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

• Orthopaedic Surgery

Subspecialty

• Hand and wrist surgery
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Arthritis of the hand and wrist
• Injuries to nerve and tendon
• Fractures

Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Certification

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

• 2009 Gold Humanism Honor Society, Inaugural Chapter at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine – “Elected in recognition of exemplary service, integrity, clinical excellence, and compassion.”
• 2008 University of Connecticut 40 Under 40 Outstanding Graduate – In honor of “demonstrated leadership and achievement as one of UConn’s 40 under 40 outstanding alumni."
• 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

2009
Rodner C., Raissis A., Akelman E. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Web site: Orthopaedic Knowledge Online 2009; 7(5): Accessed May 21, 2009.

Rodner C.M. “Surgical Management of Arthritis of the Wrist.” Issue Guest Editor. Techniques in Orthopaedics, 24(1), 1-75.

2008
Rodner C.M., Weiss A.P.C. “Acute Scapholunate and Lunotriquetral Dissociation.” (PDF) Fractures of the Upper Extremity: A Master Skills Publication, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Chapter 10, 155-171.

Rodner C.M., Hoepfner P. “Complications in the Management of Distal Radius and Scaphoid Fractures.” The Fractured Wrist Virtual Fellowship Interactive Multimedia Program, ed. Steinmann, Ring, and Ladd, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

2007
Rodner C.M., Akelman E, Brody J., Weiss A.P. “Anomalous Median Nerve Position Dorsal To the Flexor Tendons Causing Wrist Pain in Spastic Hemiplegia: Case Report.” J Hand Surg (Am), 32A(6), 867-870.

Weiss K., Rodner C.M. “Osteoarthritis of the Wrist.” (PDF) J Hand Surg (Am), 32A(5), 725-746.

2006
Rodner C., Katarincic J. “Open Carpal Tunnel Release.” (PDF) Techniques in Orthopaedics, 21(1), 3-11.

View more publications, see Pubmed listing.

Research Interests

Clinical Research

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Basilar thumb arthritis/arthroplasty
• Hand and wrist surgery education