Fracture Malunion”, Disorders of the Wrist, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Course, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 1994.
“Darrach Resection and Post Darrach Instability”, Disorders of the Wrist, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Course, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 1994.
“Wafer Resection of Management of Ulnar Impaction”, Disorders of the Wrist, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Course, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 1994.
“Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures”, Disorders of the Wrist, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Course, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 1994.
“A Biomechanical Study of Simulated Type Two Radial Head Fractures”, Minnesota Orthopaedic Society, Minneapolis, MN, April, 1996.
“Augmentation of Screw and Fracture Fixation in the Distal Radius Using Polymethylmethacrylate”, Minnesota Orthopaedic Society, Minneapolis, MN, April, 1996.
“Development and Prosecution of an Idea”, Minnesota Orthopaedic Alumni Reunion Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, May, 1996.
“Distal Radius Fixation and Early Rehabilitation”, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Wrist Course, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, May, 1998.
“Osteotomy for Mal-union of the Distal Radius”, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Wrist Course, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, May, 1998.
“Evaluation of the Scapho-lunate Interosseous Ligament”, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, Sept., 1998.
“Rehabilitation of the Stiff Elbow”, instructional course, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, Sept., 1998.
“Safety and Efficacy of the SCS-D Distal Radius Fixation System”, Poster exhibit/presentation, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, Sept., 1998.
“Safety of a Two Portal Method for Releasing the Transverse Carpal Ligament”, Minnesota Orthopaedic Society, Minneapolis, MN, May, 1998.
“The Role of Radiology in the Evaluation of Hand and Wrist Trauma”, Radiology Technologists of Minnesota Quarterly Meeting, Nov., 1998.
“Management of Scaphoid Fractures”, Hennepin County Medical Center Trauma Seminar, Minneapolis, MN, Nov., 2000.
“Internal Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures”, Hennepin County Medical Center Trauma Seminar, Minneapolis, MN. Nov., 2001
“Upper Extremity Compartment Syndrome”, Regions Hospital General Surgical Grand Rounds, March, 2003.
“Common Conditions of the Hand, Wrist and Forearm”, Abbott Northwestern Hospital Orthopaedic Update, April, 2003.
“Pride of Surgical Workmanship”, Grand Rounds, University of Minnesota, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, August 8, 2003.
“Progress on “Real Time” Data Collection”, Clinical Outcomes Research Center, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, February 2, 2004.
“Upper Extremity Pathophysiology as Applied to Therapy”, Physical Therapy Department, University of Minnesota, February 12, 2004.
“Upper Extremity Nerve Compression and/or Arthritis”, Core Curriculum, University of Minnesota, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, March 26, 2004.
“10 Things to Do and 5 Things to Not Do; The inventor/scientist’s perspective”, Carlson School of Business: Design of Medical Devices Conference, April 9, 2004.
“Comparison of Two Methods of Distal Radius Fixation”, 35th Annual Orthopaedic and Trauma Seminar, November 17-19, 2005.
“Hand Injuries Crush, Lacerations, Fractures, and Instabilities”, University of Minnesota Second Year Physical Therapy Students, March, 2006.
“Rehabilitation of Distal Radius Fracture”, Wrist Demystified for Hand Therapists, Sponsored by Park Nicollet, Minneapolis, MN, April 21, 2006.
“Hand Injuries”, Physical Therapy Department, University of Minnesota, May 1, 2006.
“Distal Radius Fracture in the Individual over 45: An Opportunity for Change”, 1st Annual Geriatric Orthopaedic Trauma Summit, St Paul, MN, Sept 15-16, 2006.
“Arthritic Hip”, Year II Medical School Musculoskeletal Pathophysiology Course, Dec. 4, 2006.
“Twisted Knee”, Year II Medical School Musculoskeletal Pathophysiology Course, Dec. 4, 2006.
“Spine”, Year II Medical School Musculoskeletal Pathophysiology Course, Dec. 4, 2006.
“Trapezium Excision and Suture Suspensionplasty for the Treatment of Basilar Thumb Arthritis”, Minnesota Orthopaedic Society, May 11, 2007.
National
“Combined Marquet and Proximal Tibial Valgus Osteotomies in Treating Degenerative Joint Disease of the Knee”, Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society Fall Meeting, 1982.
“Combined Marquet and Proximal Tibial Valgus Osteotomies in Treating Degenerative Joint Disease of the Knee”, American Orthopaedic Residents’ Meeting, Memphis, TN, 1983.
“Extensor Retinaculum of the Foot and Ankle Anatomy and Function”, American Orthopaedic Association Residents’ Conference, 17th Annual Meeting, Ann Arbor, MI, May, 1984.
“The Surgical Management of Enchondromatosis of the Upper Extremity”, New York Society for Surgery of the Hand, Annual Fellows’ Presentation, New York, NY, 1985.
“Severe Fractures of the Hand Treated with Mini-external Fixation”, presented by co-author, The New York Orthopaedic Hospital Alumni Association, 59th Annual Meeting, New York, NY, 1985.
“The Treatment of Unstable Distal Radius Fractures: Rationale and a Technique of External Fixation”, The New York Orthopaedic Hospital Alumni Association, 59th Annual Meeting, New York, NY, 1985.
“Upper Extremity Injuries in Dance”, Frank N. Potts, Thirty-Sixth Annual Orthopaedic Day, Buffalo, NY, 1985.
“Unstable Fractures of the Distal Radius Treated with a Wagner External Fixation Device”, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 1985.
“Extensor Retinaculum of the Foot and Ankle Anatomy and Function”, Poster exhibit/presentation, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 1985.
“Upper Extremity Injuries in Dance”, Dance Medicine Symposium – Guest Speaker, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 1985.
“Nonunion and Malunion of the Radius”, Regional Orthopaedic Conference, Department of Orthopaedics, SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 1986.
“Reconstruction of Bone and Soft Tissue Defects Using Microvascular Techniques: Review of Nine Cases”, Frank N. Potts’ Thirty-seventh Annual Orthopaedic Day, Buffalo, NY, 1986.
“The Management of Complex Distal Radial Fractures Using the Hoffman Small External Fixateur Lengthener”, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, new Orleans, LA, 1986.
“Colles’ Fracture: One Century Later”, Guest Lecturer, Dartmouth Medical School Alumni Meeting, Class Reunions, Hanover, NH, 1986.
