A native of Wilmington, Delaware, Dr. Craig graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, before completing a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. He then completed the Twin Cities Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He joined the staff at Abington in August 2008.
Dr. Craig is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in orthopaedic trauma and reconstructive surgery. He specializes in complex periarticular fracture care of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle, as well as pelvic and acetabular fractures. His practice is also focused on the optimal care and outcome of geriatric fracture patients.
Professional Profile
Education
- B.A., Chemistry, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
- M.S., Physiology, Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
- M.D., Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Philadelphia, PA
- Internship, General Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA
- M.S., Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
- Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Research, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA
- Fellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, Twin Cities Combined Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship, Saint Paul and Minneapolis, MN
Titles & Certifications
- Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine
Professional Associations
- Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Member, Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
- Member, Orthopaedic Trauma Association
Education
- B.A., Chemistry, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
- M.S., Physiology, Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
- M.D., Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Philadelphia, PA
- Internship, General Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA
- M.S., Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
- Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Research, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA
- Fellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, Twin Cities Combined Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship, Saint Paul and Minneapolis, MN
Titles & Certifications
- Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine
Professional Associations
- Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Member, Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
- Member, Orthopaedic Trauma Association
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Key Contact Information
Medical Questions: 215-992-3412
Billing Inquiries: 267-339-3558
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Publications
Freeman AL, Craig MR, Schmidt AH. Biomechanical comparison of tibial nail stability in a proximal third fracture: Do screw quantity and locked, interlocking screws make a difference? J Orthop Trauma, submitted.
Wijdicks CA, Anavian J, Ly TV, Spiridonov SI, Craig MR, Cole PA. Surgical Management of a Midshaft Clavicle Fracture with Ipsilateral Acromioclavicular Dislocation; A Report on Outcome in 2 Cases and Review of the Literature. JBJS, submitted.
Craig MR, Poelstra KA, Sherrell JC, Kwon MS, Belzile EL, Brown TE. A novel total knee arthroplasty infection model in rabbits. J Orthop Res, 23(5): 1100-4, 2005.
Vaccaro AR, Chiba K, Heller JG, Patel TCh, Thalgott JS, Truumees E, Fischgrund JS, Craig MR, Berta SC, Wang JC. Bone grafting alternatives in spinal surgery. Spine J 2(3): 206-15, 2002.
Drewnowska KD, Craig MR, Digiovanni SR, McCarty JM, Moorman AFM, Lamers WH and AC Schoolwerth. PEPCK mRNA localization in proximal tubule and gene regulation during metabolic acidosis. J Physiol Pharmacol 53(1): 3-20, 2002.
Craig MR, Berta SC, Vaccaro AR, Albert TJ, Hilibrand AS, Cotler JM. Bone graft alternatives and modulation of intervertebral disk metabolism in spinal surgery. Jefferson Orth J XXIX: 21-24, November 2000.
Craig MR, DiGiovanni SR, Drewnowska K and AC Schoolwerth. RT-PCR localization of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase in the proximal tubule of the rat during metabolic acidosis. O'Donovan DJ, Endou H, Schoolwerth AC, Tizianello A, and Walls J (eds.): Nutritional and acid-base aspects of amino acid metabolism. Contrib Nephrol. Basel, Karger. 121: 163–167, 1997.
Norwood VF, Craig MR, Harris JM and RA Gomez. Differential expression of Angiotensin II receptors during early renal morphogenesis. Am J Physiol 272: R662–R668, 1997.
Craig MR, DiGiovanni SR, Drewnowska K and AC Schoolwerth. RT-PCR localization of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK) MRNA in rat proximal tubule segments during ammonium chloride acidosis. J Am Soc Neph 7(9): 1297, 1996.
