Dr. Matzon is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and subspecialty certified in Hand Surgery. He is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
While born in Sweden, Dr. Matzon was raised in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He attended Dartmouth College where he played varsity soccer for the nationally ranked men’s team. After medical school at the University of Chicago, he returned to the Philadelphia area for his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Pennsylvania. Following fellowship training at the prestigious Curtis National Hand Center, Dr. Matzon joined the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute.
Dr. Matzon specializes in all conditions of the hand, wrist and elbow. He has special interest in complex fracture care, traumatic soft tissue injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, and “wide-awake” hand surgery.
Professional Profile
Education
- AB, Dartmouth College
- MD, University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
- Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
- Fellowship, Hand Surgery, Curtis National Hand Center, Union Memorial Hospital
Titles & Certifications
- Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University
- Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
- New Jersey Orthopaedic Society
Education
- AB, Dartmouth College
- MD, University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
- Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
- Fellowship, Hand Surgery, Curtis National Hand Center, Union Memorial Hospital
Titles & Certifications
- Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University
- Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
- New Jersey Orthopaedic Society
Research Publications:
Publications, Peer Reviewed:
1. Pennock AT, Phillips CS, Matzon JL, Daley E. The effects of forearm rotation on three wrist measurements: radial inclination, radial height, and palmar tilt. Hand Surg. 2005 Jul; 10(1): 17-22.
2. Hosalkar HS, Matzon JL, Chang B. Nerve palsies related to pediatric upper extremity fractures. Hand Clin. 2006 Feb; 22(1): 87-98.
3. Matzon JL, Widmer BJ, Draganich LF, Mass DP, Phillips CS. Anatomy of the coronoid process. J Hand Surg. 2006 Oct; 31(8): 1272-1278.
4. Matzon JL, Bozentka DJ. Extensor tendon injuries. J Hand Surg. 2010 May; 35(5): 854-861.
5. Tjoumakaris FP, Matzon JL, Williams GR. Clavicle fracture with thoracic penetration and hemopneumothorax but without neurovascular compromise. Orthopedics. 2011 Oct; 34(10): 692-695.
6. Osterman M, Ilyas AM, Matzon JL. Carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy. Orthop Clin North Am. 2012 Oct; 43(4): 515-520.
7. Leinberry CF, Rivlin M, Maltenfort M, Beredjiklian P, Matzon JL, Ilyas AM, Hutchinson DT. Treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome by members of the American Society of Surgery of the Hand: a 25-year perspective. J Hand Surg. 2012 Oct; 37(10): 1997-2003.
8. Patel TJ, Beredjiklian PK, Matzon JL. Trapeziometacarpal joint arthritis. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2013 Mar; 6(1): 1-8.
9. Matzon JL, Patel TJ, Katz RD, Higgins JP. Chronic thrombosis in the descending genicular artery during harvest of a medial femoral condyle corticocancellous flap: a case report. Hand 2013 Sep; 8(3):330-333.
10. 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; 36(11): 1407-1411.
11. Matzon J, Lutsky K. Hand surgery after an episode of disproportionate pain and disability. J Hand Surg. 2013 Dec; 38(12): 2454-2456.
12. Matzon JL, Cornwall R. A stepwise algorithm for surgical treatment of type II displaced pediatric phalangeal neck fractures. J Hand Surg. 2014 Mar; 39(3): 467-473.
13. Mintalucci D, Lutsky KF, Matzon JL, Rivlin M, Niver G, Beredjiklian PK. Distal interphalangeal joint bony dimensions related to headless compression screw sizes. . J Hand Surg. 2014 Jun; 39(6): 1068-1074.
14. Lutsky K, Matzon J, Walinchus L, Ross DA, Beredjiklian P. Collateral ligament laxity of the finger metacarpophalangeal joints: an in vivo study. J Hand Surg. 2014 Jun; 39(6): 1088-1093.