“Hyaluronic Acid in the Immobilized Rabbit Knee”, presented by co-author, Sixteenth Annual Orthopaedic Residents’ Scientific Day Buffalo, NY, 1987.
“Secondary Ultrasonographic Examination of Patients Treated for Rotator Cuff Dysfunction”, Frank N. Potts’ 38th Annual Orthopaedic Day, Buffalo, NY, 1987.
“Proximal Row Resectional Arthroplasty: A Clinical Follow-up”, presented by co-author, Residents’ Program, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, San Antonio, TX, 1987.
“Immobilization, Hemarthrosis and Injected Intraarticular Hyaluronic Acid”, Alliance for Engineering in Medicine and Biology, Niagra Falls, NY, 1987.
“Zone V Vlexor Tendon Lacerations”, presented by co-author, American Orthopaedic Association Residents’ Conference, Boston, MA, 1988.
“Unstable Distal Radius Fractures: An Algorithmic Approach to Management”, presented by co-author, American Orthopaedic Association Residents’ Conference, Boston, MA, 1988.
“Algorithmic Approach to Management of the Unstable Distal Radius Fractures”, Western Trauma Association, Snowbird, UT, 1988.
“Algorithmic Approach to Management of the Unstable Distal Radius Fractures, Forty Years of Hand Surgery, presented in association with the New York Orthopaedic Hospital, New York, NY, 1988.
“Open Reduction of Internal and External Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures”, 13th International Conference on External Fixation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 1989.
“Size Discrepancy as a Determinant of Sensibility in Cerebral Palsy Children” presented by co-author, Association for Hand Surgery, Vancouver, 1991.
“External Distraction, Internal Fixation, and External Neutralization of Complex Distal Radius Fractures”, American Association of Hand Surgery Residents’ Conference, Orlando, FL, 1991.
“Management of Upper Extremity Amputations”, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Review Course, 1992.
“Diagnosis and Management of Hand Fractures”, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Review Course, 1992.
“Management of Acute Elbow Trauma”, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Summer Institute – Wrist and Elbow Section (Chairman), Seattle, WA, 1992.
“Assessment of Chronic Wrist Pain”, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Summer Institute – Wrist and Elbow Section (Chairman), Seattle, WA, 1992.
“Open Reduction of Distal Radius Fractures – Dorsal Approach”, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Summer Institute – Wrist and Elbow Section (Chairman), Seattle, WA, 1992.
“Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures”, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, 1992.
“Distal Radius Osteoplasty for Management of Malunions”, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, 1992.
“Acute Assessment of Distal Radius Fractures”, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, 1992.
“Distal Radius Fracture Management”, Instructional Course, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, 1992.
“Diagnosis and Management of Hand Fractures”, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Review Course, Dallas, TX, 1993.
“Management of Upper Extremity Amputations”, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Review Course, Dallas, TX, 1993.
“Mechanics of Distal Radius Fracture Fixation – Design Considerations”, Poster Exhibit – Best Scientific at Meeting, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, September, 1993.
“Management of Olecranon Fractures”, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Summer Institute, Wrist and Elbow Section, New York, NY, 1993.
“Management of Radial Head Fractures”, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Summer Institute, Wrist and Elbow Section, New York, NY, 1993.
“Chronic Wrist Pain – Diagnosis and Treatment”, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Summer Institute, Wrist and Elbow Section, New York, NY, 1993.
“Open Approach to Distal Radius Fractures”, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Summer Institute, Wrist and Elbow Section, New York, NY, 1993.
“Distal Radius Osteoplasty for Malunion Management” Poster Exhibit/presentation, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, Feb., 1993.
“Complex Trauma Management in the Upper Extremity”, Symposium, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Members Yearly Meeting, Palm Springs, CA, March, 1994.
“Management of Bennett’s Fracture”, ASIF/AO Hand Fractures Laboratory Course, Maui, HI, May, 1994.
“Management of Metacarpal Head and/or Neck Fractures”, ASIF/AO Hand Fractures Laboratory Course, Maui, HI, May, 1994.
“Timing of External Fixation Removal in Management of Distal Radius Fractures”, Distal Radius Fracture Symposium, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA, May, 1994
“Mechanical Design considerations of Distal Radius Fracture Fixation”, Distal Radius Fracture Symposium, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA, May, 1994.
“Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Fractures in the Hand”, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Review Course, Dallas, TX, 1994.
“Management of Upper Extremity Amputations”, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Review Course, Dallas, TX, 1994.
“Laboratory Investigation of Distal Radius Fracture Fixation”, ASIF Fracture Investigators Symposium, Telluride, CO, 1994.
“Application of Plate Fixation for Management of Distal Radius Fractures: Mechanical Considerations”, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting Instructional Course, Cincinnati, OH, 1994.
“Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures: Clinical and Biomechanical Considerations”, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Specialty Day Symposium – Distal Radius Fractures, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1995.
“Arthroscopic Management of Radial Styloid Fractures”, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Wrist Arthroscopy Workshop, Chicago, IL, 1995.
“Diagnosis and Treatment of Fractures in the Hand”, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Review Course, Dallas, TX, 1995.
“Management of Upper Extremity Amputations”, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Review Course, Dallas, TX, 1995.
“Design Considerations for Internal Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures, International Wrist Investigators Workshop, San Francisco, CA, 1995.
“Utilization of the GRS position Chart”, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Course: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – A Comprehensive Review, Scottsdale, AZ, 1995.
“GRS Division of the Transverse Carpal Ligament”, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Course: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – A Comprehensive Review, Scottsdale, AZ, 1995.
“Management of Amputations”, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Comprehensive Review Course in Hand Surgery, Dallas, TX, 1996.
“Management of Unstable Fractures in the Hand”, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Comprehensive Review Course in Hand Surgery, Dallas, TX, 1996.
“Titanium Basilar Thumb Joint Arthroplasty”, International Wrist Investigators Society, Nashville, TN, Sept. 1996.
“Evaluation of the SLIL”, presented by co-author, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, Sept., 1997.
“Qualification of Rehabilitation Forces in the Distal Radius”, presented by co-author, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, 1997.
“The Role of the DRUJ and Rehabilitation in Management of Distal Radius Fractures”, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, 1998.
“The Role of the DRUJ and Rehabilitation Outcome After Distal Radius Fractures”, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, Feb, 1999.
