Allegheny Orthopaedics, Inc.
490 E. North Avenue
Suite 500
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 359-5196 Phone
(412) 359-8055 Fax
mbaratz@wpahs.org
Mark E. Baratz, MD
Director, Division of Upper Extremity Surgery and Hand
Fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, MCP Hahnemann University School of Medicine
Vice Chairman, Research and Academic Affairs
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Coordinator
Medical Degree: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Fellowship: Allegheny General Hospital
Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Reconstructive microsurgery of the hand). Certificate of Added Qualification (Hand)
Publications
Loebig T, Anderson D, Baratz M, Imbriglia J: Radial instability of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb: A biomechanical investigation. J Hand Surg 20B:102-104, 1995.
Baratz M, Shanahan J: Fractures of the olecranon. Journal of the Southern Orthopaedic Association 4:283-289, 1995.
Baratz M: Fixation of phalangeal fractures. Hand Clinics 13:541-555, 1997.
Baratz M: Midcarpal arthrodesis: Four Bone Technique. Techniques in hand and upper extremity surgery. 1:237-244, 1997.
Loebig TG, Badia A, Anderson DD, Baratz ME: Correlation of wrist ligamentotaxis with carpal distraction: implications for external fixation. J Hand Surgery 22A:1052-1056, 1997.
Dawson RL, Baratz ME: Update on wrist imaging. Current Op Orthop 9:22-26, 1998.
Baratz M, Towsen AJ: Arthritis of the wrist and hand. In Baratz ME, Watson A, Imbriglia JE (eds) Orthopaedic Surgery: The Essentials. Thieme Medical Publishers; New York. 1999.
Kuntz DG Jr, Baratz ME: Fractures of the elbow. Othop Clin North Am 1:37-61, 1999.
Baratz ME, Divelbiss B: The role of arthroplasty or arthrodesis following trauma in the upper extremity. Hand Clinics 15:335-345, 1999.
Marczyk S, Towsen AJ, Jacobs B, Baratz ME: Fractures and dislocations of the wrist and hand. In Baratz ME, Watson A, Imbriglia JE (eds) Orthopaedic Surgery: The Essentials. Thieme Medical Publishers; New York. 1999.
Wintman BI, Fowler JL, Baratz, ME: Traumatic dislocation of trapezium: Case report and review of the literature. Am J Orthopaedics 29:229-232, 2000.
Klimo GF, Verma RB, Baratz ME: The Treatment of Trapeziometacarpal Arthritis with Arthrodesis. Hand Clinics. In Press.
Priano SV, Baratz ME: Hand Fracture & Dislocations: Thumb. Medical Textbooks for Health Professionals. http://www.emedicine.com
Divelbiss BJ, Baratz ME: Kienbocks Disease. J Am Soc Surg Hand: Clin Perspect, 1: 2001.
Recent Presentations
Moderator, Distal radius fractures panel. American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Orlando (3/00)
Use of the Mitek micro suture for traumatic wrist and hand injuries. American Association of Hand Surgery, Miami (1/00)
Errant placement of the "Safeguard" system for carpal tunnel release and the risk of neurovascular injury: American Association of Hand Surgery, Miami (1/00)
Ulnar-side wrist pain: American Association of Hand Surgery, Hawaii (1/99)
Intra-articular fractures of the distal humerus: Brown University School of Medicine, Providence (12/98)
Fractures of the carpus and carpal instability: Columbia University, New York (5/98)
Cubital Tunnel, Diagnosis and Treatment: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Antonio (5/98)
Carpometacarpal fracture dislocations of the thumb and CMC joint: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Antonio (5/98)
Dislocations and ligament injuries of the metacarpal phalangeal joint of the thumb: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons,
San Antonio (5/98)
Non-rheumatoid inflammatory arthropathies of the wrist and hand: Hand Rehabilitation Foundation, Philadelphia (3/98)
What constitutes an "acceptable" reduction of a distal radius fracture in adults? American Society for Surgery of the Hand Specialty Day, New Orleans (3/98)
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Association of Hand Surgery
Academic Orthopaedic Society
Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
Allegheny County Medical Society
Orthopaedic Research Society
Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation