FrankWinstonGwathmeyMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Norfolk, VA

Hand Surgery

Physician

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Office
The Hand Center 6160 Kempsville Circle
Suite 102a
Norfolk, VA 23502
Phone+1 757-461-8300

Fax+1 757-461-8967
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Summary

I founded The Norfolk Hand Surgery Center Inc, (The Hand Center) in 1980. I have retired from medical practice in Norfolk Va. and currently live in Wilmington NC

Education & Training

University of Virginia Medical CenterFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1976 - 1976
HealthPartners Institute/Regions HospitalFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1975 - 1975
University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1969 - 1973
University of Virginia Medical CenterInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1968 - 1969
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 1968

Certifications & Licensure

VA State Medical License 1976 - 2014
NC State Medical License 1968 - 2013
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryCAQ Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Young Surgeon Award (FACS) American College of Surgeons, 1980

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

4 citations
SHOULDER AND ELBOW INJURY RATES AND CHARACTERISTICS AMONG COLLEGIATE BASEBALL STUDENT-ATHLETES.
Kevin M Cross, Michael McMurray, Jay Hertel, Eric M. Magrum, Robyn Templeton, Stephen F. Brockmeier, Frank W. Gwathmey> ;International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 2020 Oct 1
10 citations
Surgical Release of the Adductor Longus With or Without Sports Hernia Repair Is a Useful Treatment for Recalcitrant Groin Strains in the Elite Athlete
Thomas J. Gill, Andrew J. Wall, Frank W. Gwathmey, James M. Whalen, Amun Makani, Bertram Zarins, David H. Berger> ;Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2020 Jan 27
170 citations
Trends in Pediatric and Adolescent Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury and Reconstruction.
Brian C. Werner, Scott Yang, Austin M. Looney, Frank W. Gwathmey> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2016 Jul 1
17 citations
The Extended Flexor Carpi Radialis Approach for Concurrent Carpal Tunnel Release and Volar Plate Osteosynthesis for Distal Radius Fracture
Shruti C. Tannan, Ioannis P. Pappou, Frank W. Gwathmey, Aaron M. Freilich, Abhinav Bobby Chhabra> ;The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2015 Oct 1
4 citations
Trends in Thumb Carpometacarpal Interposition Arthroplasty in the United States, 2005-2011.
Brian C. Werner, Bridgforth Ab, Frank W. Gwathmey, A. R. Dacus> ;American Journal of Orthopedics. 2015 Aug 1
43 citations
Treatment trends in adolescent clavicle fractures.
Scott Yang, Brian C. Werner, Frank W. Gwathmey> ;Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2014 Jul 1
A dynamic approach to the thumb-in palm deformity in cerebral palsy.
House, J. H., Gwathmey, F. W., Fidler, M. O.> ;J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1981 Feb
13 citations
Osteochondromas of the hand in hereditary multiple exostosis: Report of a case presenting as a blocked proximal interphalangeal joint
Michael A. Karr, Pat L. Aulicino, Theodore E. DuPuy, Frank W. Gwathmey> ;The Journal of Hand Surgery. 1984 Mar 1
9 citations
Clinical manifestations of congenital insensitivity of the hand and classification of syndromes
Frank Winston Gwathmey, James H. House> ;The Journal of Hand Surgery. 1984 Nov 1
20 citations
Radiographic evaluation of the hook of the hamate: a new technique.
John D. Papilion, Theodore E. DuPuy, Pat L. Aulicino, Thomas G. Bergfield, Frank W. Gwathmey> ;The Journal of Hand Surgery. 1988 May 1
71 citations
Restoration of strong grasp and lateral pinch in tetraplegia due to cervical spinal cord injury.
Frank Winston Gwathmey, Douglas K. Lundsgaard> ;The Journal of Hand Surgery. 1976 Sep 1
Undiagnosed bleeding states and medical treatment.
Spear, C. V., Mason, J. A., Williamson, S. R., Neff, R. S., Comeaux, L. J., Gwathmey, F. W.> ;Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1978 Jul 01
Flexor carpi ulnaris and the brachioradialis as a wrist extension transfer in cerebral palsy.
House, J. H., Gwathmey, F. W.> ;Minn Med. 1978 Aug
Spinal fusion for chronic low back pain.
Spear, C. V., Mason, J. A., Williamson, S. R., Neff, R. S., Comeaux, L. J., Gwathmey, F. W.> ;Va Med. 1978 Dec
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Professional Memberships

American College of Surgeons - ACS
Member
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons - AAOS
Fellow
American Society for Surgery of the Hand - ASSH
Member

Hospital Affiliations

Sentara RMH Medical CenterHarrisonburg, Virginia