Louis W. Catalano III, MD

Hand to Elbow Orthopedic Specialist and Surgeon

Dr. Catalano is a board certified, fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon. After almost 21 years of practice in NYC, in December 2021, he relocated his practice to Denver CO. He is working both at Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in Englewood and at UC Anschutz Medical Center in Aurora. He currently is a Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Director of the Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship.

As a premier elbow, wrist, and hand specialist, Dr. Catalano has cared for many musicians from the NYC Philharmonic and Lincoln Center, as well as many Broadway actors and dancers. Dr. Catalano was the Fordham University’s team physician from 2002-2014 and is the shoulder specialist for Team New York Aquatics swim team. He was a Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center and also served as the Hand Fellowship Director at NYU Langone Medical Center.

After receiving his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Catalano earned his M.D. from New York University School of Medicine and was a resident at Washington University/Barnes Hospital. He was awarded a fellowship in congenital hand deformities at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, a shoulder surgery fellowship at Columbia University, and an upper extremity fellowship at Roosevelt Hospital. He was the Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery Residency/Program director at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital from 2001 – 2015, an Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons from 2000-2013 and Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Mount Sinai West from 2013-2015. He was an Attending Surgeon in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital from 2002 – 2015, and Attending Hand Surgeon at the CV Starr Hand Surgery Center at Roosevelt Hospital from 2000 – 2015.

His numerous publications have appeared in many leading surgical publications. He is a consultant reviewer for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and Journal of Hand Surgery. Dr. Catalano frequently gives national research presentations on hand and upper extremity surgery and was named teacher of the year by the St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Orthopedic Surgery Program in 2005. Dr. Catalano has been voted Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2013 and regularly performs Global Case Reviews. Dr. Catalano regularly hosted the Dr. Radio Orthopedics Show on Sirius XM while at NYU Medical Center.

Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Dr. Catalano currently resides in Castle Rock CO with his family. In addition to fishing and swimming, Dr. Catalano has participated in marathon and triathlon races to raise money for cancer research. He is also a founding member of Team Continuum, which has raised millions of dollars for cancer patients and their families.

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Education

Johns Hopkins University, Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Biology, Baltimore, MD, 1986-1990
New York University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, New York, New York, 1990-1994

Residency & Fellowship

Residency: Washington University/Barnes Hospital 1995-1999, St. Louis, Missouri

Fellowship:

Pediatric Hand Surgery, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Dallas, TX, 7/99-9/99
Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, Fellowship in Shoulder Surgery, NY, NY, 10/99-12/99
Roosevelt Hospital, Fellowship in Hand Surgery, NY, NY, 1/00 – 12/00

Academic Appointments

Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship Director of the U. Colorado Anschutz Medical Center
Clinical Professor within the NYU Langone Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Upper Extremity and Hand Fellowship Director at NYU Langone Medical Center
Attending Hand Surgeon, Roosevelt Hand to Shoulder Center, OrthoManhattan, New York, NY

Current Positions

Volunteer for the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS), Jan 2022-present
Member of the IFSSH 2025 Scientific Committee, May 23, 2024 to present
Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Division of Hand Surgery, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, June 2023-present
Program Director of the Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Division of Hand Surgery, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aug 2023-present