“Management of Six Non-Unions of the Distal Radius”, posterior exhibit/presentation, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, Sept, 1999.
“Assessment and Rehabilitation of the Stiff Elbow”, instructional course, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, Sept, 1999.
“Evaluation and Management of Elbow Epicondylitis”, instructional course, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, Sept, 1999.
“Evaluation and Management of Carpal Instabilities”, Wrist Arthroscopy, Sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Chicago, IL, Nov, 1999.
“Laboratory/Operating Room Demonstration – Distal Radius Fixation”, 2000 Years of Upper Extremity Trauma sponsored by Hand Rehabilitation Foundation and Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, Mar, 2000.
“New Concepts in Distal Radius Fixation”, 2000 Years of Upper Extremity Trauma sponsored by Hand Rehabilitation Foundation and Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, Mar, 2000.
“Arthroscopic Radial Styloidectomy”, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Aug, 2000.
“Management of Scaphoid Fractures”, American Association of Hand Surgery Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, Feb, 2001.
“Correction of Distal Radius Malunion Using a Volar Approach and Subchondral Fixation”, Poster, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, 2001.
“Evaluation and Management of Scapho-lunate Injuries”, American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons/American Society for Surgery of the Hand, May, 2001.
“Arthroscopic Management of Radial Styloid Fractures, American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Summer Institute, Sept, 2001.
“Repair of Distal Radius Dorsal Collapse Malunions Using a Fixed Angle Plate Applied Using a Volar Approach”, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, October, 2001.
“Stabilization of the Distal Radio-Ulnar Joint in Management of Distal Radius Fractures”, American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Annual Meeting Symposium, Feb, 2002.
“Suture Suspensionplasty for Management of Basilar Thumb Arthritis, Carroll Hand Club, April, 2002.
“Management of the Stiff Elbow”, SICOT Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, August, 2002.
“Repair of Malunions”, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Orthopaedic Learning Center Course on Distal Radius Fractures, Sept, 2002.
“Rehabilitation of Distal Radius Fractures”, American Association of Hand Surgery Annual Meting, Kauai, HI, Jan, 2003.
“Complex Distal Radius Fractures”, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons/ American Society for Surgery of the Hand Specialty Day Annual meeting, New Orleans, LA, Feb, 2003.
“Online Surgical Dada Collection; is it possible?”, Carroll Hand Club, Seal Island, Georgia, April 13, 2003.
“Arthroscopic Management of Radial Styloid Fractures”, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Current Knowledge and New Horizons Course on Wrist Arthroscopy, April, 2003.
“Acquisition of outcomes data: An ideal design”, Outcomes in Surgery, sponsored by Sofomore-Danek, Sonoma, CA, May 5, 2003
“Tests and Measures in Wrist Surgery; Are they the Same?, Do we have any?”, IWIW Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, September 17, 2003.
“Volar Fixed Angle Fixation of Distal Radius Fracture”, University of Hawaii Distal Radius Laboratory Course, November 8, 2003.
“Overview of Pathology and Modern Management of Distal Radius Fractures”, American Association of Hand Surgery Annual Meeting, Palm Springs, CA, January 14, 2004.
“Grade A Surgeon: If we do not measure our results, will anybody notice?”, American Association of Hand Surgery Annual Meeting, Palm Springs, CA, January 15, 2004.
“Distal Radius Fracture Laboratory Demonstration”, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, March 22, 2004.
“Dorsal approaches to Management of Distal Radius Fractures”. AAOS/ASSH combined Distal Radius Fracture Care Course, Chicago, IL, May 5, 2004
“Retrospective Review of Suture Suspensionplasty”, (Presenter), International Wrist Investigators Workshop, New York, NY, September, 2004
“Midcarpal Arthroscopy: Instability and Other Pathologies” (Presenter), American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, New York, NY, September, 2004
“Invited Discusser”, Scientific Papers 19B, 20B, 21B. American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, New York, NY, September, 2004.
Surgical Demonstration, “Distal Radius Fixation” (Presenter), American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, New York, NY, September, 2004.
“Multicenter Prospective Evaluation of Early Outcome of Surgically Treated Distal Radius Fractures” (Co-Author), Paper #361, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, March, 2006.
“Trapezium Excision and Suture Suspensionplasty for the Treatment of Basilar Thumb Arthritis” (Co-Author), Paper #461, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, March, 2006.
“P4P for Orthopaedics: Distal Radius Fracture Care as a Model” (Presenter), American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Outcome Special Interest Group Meeting, Chicago, IL, March, 2006.
“Distal Radius Fractures”, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, SRO Lecture Education Series, Rosemount, IL, May 19-20, 2006.
“Volar Rim and Barton’s Fractures: Fixation Options” (Moderator), American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Current Options in the Treatment of Wrist Fractures Course, Rosemount, IL, May 19-20, 2006.
“Dorsal Plating Techniques” (Presenter), American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Current Options in the Treatment of Wrist Fractures Course, Rosemount, IL, May 19-20, 2006.
“Hands On Surgical Skills Lab-Dorsal Plate Fixation”, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Current Options in the Treatment of Wrist Fractures Course, Rosemount, IL, May 19-20, 2006.
Moderator – Symposium – Hand and Wrist, New Technology in Upper Extremity Surgery Meeting, Cleveland, OH, May 31-June 2, 2006.
Panel – Case Presentations – Distal Radius Fractures, New Technology in Upper Extremity Surgery Meeting, Cleveland, OH, May 31-June 2, 2006.
“Intramedullary Fixation of the Radius: A New Version of an Older Idea”, New Technology in Upper Extremity Surgery Meeting, Cleveland, OH, May 31-June 2, 2006.
“Distal Radius Care – New and Improved – What Problems Are We Solving?”, New Technology in Upper Extremity Surgery Meeting, Cleveland, OH, May 31-June 2, 2006.
International
“Open Reduction, Internal Fixation, and External Neutralization of Complex Distal Radius Fractures”, Fifth International Congress of Hand Surgery, Paris, France, 1992.
“Open Reduction Internal Fixation, and External Neutralization of Complex Distal Radius Fractures”, Second Riva Congress “Current Perspectives in External and Intermedullary Fixation”, Riva Del Garda, Italy, 1992.
