Dr. Kistler is an orthopaedic hand and upper extremity surgeon who specializes in the treatment and care of all hand, wrist, and elbow conditions. He was raised in Horsham, PA and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He followed with a fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at Rothman Orthopaedics at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Dr. Kistler has special interest in fracture surgery, peripheral nerve injuries, and performing “wide awake" hand surgery, which uses only local anesthesia allowing patients to avoid general anesthesia. Dr. Kistler also continues to treat general orthopaedic trauma cases in addition to hand and upper extremity conditions.
Dr. Kistler serves as Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University. He is a published physician and holds memberships with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons as well as the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
Professional Profile
Education
- Fellowship, Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
- Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
- MD, Temple University, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Titles & Certifications
- Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Associations
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society
Education
- Fellowship, Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
- Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
- MD, Temple University, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Titles & Certifications
- Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Associations
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS:
Thomas TL, Stevens CS, Goh GS, Kistler JM, Ilyas AM. Direct variable cost comparison of MAC versus WALANT carpal tunnel release: a time-driven activity-based costing analysis. Accepted for publication in J Hand Surg Am.
Pohl NB, Brush PL, Aita D, Kistler JM, Jones CM, Tosti R, Fletcher DJ. A novel classification of intraoperative ulnar nerve instability to aid transposition surgery. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2024 Aug;33(8):1694-1698.
Hozack BA, Campbell BR, Kistler JM, Matzon JL, Jones CM, Rivlin M. Proximity of the ulnar neurovascular structures in endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery: a cadaveric study. Accepted for publication in J Hand Surg Am.
Campbell BR, Wu M, Kistler JM, Hozack BA, Rivlin M, Jones CM. Anatomic relationship of hand intrinsic tendons at the metacarpal head as it relates to the diagnosis of saddle syndrome: a cadaveric study. Accepted for publication in J Hand Surg Am.
Kistler JM, Munn M, McEntee R, Ilyas AM. Antibiotic prophylaxis in clean hand surgery: a prospective cohort analysis of major and minor complications. J Hand Surg Glob Online. 2023 Apr 21;5(4):421-425.
Bridges TN, Ohliger E, Kistler JM. Trigger finger: evaluation, management, and outcomes. SurgiColl. 2023 Mar 23;1(1).
Thomas TL, Henry TW, Kistler JM, Seigerman DA, Tulipan JE, Beredjiklian PK. Reliability of routine radiographs for conservatively treated metacarpal shaft and neck fractures. Arch Bone Jt Surg. 2022 Dec; 10(12):1026-1029.ee
Hozack BA, Kistler JM, Vaccaro AR, Beredjiklian PK. Benzodiazepines and related drugs in orthopaedics. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2022 Dec 21;104(24):2204-2210.
Campbell BR, Caruso SA, Freedman MK, Kistler JM. Isolated nerve palsy of the flexor pollicis longus after a radial shaft fracture: a case report. Cureus. 2022 Sep 24;14(9):e29524.
Talebi R, Miller C, Abboudi J, Brahmabhatt S, Emper W, Lonner J, Kistler J, Mazur D, Pedowitz, D, Ilyas A. How patients dispose of unused prescription opioids: a survey of over 300 postoperative patients. Cureus. 2022 Aug 17;14(8):e28111.
Kistler JM, Lutsky KF, Matzon JM. Surgical outcomes following fixation of peri-implant distal radius fractures: a case series. J Hand Surg Am. 2022 Feb;47(2):192.e1-192.e6.
Luikart M, Kahan D, Kistler JM, McEntee R, Ilyas AM. Anterior interosseous nerve to ulnar nerve transfers: a systematic review. J Hand Microsurg. 2021 Oct 1;15(2):98-105. eCollection 2023 Apr.
Schindelar L, Petrucelli P, Wang W, McEntee R, Kistler J, Laroche K, Beredjiklian P, Tulipan J. Early loss of fixation after surgical treatment of distal radius fractures: does the number of screws matter? J Orthop. 2020 Nov 4;22:539-542.
Kistler JM, Vroome CM, Ramsey F, Ilyas AM. Increasing multi-drug antibiotic resistance in MRSA infections of the hand: a 10-year analysis of risk factors. Hand (NY). 2020 Nov;15(6):877-881.
Kistler JM, Thoder JJ, Ilyas AM. Forearm compartment syndrome: evaluation and management. Hand Clin. 2018 Feb;34(1):53-60.
Kistler JM, Thoder JJ, Ilyas AM. MRSA incidence and antibiotic trends in urban hand infections: a 10-year longitudinal study. Hand (NY). 2019 Jul;14(4):449-454.
Solarz MK, Kistler JM, Rehman S. Obturator artery injury resulting in massive hemorrhage from a low-energy pubic ramus fracture. Orthopedics. 2017 May 1;40(3):e546-e548.
Kistler JM, Schaffer AA, Thoder JJ. Distal biceps tendon rupture: outcomes and complications of a two-incision technique. Temple University Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Spring 2009 4: 44-48.
PRESENTATIONS AND POSTERS:
Kwan SA, Bridges TN, Buchan L, Sedigh A, Kistler JM, Tosti RJ, Kachooei A, Rivlin M. Scaphoid Fractures: Is a single screw enough? American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. San Francisco, CA, February 12, 2024. Podium presentation.
Kwan SA, Bridges TN, Buchan L, Sedigh A, Kistler JM, Tosti RJ, Kachooei A, Rivlin M. Scaphoid Fractures: Is a single screw enough? American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. San Francisco, CA, February 12, 2024. Scientific ePoster.
Hozack BA, Campbell BR, Kistler JM, Matzon JL, Jones CM, Rivlin M. Proximity of the ulnar neurovascular structures in endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery: a cadaveric study. American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting 2023, Scientific ePoster.
Kistler JM, Munn M, McEntee R, Ilyas AM. Antibiotic prophylaxis in clean hand surgery: a prospective cohort analysis of major and minor complications. American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting 2023, Scientific ePoster.
Kistler JM, Vroome CM, Ramsey F, Ilyas AM. Increasing multi-drug antibiotic resistance in MRSA infections of the hand: a 10-year analysis of risk factors. American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting 2019, e-Poster.
Kistler, Justin M. “MRSA incidence and antibiotic trends in urban hand infections: a 10-year longitudinal study.” American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting 2018, podium presentation.
Jennings JJ, Kistler JM, Thoder JJ, Sewards, JM. Lateral epicondylitis: controversies and management. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting 2017, Scientific Exhibit.
Kistler, Justin M. “Damage control orthopaedics and the role of external fixation.” Temple University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Grand Rounds. September 19, 2015.