Recent Publications

Meyer MA, Catalano LW III, et al. Complex Elbow Fracture Dislocations – An Algorithmic Approach to Treatment. J Am Acad Ortho Surg, Feb 2024
France T, Lockwood W, Gu S, Tucker N, Baldini T, Lauder A, Catalano LW III. Radiocapitellar and Ulnotrochlear Pressures Increase in a Radial Head Fracture Model: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Analysis.J Bone Joint Surg Am. Dec 2023 .PMID: 38147503
Catalano LWIII: Invited question writer. Topic: Upper Extremity Nerve Compression, for the AANA Comprehensive Arthroscopy Self-Examination Program, Dec 2023.
Daniels SD, Catalano LW III, et al: Posterolateral Rotatory Instability Develops Following the Modified Kocher Approach and Does Not Resolve Following Interval Repair. J Bone Joint Surg Am. Oct 2023. (37616381)
Chen JS, Catalano LW III, et al: Osteolysis Following the Use of Polyetheretherketone Suture Anchors in Hand and Wrist Surgery: A Preliminary Study. JHS. August 2023. (7542497)
Wang B, Catalano LW III, et al: Extended and weight-bearing wrist 3T MRI using a novel harness and flexible 24-channel glove coil to evaluate carpal kinematics: a pilot study in 10 volunteers. Acta Radiologica, March 2023.
Moses MJ, Catalano LW III et al: Carpometacarpal Arthroplasty: What’s the Rule of Thumb.Bull Hosp Jt Dis 81(1):84-90. March 2023. (3682174)
Layne J, Meyer MA, and Catalano LW III: Metacarpal Neck Osteochondroma: an Atypical Cause of “Trigger Finger”. J Hand Surg Global Online, April 2023. (37521543)
Bookman J, Catalano LW III, et al: “Determining the Optimal Dosage for Corticosteroid Injection in Trigger Finger”. Hand, May 2023. (37191248).
Wang B, Catalano LW III, et al: Extended and weight-bearing wrist 3T MRI using a novel harness and flexible 24-channel glove coil to evaluate carpal kinematics: a pilot study in 10 volunteers. Acta Radiologica, March 2023
Moses MJ, Catalano LW III et al: Carpometacarpal Arthroplasty: What’s the Rule of Thumb. Bull Hosp Jt Dis 81(1):84-90. March 2023. 36821741
Meyer MA, Layne J and Catalano LW III: Metacarpal Neck Osteochondroma: an Atypical Cause of “Trigger Finger”. J Hand Surg Global Online, April 2023.
Bookman J, Catalano LW III, et al: “Determining the Optimal Dosage for Corticosteroid Injection in Trigger Finger”. Hand, in press. March 2023
Rodriguez-Fontan F, Catalano LWIII, et al: Clinical Outcomes Following Proximal Hamate Reconstruction of Proximal Pole Scaphoid Nonunions: A Case Series. Hand, Feb 2023. (37161279)
Catalano LWIII: Invited question writer. Topic: Upper Extremity Nerve Compression, for the AANA Comprehensive Arthroscopy Self-Examination Program, Dec 2022.
Meyer M and Catalano LWIII: Treatment of Periprosthetic Humerus Fractures after Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty in Total Joint Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Fractures in the Older Patient: Indications and Current Techniques, Dec 2022
Ramly EP, Catalano LWIII, et al: The First Successful Combined Full Face and Bilateral Hand Transplant. Plast Reconstr Surg. Aug 150 (2), 414-428, 2022. (35674521)
Rocks MC, Catalano LWIII, et al: Demographics of Common Compressive Neuropathies in the Upper Extremity. Hand July, 2022. (35815639)
Kirby DJ, et al, Catalano LWIII: A Brief History of Tendon Transfers and Specifically, the Opposition Tendon Transfer. Bull Hosp Jt Dis. June, 80(2): 186-189, 2022. (35643482)
Merkow D, et al, Catalano LWIII: Proximal Hamate Autograft for Proximal Scaphoid Pole Reconstruction: A Case Report.Bull Hosp Jt Dis. June, 80(2):155-159, 2022. (35643475)
Azad A, Catalano LW III, et al: A Prospective Analysis of Patient Characteristics Affecting the Outcome of Dorsal Splinting for Soft Tissue Malllet Injuries. Hand, May 2022. (35611505)
Azad A, De Tolla JE, Ayalon A, Hacquebord JH, Glickel SZ, Catalano LW III. Penlight vs Smartphone: Diagnostic Efficacy of Transillumination. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. April 27 (2): 340-344, 2022. (35404214)
Chen JS, Shaughnessy PJ, and Catalano LW III: Synovial Herniation following wrist arthroscopy: A case report. JHS (E), March, 47 (3) 327-328, 2022. (34278814)
Influence of Corticosteroid Injections on Postoperative Infections in Carpal Tunnel Release. Kirby D, Donnelly M, Buchalter D, Gonzalez M, Catalano L III, Hacquebord J.J Hand Surg Am. 2021 Aug 30:S0363-5023(21)00431-7. 34474948
Chen JS, Shaughnessy PJ, and Catalano LW III: Synovial Herniation following wrist arthroscopy: A case report. JHS (E), 2021. (5000312).
Minhas SV and Catalano LW III: Understanding Acute Distal Radioulnar Joint Instability. Bull HJD, 79(1), 30-34 2021. (4835952)