15. Matzon JL, Kenniston J, Beredjiklian PK. Hardware-related complications after dorsal plating for displaced distal radius fractures. Orthopedics. 2014 Nov; 37(11): e978-82.
16. Lutsky K, Matzon JL. Persistant fracture line after scaphoid fracture fixation. J Hand Surg. 2014 Nov; 39(11): 2294-2296.
17. Thomasson B, Matzon JL, Pepe M, Tucker B, Maltenfort M, Austin L. Distal peripheral
neuropathy after open and arthroscopic shoulder surgery: an under-recognized complication. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2015 Jan; 24(1): 60-6.
18. Lutsky KF, Giang E, Matzon JL. Flexor tendon repair and rehabilitation. Orthop Clin North Am. 2015 Jan; 46(1): 67-76.
19. Matzon JL, Reb CW, Danowski RM, Lutsky K. Single-incision open reduction and internal fixation of comminuted trapezium fractures with distal radius cancellous autograft. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2015 Mar; 19(1): 40-5.
20. Paxton ES, Matzon JL, Beredjiklian PK, Abboud JA. Agreement among ASES members on the AAOS clinical practice guidelines. Orthopedics. 2015 Mar; 38(3): 169-77.
21. Seigerman D, Matzon JL. Common anomalous muscles encountered during upper extremity sugery. J Hand Surg 2015 July; 40(7): 1473-75.
22. Matzon JL, Lutsky KF, Ricci EK, Beredjiklian PK. Considerations in the radiologic evaluation of the pregnant orthopaedic patient. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2015 Aug; 23(8): 485-491.
23. Ponnappan RK, Khan M, Matzon JL, Sheikh ES, Tucker BS, Pepe MD, Tjoumakaris FP, Nassr AN. Clinical differentiation of upper extremity pain etiologies. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2015 Aug; 23(8): 492-500.
24. Lutsky KF, Hoffler CE, Kim N, Matzon JL. Routine use of locking shaft screws is not necessary in volar plate fixation of distal radius fractures. Hand. 2015 Sep;10(3) 489-91.
25. Kim N, Schroeder J, Hoffler CE, Matzon JL, Lutsky KF, Beredjiklian PK. Elevated hemoglobin A1C levels correlate with blood glucose elevation in diabetic patients following local corticosteroid injection in the hand: a prospective study. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2015 Oct; 136(4): 474e-9e.
26. Matzon JL, Lutsky K, Beredjiklian PK. Finger stiffness after fracture. J Hand Surg. 2015 Dec; 40(12): 2456-7.
27. Lutsky KF, Beredjiklian PK, Hioe S, Bilello J, Kim N, Matzon JL. Incidence of hardware removal following volar plate fixation of distal radius fracture. J Hand Surg. 2015 Dec; 40(12): 2410-5.
28. Hoffler CE, Matzon JL, Lutsky KF, Kim N, Beredjiklian PK. Radiographic stage does not correlate with symptom severity in thumb basilar joint arthritis. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2015 Dec; 23(12): 778-82.
29. Matzon JL, Lutsky KF, Hoffler CE, Kim N, Maltenfort M, Beredjiklian PK. Risk factors for ulnar nerve instability resulting in transposition in patients with cubital tunnel syndrome. J Hand Surg. 2016 Feb; 41(2): 180-3.
30. Ketonis C, Kim N, Liss F, Zmistowski B Matzon JL, Leinberry C, Wang M, Jones C, Abboudi J, Kirkpatrick B, Ilyas AI. Wide awake trigger finger release surgery: prospective comparison of lidocaine, marcaine, and exparel. Hand. 2016 Jun; 11(2): 177-83.
31. Lutsky KF, Jimenez M, Rivlin M, Matzon JL, Maltenfort M, Beredjiklian PK. Reliability of the Soong classification for volar plate position. J Hand Surg. 2016 July; 41(7): e199-202.
