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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
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Abbott Northwestern Hospital
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Children's Hospital
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Centennial Lakes Same-day Surgery Center
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Crosstown Surgery Center
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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American Society for Surgery of the Hand
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Twin Cities Orthopedic Society,
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Co-President (1996 - 1997)
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American Medical Association
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Minnesota Orthopaedic Society
Educational Appointments
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Clinical Instructor, University of Minnesota Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1996-2009
Board Memberships
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Twin Cities Orthopedics, Board Chair
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Orthopedic Medicine & Surgery, Division President
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Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation, Board Member
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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Board Member (2000 - 2006)
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Minneapolis Bone & Joint Institute, Board Chair (1999 - 2004)
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Twin Cities Orthopedics Foundation, Board Member and Treasurer
Inventions
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Co-developer, SCS/D and SCS/V distal radius fixation plate systems, University of Minnesota, licensed to Small Bone Innovations, Inc.
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Co-inventor, US Patent No. 5,586,985
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Co-inventor, US Patent No. 6,755,831
Special Achievements and Awards
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Course Co-Director, Practical Orthopedics for Primary Care Conference (2006 - 2009)
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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
Staff
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Sarah J.
Care Coordinator
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