Azad A, Glickel, SZ, and Catalano III LW: Penlight vs Smartphone: Diagnostic Efficacy of Transillumination. Hand, In press
DeTolla J and Catalano LW III: Distal Scaphoid Resection Arthroplasty in The Broken Scaphoid. In press.
DeTolla J and Catalano LW III: Chronic Perilunate Dislocation: Excision and Fusion in Fractures of the Wrist. In: Tejwani N.C. (eds) Fractures of the Wrist. Springer, Cham. 2021
Russo F and Catalano LW III: Phalangeal Fractures in Skeletal Trauma of the Upper Extremity. 611-617, 2021.
Russo F and Catalano LW III: Phalangeal Fractures, Pins vs Screws vs Plates, When and How, in Skeletal Trauma of the Upper Extremity. 618-624, 2021
Updates on Distal Radius Fractures Past, Present, and Complications.
Bravo D, Moses A, Ayalon O, Tahmassebi R, Catalano LW III. Bull Hosp Jt Dis (2013). 2021 Jun;79(2):108-114.PMID: 34081887
Catalano LW III et al: Evaluation and Management of Carpal Fractures other than the Scaphoid. J AAOS, Vol 28 (15), e651-e661, 2020.
Shulman B, Catalano LW III: Wrist Arthroscopy : Scope for the Best and Plan for the Worst. Bulletin Hosp Joint Diseases, 78(1), 81-87, 2020.
Ryan D, Minhas S, Konda S, Catalano LW III: Surgical Site Infection After Open Upper Extremity Fractures and the Effect of Urgent Operative Intervention. J Ortho Trauma, 34(5):258-262, 2020.
Surgical Management of Scaphotrapeziotrapezoid Arthritis – Catalano LW III, Devon J. Ryan, Otis A. Barron, Steven Z. Glickel. JAAOS - Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Vol. 28, No. 6, March 15, 2020
Catalano LW III and Milone MT: Distal Humerus: Coronal Shear (Capitellum) Fractures in Fractures of the Elbow: A Clinical Casebook. 41-49, 2019.
Catalano LW III et al: Etiology, Evaluation, and Management Options for the Stiff Digit. JAAOS, 2019 Aug 1;27(15):e676-e684.
Milone MT, Catalano LW III, et al: Preparatory Time-Related Hand Surgery Operating Room Inefficiency: A System Analysis. Hand. 2019 March. doi:10.1177/1558944719831333.
Glickel SG, Catalano LW III, et al: Anomalous Courses of the Palmar Cutaneous Branch of the Median Nerve in relation to the Flexor Carpi Radialis tendon for ORIF of Distal Radius Fractures. Hand. 2019 Feb, 0:1558944718825137.
Minhas SV, Catalano LW III: Comparison of Open and Closed Hand Fractures and the Effect of Urgent Operative Intervention. J Hand Surg, 44(1): 65. e1-e7, 2019
Donovan DS, Catalano LW III, et al: Accuracy and Reliability of Radiographic Estimation of Volar Lip Fragment Size in PIP Dorsal Fracture-Dislocations. Hand. 2018 Jun 1:1558944718777831. doi: 10.1177/1558944718777831
Milone MT, Klifto CS, Catalano LW III: Partial Wrist Denervation; The Evidence Behind A Small Fix for Big Problems. JHS, 43A, 272-277, 2018.
Glickel SZ, Catalano LW III et al: Predictive Power of Distal Radial Metaphyseal Tenderness for Diagnosis Occult Fracture. JHS, 42A, 835-835e4, 2017.
Janowski J, Coady C, Catalano LW III: Scaphoid Fractures: Nonunion and Malunion. JHS, 41A, 1087-1093, 2016.
Dizdarevic I, Eden CM, Bengard M, Barron OA, Catalano LW III, Glickel SZ. Assessment of Intra-articular Screw Penetration During Radial Head and Olecranon Locking Plate Fixation: A Cadaveric Study. Hand. 2016;11:65-71
Malerich MM, Catalano LW III, Weidner ZD, Vance MC, Eden CM, Eaton RG. Distal Scaphoid Resection for Degenerative Arthritis Secondary to Scaphoid Nonunion: A 20-Year Experience. The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2014;39(9):1669-1676.
Kegel G, Barron OA, Glickel SG, Catalano LW. Steroid Injections in the Upper Extremity: A Survey of Injection Practices. Orthopedics Sept 2013; 36 (9): e1141-e1148.
Catalano LW III, Glickel SG, et al: Effect of Local Corticosteroid Injection of the Hand and Wrist on Blood Glucose in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus, Orthopedics, Vol 35 Number 12; 1019, 2012.
Catalano LW III (contributing editor): Year Book of Hand and Upper Limb Surgery, 2012
Catalano LW III and Jones CM: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Perilunate Fracture Dislocations, Operative Techniques: Hand and Wrist Surgery, 2nd edition, 2012
Catalano LW III and Jones CM: Vascularized Bone Grafting for Scaphoid Nonunion, Operative Techniques: Hand and Wrist Surgery, 2nd edition, 2012
Catalano LW III and Jones CM: Percutaneous Screw fixation of Scaphoid Fractures, Operative Techniques: Hand and Wrist Surgery, 2nd edition, 2012
Catalano LW III and Jones CM: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Perilunate Fracture Dislocations, in Operative Techniques: Hand and Wrist Surgery, 2ndedition, 2012
Catalano LW III, Zlotolow, DA, Barron OA, et al: Surgical Exposures of the Wrist and Hand. JAAOS 20:1: 48-57, Jan 2012.
