Physician Profile

Craig Rodner, M.D.
Dr. Rodner is an assistant professor in the Department of
Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Connecticut Health
Center. He completed a prestigious fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at Brown University.
Dr. Rodner specializes in the operative and non-operative
management of hand, wrist and upper extremity problems.
Appointment
- Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UConn Health Center
Specialty
Subspecialty
- Hand and wrist surgery
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Arthritis of the hand and wrist
- Injuries to nerve and tendon
- Fractures
Education
B.A., Swarthmore College
M.D., University of Connecticut School of Medicine
State Licensure
Connecticut
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Fellowship
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital
Awards
- 2005 The University of Connecticut Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Cavazos Award – Is “an honor bestowed on an individual by fellow
residents. It is awarded yearly to the person we believe most
closely exemplifies an outstanding, well-rounded resident,
mentor, and role model.”
- 2000 The University of Connecticut School of Medicine Dean’s
Award – Awarded to one graduating medical student “for
outstanding achievement in medical studies.”
- 2000 The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Humanism in
Medicine Award – Awarded to one graduating medical student at
each school in recognition of “compassion, empathy, respect, and
cultural sensitivity in the delivery of care.”
Selected Publications
Weiss K., Rodner C. “Osteoarthritis of the Wrist.” (PDF) J Hand Surg
(Am), 32A(5), 725-746, 2007.
Rodner C., Katarincic J. “Open Carpal Tunnel Release.” (PDF) Techniques in Orthopaedics,
21(1), 3-11, 2006.
Rodner C., Weiss A.P. “Ulnar-Sided Wrist Pain.” Secrets in Plastic Surgery, 2nd edition, pending print publication.
Kobayashi K., Burton K., Rodner C., Smith B., Caputo A. “Lateral Compression Injuries in the Pediatric Elbow: A Review of Panner’s Disease and Osteochondritis Dissecans of the
Capitellum.” J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 12(4), 246-54, 2004.
Rodner C., Pesanti E., Browner B. “Chapter 19: Chronic Osteomyelitis.” Skeletal Trauma, 3rd edition, Saunders, 2003.
Rodner C., Akelman E., Brody J., Weiss A.P. “Anomalous Median
Nerve Position Dorsal To the Flexor Tendons in A Patient With
Spastic Hemiplegia and Wrist Pain: Case Report.” J Hand Surg
(Am). 2007 Jul-Aug;32(6):867-70.
View more publications, see
Pubmed listing.
Research Interests
Clinical Research
- Scaphoid nonunions
- Wrist arthritis
- Distal radius fractures
Basic Science Research
- Biomechanical comparison of volar distal radius locking plates.
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Office Locations New England Musculoskeletal Institute
UConn Health Center
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030 Directions UConn Health Partners 99 Ash Street East Hartford, CT 06108
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Avon, CT 06001 Directions
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