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• Robert B. Carrigan

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Education

MD - University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA (1999)

BS in Biochemistry - Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA (1995)

Internship

Orthopedic and General Surgery - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (1999-2000)

Residency

Orthopedic Surgery - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (2000-2004)

Fellowship

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery - Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (2004-2005)

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery

Year Appointed

2009

Special Interests

• Pediatric hand and upper extremity injuries
• Congenital hand and arm differences
• Acquired/developmental problems of the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, arm and shoulder
• Shoulder reconstruction after brachial plexus injury

Research Interests

• Epidemiology of pediatric hand injuries
• Tendon healing in children
• Rehabilitation of pediatric hand injuries

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