Glickel SZ and Catalano LW III: Treating Swan Neck Deformity with SORL and Superficialis Hemitenodesis in Tendon Injuries in the Hand and Upper Extremity: A Master Skille Publication, 253-262, 2011.
Catalano LW III and Dowling R: Valgus Impacted Fractures of the Proximal Humerus. JHA, 36A; 1834-1844, 2011.
Catalano LW III and Jones CM: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Perilunate Fracture Dislocations, in Operative Techniques: Hand and Wrist Surgery, 2ndedition, 2012
Catalano LW III, Zlotolow, DA, Barron OA, et al: Surgical Exposures of the Wrist and Hand. JAAOS 20:1: 48-57, Jan 2012.
Glickel SZ and Catalano LW III: Treating Swan Neck Deformity with SORL and Superficialis Hemitenodesis in Tendon Injuries in the Hand and Upper Extremity: A Master Skille Publication, 253-262, 2011.
Catalano LW III and Dowling R: Valgus Impacted Fractures of the Proximal Humerus. JHA, 36A; 1834-1844, 2011.
Crivello K and Catalano LW III: Distal radioulnar joint: suave Kapandji Procedure in Arthritis of the Hand and Upper Extremity: A Master Skills Publication, 297-306, 2011.
Catalano LW III et al: Potential Dangers of Tension Band Wiring of Olecranon Fractures: an Anatomic Study. JHS, 36A; 1659-1662, 2011.
Catalano LW III, Zlotolow, DA, Barron OA, Glickel SZ: Surgical Exposures of the Radius and Ulna. JAAOS 19:7: 430-438, July 2011.
Andry, JA and Catalano LW III: Bone Graft Substitutes in the radius and Upper Limb in Hand Surgery Update V, 139-145, 2011.
Catalano LW III et al: Arthritis in ASSHManual of Hand Surgery, 351-392, 2010
Glickel, SZ and Catalano LW III: Reconstruction of Chronic Radial and Ulnar Instability of the Thumb Metacarpalphalangeal Joint inOperative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery, 2349-2358, 2010.
Catalano LW III and Barron OA: Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pinning of Distal Radius Fractures in Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: The Wrist, 33-45, 2010
Catalano LW III and Barron OA: The Malerich Procedure : Distal Scaphoid Resection Arthroplasty in Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: The Wrist, 203-211, 2010
Schmizzi A, Catalano LWIII: Carpal Dislocations in Principles and Practice of Wrist Surgery, 465-472, 2010.
Barron OA and Catalano LW III: Thumb Basal Joint Arthritis, 407-429, in Green’s Operative Hand Surgery, Six Edition, 2010.
Schimizzi A, Catalano LW III, et al: Defining a safe zone of dissection during the extensor digitorum communis splinting approach to the proximal radius and forearm: An anatomic study. JHS, 34A; 1252-1255, 2009.
Chia BC, Catalano LW III et al: Percutaneous pinning of distal radius fractures: An anatomic study demonstrating the proximity of K-wires to structures at risk. JHS, 34A; 1014-1019, 2009.
MacLennan A, Catalano LW III, et al: Comparison of needle position proximity to the median nerve in 2 carpal tunnel injection methods: A cadaveric study. JHS, 34A; 875-879, 2009.
Patel MM and Catalano LW III: Bone Graft Substitutes: Current Uses in Hand Surgery. JHS, 34A; 555-556, 2009.
Sohal JK and Catalano LW III: Dorsal Displacement of the Ulnar Nerve After a Displaced Distal Radius Fracture: A case Report. JHS, 34A; 432-435, 2009.
Glickel SG, Catalano LWIII et al : Long term outcomes of closed reduction and percutaneous pinning for the treatment of distal radius fractures. JHS, 31A; 1700-1705, 2008.
Catalano LW III and Glickel SZ: Volar Plate Arthroplasty in Hand and Wrist Surgery, Operative techniques, 51-63, 2008.
Glickel SZ, Catalano LW III: Repair of acute ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb in Hand and Wrist Surgery, Operative techniques, 64-74, 2008.
Glickel SZ, Catalano LW III: Reconstruction of chronic ulnar collateral ligament injury of the thumb in Hand and Wrist Surgery, Operative techniques, 75-87, 2008.
Friedman DJ, Barron OA, Catalano LW III, DonahueJP, Zambetti G: Coracoclavicular Stabilization Using a Suture Anchor Technique. Am J Orthop; 6:294-299, 2008.
Davis DI and Catalano LW III: Treatment of Advanced CMC joint Disease : CMC joint Arthroplasty with Ligament Interposition. Hand Clinics; 24: 263-269, 2008.
Crivello KM and Catalano LW III: Fractures about the shoulder and humerus. Crucial Elements of Hand Surgery on CD-ROM. 2008
Barsi J and Catalano LW III: Fractures of the elbow and forearm. Crucial Elements of Hand Surgery on CD-ROM. 2008
Heitman DE and Catalano LW III: Elbow Instability. Crucial Elements of Hand Surgery on CD-ROM. 2008
Catalano LW III and Barron OA : Malerich Procedure – Distal Scaphoid Resection Arthroplasty. Master Techniques in Wrist Surgery. 2008
Catalano LW III and Barron OA : Closed reduction and Pinning of Distal Radius Fractures. Master Techniques in Wrist Surgery. 2008
