Luke Nicholson, MD

Assistant Professor Of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery

Associate Program Director of the Residency Program,

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Overview

Luke Nicholson, MD, is an assistant professor of clinical orthopaedic surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Dr. Nicholson is an orthopaedic hand and upper extremity surgeon who specializes in the management of upper extremity conditions involving the hand, wrist and elbow, including fractures, arthritis and peripheral nerve disorders. He has special expertise in reconstructive, arthroscopic, and microvascular surgery.

His philosophy is to treat each patient with the same care and commitment he would give a family member, striving to understand each patient’s unique condition in order to select the optimal course in treatment. He is dedicated to using the best available scientific evidence and technology to provide the highest quality care in a compassionate, relatable manner.

Awards

  • Pasadena Magazine: Top Doctor, 2021
  • Los Angeles Magazine: Southern California Rising Star, 2022

Publications

  • Risk of Knee Sepsis After Treatment of Open Tibia Fractures: A Multicenter Comparison of Suprapatellar and Infrapatellar Approaches. J Orthop Trauma. 2018 02; 32(2):88-92.. View in PubMed
  • Use of a Defined Surgical Approach for the Debridement of Open Tibia Fractures. J Orthop Trauma. 2018 Jan; 32(1):e1-e4.. View in PubMed
  • Redefining Zone II: Anatomy of the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Insertion. Hand (N Y). 2019 05; 14(3):377-380.. View in PubMed