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Kenneth Taylor, MD is a Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at Penn State College of Medicine, serving as Chief of the Division of Hand and Wrist. His academic and clinical work focuses on tendon, nerve, and musculoskeletal disorders of the hand, wrist, and elbow, including arthritis, nerve compressions, and fractures.
- Education: MD from F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine (1996), BS in Physical Therapy from University of Delaware (1988)
Research interests include fracture fixation, limb lengthening, clinical outcomes, and development of novel techniques for orthopaedic trauma. His recent studies address topics such as thromboembolism prevention in shoulder surgery, antibiotic efficacy in lower extremity fractures, and nerve injury diagnostics using MRI.
Selected publications highlight expertise in:
- Distal radius complications (external fixation, abscesses)
- Cannabinoid impacts on postoperative opioid use
- Nerve repair and anterior interosseous nerve palsy
- Thromboembolic risk management
- Antibiotic pharmacokinetics in trauma care
Scientific achievements include:
- Subspecialty certification in Surgery of the Hand (2009)
- Board certification in Orthopaedic Surgery (2006)
Dr. Taylor actively contributes to education as a mentor in the "Residents as Educators" program and participates in medical student and resident selection. He serves as a manuscript reviewer for journals like Journal of Orthopaedic Research and Hand.