Catalano LW III, Horne L, Fischer E, Barron OA, Glickel SZ : Basal Joint Arthroplasty : A comparison of Ligament reconstruction and Tendon Interposition Trapeziometacarpal Interposition Arthroplasty. Orthopaedics; 31(3):1-9. 2008
Patel MP and Catalano LW III: Carpal Fractures Excluding the Scaphoid. Hand Surgery Update IV: 259-271.2007
Patel MP and Catalano LW III: Minimally Invasive Fixation for Wrist Fractures. Techniques in MIS Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007.
Catalano LW III and Barron OA: Anterior Subcutaneous Transposition of the Ulnar Nerve. Hand Clin; 23: 339-345. Aug 2007
Catalano LW III and Glickel SZ: Volar Plate Arthroplasty. Operative techniques in Hand and Wrist Surgery; 1: 51-63, 2007.
Glickel SZ andCatalano LW III : Reconstruction of Chronic Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury of the thumb. Operative techniques in Hand and Wrist Surgery; 1: 63-75, 2007.
Raia FJ, Catalano LW III: What’s new in distal radius fracture treatment for 2007. Curr Opin Orthop 18; 328-333, 2007.
Iwata L, Catalano LW III, Vloka JD: Digital Block. Textbook of Regional Anesthesia; 461-466, 2007
Zlotolow, DA, Catalano LW III, Barron OA, Glickel SZ: Surgical Exposures of the Humerus. JAAOS 14; 754-765, Dec 2006.
Grabow RJ, Catalano LW III: Carpal Dislocations. Hand Clin 22; 485-500, Nov 2006.
Glickel SZ, Patel MM, Catalano LW III: Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pinning for Distal Radius Fractures. Altas Hand Clinics 11; 175-185, 2006.
Goldfarb CA, Rudzki JR, Catalano LW III, Hughes M, Borrelli J: Surg Fifteen Year Outcome of Displaced Intra-Articular Fractures of the Distal Radius. J Hand Surg 31A; 633-639, April 2006.
Glickel SG, Gupta S, Catalano LW III: Decision Making and Operative Tactics for Ulnar Nerve Compression at the elbow. Tech Shoulder Elbow Surg 7(1); 1-9 2006.
Catalano LW III,et al: Closed Treatment of Non-Rheumatoid Extensor Tendon Dislocations at the Metacarpophalangeal Joint. J Hand Surg 31A; 242-246, February 2006.
Catalano LW III,et al: Results of Surgical Treatment of Acute and Chronic Grade III Tears of the Radial Collateral Ligament of the thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint. J Hand Surg 31A; 68-76, January 2006.
Glickel, S.Z., Barron O.A., Catalano LW III.: Dislocations and Ligament Injuries in the Digits in Green’s Operative Hand Surgery, Fifth Edition, 2005.
Catalano LW III, Barron, O.A., Glickel SZ: Assessment of Articular Displacementof Distal Radius Fractures. Clin Orthop Rel Res, 423: 79-84, 2004.
Brady, R.L., Catalano LW III, Barron O.A.: Ulnar Nerve Entrapment and Cubital Tunnel Syndrome : Do’s and Don’ts. Curr Opin Orthop 14 : 296-301, 2003.
Yu, R.S., Catalano LW III et al: Limited, protected post-surgical motion does not affect the results of digital nerve repair. J Hand Surg 29A : 302-303, March 2004.
Catalano LW III., Skarparis, A.C., Glickel, S.Z. et al : Treatment of Chronic, Traumatic, Hyperextension Deformities of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint with Flexor Digitorum Tenodesis, J Hand Surg 28A : 448-452, May 2003.
Alexander, R.A.: Catalano LW III.: Barron, O.A: Glickel, S.G. The Extensor Pollicis Brevis Entrapment Test in the Treatment of DeQuervain’s disease. J Hand Surg 27A : 813-816, Sept, 2002.
Barron, OA; Catalano LW III The Stiff Elbow : Diagnosis and Treatment. Curr Opin Orthop 13: 323-327, 2002.
Catalano LW III;Browne, R.H.; Carter, P.R.; Frobish, A.C.; Ezaki, M.B.; Littler, J.W. The Littler Line Method : A New Method of Assessing Digital Range of Motion. J Hand Surg 26A : 23-30, Jan, 2001.
Catalano LW III; Barron, O.A. Monteggia Fractures : Treatment Guide and Avoidance of Pitfalls in Seminars of Arthroplasty, Edited by Marra, Harcourt press, 2001.
Catalano LW III; Levine, W.N.; Bigliani L.U. Inflammatory Synovitis and Tumors. Atlas of Shoulder Arthroscopy, Edited by Imhoff, Ticker, Fu, 2001.
Borrelli, J. Jr.; Catalano LW III Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Pilon Fractures. J Orthop Trauma,13: 573-582, November, 1999.
Borrelli, J. Jr.; Catalano LW III; Goldfarb, C.A.; Evanoff, B.A. Assessment of Articular Fragment Displacement in Acetabular Fractures: A Comparison of CT and Plain Radiographs J Orthop Trauma, 16: 449-456, August 2002.
Contributions to the Orthopaedic Board Review Hyperguide, Foot and Ankle Section, CD ROM Study Guide, 1998.
Catalano LW III; Cole R.J.; Gelberman, R.H.; Evanoff, B.A.; Gilula, L.A.; Borrelli, J. Jr. Displaced Intra-Articular Fractures of the Distal Radius: Long Term Results in Young Adults After Open Reduction and Internal Fixation. J. Bone and Joint Surg.,79A: 1290-1302, Sept. 1997.