“Biomechanics of Dorsal Plating of the Distal Radius”, presented by co-author, International Society for Surgery of the Hand, Helsinki, Finland, July, 1995.
“Guided Release of the Transverse Carpal Ligament”, IFSSH Tri-annual Meeting, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, 1998.
“Use of the Subchondral Fixation in Distal Radius Fractures”, IFSSH Tri-annual Meeting, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, 1998.
“A Two Portal Approach to Release of the Transverse Carpal Ligament”, New Technologies Conference, Central Trauma and Orthopedia Hospital (CTO), Turin, Italy, Oct, 1998.
“Value of Sub-chondral Fixation in Management of Distal Radius Fractures”, New Technologies Conference, Central Trauma and Orthopedia Hospital (CTO), Turin, Italy, Oct, 1998.
“The Use of PIPJ Metal on Plastic Arthroplasty”, surgical demonstration and lecture, New Technologies Conference, Central Trauma and Orthopedia Hospital (CTO), Turin, Italy, Oct, 1998.
“Repair of Forearm Malunions”, Poster, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, Mexico, Jan, 2002.
“Application of Distal Radius Plates from the Dorsal or Volar Approach” American Association for Surgery of the Hand, Annual Meeting, Mexico, Jan, 2002.
“Early Functional Outcome of Unstable Distal Radius Fractures Treated with External Fixation versus Locked Volar Plating: A Prospective Study.” Noah M. Raizman, Paul Kim, Melvin Rosenwasser, Robert Strauch, Matthew Putnam, Douglas Hanel: OTA 21st Annual Meeting, Ontario, Canada, Oct, 2005.
PRESENTATIONS, Visting Professorships and Other:
5/87, Visiting Surgical Attending, “Children’s Soft Tissue Care (Nerves, Tendons, Vessels)”, Instituti Pediatrica, University of Krakow, Krakow, Poland
5/88, Visiting Professor, “Augmented Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures”, Mount Sinai Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, OH
10/89, Visiting Surgical Attending, “Management of Upper Extremity Trauma”, “Repair of Congenital Differences in the Upper Extremity”, “Pediatric Brachial Plexus Care”, Instituti Pediatrica, University of Krakow, Krakow, Poland
5/93, Visiting Professor, “Combined Management Methods for Fractures of the Distal Radius”, Brown University, Providence, RI
9/94, Invited Guest Lecturer and Honorary Member of the Venezuelan Hand Society, “Repair of Malunions of the Forearm”, “Complex Hand Fractures”, “Soft Tissue Management in the Upper Extremity”, Venezuelan Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Valencia, Venezuela
10/96, Invited Guest Lecturer, “Stable Repair of Distal Radius Fractures Using Subchondral Fixation”, 14th Advanced Course on Hand Surgery, Brescia, Italy
10/98, Visiting Professor, “Method of Releasing the Ulnar Side of the Carpal Tunnel Using a Guided Knife”, Ospedale Di Conegliano, Conegliano, Italy
5/99, Visiting Professor, “Colles Fracture at 150 Years”, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
9/02, Invited Discusser (Main Meeting papers). Annual Meeting. ASSH, Phoenix, AZ
9/03, Invited Discusser (Main Meeting papers). Annual Meeting. ASSH, Chicago, IL
9/04, Invited Discusser (Main Meeting papers, 19-21B). Annual Meeting. ASSH, New York, NY
4/9/04, Carlson School of Business, “Symposium: The Role of the Scientist Inventor in Management and Success of “Start-ups”, UMN, Minneapolis
4/9/04, Panel Member: “Design of Medical Devices”, UMN Carlson School of Business Conference, Minneapolis, MN
COMMITTEE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE:
National
Member, Hand Surgery Manuals Committee, American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) (1988)
Chair, Hand Surgery Manuals Committee, ASSH (1989-1992)
Co-Director AAOS Summer Institute, Wrist and Elbow/Course (1990, 1991)
Director AAOS Summer Institute, Wrist and Elbow/Course (1992, 1993)
Hand Outcomes Committee, ASSH (1992-1997)
Chair, Residents and Fellows Annual Scientific Meeting, Denver, CO (1997)
Chair, Residents and Fellows Annual Scientific Meeting, Minneapolis, MN (1998)
Site Leader International Wrist Investigators Symposium: Biomechanics of the Wrist (Joint project with Mayo Medical Foundation). Minneapolis, MN (1998)
Fellowship Directors Committee, ASSH (1998---)
Site Host, Program Host for ASSH Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN (1998)
Member, Industrial Relations, ASSH (2001-2003)
Examiner, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2001-2006)
Member, Committee on CME Courses, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (2005)
Medical School
Research Committee, Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery, UMN (1995 – 1997)
Interviewer for University of Minnesota Medical School (Intermittent since 1992)
Chair, Internal Review Committee for Neuro-Psychology Residency Program (2004)
Department
Co-director, Hand Surgical Fellowship (1991 – 1995)
Member, Outpatient Services Committee (1992-1993)
Member, Operating Committee (1994-1996)
Section Leader, Program Development Committee (1995-1996)
Member, Professional Services Committee (1995-1996)
Director, Hand Surgical Fellowship (1995 - ongoing)
Delegate Committee, Minnesota Medical Association (2002)
University of Minnesota Physicians Electronic Medical Records Implementation Committee (2002- ongoing)
Sports Medicine Staff Recruitment, Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery, UMN (2003)
Compliance Officer, Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery, UMN (2004 – Ongoing)
Hand Surgery Staff Recruitment Committee, Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery, UMN (2004)
Member, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Committee (2006)
VOLUNTEER MEDICINE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Volunteer Medicine
Project Hope, Pediatric Children’s Hospital, Krakow, Poland. Visiting Surgical Attending May, 1987. Sponsor – United States of America and Poland
Orthopaedics Overseas, Hospital Escuala, Teguchigalpa, Honduras. Visiting Surgical Attending. November 2003. Sponsor – Self + Orthopaedics Overseas Assistant Coach, National League Baseball, Edina Baseball Association, Edina, MN (1993)
General Community Service
Assistant Coach, Boys Squirt Hockey Program Edina Hockey Association, Edina, MN (1994-1995)
Head Coach, U12-B, Girls Hockey Program, Edina Hockey Association, Edina, MN (1995-1997)
Site Manager for Appalacian Service Project (Youth Home Repair Program), Kentucky (1998, 2001, 2004)
Site Manager for Appalacian Service Project (Youth Home Repair Program), Tennessee (1999, 2000)
Assistant Coach, U15-A, Girls Hockey Program, Edina Hickey Association, Edina, MN (1999-2000)
Peer Reviewed Publications
Remmers JE, Putnam M, Bartlett D Jr: Proceedings: Changes in respiratory pattern accompanying sleep in cats. (Lab Worker, Secondary Author) Bull Physiopathol Respir (Nancy). 11(2):86P-87P, 1975.
