Charlotte Shum

Charlotte Shum, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. She is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in both Orthopaedic Surgery and Surgery of the Hand, with clinical practice at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Her educational background includes:

• MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (1996)

Dr. Shum's research focuses on Hand Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery, with specialization in carpal tunnel syndrome treatment and hand anatomy. Her work explores surgical techniques for flexor tenosynovectomy in carpal tunnel release and investigates critical anatomical relationships in the hand, particularly regarding nail matrix and extensor tendons. These contributions address procedural differences, nerve compression syndromes, and reconstructive challenges in wrist and fingertip surgery.

Analysis of her publications reveals consistent clinical research in hand surgery, emphasizing evidence-based surgical interventions for nerve compression disorders and detailed anatomical studies published in high-impact orthopaedic journals like the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and Journal of Hand Surgery.

Dr. Shum maintains professional transparency with no reported external relationships for 2024, adhering to institutional integrity policies governing clinical research and patient care.