Frank Scott, MD
Professor, Orthopedics

Professional Titles

• Former Chief, Hand Wrist & Elbow (Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics)

Recognition & Awards

• 5280 Top Doc-Surgery of the Hand, 5280 (2016)
  For the past 24 years, 5280 has surveyed doctors and asked them, specialty by specialty, which metro-area physicians they would trust to treat themselves and their families. Our theory is that medical professionals are best qualified to judge other medical professionals. http://www.5280.com/doctors/francis-scott
• Excellence in Mentoring and Advising, Academy of Medical Educators (2016)
  Selected by the Academy of Medical Educators for the honor to be recognized for excellence in mentoring and advising of medical students, residents and fellows.
• 5280 Top Doc-Surgery of the Hand, 5280 (2015)
  For the past 23 years, 5280 has surveyed doctors and asked them, specialty by specialty, which metro-area physicians they would trust to treat themselves and their families. Our theory is that medical professionals are best qualified to judge other medical professionals. http://www.5280.com/doctors/francis-scott
• Excellence in Direct Teaching, Academy of Medical Educators, School of Medicine (2015)
  Selected by the Academy of Medical Educators to be awarded the recognition for excellence in direct teaching of medical students, residents and fellows at the University of Colorado
• 5280 Top Doc-Surgery of the Hand, 5280 (2014)
  For the past 22 years, 5280 has surveyed doctors and asked them, specialty by specialty, which metro-area physicians they would trust to treat themselves and their families. Our theory is that medical professionals are best qualified to judge other medical professionals. http://www.5280.com/doctors/francis-scott
• Kaiser Permanente Excellence in Teaching, School of Medicine (2012)
  Outstanding Clinical Science Teacher
• Academy of Medical Educators, School of Medicine (2012)
  Elected as a member of the Academy of Medical Educators

Teaching

Publications

• Yu HH, Lockwood WC, Shaw KG, Scott FA. Formal Orthopaedic Surgery “Boot Camp” Curriculum to Optimize Performance on Acting Internships. JAAOS - Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Published online January 19, 2022:10.5435/JAAOS. Published JAAOS, Volume 30, Issue 6, March 15, 2022.
• Lendrum J, Lencioni A, Calkins R, Scott F. Conservative Management of Kienbock’s Disease in a 7-year old: A Case Report. J Wrist Surg. Published online April 21, 2022. doi:10.1055/s-0042-1744492
• 119. Stein A, Lalka A, Scott FA, Fontan-Rodriguez F. Is the repair of Acute Scapholunate Injuries associated to Distal Radius Fractures necessary at time of surgery? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Poster: American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting. Boston, MA. September 2022.
• Formal Orthopaedic Surgery “Boot Camp” Curriculum to Optimize Performance on Acting Internships Podcast JAAOS, March 15, 2022
• 1. Chen C, Scott F, Ipaktchi KR, Lauder A. Postoperative Digit and Hand Replantation Protocols: A Review of the Literature. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2021;29(15):e732-e742.
• 2. Shourbaji NA, Johnson J, Wolverton E, Lalka A, Donnelly M, Gumidyala R, Scott FA. Postoperative pain and medication between bier block versus monitored anesthesia care with local anesthetic in outpatient hand surgery. Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management. 2021;22:100144.
• 3. Yu HH, Lockwood WC, Shaw KG, Scott FA. Formal Orthopaedic Surgery “Boot Camp” Curriculum to Optimize Performance on Acting Internships. JAAOS - Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Published online December 31, 2021:10.5435/ JAAOS-D-21-00770.
• 1. Look NE, Korrell H, Lalka A, Schutz J, Cleary G, Hild J, Scott FA, Sinclair MK, Scott FA, Sibbel SE. Pediatric Proximal Phalanx Base Fractures in Fingers: Identifying the need for surgical management.. American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting, Virtual Meeting. January 2021, Oral. 2. Look NE, Cleary G, Hild J, Lalka AE, Sinclair MK, Korrell H, Nance J, Scott FA, Sibbel SE. Pediatric Proximal Phalanx Base Fractures in Fingers: Identifying the Need for Surgical Management. Poster: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. August 2021. 3. McNulty M, Baldini T, Chen C, Lalka A, Ryan W, Scott FA. Carpometacarpal Loading Effects Before and After Metacarpophalangeal Joint Fusion a Cadaver Investigation. Poster Presentation: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Poster, August 2021. 4. Jackson T, Maulsby E, Wilson D, Lalka A, Scott FA. A Comparison of Sugar-Tong and Volar-Dorsal Splints for Provisional Immobilization of Distal Radius Fractures in the Adult Population. Podium Presentation: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. August 2021. 5. Look NE, Korrell H, Lalka A, McNulty M, Shourbaji NA, Scott FA. Atypical Presentation of Trigger Finger in the Adult Population. Poster: American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. September 2021. 6. Lockwood W, Shaw K, Yu H, Scott FA. Formal Orthopedic Surgery 'Boot Camp' Curriculum to Optimize Performance on Acting Internships. University of Colorado 3rd Annual Orthopedic Research Symposium. Aurora, CO. November 2021.
• 34. Jackson T, Maulsby E, Wilson D, Lalka A, Scott F. A comparison of sugar-tong and volar–dorsal splints for provisional immobilization of distal radius fractures in the adult population. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. Published online August 13, 2020.
• Shourbaji N, Lalka A, Gumidyala R, Donnelly M, Wolverton E, Scott F. Postoperative Pain and Medication Usage in Bier Block versus Monitored Anesthesia Care with Local Anesthetic in Outpatient Hand Surgery Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management. Accepted for publication
• Chen C, Scott F, Ipaktchi K, Lauder A. Postoperative Digit and Hand Replantation Protocols: A Review of the Literature. Journal of AAOS

Professional Memberships

• American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), Lifetime Member
• American College of Surgeons (ACS), Fellow, Member
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), Fellow, Member