Kevin James Little MD

Hand Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedics

Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Director, Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity Center, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Fellowship Director, Mary S. Stern Hand Surgery Fellowship, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Tri-health Hospitals, Cincinnati, OH

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3333 Burnet AveMl 2017Cincinnati, OH 45229
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Summary

Dr. Kevin Little is an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Cincinnati, OH, with subspecialties in Hand Surgery and Pediatric Orthopedics. He obtained his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2004 and completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He pursued fellowships in Hand Surgery and Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. Dr. Little is currently a Professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and an Attending Physician at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. His practice and research focus on conditions such as cerebral palsy, thoracic outlet syndrome, and pediatric sports medicine. He has an extensive publication record and has received several honors, including being named a Fellow by the American Orthopaedic Association.

Education & Training

Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, 2010 - 2011
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2009 - 2010
University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2004 - 2009
Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 2004
Johns Hopkins UniversityB.S., Biomedical Engineering, with Honors, 1995 - 1999

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Certifications & Licensure

OH State Medical License 2004 - 2028
IN State Medical License 2021 - 2027
KY State Medical License 2011 - 2027
NJ State Medical License 2009 - 2011
PA State Medical License 2009 - 2010
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow American Orthopaedic Association, 2017
Young Leaders Program Participant American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 2014
Member Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, 2011

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Madelung Deformity: A Current Concepts Review.
Eric R Taleghani, Mason Price, Iris Gutmark-Little, Kevin J Little
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2026-08-01
A Scoping Review of Pediatric Kienböck Disease: What Do We Know?
James Rex, Eric Taleghani, Melissa Previtera, Kevin Little, Roger Cornwall
Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online. 2026-07-01
The Role of Initial Conservative Treatment for Suspected Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injuries in Children and Adolescents.
Taylor Shackleford, Roger Cornwall, Kevin J Little, Jenny M Dorich
Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online. 2026-07-01

Journal Articles

Physeal Arrest of the Distal Radius
Abzug JM, Little KJ, Kozin SH, J Amer Acad Orthop Surg, 6/1/2014
Limitations of the radiocapitellar line for assessment of pediatric elbow radiographs
Kunkel S, Cornwall R, Little K, Jain V, Mehlman C, Tamai J, J Pediatr. Orthop, 9/1/2011

Books/Book Chapters

ASSH Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Textbook
Chapter: Fractures and Dislocations: Shoulder, Elbow and Forearm
Little KJ, Cornwall REditors: Weiss APC.American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Rosemont, IL2013
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgical Emergencies
Chapter: Necrotizing Fasciitis
Page 187 - 202Little KJ, Abzug JMEditors: Abzug JM, Herman MJ.Springer, Philadelphia, PA2012
Rehabilitation of the Hand and The Upper Extremity, Sixth Edition
Chapter: Intraarticular Hand Fractures and Joint Injuries: Part I – Surgeon’s Management
Page 402 - 416Little KJ, Jacoby SMEditors: Skirven TM: Osterman AL, Fedorczyk J, Amadio PC.Elsevier, Philadelphia, PAEdition 6,2011

Abstracts/Posters

Prevalance and remodeling of reversed radial bowing following radial shaft fractures in children. Poster Presentation
Olsen E, Eismann EA, Little KJ, Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, Hollywood, CA, 4/30/2014
Repetitive Stress Cycle Numbers Greater Than Physiologic Decrease Femoral Epiphyseal Bone Volume and Density In Growing Knees.
Little K, Bylski-Austrow D, Gregg M, Stone A, Glos D, Wall E, ORS Conference, New Orleans, LA, 3/15/2014
Early Results of Magnesium Metal as a Scaffold for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration.
Little K, Hopkins T, Vennemeyer J, Minteer D, Hershcovitch M, Hom D, Marra K, Pixley S, AAHS Conference, Kauai, HI, 1/8/2014

Lectures

Elbow Tendon Transfers for Cerebral Palsy
3/1/2014
Torticollis
3/1/2014
Pediatric Hand Trauma
Ahmedabad, India - 1/1/2014

Authored Content

Response to “Letter Regarding ‘Outcomes of Isolated Radial Osteotomy for Volar Distal Radioulnar Joint Instability Following Radial Malunion in Children’”July 2018