32. Jones C, Beredjiklian P, Matzon JL, Kim N, Lutsky K. Incidence of an anomalous course of the palmar cutaneous branch of the median nerve during volar plate fixation of distal radius fractures. J Hand Surg. 2016 Aug;41(8): 841-4.
33. Lutsky KF, Matzon JL, Dwyer J, Kim N, Beredjiklian PK. Results of operative intervention for finger stiffness after fractures of the hand. Hand. 2016 11(3): 341-6.
34. Kim N, Matzon JL, Abboudi J, Jones C, Kirkpatrick B, Leinberry C, Liss F, Lutsky K, Wang M, Maltenfort M, Ilyas AI. Prospective evaluation of opioid utilization after upper extremity surgery: identifying consumption patterns and determining prescribing guidelines. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2016 Oct19; 98(20): e89.
35. Lutsky KF, Jones CM, Kim N, Medina J, Matzon JL, Beredjiklian PK. Frequency of incidental median thenar motor nerve branch visualization during mini-open and endoscopic carpal tunnel release. Hand. 2017 12(1): 55-59.
36. Tulipan JE, Kim N, Abboudi J, Jones C, Liss F, Kirkpatrick W, Matzon JL, Rivlin M, Wang ML, Ilyas AM. Prospective evaluation of sleep improvement following carpal tunnel release surgery. J Hand Surg. 2017 May; 42(5): 390e1- 390e6.
37. Tulipan JE, Kim N, Abboudi J, Jones C, Liss F, Kirkpatrick W, Rivlin M, Wang ML, Matzon J, Ilyas AM. Open carpal tunnel release outcomes: Performed wide awake versus with sedation. J Hand Microsurg. 2017 Aug; 9(2): 74-79.
38. Miller A, Kim N, Zmistowski B, Ilyas AM, Matzon J. Postoperative pain management following carpal tunnel release? A prospective cohort evaluation. Hand. 2017 12(6): 541-545.
39. Lebowitz C, Matzon JL. Arterial injury in the upper extremity: evaluation, strategies, and anticoagulation management. Hand Clin. 2018 34: 85-95.
40. Tulipan JE, Kim N, Ilyas AM, Matzon JL. Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release with and without Sedation. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Mar; 141(3) 685-690.
41. Miller AJ, Livesey M, Martin DP, Abboudi J, Kirkpatrick WH, Liss FE, Jones CM, Wang ML, Matzon JL, Ilyas AM. Thumb basal joint arthroplasty surgery: prospective comparison of perioperative analgesia and opioid consumption. Orthopedics. 2018 May; 41(3): e410-415.
42. Park A, Lutsky K, Matzon J, Leinberry C, Chapman T, Beredjiklian PK. An evaluation of the reliability of wrist arthroscopy in the assessment of tears of the triangular fibrocartilage. J Hand Surg. 2018 June; 43(6): 545-549.
43. Ilyas AM, Miller A, Graham J, Matzon JL. Pain Management after Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Double-Blinded Trial comparing Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, and Oxycodone. J Hand Surg. 2018 Oct; 43(10): 913-919.
44. Lebowitz C, Matzon JL. Isolated Gonococcal Extensor Tenosynovitis: Case report and Literature Review. J Hand Surg Glob Online. 2019 Jan; 1(1): 43-44.
45. Ilyas AM, Miller AJ, Graham JG, Matzon JL. A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blinded Trial comparing Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, and Oxycodone for Pain Management after Hand Surgery. Orthopedics. 2019; Mar 1;42(2): 110-115.
46. Graham J, Matzon JL, Czachor B, Lucenti L, Beredjiklian PK. Fracture of an Os Hamulus Proprium: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect. 2019; Jan-Mar; 9(1):e16.
47. Jimenez ML, Matzon JL Lutsky K. Comparison of pulse oximetry and handheld dopplers for assessing digital perfusion. Bull Hosp Jt Dis. 2019 Mar; 77(2): 128-131.
