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Ali Azad, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery

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Ali Azad, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in the treatment of hand and upper extremity conditions, including tendonitis, arthritis and compressive neuropathy. Dr. Azad also has special expertise in the reconstruction of simple and complex traumatic injuries of the hand, wrist and elbow. Dr. Azad is a skilled microvascular surgeon, which enables him to treat complex neurovascular and soft tissue injuries of the upper extremity. He is deeply committed to establishing a trusting relationship with his patients, believing that shared decision-making starts with respectful and compassionate communication.

After completing his internship and residency at the University of Southern California, Dr. Azad did a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at New York University. After completing his fellowship, he joined the faculty at NYU Langone Health. He is now an assistant professor of clinical orthopaedic surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, and he is actively engaged in clinical care, research and education.

Publications

  • Needle Arthroscopy Versus Conventional Arthroscopy in the Evaluation of Carpal Pathology: A Comparative Study Hand (N Y). 2024 Jul 30; 15589447241265982. . View in PubMed
  • An Examination of Complication Rates and Surgery Durations in Elective Hand Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic Hand (N Y). 2024 Jun 12; 15589447241257645. . View in PubMed
  • Association of Timing With Postoperative Complications in the Management of Open Distal Radius Fractures Hand (N Y). 2024 Jun 10; 15589447241257644. . View in PubMed
  • A Comparison of Outcomes in Acute Perilunate Injuries: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Treatment Approaches Hand (N Y). 2024 Feb 28; 15589447241231291. . View in PubMed
  • A Prospective Analysis of Patient Characteristics Affecting the Outcome of Dorsal Splinting for Soft Tissue Mallet Injuries Hand (N Y). 2023 Nov; 18(8):1330-1335. . View in PubMed
  • The Effect of Surgical Timing on Upper Extremity Nerve Repair Hand (N Y). 2023 Sep 14; 15589447231198125. . View in PubMed
  • Reducing Tourniquet Pressures in Hand Surgery: Are Lower Pressures as Effective? J Wrist Surg. 2023 Jun; 12(3):205-210.. View in PubMed
  • The Variable Insertional Anatomy of the Abductor Pollicis Longus: Functional Relevance and Relationship to Adjacent Thumb Extensors Hand (N Y). 2023 01; 18(1):145-152. . View in PubMed
  • Spatial Anatomy of the Radial Nerve in the Extended Deltopectoral Approach Orthopedics. 2023 Jan-Feb; 46(1):e31-e37. . View in PubMed
  • Single Versus Dual Headless Compression Screw Fixation of Scaphoid Nonunions: A Biomechanical Comparison Hand (N Y). 2022 Nov; 17(6):1122-1127. . View in PubMed
  • A Diagnostic Algorithm to Guide Operative Intervention of Zone 5 Flexor Injuries HSS J. 2022 Feb; 18(1):57-62. . View in PubMed
  • Wrist-Spanning Fixation of Radiocarpal Dislocation: A Cadaveric Assessment of Ulnar Translation Hand (N Y). 2021 07; 16(4):482-490. . View in PubMed
  • Risk Factors Associated With Progression to Surgical Release After Injection of Trigger Digits J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2021 07 07; 5(7). . View in PubMed
  • Proximal Row Carpectomy Versus 4-Corner Fusion: Incidence, Conversion to Fusion, and Cost J Hand Surg Am. 2020 May; 45(5):427-432. . View in PubMed
  • The Declining Use of Wrist-Spanning External Fixators Hand (N Y). 2020 03; 15(2):255-263. . View in PubMed
  • Single-stage bilateral reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for bilateral posterior shoulder fracture-dislocation following seizure: A case report Int J Surg Case Rep. 2020; 73:298-302. . View in PubMed
  • Epidemiological and Treatment Trends of Distal Radius Fractures across Multiple Age Groups J Wrist Surg. 2019 Aug; 8(4):305-311. . View in PubMed
  • Carpal Translocation Following Dorsal Bridge Plate Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures: A Cadaveric Study J Wrist Surg. 2019 Jun; 8(3):234-239. . View in PubMed
  • Immobilization following Distal Radius Fractures: A Randomized Clinical Trial J Wrist Surg. 2018 Nov; 7(5):409-414. . View in PubMed
  • Simultaneous middle third clavicle fracture and type 3 acromioclavicular joint dislocation; a case report Arch Bone Jt Surg. 2014 Mar; 2(1):69-71. . View in PubMed
  • Topographic Localization of the Extensor Retinaculum A Cadaveric Study Bull Hosp Jt Dis (2013). 2022 Jun; 80(2):168-170. . View in PubMed

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