Kevin Lutsky MD
EMPLOYMENT
THE ROTHMAN INSTITUTE
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
January 2012-Present
Director of Research, Hand Surgery Division
2013-Present
Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
Thomas Jefferson University
2012-Present
PENNSYLVANIA ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER
Paoli, Pennsylvania
Hand Surgeon, August 2007-December 2011
Chief, Division of Hand Surgery, Paoli Hospital 2009 to 2011
EDUCATION
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS/BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL
Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship, August 2006-2007
St. Louis, Missouri
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY/HOSPITAL FOR JOINT DISEASES
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, 2001-2006
New York, New York
MCP HAHNEMANN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Doctor of Medicine, May 2001
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
FRANKLIN AND MARSHALL COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts cum laude – Biology-Psychology, June 1997
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
TITLES AND CERTIFICATION
Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
Thomas Jefferson University
2012-Present
Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) Surgery of the Hand – 2010
ABOS Part I Examination –July 2006
ABOS Part II Examination – July 2009
USMLE STEP 1 - June 1999
USMLE STEP 2 – February 2001
USMLE STEP 3 – April 2002
HONORS AND AWARDS
America’s Top Surgeons 2012 – SLD Industries, Inc.
Main Line Today’s Top Doctors - “Top Hand Surgeons” 2008
MDx Medical “Patients’ Choice Award” 2008, 2009
John Marshall Scholar, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
Dean’s List, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Honor’s List, 1995, 1997
Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society, 1996-1997
Award for Excellence in Community and Public Service, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Lutsky K, Goldfarb C: Thumb Collateral Ligament Injuries. Comprehensive Care of the High Level Athelete. ASSH, To be published September 2014
2. Lutsky K, Ilyas A, Matzon J, Beredjiklian P: Recent Advances in Orthopedics: Hand Surgery. 2014.
3. Lutsky K, Levi D, Beredjiklian P: Utility of MRI for Diagnosing Complete Tears of the Collateral Ligaments of the Metacarpophalangeal Joints of the Fingers. Hand (N Y). 2014 Mar;9(1):112-6
4. Matzon J, Lutsky K: Hand Surgery After an Episode of Disproportionate Pain and Disability. J Hand Surg Am. 2013 Dec;38(12):2454-56.
5. Matzon JL, Lutsky KF, Maloney M, Beredjiklian PK. Adherence to AAOS upper extremity clinical practice guidelines: An analysis of members of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Orthopedics. 2013, Nov 1;36(11):e1407-1411
6. Mintalucci D, Matzon J, Lutsky K, Niver G, Rivlin M, Beredjiklian P: Distal Interphalangeal Joint Dimensions and Headless Compression Screw Sizes: A Mismatch. American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Residents and Fellows Conference. San Francisco, CA. October 2013.
7. Mintalucci D, Matzon J, Lutsky K, Niver G, Rivlin M, Beredjiklian P: Distal Interphalangeal Joint Dimensions and Headless Compression Screw Sizes: A Mismatch. Eastern Orthopaedic Association. Miami, FL. October 2013.
8. Wong J, Lutsky K, Beredjiklian P: Outcomes After Repair of Sub-acute-to-Chronic Grade III Metacarpophalangeal Joint Collateral Ligament Injuries in the Lesser Digits are Poor. American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Podium Presentation. San Francisco, CA. October 2013.
9. Lutsky K, Beredjiklian P: MRI has a Low Sensitivity for Evaluating Collateral Ligament Injuries of the Metacarpophalangeal Joints of the Lesser Digits. E-poster. American Society for Surgery of the Hand. San Francisco, CA. October 2013.
10. Lutsky K, Beredjiklian P, Bernstein J: Evaluating the Source and Content of Information about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome on the Internet: A concise update of a previous report. Orthopedics. 2013 Aug 1;36(8):e1038-41.
11. Lutsky K, Boyer M, Goldfarb C: Dorsal plate fixation of distal radius fractures. J Hand Surg Am. 2013 Jul;38(7):1414-22.
12. Lutsky K, Glickel S, Weiland A, Boyer M: What Every Resident Should Know About Wrist Fractures. Instructional Course Lectures 2013;62:181-97.