Recent Presentations

Database Reporting of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgical Site Infections: Is It Accurate?
Fraser J. Leversedge, Louis W. Catalano III, et al. Podium presentation at FESSH, Rotterdam. June 2024.
Catalano LWIII: Elbow Rehabilitation- What Every Surgeon Should Know. ASSH-AAHS joint meeting. Maui HI, May 2024.
Catalano LWIII: Nerve Repair Basics. ASSH-AAHS joint meeting. Maui HI, May 2024
Catalano LW III: Ulnar Sided Injuries with Distal Radius Fractures- From Soft Tissue to Distal Ulnar Fractures. LSU Department of Orthopedic Surgery. New Orleans LA, April 2024
Catalano LW III: Mind the Gap or Mind the Angle: What Matters after SLIL Restoration. Littler Eaton Hand Surgery Society. NY NY, April 2024
Catalano LW III: The Tale of Two Models, Haun Society. Streamsong FL, April 2024.
Catalano LW III: How I Caught the Surgery Bug, Colorado Hand and Upper Extremity Review Course, Beaver Creek CO, March 2024.
Rodriguez-Fontan, Catalano LW III, et al. “Clinical Outcomes Following Proximal Hamate Reconstruction of Proximal Pole Scaphoid Non-unions: A Case Series. Poster at the ORS. Long Beach CA, Feb 2024.
Catalano LW III: Scapholunate Ligament Injuries and Treatment, Visiting Professor for the Hand and Upper Extremity Dept of the Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires ARG, Jan 2024.
Catalano LWIII: Complications of Total Elbow Arthroplasty, Instructional Course Lecture titled “Managing and Preventing Complications and Failures in Upper Extremity Implant Arthroplasties: Beating Murphy’s Law” at the ASSH. Toronto, Oct 2023.
Catalano LWIII: Bone Graft Choice for Scaphoid Nonunion, Post Course Lecture titled “ Nonunions, Malunions, and Tumors: Vascularized and Non-Vascularized Approaches to Upper Extremity Reconstruction” at the ASSH. Toronto, Oct 2023.
France TJ, Catalano LW III, et al: Radiocapitellar and Ulnotrochlear Pressures Increase in a Radial Head Fracture Model: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Analysis. Podium Presentation at the ASSH. Toronto, Oct 2023.
France TJ and Catalano LW III: Distal Bicep Repairs- Tips and Tricks. Video Theater Presentation at the ASSH. Toronto, Oct 2023.
France TJ, Catalano LWIII, et al: Posterolateral Rotatory Instability Develops With The Kocher Approach And Is Not Detectable On Hanging Arm Test: A Cadaveric Analysis. EFORT Congress, Vienna Austria, May 2023.
Catalano LW III: “Hand and Peripheral Nerve Procedures”, Steadman Hawkins CU Medicine Open House, April 2023.
Catalano LWIII: Presentation titled “Closed Reduction and Pinning- Keeping it Simple” for the ASSH Webinar titled, “Treatment of PIP joint fracture/dislocations”, March 2023.
Catalano LWIII: Terrible Triad Injuries. Rocky Mountain Shoulder and Elbow Society, Beaver Creek CO, March 2023.
Catalano LWIII: Elbow Rehabilitation- What Every Surgeon Should Know. Rocky Mountain Shoulder and Elbow Society, Beaver Creek CO, March 2023.
Catalano LWIII: Distal Humerus Fractures. International Bone Research Association (IBRA), Denver CO, March 2023.
Catalano LWIII: Radial Head Fractures. International Bone Research Association (IBRA), Denver CO, March 2023.
Bookman, Catalano LW III, et al: Determining the Optimal Dosage for Corticosteroid Injection in Trigger Finger, AAOS National Meeting, Las Vegas NV, March 2023.
Catalano LW III: Scapholunate Ligament Injury and Reconstruction. Visiting Professor for the NYU Department of Plastic Surgery, New York NY, March 2023.
Catalano LW III: Surgical Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures, Visiting Professor for the Hand and Upper Extremity Dept of the Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires ARG, Jan 2023.
Rodriguez-Fontan F, Catalano LWIII, et al: Clinical Outcomes Following Proximal Hamate Reconstruction of Proximal Pole Scaphoid Nonunions: A Case Series. American Association of Hand Surgery (AAHS). Podium Presentation, Miami FL, Jan 2023.
Catalano LWIII: Presentation titled “Use of Wrist Denervation” for the ASSH Webinar titled, “Treatment of Wrist Arthritis”, November 2022
Chen J, Catalano LWIII, et al: Osteolysis Following Nonmetallic Suture Anchor Use in Hand and Wrist Surgery. E-poster at the Annual ASSH Meeting. Boston MA. Sept 2022.
France TJ, Catalano LWIII : Volar Capsulodesis for Thumb MCP Joint Hyperextension Instability: Technical steps, tips, and tricks. E-poster at the Annual ASSH Meeting. Boston MA. Sept 2022.
Rodriguez-Fontan F, Catalano LWIII, et al: Clinical Outcomes Following Proximal Hamate Reconstruction of Proximal Pole Scaphoid Nonunions: A Case Series. OREF Central West Regional Resident Research Symposium. Podium Presentation, Denver CO. Sept 2022.
France TJ, Catalano LWIII, et al: Posterolateral Rotatory Instability Develops with the Kocher Approach and is not Detectable on Hanging Arm test: a Cadaveric Analysis. OREF Central West Regional Resident Research Symposium. Podium Presentation, Denver CO. Sept 2022.
