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| Practice Overview |
David Gesensway, MD specializes in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of the hand, wrist, and elbow. Special areas of clinical and research interest include distal radius wrist fractures and tendon transfer surgery for tetraplegia.
"I enjoy teaching. When patients understand all aspects of their care they become active participants in their recovery and have better outcomes. My team of certified hand therapists and certified physician assistants and orthopedic sssistants greatly help patients through this often difficult process." |
| Education |
Dr. Gesensway is a graduate of the University of University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency and hand surgery fellowship at the University of Minnesota Medical School. |
| Hospital Affiliations |
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- Children's Hospital
- Fairview Southdale Hospital
- Centennial Lakes Same-day Surgery Center
- WESTHealth Surgery Center
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| Professional Affiliations and Membership |
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- Twin Cities Orthopedic Society,
Co-President (1996 - 1997)
- American Medical Association
- Minnesota Orthopaedic Society
- Hennepin County Medical Society
Board Memberships
- Twin Cities Orthopedics, Board Chair
- Orthopedic Medicine & Surgery, Division President
- Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation, Board Member
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Board Member (2000 - 2006)
- Minneapolis Bone & Joint Institute, Board Chair (1999 - 2004)
Inventions
- Co-developer, SCS/D and SCS/V distal radius fixation plate systems, University of Minnesota, licensed to Small Bone Innovations, Inc.
- Co-inventor, US Patent No. 5,586,985
- Co-inventor, US Patent No. 6,755,831
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| Special Achievements and Awards |
- Course Co-Director, Practical Orthopedics for Primary Care Conference (2006 - 2009)
- Voted a top hand surgeon by his peers in Mpls/St. Paul magazine (2007)
Hand Therapists
Julie Stauffer, OTR/L, CHT
Laurie Humiston, OTR/L, CHT |
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Appointment Info
(952) 920-0970
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Specialty
Orthopedic and Hand Surgery
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Board Certification
Board Certified with CAQ in Hand Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1996; Recertified, 2007
Letters to Patients
To My Patients with Fractures of the Distal Radius
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Educational Appointments
Clinical Instructor, U of M Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
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