Remmers JE, Bartlett D Jr, Putnam MD.: Changes in the respiratory cycle associated with sleep. (Lab Worker, Secondary Author) Respir Physiol. 28(2):227-38, 1976.
Putnam, MD, and Langer, F: Osteonecrosis with multiple joint involvement. (Primary Author) Orthopaedic Consultation: Vol 3, No. 7, 1982.
Putnam, MD, Fu, FH and Mears, DC: Combined maquet and proximal tibial valgus osteotomies in treating degenerative joint disease of the knee. (Primary Author) Orthopedics Today. Dec 1983.
Putnam MD, Mears DC, Fu FH: Combined maquet and proximal tibial valgus osteotomy. (Primary Author, Lead Investigator) Clin Orthop. (197):217-23, 1985.
Carroll RE, Seitz WH Jr, Putnam MD: Acute calcium deposit in the hand of an 11-year-old girl. (Secondary Author) J Pediatr Orthop. 5(4):468-70, 1985.
Seitz WH Jr, Gomez W, Putnam MD, Rosenwasser MP: Management of severe hand trauma with a mini external fixateur. (Secondary Author) Orthopedics. 10(4):601-10, 1987.
Peimer CA, Putnam MD: Proximal interphalangeal joint following traumatic arthritis. (Primary Author) Hand Clin. 3(3):415-27, 1987.
Putnam, MD, and Wheeler, DR: Restoration of soft and osseous tissue function following "open fractures". (Primary Author) Trauma Quarterly. 5(2), 47-59, 1989.
Kleinman WB, Putnam MD: Microvascular free-tissue transfers to the hand and upper extremity. (Primary Author) Hand Clin. 5(3):423-44, 1989.
Putnam MD, Seitz WH Jr: Advances in fracture management on the hand and distal radius. (Primary Author) Hand Clin. 5(3):455-70, 1989.
Seitz WH Jr, Putnam MD, Dick HM: Limited open surgical approach for external fixation of distal radius fractures. (Lead Investigator, Co-Author) J Hand Surg [Am]. 15(2):288-93, 1990.
Putnam, MD, Fischer, M: Open reduction internal and external fixation of complex distal radius fracture. (Primary Author, Lead Investigator) Orthopedic Consultation. 1990.
Gulli, B, Putnam, MD: Management of difficult elbow problems. (Secondary Author) Current Opinion in Orthopaedics. 3(5):573-581, 1992.
Stefanich RJ, Putnam MD, Peimer CA, Sherwin FS: Flexor tendon lacerations in zone V. (Co-Author, Lead Investigator) J Hand Surg [Am]. 17(2):284-91, 1992.
Van Heest AE, House J, Putnam M: Sensibility deficiencies in the hands of children with spastic hemiplegia. (Secondary Author) J Hand Surg [Am]. 18(2):278-81, 1993.
Stefanich RJ, Putnam MD: The use of staples in hand surgery. (Secondary Author) Orthop Rev. 22(3):390, 1993.
Putnam MD, Walsh TM 4th: External fixation for open fractures of the upper extremity. (Primary Author) Hand Clin. 9(4):613-23, 1993.
Putnam, MD: Changing indications for surgical stabilization of complex distal radius fractures. (Primary Author), Current Opinion in Orthopaedics. 5(4):35-42, 1994.
Gesensway D, Putnam MD, Mente PL, Lewis JL: Design and biomechanics of a plate for the distal radius. (Co-Author, Lead Investigator) J Hand Surg [Am]. 20(6):1021-7, 1995. [REPRINT]
Putnam MD: Posttraumatic stiffness in the hand. (Primary Author) Clin Orthop. (327):182-90, 1996.
Putnam MD, Fischer MD: Treatment of unstable distal radius fractures: Methods and comparison of external distraction and ORIF versus external distraction – ORIF neutralization. (Co-Author, Lead Investigator) J Hand Surg [Am]. 22(2):238-51, 1997. [REPRINT]
Putnam MD, Cohen M: Painful conditions around the elbow. (Primary Author) Orthop Clin North Am. 30(1):109-28, 1999.
Putnam MD, Meyer NJ, Nelson EW, Gesensway D, Lewis JL: Distal radial metaphyseal forces in an extrinsic grip model: Implications for postfracture rehabilitation. (Co-Author, Lead Investigator) J Hand Surg [Am]. 25(3):469-75, 2000. [REPRINT]
Buttermann GR, Putnam M: Wrist position affects loading of the dorsal scaphoid: Possible effect on extrinsic scaphoid blood flow priesers. (Co-Author) J Hand Surgery [Br]. 26:1:34-40, 2001.
Buttermann GR, Putnam MD, McElfresh EC, Tountas CP, Walker GD: Idiopathic osteonecrosis of the scaphoid: A series of three surgical cases (case series and literature review). (Secondary Author) Am J Orthop. 33(3):142-147, 2004.
Dudley TE, Putnam M: Considerations in dorsal plating of distal radius fractures. (Co-Author) Atlas Hand Clinics, 11:221-230, 2006.
PUBLICATIONS, Non-peer Reviewed:
Book review of “The Hand and Upper Limb,” Vol. 7, Microsurgical Procedures, New York: Churchill Livingstone, V.E. Meyer and MJM Black ed, (Primary Author) printed in1991: Neurosurgery, April 1993, 688.
Feeney M, Putnam MD: “Biomechanics of the pronator quadratus and possible impact on rehabilitation after forearm fracture/Injury.” (Co-Author, Lead Investigator) JHS(British) (accepted pending 2nd revision).
EDUCATION VIDEOS, Physician Education Material:
Putnam MD, Seitz WH, Dick HM, Flatow EL: “The Application of a Limb Lengthener for Treating Distal Radius Fractures.” (Co-Author). Presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting, New Orleans.
