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Dr. Seigerman is a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in the hand, wrist, and elbow. He treats fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, tendon injuries, peripheral nerve abnormalities, and many others. He attempts to treat each diagnosis without surgery, however, is trained to utilize the latest and most advanced surgical techniques when necessary.
Dr. Seigerman earned his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. Immediately afterwards, he completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ, and followed with a fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery right here at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute in Philadelphia. Dr. Seigerman has completed extensive research in the field of orthopaedics with many publications in peer-reviewed journals and has presented his work at numerous national meetings. During his fellowship, he was honored with the “Fellow Research Award.”
Dr. Seigerman has been elected by his peers as a “2018 Jersey Choice Top Doctor” by New Jersey Monthly magazine.
Professional Profile
Education
- B.S., Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
- M.D., State University of New York, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
- Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers University: New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ
- Fellowship, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Titles & Certifications
- Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery- Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School
- Chief of Hand Surgery, Phelps Hospital
- Assistant Professor, Hofstra University, Zucker School of Medicine at Northwell Health
Professional Associations
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- Cornell University Alumni Association
- Upstate Medical University Alumni Association
Education
- B.S., Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
- M.D., State University of New York, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
- Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers University: New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ
- Fellowship, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Titles & Certifications
- Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery- Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School
- Chief of Hand Surgery, Phelps Hospital
- Assistant Professor, Hofstra University, Zucker School of Medicine at Northwell Health
Professional Associations
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- Cornell University Alumni Association
- Upstate Medical University Alumni Association
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Educational Lecture Videos
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PUBLICATIONS
Ruskin J, Seigerman D, Sirkin M, Reilly M, Adams M. Propionibacterium acnes Infection of the Shoulder after a Manipulation Under Anesthesia for Stiffness Status Post Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Proximal Humerus: A Case Report. Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports. 2018 April; 8(2) 12-22.
Kirkpatrick W, Abboudi J, Kim N, Medina J, Maltenfort M, Seigerman, D, Lutsky K, Beredjiklian PK. An Assessment of Online Reviews of Hand Surgeons. Arch Bone Jt. Surg. 2017 May; 5(3):139-144.
Benevenia J, Rivero SM, Moore J, Ippolito JA, Seigerman DA, Beebe KS, Patterson FR. Supplemental Bone Grafting in Giant Cell Tumor of the Extremity Reduces Non-oncologic complications. Clin. Orthop Relat Res. 2017 Mar; 475(3):776-783.
Bloom T, Seigerman DA, Zhao C, Sabharwal S. Do additional full-length radiographs of the Humerus and Forearm improve the decision making in Children with Supracondylar Humerus Fractures? Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B. 2016 Sept; 25(5):417-23.
Seigerman DA, Rivlin M, Bianchini J, Liss FE, Beredjiklian PK. A comparison of Two Sterile Solution Application Methods During Surgical Preparation of the Hand. J Hand Surg Am. 2016 Apr 12.
Miller AJ, Naik TU, Seigerman DA, Ilyas AM. Anatomic Interosseus Membrane Reconstruction Utilizing the Biceps Button and Screw Tenodesis for Essex-Lopresti Injuries. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2015 Nov 20.
Seigerman, DA, Tan V. Dynamic Distraction External Fixation for Contracture of the Metacarpophalangeal Joint. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2015 Dec;19(4):143-6.
Seigerman DA, Matzon JL. Common anomalous muscles encountered during upper extremity surgery: In-Brief. Journal of Hand Surgery (Am). 2015 Jul;40(7):1473-5.
Donegan DJ, Seigerman DA, Yoon RS, Liporace FA. Gerdy’s Tubercle: The Lighthouse to the Knee. Jounal of Orthoapedic Trauma. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2015 Feb; 29(2):e51-3.
Seigerman DA, Choi DE, Donegan DJ, Yoon RS, Lim PK, Liporace FA. Upper Extremity Compartment Syndrome after Minor Trauma: An Imperative for Increased Vigilance for a Rare, but Limb-threatening Complication. Patient Safety in Surgery. 2013. 7(1):5.
Mehta AD, Beebe KS, Seigerman DA, Koerner JD, Hwang JS, Patterson FR. Septic arthritis of the hip caused by Group B Streptococcus in a post-partum patient: A Case Report. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: Case Connector. 2012 Oct; 2(4): e62 1-5.
Seigerman DA, Choung EW, Yoon RS, Lu M, Frank MA, Gaines RJ, Liporace FA. Identification of the Radial Nerve During the Posterior Approach to the Humerus: A Cadaveric Study. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2012 Apr; 26(4): 226-8.
Nho SJ, Pensak MJ, Seigerman DA, Cole BR. Rehabilitation after Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation in Athletes. Clinics in Sports Medicine. 2010 Apr; 29(2):267-82, viii.
Bostrom MPG, Seigerman DA. “The Clinical Use of Allografts, Demineralized Bone Matrices, Synthetic Bone Graft Substitutes and Osteoinductive Growth Factors: A Survey Study.” HSS Journal: The Musculoskeletal Journal of Hospital for Special Surgery. 2005; 1(1): 9-18.
Ju CH, Yeung PSM, Oesterling J, Seigerman DA, Boor KJ. Vibrio parahaemolyticus Growth under Low-Iron Conditions and Survival under High-Magnesium Conditions. Journal of Food Protection. 2006 Vol. 69(5): 1040–1045.