48. Matzon JL, Graham JG, Penna S, Abboud J, Ciccotti MG, Abboud JA, Lutsky KF, Beredjiklian PK. A prospective evaluation of early post-operative complications after distal biceps tendon repairs. J Hand Surg. 2019 May; 44(5): 382-386.
49. Matzon JL, Graham JG, Lutsky KF, Takei TR, Kirkpatrick W, Beredjiklian PK. A prospective evaluation of the anatomy of the first dorsal compartment in patients requiring surgery for DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis. J Wrist Surg. 2019; 8:380-383.
50. Lutsky KF, Banner L, Lucenti L, Matzon J, Beredjiklian PK. The effect of intraoperative corticosteroid injections on the risk of surgical site infections for hand procedures. J Hand Surg 2019 October; 44(10): 840-845.
51. Lutsky KF, Edelman D, Lebowitz C, Matzon JL, Beredjiklian PK. Union rates and complications after thumb metacarpophalangeal fusion. Hand. 2019 14(6): 803-807.
52. Matzon JL, Lebowitz C, Graham J, Lucenti L, Lutsky KF, Beredjiklian PK. Risk of Infection in Trigger Finger Release Surgery Following Corticosteroid Injection. J Hand Surg. 2020 April; 45(4): 310-316.
53. Ilyas AM, Jennings J, Banner L, Matzon JL. Wide-awake surgery with local anesthesia and epinephrine is safe. Orthopedics. 2020 Nov; 43(6): e529-e532.
54. Henry TW, Matzon JL, McEntee RM, Rivlin M, Beredjiklian PK, Lutsky KF The clinical impact of ambient operating room temperature and other perioperative factors on patient comfort during wide-awake hand surgery using local anesthesia. Arch Bone Jt Surg. 2021 Jan; 9(1): 110-115.
55. Henry T, Tulipan JE, Beredjiklian PK, Matzon JL Lutsky KF. Are plain X-rays necessary in the diagnosis of DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis? J Wrist Surg. 2021 Feb;10(1): 48-52
56. Fletcher D, Sirch FJ, Fletcher C, Beredjiklian P, Matzon J. Failure of the interference tenodesis sdcrew after distal bicep tendon repair with a suture button technique: a report of two cases. Cureus. 2021 Mar;13(3): e13779.
57. Fletcher C, Sirch FJ, Fletcher D, Matzon J, Beredjiklian P. Extensor tendon rupture after distal radioulnar joint surgery: a case series. Cureus. 2021 Mar;13(3): e14118.
58. DeFrance M, Lutsky KF, Ilyas AI, Matzon JL MRI utility in hand surgery. Hand. 2021 May; 16(3): 298-302.
59. Matzon JL, Lutsky KF, Tulipan JE, Beredjiklian PK. Reliability of radiographs and computed tomography in diagnosing scaphoid union after internal fixation. J Hand Surg Am. 2021:46(7): 539-543.
60. Henry TW, McEntee RM, Matzon JL, Beredjiklian PK, Lutsky KF. Deep infection after distal radius open-reduction internal fixation: a case series. Arch Bone Jt Surg. 2021 Jul: 9(4): 427-431.
61. Townsend CB, Bravo D, Jones C, Matzon JL, Ilyas AI. Noise cancelling headphones and music decrease intraoperative patient anxiety during wide awake hand surgery: a randomized controlled trial. J Hand Surg Glob Online. September 2021; 3(5): 254-259.
62. Seigerman D, McEntee RM, Matzon J, Lutsky K, Fletcher D, Rivlin M, Vialonga M, Beredjiklian P. Time to improvement after corticosteroid injection for trigger finger. Cureus. 2021;13(8): e16856.
63. McEntee RM, Wang WL, Rondon AJ, Tulipan JE, Lutsky KF, Matzon JL, Beredjiklian PK. Evaluation of the Incidence and Etiology for Unplanned Return to Operating Room following Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures. Hand (Accepted for publication).