Putnam MD: “Open Reduction of Internal and External Fixation of Distal Radius Fracture: Surgical Anatomy and Clinical Applications.” (Primary Author). Presented at the American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, 1989.
Putnam MD, Cooney WP, Thurn J: “Proportionate Management of Distal Radius Fractures.” (Co-Author). Presented at the American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, Sept, 1995.
Putnam MD. Fischer M: “Forearm Fractures”. (Co-Author) Fractures and Dislocations, Vol. 1, Part Chapter 15, 499-552, C.V. Mosby, 1992.
Putnam MD: “Fractures and Dislocations of the Carpus Including the Distal Radius”. (Co-Author) Fractures and Dislocations, Gustillo Ed. Vol. 1, Part II, Chapter 16, 553- 610, C.V. Mosby, 1992.
Putnam MD: “Cyst and Small Tumor Excision Within the Hand”. (Primary Author) Atlas of Office Surgery, Volume II, Chapter 27, 142-148. Lea and Febiger, 1993.
Putnam M.D: “Treatment of Common Infections in the Hand". (Primary Author) Atlas of Office Surgery, Volume II, Chapter 28, 149-155. Lea and Febiger, 1993.
Putnam MD: "Treatment of Pisotriquetral Joint Degenerative Arthritis". (Primary Author) Atlas of Office Surgery, Volume II, Chapter 29, 156-163. Lea and Febiger, 1993.
Putnam MD: "Treatment of Dupuytren's Contracture". (Primary Author) Atlas of Office Surgery, Volume II, Chapter 30, 164-170. Lea and Febiger, 1993.
Putnam MD, Cohen M: “Malignant Bony Tumors of the Upper Extremity”. (Primary Author) Akelman, E (ed) in Hand Clinics: Tumors of the Hand and Forearm, W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia; Vol. 11(2):265-287, May 1995.
Putnam MD: “Forearm Fractures”. (Primary Author) Peimer CA (ed) in Surgery of The Hand and Upper Extremity, McGraw-Hill, New York. To be published Fall 1995.
Putnam MD: “Radial Styloid Fractures”. (Primary Author) Blair W. Techniques in Hand Surgery, Chapter 41, 322-329. Williams and Wilkins, Pennsylvania; 1996.
Putnam MD: Ellowitz A: “External Fixation for Distal Radius Fractures”. (Co-Author) Philippe
Saffar, MD, Guy Foucher, MD and Peter Amadio, MD(ed) in Hand Surgery: Current Practice, Martin Dunitz Limited
Putnam MD: “Smith’s and Volar Barton’s Fractures”. (Primary Author) (ed) Karl Obrant in Management of Fractures in Severely Osteoporotic Bone, Springer, 2000
Putnam MD, Seitz WH: “Fractures of the Distal Radius”. (Primary Author) RW Bucholz, JD Heckman (ed) in Rockwood and Green’s Fractures in Adults, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, 2001.
Putnam MD: “Nonacute Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Conditions”. (Primary Author) Marc Swiontkowski (ed) in Manual of Orthopaedics, Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins, 2001.
Putnam MD: “Management of Regional Pain Syndromes”. (Primary Author) Hand Essentials Manual, JG Seiler III (ed), Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2002.
Putnam MD: “Management of Foreign Materials within the Upper Extremity”. (Primary Author) Hand Essentials Manual, JG Seiler III (ed), Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2002.
Putnam MD, Meyer NJ: “Carpal Fractures Excluding the Scaphoid”. (Co-Author) Hand Surgery Update, third edition, T. Trumble (ed), Published with Lippincott, 2003.
Putnam MD: Atlas of the Hand Clinics, Elsevier Inc, Philadelphia, PA, 2006.
ABSTRACTS, PRELIMINARY COMMUNICATIONS, AND CLINICAL PAPERS:
Putnam MD, Fu FH, Mears DC: “Combined maquet and proximal tibial valgus osteotomies in treating degenerative joint disease of the knee”. (Primary Author) Orthopedic Transactions, Vol. 3, No.7, 1982.
Putnam MD, Fu FH, Sawaguchi T: “Extensor retinaculum of the foot and ankle: Anatomy and function”. (Co-Author, Lead Investigator) Orthopedic Transactions, 1984.
Putnam MD, Stegman P: “Immobilization, hemarthrosis, and injected hyaluronic acid”. (Co-Author, Lead Investigator) Engineering Transactions, September 1987.
Putnam MD, Lee L: “Unstable fractures of the distal radius: An algorithmic method of treatment”. (Co-Author) Orthopedic Transactions, Vol 12, No. 3, 537, 1988.
Putnam MD, Stefanich RJ: “Flexor tendon lacerations in zone V”. (Co-Author) Orthopedic Transactions, Vol 12, No. 3, 545, 1988.
Fischer M, Putnam MD: “Open reduction internal fixation and external neutralization of complex distal radius fractures”. (Primary Author) Presented at the Fifth International Congress of Hand Surgery, Paris France, May 25-28, 1992.
Putnam MD, Fischer M: Open reduction internal fixation and external neutralization of complex distal radius fractures. (Primary Author) Presented at the Second Riva Congress, Riva Del Gada Italy, May 27-31, 1992.
Gesensway D, Putnam MD, Nelson EW, Mente PL, Lewis JL: Biomechanics of dorsal plating of the distal radius. (Co-Author) Presented at the Sixth congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand, Helsinki Finland, July 1995.
Advanced Elbow Course. Mayo/AAOS. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. May, 2003. 15 Hours Cat. 1
AAOS CPT Coding Course. AAOS sponsor. Minneapolis, MN. May 31 and June 1, 2003. 10 Hours Cat. 1
Outcomes Research. Science and Methods of Outcomes Study Design. School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. August, 2003. 40 Hours Cat. 1
Teaching and Evaluating Systems Based Practice. University of Minnesota, School of Medicine sponsor, Minneapolis, MN. March 2004. 3 Hours. Cat. 1
Current Options in the Treatment of Wrist Fractures, AAOS, May, 2006.
ASSH 2006 Self-Assessment Examination, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Rosemont, IL. July 25, 2006. 20 Hours Cat. 1
Geriatric Trauma Summit, University of Minnesota, School of Medicine sponsor, Minneapolis, MN, Sept 15, 2006.
Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA), 22nd Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ. October 5-7, 2006. 21 Hours. Cat. 1
EXTRAMURAL PRESENTATIONS AND ABSTRACTS:
Putnam MD, Fu FH, and Mears D: “Combined Maquet and Proximal Tibial Valgus Osteotomies in Treating Degenerative Joint Disease of the Knee”. Orthopedic Transactions, Vol. 3, No.7, 1982.
Putnam MD, Fu FH, and Sawaguchi T: “Extensor Retinaculum of the Foot and Ankle: Anatomy and Function”. Orthopedic Transactions, 1984.
Putnam MD, Stegman P: “Immobilization, Hemarthrosis, and Injected Hyaluronic Acid”. Engineering Transactions, September 1987.
Putnam MD, Lee L: “Unstable Fractures of the Distal Radius: An Algorithmic Method of Treatment”. Orthopedic Transactions, Vol 12, No. 3, 537, 1988.
Putnam MD, Stefanich RJ: “Flexor Tendon Lacerations in Zone V”. Orthopedic Transactions, Vol 12, No. 3, 545, 1988.
Fischer M, Putnam MD: “Open Reduction Internal Fixation and External Neutralization of Complex Distal Radius Fractures”. Presented at the Fifth International Congress of Hand Surgery, Paris, France, May 25-28, 1992.
Putnam MD, Fischer M: “Open Reduction Internal Fixation and External Neutralization of Complex Distal Radius Fractures”. Presented at the Second Riva Congress, Riva Del Gada, Italy, May 27-31, 1992.
Gesensway D, Putnam MD, Nelson EW, Mente PL, Lewis JL: “Biomechanics of Dorsal Plating of the Distal Radius”. Presented at the Sixth congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand, Helsinki, Finland, July 1995.
Grants Received/Completed
Title: "Extensor Retinaculum of the Foot and Ankle, Anatomy and Function"
Time Frame: July 1, 1983 to June 30, 1984
Principal Investigator: Freddie H. Fu, MD
Role of Matthew D Putnam, MD: Study design, dissection, photography, and testing of specimens; collation of results, Preparation of manuscript.
Source: University of Pittsburgh, Department of Orthopaedics, Pittsburgh, PA
Outcome: presentation as paper and poster regionally and nationally
Title: "Anatomy of the Lateral Forearm and Wrist Region as Regards the Placement of External Fixation"
Time Frame: July 1, 1984 to June 30, 1985
Principal Investigator: Hal Dick, MD
Role of Matthew D Putnam, MD: Share equally with William Seitz, MD in conception, dissection, and coordination of photographs and artist. Joint review of all results with William Seitz, MD. Joint preparation of Results Presentation with team of Seitz, Dick, and Rosenwasser.
Source: New York Orthopaedic Hospital and Howmedica Orthopaedics
Outcome: Presentation in Video, Poster, and oral format. Peer Reviewed publication.
Title: "Immobilization, Hemarthrosis, and Injected Hyaluronic in a Rabbit Knee Model"
Time Frame: September 1, 1986 to April 1, 1987
Principal Investigator: Matthew D Putnam, MD
Role of Matthew D Putnam, MD: Study design, participation, results analyses and preparation of manuscripts
Source: $ form MedChem (Burlington, MA) and materials from MedChem and Howmedica (East Rutherford, NJ) and lab space/time from SUNY@Buffalo
Outcome: Putnam and Stegeman (sub-investigator) presentation and abstract publication. Putnam peer reviewed publication
Title: "Regional Anatomy Possibly Affecting the Dorsal Ridge Blood Supply of the Scaphoid"
Time Frame: January 1, 1993 to July 31, 1994
Principal Investigator: Matthew D. Putnam, MD
Role of Matthew D Putnam, MD: study design, review of results, and editing of posters and paper
Source: OVERAGE FUNDS (Matthew D Putnam, MD account)
Outcome: Poster presentation and peer reviewed publication
Funding: MD Putnam, MD Overage Funds, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota
Title: "Anatomy, Function, and Biomechanical Characterization of the Proximal Radial Ulnar Joint".
Time Frame: December 1, 1993 to August 1, 1994
Principal Investigator: Matthew D Putnam, MD and Patrick Hurlbut, MD (Hand Fellow)
Role of Matthew D Putnam, MD:
Source: OVERAGE FUNDS (Matthew D Putnam, MD account)
Outcome: Oral presentation at regional meeting. Poster presentation at ASSH annual meeting
Funding: : MD Putnam, MD Overage Funds, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota
Title: "Design and Comparison of Distal Radius Plate Fixation"
Time Frame: "Design and Comparison of Distal Radius Plate Fixation".
Principal Investigator: Matthew D Putnam, MD
Role of Matthew D Putnam, MD: Original concept and design of new plate fixation method. Co-design (Mente, Lewis, Gesensway, and Putnam) of loading test. Co-analyses of results and preparation of manuscript(s). Lead authorship of resultant US PATENT application.
Source: OVERAGE FUNDS (Matthew D Putnam, MD account) + Synthes( Paoli, PA) + Howmedica (East Rutherford, NJ)
Outcome: Multiple poster and oral presentations (Regional, National, International), Peer Reviewed publication. US PATENT.
Title: “ Forces observed in the distal radial metaphysis during simulated grip”
Time Frame: August 1, 1995 to February 1, 1996.
Principal Investigator: Matthew D Putnam, MD
Role of Matthew D Putnam, MD: Coordinate Putnam, Meyer, Lewis, and Nelson in design and project completion. Co-reviewer and writer of results and final paper.
Source: Wright Medical (Arlington, TN)
Outcome: Peer-reviewed publication. National and International oral presentations.
Title: “Biomechanics of the Scapho-lunate Joint”
Time Frame: “August 1, 1996 to July 31, 1997
Principal Investigator: Robert Foster, MD
Role of Matthew D Putnam, MD: Experiment Design, Review of results, Collaboration in abstract, oral and written presentation preparation and submission
Source: Minnesota Medical Foundation (AR-12-96)
Outcome: Oral and Poster Presentation at ASSH Residents and Fellows and ASSH annual meeting respectively.
Grants Applied for
Title: Multi-center Data collection using a Internet distributed dictionary of documentation content: Combining need for real-time care with real-time structured data collection.
