Chief of Hand, Upper Extremity & Microvascular Surgery - Denver Health
Research Interests
My research focuses on Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Inflammatory Cell Signaling and Trauma.
Publications
Douleh DG, Ipaktchi K, Lauder A. Hand Call Practices and Satisfaction: Survey Results From Hand Surgeons in the United States. J Hand Surg Am. 2022 Nov;47(11):1120.e1-1120.e9. PubMed PMID: 34756619
Musculoskeletal Trauma, Conditions of the Extremity and Hand Injuries. Ipaktchi K, Morel S. In: 7th Edition Emergency Medicine Secrets. Editors: Bakes K, Buchanan J, Moreira M. Elsevier 2021
Douleh DG, Ipaktchi K, Lauder A. Hand Call Practices and Satisfaction: Survey Results From Hand Surgeons in the United States. J Hand Surg Am. 2021 Oct 28. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34756619
Rodriguez-Fontan F, Maertens AS, Parry JA, Stacey S, Lauder A, Ipaktchi K, Heare A, Hadeed M, Mauffrey C. From Dr. Miller E. Preston (1879-1928) to the Department of Orthopaedics at Denver Health Medical Center in Denver, CO. Int Orthop. 2021 Nov;45(11):2997-3001. PubMed PMID: 34328538
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 Aug 1;29(15):e732-e742. PubMed PMID: 34185029
Woods D, Cao J, Maddox G, Strage K, Lauder A, Ipaktchi K.: Pediatric Upper Extremity Escalator Entrapment JEMS, September 21, 2021
Ipaktchi K, Morel S.. Musculoskeletal Trauma, Conditions of the Extremity and Hand Injuries. In: Markovchick, Pons, Bakes, and Buchanan: 7th Edition Emergency Medicine Secrets. Elsevier (2021)
Ch 18: Carpus. Ipaktchi K, Dimachkieh O., Chaudhry S. in: Sports-related Fractures, Dislocations and Trauma: Advanced On- and Off-field Management.
Editors: Khodaee, M., Waterbrook, A.L., Gammons, M
Springer 2020
Chaudhry S, Ipaktchi KR, Ignatiuk A. Updates on and Controversies Related to Management of Radial Nerve Injuries. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2019 Mar 15;27(6):e280-e284. PubMed PMID: 30856632
Hak DJ, Banegas R, Ipaktchi K, Mauffrey C. Evolution of plate design and material composition. Injury. 2018 Jun;49 Suppl 1:S8-S11. PubMed PMID: 29929700
American Academy Orthopedic Surgery, Associate Member
Practice Locations
Denver Health
777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204
303-436-6000
Hospital Affiliation
Denver Health Medical Center
Specialty Information
Specialties
Surgery
Orthopedic Trauma
Conditions & Treatments
Surgery - Hand Surgery
Bones, Joints and Muscles
Surgery
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Fractures
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Arthritis
Surgery - Arm and hand injuries and disorders
Surgery - Fracture nonunions
Surgery - Free flaps and limb salvage
Surgery - Nerve surgery
Surgery - Wrist fractures
Clinical Interests
My focus is on hand and upper extremity reconstructive surgery including microvascular tissue transfer and replantation.
Care Philosophy
My philosophy of care is a commitment to my patients and their families to deliver care that is supported by the highest order of compassion, innovation, science, and technology.
Personal Interests
Complex Traumatic Conditions of the Upper Extremity, Neurovascular Injuries, Soft Tissue Reconstruction, MIcrosurgery, Replantation
Public Speaking Yes
Outreach Lectures - National and International Research Meetings
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, Justus Liebig University Giessen - Germany
(1991)