13. Lutsky K: Preoperative MRI for Evaluation of Scaphoid Nonunion. J Hand Surg Am. 2012 Nov;37(11):2383-5.
14. Lutsky K, Beredjiklian P: Kienböck’s disease. Current Concepts. J Hand Surg Am. 2012 Sep;37(9):1942-52.
15. Lutsky, KF, Goldfarb CA, Boyer MI: Dorsal fixation of intra-articular distal radius fractures using 2.4 mm locking plates. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2009 Dec;13(4):187-96
16. Lutsky, K: Gearing up for safe cycling. The Daily Local. April 20, 2009.
17. Lutsky KF, Boyer MI: Flexor Tendon Injury. In: Trumble T and Budoff J, eds. Principles of Hand Surgery, 2nd edition. Elsevier. 2009.
18. Lutsky KF, Boyer MI, Goldfarb CA: Arthroscopic Assessment of Intra-Articular Distal Radius Fractures Following Open Reduction and Internal Fixation from a Volar Approach. J Hand Surg (Am). 33(4):476-84. 2008.
19. Lutsky KF, Boyer MI: Flexor Tendon Injury and Repair. In: Trumble T, ed. Hand Surgery Update IV. American Society for Surgery of the Hand. 2007.
20. Lutsky KF, Boyer MI, Goldfarb CA: Indirect Reduction of Intra-Articular Distal Radius Fractures Through a Volar Approach: Does it Provide a Satisfactory Articular Reduction? American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 2007.
21. Lutsky K, Strauss E, Paksima N: Locked, Flexible Intramedullary Nail versus K-wire Techniques for Fixation of Metacarpal Shaft Fractures: A Biomechanical Study. American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 2007.
22. Lutsky K, Tejwani N: Musculoskeletal Manifestations of Gaucher Disease. Bull Hosp Jt Dis. 65(1):37-42. 2007.
23. Lutsky KF, Rettig ME: Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus to Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tendon Transfer for Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Wrist. In: Katzman B and Feldon P, eds. in Atlas of the Hand Clinics 10 (2005); pp. 257-262.
24. Nazarian DG, Klein AE, Paczkoskie V, Lutsky KF, Booth RE: Results of Two Stage Reimplantation with a Static Intervening Antibiotic Spacer Block for Salvage of Infected Total Knee Arthroplasty. Presented: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2000, 2002), American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (1999), Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society (1999), Drexel University Research Symposium (1999).
INSTRUCTIONAL COURSES
1. Co-Chair. What Every Hand Surgeon Should Know About the Wrist. ASSH. Austin, TX May 2-3, 2014.
2. Faculty Instructor. Vascular, Compartment Syndrome, Tumors: AAOS Boards Review Course. Chicago IL 2014.
3. Faculty Instructor. Fingertip Injuries and Microvascular: AAOS Boards Review Course. Chicago IL 2014.
4. Faculty Instructor. Nerve Injuries and Compressive Neuropathies: AAOS Boards Review Course. Chicago IL 2014.
5. Faculty Instructor. Hand and Wrist Fractures: AAOS Boards Review Course. Chicago IL 2014.
6. Faculty Instructor. Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction. Surgical Technique Video. AAOS Annual Meeting 2014, ASSH/AAHS Specialty Day. New Orleans LA. March 2014.
7. Course Director. What Every Hand Surgeon Should Know About Wrist Fractures. ASSH Instructional Course 10. ASSH Annual Meeting. October 3, 2013.
8. Faculty Instructor. Flexor Tendon Repair and Reconstruction Precourse: ASSH Annual Meeting. San Francisco CA 2013.
9. Faculty Instructor. Vascular, Compartment Syndrome, Tumors: AAOS Boards Review Course. Chicago IL 2013.
10. Faculty Instructor. Fingertip Injuries and Microvascular: AAOS Boards Review Course. Chicago IL 2013.
11. Faculty Instructor. Nerve Injuries and Compressive Neuropathies: AAOS Boards Review Course. Chicago IL 2013.
12. Faculty Instructor. Hand and Wrist Fractures: AAOS Boards Review Course. Chicago IL 2013.
13. Course Director. What Every Resident Should Know About Wrist Fractures. AAOS Instructional Course. AAOS Annual Meeting. March 22, 2013.