Time Frame: Submitted Dec. 1, 2002
Principal Investigator: Robert C Kane, MD
Role of Matthew D Putnam, MD
Source: NIH SBIR grant
Outcome: Invited to Resubmit (In progress as submission Winter 2005)
Patents
ANATOMICALLY GUIDED CARPAL TUNNEL RELEASE - Marketed as GRS
Brief description: This device allows a knife to be guided through the carpal canal for specific release of the transverse carpal ligament in an effort to obtain relief of carpal tunnel syndrome
Inventor- Matthew D Putnam
Owner- Matthew D Putnam
Licensee- ORTHOMET, Edina, MN.. Transferred to: Wright Medical Technology, Arlington, TN. Transferred to: RMS, Plymouth MN., Transferred to Avanta Orthopaedics
US Patent - 5,334,214
FDA- Class 3 device, Approval Received (510K)
Purpose: This device is applicable for treating patients with primary carpal tunnel syndrome.
Discussion: The device was conceived, designed, researched, financed, and licensed by M.D., Putnam. This work involved coordination of engineers, marketing, manufacturing, regulatory/ legal, and negotiating the license and associated responsibilities. This Device was conceived before MD Putnam, MD joined the University of Minnesota.
SUBCHONDRAL SUPPORT PLATE-DORSAL(SCS-D)
Brief description: This device allows for direct support of the subchondral bone when managing distal radius fractures thereby avoiding collapse of the metaphysis during early healing. This device may reduce the need for external fixation and allow for a more rapid rehabilitation with a better final outcome achieved.
Inventors- Matthew D Putnam and David Gesensway
Owners- University of Minnesota, plus inventors
Licensee- ORTHOMET, Edina, MN. Transferred to: Wright Medical Technology, Arlington, TN.. Transferred to: RMS, Plymouth MN., transferred to Avanta Orthopaedics
US Patent - 5,586,985
FDA- Approval received (510K)
Foreign- Filing License Granted 06/15/95
Purpose- This device is applicable in treating some complex distal radius fractures which are currently are managed utilizing external fixation
Discussion: This device was conceived and tested at the University of Minnesota. The primary inventor (MDPMD) contacted and negotiated with potential partners. The inventors have continued to participate in the products refinement and educational marketing.
SUBCHONDRAL SUPPORT PLATE VERSION 2
Brief Description: A plate similar to SCS-D designed for Volar or Dorsal application to the distal radius. New features include adjustability using a new mechanism, as well as biologic and electronic feedback potential.
Inventors: Matthew D. Putnam, M.D., D. Gesensway, M.D., C. Jennings, M.D., Nick Meyer, MD, plus external consultant Ron Hendron
Owners: Inventors plus University of Minnesota plus Mayo Medical Foundation
Licensee: Avanta (Agreement to license, develop, and market)
US Patent : 6,755,831
FDA Status- 510K
Purpose- Device is applicable for treating volarly comminuted distal radius fractures.
Discussion- Project represents a cooperative effort between two original MD’s and three new partners (Charles Jennings, MD, Nick Meyer, MD, and Ron Hendron.
NOTE: Current LAB TESTING underway as part of Y. Gierson’s senior project
Patents Pending
SUBCHONDRAL SUPPORT INTRAMEDULARY FIXATION
Brief Description: An IM rod similar to SCS-D designed for application in periarticular fracture regions
Inventors: Matthew D. Putnam, M.D., D, C. Jennings, M.D., Nick Meyer, and Yvonne Gierson
Owners: Inventors plus University of Minnesota
Licensee: Pending
US Patent : GRANTED. Number pending.
FDA Status- 510K to be sought
Purpose- Device is applicable for treating volarly comminuted distal radius fractures
Discussion- Project represents a cooperative effort between two original MD’s and three new partners plus the Mayo Foundation
Licenses
SUBCHONDRAL SUPPORT PLATE VOLAR: SCS-V
Brief Description- A plate similar to SCS-D designed for volar application to the distal radius
Inventors- Matthew D. Putnam, M.D., D. Gesensway, M.D., C. Jennings, M.D., and W. Cooney, MD (MAYO), plus R Linscheid, MD (MAYO)
Owners- Inventors plus University of Minnesota plus Mayo Medical Foundation
Licensee- RMS then AVANTA
US Patent - Deferred
FDA Status- 510K
Purpose- Device is applicable for treating volarly comminuted distal radius fractures
Discussion- Project represents a cooperative effort between two original MD’s and three new partners plus the Mayo Foundation
SXD EXTERNAL FIXATEUR FOR THE DISTAL RADIUS
Brief Description- A fixateur of light weight, easy application and adjustability, and low cost
Inventors- Matthew D. Putnam, M.D., Jeffrey B Husband, M.D.
Owners- Inventors plus University of Minnesota and it’s Dept of Orthopaedics
Licensee- Avanta Orthopaedics
US Patent- not filed
FDA status- Approved
Purpose- Device is an easy to use, low cost, external fixateur
Discussion- Device was tested and developed in conjunction with Orthopaedic Biomechanics Lab
INTRAMEDULLARY ROD FOR WRIST FIXATION
Inventor- Matthew D. Putnam, M.D.
Patents applied for:
METHOD AND ALGORHYTHMS FOR COLLECTING AND ANALYZING STRUCTURED TREATMENT DATA RELATED TO MEDICAL INTERVENTION USING A SECURE INTERNET PORTAL
Brief Description- Design and method for planning and documenting medical intervention using an internet portal that results in collection of structured medical data for documentation and analyses.
Inventors- Matthew D. Putnam, M.D., Mark Smith
Owner- BoundaryMedical
Licensee- 100% BoundaryMedical
US Patent- Pending
FDA Status- 510K not required
Purpose- Reduce documentation time to completion and transmission, reduce document cost, increase document accuracy and usefulness. Facilitates outcome measurement.
Discussion- Company in second round of funding and now being used with initial success
TENSION FIXATION OF SOFT TISSUE (SUTURE)
Brief Description- A tool to precisely apply load to fixated soft tissue
Inventors- Matthew D. Putnam, M.D., Ron Hendron
Owners- Inventors, plus Randy Moore, MD, Roby C Thompson, MD, and offered to University of Minnesota
Licensee- Pending
US Patent- Filed
FDA Status - 510K to be sought
Purpose - Device is applicable applying tension to soft tissues with accuracy
Discussion - Cooperation with external inventors