Rodriguez-Fontan F, Catalano LWIII, et al: Clinical Outcomes Following Proximal Hamate Reconstruction of Proximal Pole Scaphoid Nonunions: A Case Series. OREF Central West Regional Resident Research Symposium. Podium Presentation, Denver CO. Sept 2022.
Catalano LWIII : Terrible Triad Injuries. CU Sports Medicine Fall Symposium, Boulder CO. Sept 2022
Catalano LWIII : Scapholunate Ligament Reconstruction and Return to Play. CU Sports Medicine Fall Symposium, Boulder CO. Sept 2022
Catalano LWIII: Distal Humerus Fractures, Podium Presentation. Physical Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery National Meeting. Denver CO, August 2022.
Catalano LW III: Terrible Triad Injuries and Physical Therapy for Elbow Injuries: What Every Surgeon Should Know. Visiting Professor and Graduation Speak for the Community Memorial Hospital Orthopedic Residency Program, Ventura CA, June 2022.
Sutureless Nerve Coaptation Leveraging a Novel Bioinspired Light-Activated Polymer Platform: Poly Glycerol Sebacate Acrylate (PGSA). Xylas J, Catalano LW III et al. Podium Presentation at the IFSSH, London UK, June 2022
Catalano LWIII: Chairman and Moderator of ASSH Webinar titled, “What to do now after the initial wrist surgery did not work”, May 2022
Catalano LW III: Terrible Triad Injuries and Physical Therapy for Elbow Injuries: What Every Surgeon Should Know. LSU Department of Orthopedic Surgery. New Orleans LA, May 2022
Catalano LW III: Being a Team Member of the First Successful Face and Bilateral Hand Transplant. University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds, Denver CO, Dec 2021.
Catalano LW III: Being a Team Member of the First Successful Face and Bilateral Hand Transplant. University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds, Denver CO, Dec 2021.
Catalano LW III: Scaphoid Fractures and Nonunions. Mt Sinai Hospital Department of Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, November 2021.
Catalano LW III: Being a Team Member of the First Successful Face and Bilateral Hand Transplant. New York Society for Surgery of the Hand, New York, NY Sept 2021.
Bookman J, Catalano LW III et al: Determining the Optimal Dosage For Corticosteroid Injection for Trigger Finger. Podium Presentation, ASSH Annual Meeting, San Francisco CA, Oct 2021.
Catalano LW III et al: Surgeon Evaluation of a Novel Light-Activated Sutureless Nerve Coaptation System. Podium Presentation, ASSH Annual Meeting, San Francisco CA, Oct 2021.
Merkow D, Catalano LW III, et al: Proximal Hamate Autograft Utilized for Reconstruction of Proximal Pole of the Scaphoid. ASSH video theater, ASSH Annual Meeting, San Francisco CA, Oct 2021.
Kirby DJ, Catalano LW III, et al: The effect of Corticosteroid Injections on Post-Operative Complications in Carpal Tunnel Release, AAOS Annual Meeting, San Diego CA, Sept 2021.
Chang A, Catalano LW III et al: Corticosteroid Injection into the Thumb Basal Joint without Image Guidance, NYSSH Annual Meeting, New York, NY, May 2021.
Bookman J, Catalano LW III et al: Determining the Optimal Dosage for Corticosteroid Injection for Trigger Finger. NYSSH Annual Meeting, New York, NY, May 2021
Catalano LW III: Physical Therapy for Elbow Injuries: What Every Surgeon Should Know. Orthopaedic Management of the Elbow: Beyond Elbow Trauma. NYU Langone Orthopaedic Webinar Series, March 2021.
Trupia E and Catalano LW III: Segmental (mini-open) Fasciectomy in the treatment of Dupuytren’s Disease. ASSH Fellowship Debate, Dec 2020.
Catalano LW III et al: A NSQIP Analysis of Surgical Outcomes Relative to Intervention Time for Open Fractures of the Distal Radius: Does Time to OR Affect Short Term Outcomes?, AAHS annual (virtual) meeting, Jan 2021.
Kirby DJ, Buchalter DB, Catalano LW III: Interosseous Ligament Reconstruction with Pronator Teres Transfer and Tightrope Augment after chronic Essex-Lopresti Injury. ASSH video theater, ASSH annual (virtual) meeting, San Antonio, TX, Oct 2020.
Catalano LW III: Moderator and Speaker for the Instructional Course Lecture (ICL), “The Stiff Finger”, ASSH annual (virtual) meeting, San Antonio TX, Oct 2020.
Catalano LW III: Moderator and Speaker for “Teaching Techniques”, part of the Fellowship Directors Meeting, ASSH annual (virtual) meeting, San Antonio TX, Oct 2020.
Catalano LW III: Singe Stage Flexor Tendon Reconstruction for the Instruction Course lecture( ICL) Chronic Flexor Tendon Injuries within Digital Sheaths, ASSH Annual (virtual) Meeting, San Antonio TX, Oct 2020.
Catalano LW III et al: ASSH Online Consultation Corner: Distal Radius Fractures. ASSH Webinar, March 2020.
Catalano LW III et al: Surgical Management of Scaphotrapeziotrapezoid (STT) Arthritis. JAAOS podcast, March 2020.
Donnelly M, Silverman J, Noh K, Hacqubord J, Catalano LW III: Free Vascularized Bone Graft for Preiser’s Disease. AAOS Video Theater, AAOS Annual Meeting, Orlando FL March 2020.