14. Faculty Instructor. ASSH Master Skills Series - Flexor Tendon Repair and Reconstruction Course: ASSH. Rosemont IL, August 2012.
15. Faculty Instructor. Vascular, Compartment Syndrome, Tumors: AAOS Boards Review Course. Chicago IL 2012.
16. Faculty Instructor. Fingertip Injuries and Microvascular: AAOS Boards Review Course. Chicago IL 2012.
17. Faculty Instructor. Nerve Injuries and Compressive Neuropathies: AAOS Boards Review Course. Chicago IL 2012.
18. Faculty Instructor. Hand and Wrist Fractures: AAOS Boards Review Course. Chicago IL 2012.
19. Course Director. What Every Resident Should Know About Wrist Fractures. AAOS Instructional Course 345. AAOS Annual Meeting, February 2012.
20. Course Director. What Every Resident Should Know About Wrist Fractures. AAOS Instructional Course. AAOS Annual Meeting, 2011.
21. What Every Resident Should Know About Wrist Fractures. AAOS Instructional Course 146. AAOS Annual Meeting, 2010.
LECTURES
1. Distal Radius Fractures. Bacharach Institute Rehabilitation Center. April 10, 2013.
2. Common Hand Fractures. Stockton College Physical Therapy Education. April 8, 2013.
3. Beyond the OR: What Every Practitioner Should Know About Distal Radius Fractures. Stockton College, March 2013.
4. Upper Extremity Cycling Injuries, Daddy-O Restaurant. Rothman Institute CME program, April 2012
5. Common Hand Fractures. Stockton College Physical Therapy Education. January 2012.
6. Wrist and Carpal Fractures. Residents and Fellows Conference, ASSH Annual Meeting, September 2011.
7. “Less” Invasive Management of Common Hand and Wrist Conditions, Paoli Hospial, 2007
8. Arthritis of the CMC, MP and IP Joints of the Hand, Grand Rounds, Barnes Jewish Hospital, May 2007
9. Doctors Demystify the Thumb, Barnes Jewish Hospital, 2007
10. Bicycling Injuries, Sports Medicine Conference, Hospital for Joint Diseases, June 2004
11. Metacarpal and Phalangeal Fractures and Dislocations, Hospital for Joint Diseases, December 2003
12. Acetabular and Femoral Head Fractures, Fracture Conference, Hospital for Joint Diseases, October 2003
13. Flexor Tendon Injuries and Treatment Principles, Resident Lecture, Jamaica Hospital, May 2003
14. Carpus Fractures and Dislocations, Fracture Conference, Hospital for Joint Diseases, December 2002
15. Hindfoot Fractures, Fracture Conference, Hospital for Joint Diseases, September 2002
MEMBERSHIP
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Member, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
ACTIVITIES
ASSH Young Leaders Program, 2011
Reviewer, Journal of Hand Surgery (American) 2011-Present
Member, Courses and Meeting Advisory Committee, ASSH 2012-Present
Member, Residents and Fellows Conference Committee, ASSH 2010 – Present
Reviewer, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 2010-Present
Member, Young Members Steering Committee, ASSH 2010
Member, Infection Prevention Committee, Paoli Memorial Hospital, 2010-2011
Member, Medical Executive Committee, Paoli Surgery Center, 2010-2011
New York Mets Stadium Staff Physician – 2004-2006
Captain, NYU-HJD Central Park/Chelsea Piers Ice Hockey Team – 2004 – 2006
Campus Magnet High School Football Team Physician – 2002 - 2006
Black Top Street Hockey Deck Hockey League – 2001-2006
Member – Aircraft Owners and Pilot’s Association, 1998-2005
Advisor – Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Drexel University, 1997-1999
President – Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Franklin and Marshall College, 1995-1996
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Private pilot, skiing, hockey, guitar, mountain/road biking, golf, baseball/softball, camping/canoeing, SCUBA