Barth Riedel

Barth Riedel, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on hand surgery, pediatric orthopedics, and surgical outcomes research. His academic background includes a Doctor of Medicine from Loma Linda University (2005) and a Bachelor of Arts from Seattle Pacific University (2000).

His research explores surgical techniques, biomaterial applications, and clinical outcomes in orthopedics. Notable areas include the use of bioabsorbable materials in pediatric fractures, radiation exposure in hand surgery fluoroscopy, and comparative studies on cast liners. He has published case reports on complex pathologies like digital papillary adenocarcinoma and tendon avulsions.

Riedel leads or participates in multiple grants, including studies on wrist arthroplasty outcomes, pediatric radial neck fractures, and finger prosthesis development. His work emphasizes translational research bridging surgical innovation with patient care.

Current projects involve mid-term outcomes analysis of four-corner fusion techniques and long-term pediatric fracture fixation results. He has collaborated on device trials for the Avanta PIP prosthesis and KinematX wrist implants.