Dr. Matthew D Putnam MD
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
101 Willmar Avenue SW Willmar MN, 56201Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
Dr. Matthew Putnam is a Board Certified Orthopedis Surgeon serving the Willmar area for more than 25 years. Dr. Putnam is experienced in arthritis, traumatic conditions and nerve compression disorders. ...
Education and Training
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth M.D. 1977
Dartmouth College B.S. 1974
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- 1987
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand- 1991
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Distal radial metaphyseal forces in an extrinsic grip model: implications for postfracture rehabilitation.
- Wrist position affects loading of the dorsal scaphoid: possible effect on extrinsic scaphoid blood flow.
- Changes in the respiratory cycle associated with sleep.
- Changes in the respiratory cycle associated with sleep.
- Percutaneous release of the A1 pulley: a cadaver study.
- Limited open surgical approach for external fixation of distal radius fractures.
- Detection of hexavalent chromium using gold/4-(2-mercaptoethyl) pyridinium surface enhanced Raman scattering-active capture matrices.
- Detection of perchlorate using Ag/DMAH(+) SERS-active capture matrices.
- Biomechanical Test of Three Methods to Treat Thumb CMC Arthritis.
- Simulation of altered excursion of the pronator quadratus.
- Scapholunate interosseous ligament injuries: a retrospective review of treatment and outcomes in 82 wrists.
- Microvascular free-tissue transfers to the hand and upper extremity.
- Pilot report: non-operative treatment of Mayo Type II olecranon fractures in any-age adult patient.
- Management of severe hand trauma with a mini external fixateur.
- Proximal interphalangeal joint following traumatic arthritis.
Awards
- Top Doctor 2008,2010,2014 Mpls. St.Paul Magazine
- Best Doctors 2014 Minnesota Monthly
- America's Top Doctors 2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014 Castle Connolly
Treatments
- Traumatic Conditions
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Shoulder Tendon Dysfunction
- Elbow Arthritis
- Post Traumatic Deformities
- Wrist And Hand Arthritis
- Nerve Compression Disorders Of The Arm
- Carpal Tunnel
- Cubital Tunnel
- Wrist Instability
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Elbow Fracture And-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Elbow Injuries In The Throwing Athlete
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Society for Surgery of the Hand 1988
- Board Certified American Board of Orthopedic Surgery 1987
- Professional Member Orthopedic Trauma Association 1995
- Professional Member American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 1987
Fellowships
- New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia Campus Hand Surgery 1985
Experience & Accolades
- Professor 1989 - 2015University of MInnesotaPhysician and Educator
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Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Putnam
- Kim 5.
I was very satisfied with the results of the surgury.
- Michael b.
Very good and learned many things..
- Shelly g.
Overall it was a good experience.
- Jennifer t.
I am very pleased with the outcome of my surgery and follow up care..
- Anonymous
very good surgery very good job .
- Alice w.
I received excellent care from all of the professional staff I worked with during my procedure & recovery. .
- Jim p.
OUTSTANDING !!!!!!! .
- Owen o.
Wonderfully informative visit with Dr.Putnam regards my torn left rotator cuff. .
- Rodney l.
very good.
- Doug c.
veryinformative.
- Carla l.
Dr. Putnam spent time with me diagnosing my R shoulder cuff tear arthropathy and describing treatment..
- Roger s.
very good Dr Putnam explained everything and answered my questions..
- Keith a.
Distal radius fracture leading to surgery..
- Ruth g.
he was thorough and positive and efficient exam.
- Monroe w.
very good experiance.
- Rosemary c.
good-informative.
- Anonymous
very pleased with the time he took to explain everything.
- Mary m.
Very informative. Answered all of my questions..
- Karen k.
great experience.
- Jeff p.
Thorough and informative.
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