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Christian Zaino, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Morristown, NJ

Christian Joseph Zaino MD

Orthopaedic Surgery•Morristown, NJ

Hand Surgery

Orthopaedic Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microscopic Surgery

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  • 95 Madison AveSuite 101Morristown, NJ 07960

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Summary

  • Dr. Christian Zaino is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Morristown, NJ, specializing in hand surgery. He completed his fellowship in hand surgery at the University of Chicago after his residency in orthopaedic surgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. Dr. Zaino has experience with conditions such as elbow arthritis, lateral epicondylitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, and Dupuytren's contracture. He has contributed to several publications in reputable journals and has been recognized with awards such as the First Prize from the New York Society for Surgery of the Hand. His educational background includes a medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and a bachelor's degree in Urban Design and Architecture Studies from New York University. He has held fellow positions at University of Chicago Medical Center and Mayo Clinic Health System.

    • Hand & Upper Extremity Center- The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey

    Without touch, there is no feel.

    Hand & Upper Extremity Center- The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey

    The knowledgeable physicians and staff at OINJ provide complete diagnostic and treatment services for the care of your hand and wrist.

    Hand & Upper Extremity Center- The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey

    Dr. Christian Zaino and Dr. Frank Corrigan speak about OINJ and the Hand and Wrist Center.

    Common Hand Fractures - Christian Zaino, MD

    Broad overview of common hand fractures touching upon the limited role of antibiotics in open fractures cases and the challenges of intramedullary fixation.

    Evaluation & Management of Atraumatic Conditions of the Wrist and Hand: Christia

    Evaluation & Management of Atraumatic Conditions of the Wrist and Hand: Christian Zaino, MD

    Christian J. Zaino, MD, Earns Subspecialty Certification in Surgery of the Hand

    Morristown, NJ - Orthopaedic surgeon Christian J. Zaino, MD, of OINJ recently earned Subspecialty Certification in Surgery of the Hand

    Christian J. Zaino | Doctors & Surgeons | The Orthopedic Institute of NJ

    Dr. Christian J. Zaino is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with sub-specialized training in hand, upper extremity, and microscopic surgery.

Clinical Expertise

  • Elbow arthritis, Lateral epicondylitis, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Trigger finger, Dupuytren's contracture, Biceps tendon repair, Distal radius fracture , Carpal fractures, Distal radial ulnar joint instability, Carpal instability , Hand fractures, Carpal tunnel release, Cubital tunnel release, Tendon repair, Hand and wrist surgery, Pediatric orthopaedics, Shoulder and elbow surgery, Hand and wrist functional reconstruction, Orthopaedic traumatology, Carpal osteonecrosis, Wrist fractures, Triangular fibrocartilage complex tear, Minimally invasive orthopaedic surgery, Shoulder resurfacing, Shoulder trauma

Education & Training

  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2016 - 2017
  • SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
    SUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011 - 2016
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 2010 - 2011
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 2010
  • New York University
    New York UniversityB.S., Major in Urban Design and Architecture Studies, Minor in Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 2002 - 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2015 - 2028
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2017 - 2027
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2015 - 2017
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Surgery of the Hand
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • First Prize, Resident and Fellows Conference New York Society for Surgery of the Hand, 2014
  • Resident Writer's Award Nomination American Journal of Orthopedics, 2014
  • Annual Meeting Scholarship American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Abstracts/Posters

  • Skin Surface Pressure under Short Arm Casts – Comparing Plaster of Paris and Fiberglass Casts
    Zaino CJ, Arief M, Kapadia B, Patel MR, American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting, Nassau, Bahamas, 1/24/2015
  • The Reliability and Effectiveness of a Novel Hand-Held Thumb Dynamometer for Measuring Thumb Abduction Strength
    Zaino CJ, Klopsis D, Arief M, Bassini L, Patel MR, Edelstein DE, American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting, Nassau, Bahamas, 1/24/2015
  • Skin Surface Pressure under Short Arm Casts with an Evaluation of Three Cast-Cutting Methods for Pressure Reduction
    Zaino CJ, Arief M, Patel MR, American Society for Surgery of the Hand 69th Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 2014; New York, NY, 2014, 1/20/2014

Lectures

  • Skin Surface Pressure under Short Arm Casts with an Evaluation of Three Cast-Cutting Methods for Pressure Reduction 
    Boston, MA, 2014; New York, NY, 2014 - 1/13/2014
  • Decreasing Cast Pressures by using a Simple Method of Casting Distal Radius Fractures with the Hand in Flexion 
    New York, NY - 1/13/2014
  • Skin Surface Pressures under Short Arm Casts 
    Kauai, HI - 1/9/2014

Other

Press Mentions

  • Dr. Christian J. Zaino ’02 Was Part of a Congenital Hand Deformities Surgery Mission Trip to Lima, Peru
    Dr. Christian J. Zaino ’02 Was Part of a Congenital Hand Deformities Surgery Mission Trip to Lima, PeruMay 31st, 2017
  • Christian J. Zaino, MD, Earns Subspecialty Certification in Surgery of the Hand
    Christian J. Zaino, MD, Earns Subspecialty Certification in Surgery of the HandJanuary 26th, 2022
  • Joanna Genco, Christian Zaino
    Joanna Genco, Christian ZainoJanuary 26th, 2022

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