64. Henry T, McEntee R, Matzon JL Lutsky KF Outcomes of type I open distal radius fractures: A comparison of delayed and urgent open-reduction internal fixation. Hand (Accepted for publication).
65. Henry T, Tulipan J, Kwan SA, Beredjiklian PK, Lutsky KF, Matzon JL. Outcomes after surgically managed oblique extraarticular proximal phalanx fracture fixation: A comparison of closed-reduction percutaneous pinning and open-reduction internal fixation with lag screws. Hand (Accepted for publication).
66. Kistler J, Lutsky KF, Matzon JL. Surgical outcomes following fixation of peri-implant distal radius fractures: a case series. J Hand Surg (Accepted for publication).
67. Gaston T, Matzon JL, Sodha S, Jones C, Hoffman C, Rivlin M. The effect of percutaneous retrograde metacarpal intramedullary screw insertion on the extensor tendon. Bull Hosp Jt Dis (Accepted for publication).
68. Townsend C, Tawfik A, Katt B, Rivlin M, Lutsky K, Matzon JL, Beredjiklian PK. Functional outcomes of cubital tunnel release in patients with negative electrodiagnostic studies. Plast Reconst Surg (Accepted for publication).
Publications, Non-Peer Reviewed:
1. Scolaro J, Matzon JL, Mehta S. Surgical fixation of extra-articular distal humerus fractures with a posterolateral locking compression plate (LCP). University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal. 2009. Volume 19.
2. Rivlin M, Tiba A, Matzon JL. Thermal Injuries to the extremities. Orthopaedic Surgery Board Review Manual. 2012 Feb; 12(5): 4-25.
3. Conliffe T, Broyer Z, Matzon J, Marino L, Beredjiklian P, Simon J, Mehnert M. Spinal Injury from electrocautery shock. Practical Neurology. 2012, Jul/Aug.
Editorials, Reviews, and Chapters:
1. Heinberg LJ, Thompson JK, Matzon JL: Body image dissatisfaction as a motivator for healthy lifestyle change: Is some distress beneficial? (Chapter 11) in Smolak L & Striegel-Moore R (Eds.) Eating disorders: Innovative directions in research and practice, American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C, 2001, pp 215-232.
2. Matzon JL, Steinberg DR: Trigger Finger (Chapter 52) in Lotke PA & Abboud JA (Eds.) Orthopaedics for the Primary Care Physician, Lippincott, Philadelphia, 2008, pp 273-276.
3. Matzon JL, Steinberg DR: Ganglia of the Hand (Chapter 53) in Lotke PA & Abboud JA (Eds.) Orthopaedics for the Primary Care Physician, Lippincott, Philadelphia, 2008, pp 277-280.
4. Matzon JL, Steinberg DR: Heberden Nodes (Chapter 54) in Lotke PA & Abboud JA (Eds.) Orthopaedics for the Primary Care Physician, Lippincott, Philadelphia, 2008, pp 281-284.
5. Matzon JL, Steinberg DR: Osteoarthritis at the Base of the Thumb (Carpometacarpal Joint) (Chapter 55) in Lotke PA & Abboud JA (Eds.) Orthopaedics for the Primary Care Physician, Lippincott, Philadelphia, 2008, pp 285-288.
6. Matzon JL, Steinberg DR: Skin and Soft Tissue Injury (Chapter 59) in Lotke PA & Abboud JA (Eds.) Orthopaedics for the Primary Care Physician, Lippincott, Philadelphia, 2008, pp 305-310
7. Matzon JL, Steinberg DR: Trigger Finger and Thumb Release (Chapter 9) in Sheth NP & Lonner JH (Eds.) Gowned and Gloved Orthopaedics: Introduction to Common Procedures, Elsevier, Philadelphia, 2009, pp 91-96.
