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Thomas Knoedler, MD is an Assistant Professor in Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University. He specializes in upper extremity conditions with a focus on hand and wrist disorders, providing both operative and non-operative treatment options through shared decision-making with patients.
Education:
- MD from Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
- Fellowship in Hand Surgery at Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, Philadelphia, PA
- Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
Dr. Knoedler's research focuses on upper extremity trauma, Dupuytren's disease, and wrist and small joint arthritis. His clinical interests include Dupuytren's disease, needle aponeurotomy, carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, wrist arthritis, upper extremity trauma, fracture care, and wrist arthroscopy. He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and tailors treatment to maximize each patient's function and quality of life.
His recent publications demonstrate expertise in hand surgery with particular attention to diabetic hand manifestations, basilar joint disorders, and orthopaedic manifestations of immunological conditions across both adult and pediatric populations.
Scientific Awards:
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- Merck Manual Award for Academic Excellence
- McGraw-Hill Education Lange Medical Student Award
- Eben J Carey Award in Anatomy
Dr. Knoedler maintains an active clinical practice at Temple Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine with consistently high patient satisfaction ratings (4.8/5 based on 69 reviews). Patients frequently comment on his knowledge, courtesy, respect, and ability to explain treatment options clearly.
As a specialist in hand and upper extremity surgery, Dr. Knoedler works within Temple Health's multidisciplinary team that includes orthopaedic surgeons, physical therapists, and other specialists to provide comprehensive care for complex hand and upper extremity conditions.
