Director of Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity Program
Surgical Director of the Brachial Plexus Clinic
Recognition & Awards
Patient and Family Experience Award, Children's Hospital Colorado
(2016)
Dr. Sibbel was given a rating of 9 and 10 on 90%+ of completed Patient-Family Experience surveys, based on the question, “Using any number from 0 to 10, where 0 is the worst provider possible and 10 is the best provider possible, what number would you use to rate this provider?”
Publications
Bolson R, Lalka A, Korrell H, Sibbel SE, Bartels K. Shared Decision-Making Tool for Opioid Prescribing After Ambulatory Orthopedic Surgery in Veterans: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. J Hand Surg Glob Online. 2022 Jul;4(4):196-200. PubMed PMID: 35880150
Campbell T, Faulk LW, Vossler K, Goodrich E, Lalka A, Sibbel SE, Sinclair MK. Ulnar Epiphysiodesis: Success of the Index Procedure. J Pediatr Orthop. 2022 Mar 1;42(3):158-161. PubMed PMID: 35138298
Rask DMG, Wingfield J, Elrick B, Chen C, Lalka A, Sibbel SE, Scott FA. Seymour Fractures: A Retrospective Review of Infection Rates, Treatment and Timing of Antibiotic Administration. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2021 Dec 1;37(12):e1299-e1302. PubMed PMID: 32149995
Lalka A, Gralla J, Sibbel SE. Brachial Plexus Birth Injury: Epidemiology and Birth Weight Impact on Risk Factors. J Pediatr Orthop. 2020 Jul;40(6):e460-e465. PubMed PMID: 32501916
Lalka A, Gralla J, Sibbel SE. Response to: Brachial Plexus Birth Injury: Epidemiology and Birth Weight Impact on Risk Factors. J Pediatr Orthop. 2020 Nov Dec;40(10):e1022-e1023. PubMed PMID: 32427799
Rask DMG, Wingfield J, Elrick B, Chen C, Lalka A, Sibbel SE, Scott FA. Seymour Fractures: A Retrospective Review of Infection Rates, Treatment and Timing of Antibiotic Administration. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2020 Mar 6. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32149995
Look N, Erickson M, Sibbel SE. Presentation and Management of Displaced Lateral Condylar Mass Fractures With Ipsilateral Displaced Olecranon Fractures in Two Pediatric Cases. Trauma Case Rep. 2020 Feb;25:100278. PubMed PMID: 31956687
Lalka A, Gralla J, Sibbel SE. Brachial Plexus Birth Injury: Epidemiology and Birth Weight Impact on Risk Factors. J Pediatr Orthop. 2019 Aug 30. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31479028
Freese KP, Faulk LW, Palmer C, Baschal RM, Sibbel SE. A comparison of fixation methods in adolescent patients with diaphyseal forearm fractures. Injury. 2018 Nov;49(11):2053-2057. PubMed PMID: 30220635
Bauer AS, Storelli DAR, Sibbel SE, McCarroll HR, Lattanza LL. Preoperative Computer Simulation and Patient-specific Guides are Safe and Effective to Correct Forearm Deformity in Children. J Pediatr Orthop. 2017 Oct Nov;37(7):504-510. PubMed PMID: 26491911
Bauer AS, Storelli DA, Sibbel SE, McCarroll HR, Lattanza LL. Preoperative Computer Simulation and Patient-specific Guides are Safe and Effective to Correct Forearm Deformity in Children. J Pediatr Orthop. 2015 Oct 21. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 26491911
Sibbel SE, Bauer AS, James MA. Late reconstruction of brachial plexus birth palsy. J Pediatr Orthop. 2014 Oct-Nov;34 Suppl 1:S57-62. PubMed PMID: 25207738
Brain and Nervous System - Peripheral Nerve Repair
Brain and Nervous System - Trauma / Nerve Injuries
Brain and Nervous System - Cerebral Palsy
Brain and Nervous System
Surgery
Clinical Interests
My clinical interests include pediatric hand surgery. With two fellowships, one in hand surgery and one in pediatric upper extremity, I specialize in congenital hand differences, brachial plexus birth palsy, and the care of pediatric upper extremity fractures/injuries.
Care Philosophy
I work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide personal treatment plans for every patient, with plans including surgical and non-surgical options. At Children's Hospital Colorado, we have a dedicated Hand Center and Brachial Plexus Clinic, which means your child will receive age-appropriate care in a kid-friendly environment. With special training in pediatric hand surgery, my team and I are particularly sensitive to the needs of the growing child with hand differences and injuries.
Personal Interests
I specialize in congenital hand differences, brachial plexus birth palsy, and the care of pediatric upper extremity fractures/injuries.
Volunteer Activities
I'm a member of Health Volunteers Overseas, and have traveled to Lima, Peru and Managua, Nicaragua.
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
(2007)
Undergraduate Schools:
BS, University of Wisconsin–Madison (WI)
(2003)
Internships:
University of Colorado
(2008)
Residency Programs:
University of Colorado, Orthopedics (2012)
Fellowships:
University of Chicago Program, Hand Surgery
(2013)
Shriners Hospital for Children (Northern California), Hand Surgery
(2014)