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Thomas Hughes Jr., MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Pittsburgh, PA, UPMC Passavant

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Orthopaedic Surgery Pittsburgh, PA

Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery, Shoulder Surgery

Orthopaedic Specialists, UPMC

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Summary

  • Dr. Hughes provides complete orthopaedic care for the upper-extremity. He uses the most up to date techniques to provide both operative and non-operative care for the entire upper limb including the hand, elbow and shoulder.

Education & Training

  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2001 - 2002
  • Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH)
    Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1996 - 2001
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1996
  • Washington & Jefferson College
    Washington & Jefferson CollegeBA, Biology, 1988 - 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2013 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2000 - 2024
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2001 - 2002
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Golden Mallet Award 2004
  • Bronze Torch Winner Allegheny General Hospital’s Service Recognition Olympics, 2004
  • Golden Apple Award Nominee 2004
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Interobserver Reliability of Radial Head Fracture Classification: Two-Dimensional Compared with Three-Dimensional CT.  
    Guitton TG, Ring D, J Bone and Joint Surg
  • Percutaneous Plate Fixation of Two- and Three-part Proximal Humerus Fractures.  
    Gallo RA, Hughes T, Altman G, Orthopedics
  • Proximal Row Carpectomy and a Modification for Dorsal Capsular Interposition.  
    Hughes TB, Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • A Radiographic Screening Method for the Diagnosis of Rotator Cuff Pathology: The Subacromial Space / Humeral Head Radius Ratio.
    Priano SV, Miller M, Watson AD, Hughes TB, Cox G, Demeo PJ, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine 26th Annual Meeting, Sun Valley, ID
  • A Radiographic Screening Method for the Diagnosis of Rotator Cuff Pathology: The Subacromial Space / Humeral Head Radius Ratio.
    Priano SV, Miller M, Watson AD, Hughes TB, Cox G, Demeo PJ, Pennsylvania Orthopaedics Society, Nemacolin Woodlands, PA
  • Evaluation of motion following proximal row carpectomy with and without dorsal capsular interposition arthroplasty: A clinical and biomechanical study.
    Hughes TB, Lord J, Towsen AJ, Baratz MB, The American Association for Hand Surgery, San Diego, CA
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Lectures

  • What’s New in Hand Surgery? 
    Orthopaedics for the Primary Care Physician. Pittsburgh, PA
  • Traumatic Hand Injuries in the Work Place. 
    Workman’s Compensation Conference. Pittsburgh, PA
  • New Concepts in Distal Radius Fixation. 
    Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting. Paradise Island, Bahamas
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Committees

  • Chair, AAOS BOS Education Committee 2008 - Present
  • Board Member, AAOS Board of Specialists 2006 - Present
  • Board Member, AAHS Board of Directors 2010 - 2012

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
    Fellow
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand
    Member
  • American Association of Hand Surgery
    Member

Hospital Affiliations