8. Matzon JL, Bozentka DJ: Carpal Tunnel Release (Chapter 10) in Sheth NP & Lonner JH (Eds.) Gowned and Gloved Orthopaedics: Introduction to Common Procedures, Elsevier, Philadelphia, 2009, pp 97-103.
9. Matzon JL, Beredjiklian PK: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures (Chapter 11) in Sheth NP & Lonner JH (Eds.) Gowned and Gloved Orthopaedics: Introduction to Common Procedures, Elsevier, Philadelphia, 2009, pp 104-112.
10. Hosalkar HS, Goebel J, Matzon JL, Chang B: Benign and Malignant Soft Tissue and Bone Tumors in Guyuron B, Erikson E, Persing JA, Chung K, Disa J, Gosain A, Rubin JP, Kinney B (Eds.) Plastic Surgery: Indications and Practice, 3rd Edition, Elsevier, Philadelphia, 2009.
11. Pappas N, Matzon JL, Beredjiklian PK: Hand and Wrist in Wiesel B, Sankar W, Delahay J, Wiesal S (Eds.) Orthopaedic Surgery: Principles of Diagnosis and Treatment, Lippincott, Philadelphia, 2010.
12. Keenan MA, Matzon JL: Upper Extremity Dysfunction after Stroke or Brain Injury in Pederson WC, Hotchkiss RN, Wolfe SW, Kozin SH (Eds.) Green’s Operative Hand Surgery, 6th Edition, Elsevier, Philadelphia, 2010.
13. Matzon JL, Bozentka DJ: Extensor tendon injury in Chang KC (Ed.) Hand Surgery Update V, ASSH, Rosemont, IL 2011.
14. Endress C, Matzon JL, Steinberg DR: Trigger Finger (Chapter 48) in Lotke PA, Abboud JA, & Ende J (Eds.) Lippincott’s Primary Care Orthopaedics (2nd Edition), Lippincott, Philadelphia, 2013, pp 209-212.
15. Endress C, Matzon JL, Steinberg DR: Ganglia of the Hand (Chapter 49) in Lotke PA, Abboud JA, & Ende J (Eds.) Lippincott’s Primary Care Orthopaedics (2nd Edition), Lippincott, Philadelphia, 2013, pp 213-216.
16. Park MJ, Matzon JL, Steinberg DR: Osteoarthritis at the Base of the Thumb (Carpometacarpal Joint) (Chapter 50) in Lotke PA, Abboud JA, & Ende J (Eds.) Lippincott’s Primary Care Orthopaedics (2nd Edition), Lippincott, Philadelphia, 2013, pp 217-220.
17. Elliott RM, Matzon JL, Steinberg DR: Skin and Soft Tissue Injury (Chapter 53) in Lotke PA, Abboud JA, & Ende J (Eds.) Lippincott’s Primary Care Orthopaedics (2nd Edition), Lippincott, Philadelphia, 2013, pp 230-234.
18. Matzon JL, Ghanem E, Beredjiklian PK: Phalangeal fractures in Ilyas A & Rehman S (Eds.) Contemporary Surgcial Management of Fractures & Complications, Jaypee, New Delhi, 2013.
19. Lutsky K, Ilyas A, Matzon JL, Beredjiklian PK: What’s New in Hand and Wrist in Austin MS & Klein GR (Eds.) Recent Advances in Orthopedics, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi, 2014.
20. Lutsky K, Ilyas A, Matzon JL, Beredjiklian PK: What’s New in Hand and Wrist in Courtney PM (Ed.) Recent Advances in Orthopedics-2, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi, 2018.
21. Matzon JL: Endoscopic carpal tunnel release in Beredjiklian PK (Ed.) Hand Surgery – Tricks of the Trade. Thieme, New York, 2020, pp 119-121.
22. Lebowitz C, Matzon JL: Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC)/Distal Radial Ulnar Joint Pathology in Laporte D (Ed.) Synopsis of Hand Surgery. Thieme, New York, 2021.