Catalano LW III et al: Hemihamate Autograft Reconstruction: A treatment for complex PIP joint fracture-dislocations. AAOS Video Theater, AAOS Annual Meeting, Orlando FL March 2020.
Catalano LW III: Complications of Distal radius Fractures, Visiting Professor for St Joseph’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Paterson NJ, Nov 2019.
Catalano, LWIII: Costs and Techniques of Basal Joint Arthroplasty, Clinical Case Controversies Seminar at NYU Langone Medical Center, Sept 2019, New York, NY
Catalano LW III: Techniques for Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of distal radius Fractures. Two-hour cadaveric lab at the ASSH Meeting 2019, Las Vegas.
Daar DA, Catalano LW III et al: Disappearing in Size and Relevance over Time: The Scaphometacarpal Space. E-Poster at the ASSH Annual Meeting 2019, Las Vegas.
Catalano LW III: Singe Stage Flexor Tendon Reconstruction for the Instruction Course lecture( ICL) Flexor Tendon Reconstruction, ASSH Annual Meeting, Sept 2019, Las Vegas.
National Survey on the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Postgraduate Year One. Catalano LW III and Daniel R. Howard, annual AOA Meeting, June 2019, San Diego CA.Mullen J, Catalano LW III; En Bloc trapeziectomy: A Technique for Efficient Removal During Basal Joint (CMC) Arthroplasty Surgery; ASSH Video Theatre, 2019.
Catalano LW III et al: NYU Langone Live Webinar Series: Evaluation and Treatment of Wrist Pain, Jan 2019.
Mullen J, Catalano LW III ; En Bloc trapeziectomy: A Technique for Efficient Removal During Basal Joint (CMC) Arthroplasty Surgery; VuMedi, 2018.
Mullen J, Nellans, Catalano LW III; Hemihamate reconstruction arthroplasty for PIP fracture – 2 Cases: Index and Small Finger; VuMedi, 2018.
Mullen J, Catalano LW III; Surgical Repair of Chronic Central Slip Boney Avulsion Fracture with Rigid Boutonniere Deformity; VuMedi, 2018.
Catalano LW III: Mallet and Seymour Fractures and Jersey Fingers: NYU Langone Hand Update Seminar, NY, NY. Dec, 2018
Catalano LW III: Hand Trauma, NYSSH Annual Residents’ and Fellows’ Review Course, NY, NY. Oct, 2018
Catalano LW III: Moderator and Speaker for the Instructional Course Lecture (ICL), “The Stiff Finger”, ASSH annual meeting, Sept 2018, Boston MA.
Catalano LW III: Moderator of Scientific session on Basal Joint arthritis, ASSH annual meeting, Sept 2018, Boston MA.
Catalano LW III: 1-2 Metacarpal fusions for failed CMC joint arthroplasties, ASSH annual meeting, Sept 2018, Boston MA
Catalano LW III: Treatment of Acute Scapholunate Ligament Tears, at LSU Cadaver Lab Dissection. March, 2018, New Orleans LA.
Milone MM and Catalano LW III: System Analysis Indentifies Prepatory Time as a Substantial Source of Hand Surgery Operating Room Inefficiency. AAOS Podium Presentation, March 2018, New Orleans LA.
Catalano LW III: Acute Hamate Hook Fractures: Casting vs. Excision vs. ORIF. AAOS Podium Presentation at Hand Specialty day, March 2018, New Orleans LA.
Shulman B and Catalano LW III: Wrist Arthroscopy-Scope for the Best and Plan for the Worst. AAOS Scientific Exhibit, March 2018, New Orleans LA.
Milone MM and Catalano LW III: System Analysis Indentifies Prepatory Time as a Substantial Source of Hand Surgery Operating Room Inefficiency. AAHS, Jan 2018. Puerto Rico.
Glickel SZ, Catalano LW III, Barron OA, at al. Predictive Power of Distal Radial Metaphyseal Tenderness for Diagnosing Occult Fracture. Presented as e-Poster, ASSH 2017 Annual Meeting. September 2017, San Francisco CA.
Glickel SZ, Catalano LW III, Barron OA, at al. Incidence of Encountering the Palmar Cutaneous Branch of the Median Nerve During the Flexor Carpi Radialis Approach to the Distal Radius. Presented as e-Poster, ASSH 2017 Annual Meeting. September 2017, San Francisco CA.
Kegel G, Marshall A, Barron OA, Catalano LW III, Glickel SZ, Kuhn M. Steroid Injections in the Upper Extremity: A Survey of Injection Practices. Presented as e-Poster, ASSH 2017 Annual Meeting. September 2017, San Francisco CA
Catalano LW III: Cost Analysis of Several Different Types of Basal Joint Surgical Options, for an Instruction Course Lecture (ICL) at the ASSH, Sept 2017. San Francisco CA.
Catalano LW III: Acute Scapholunate Ligament Tears, at the Royal College of Surgeons, April 2017. London, UK.
Catalano LW III: Tricks and Tips of Volar Plating of Distal Radius Fractures, at the Royal College of Surgeons, April 2017. London, UK.
Catalano LW III: Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Pathology, at the Royal College of Surgeons, April 2017. London, UK.
Catalano LW III: Distal Scaphoid Resection Arthroplasty, at the Royal College of Surgeons, April 2017. London, UK.
Catalano LW III: Intramedullary Nailing of Proximal Humerus Fractures, part of an Instruction Course Lecture at the AAOS Annual meeting, March 2017. San Diego, CA
Catalano LW III: Fixation of distal radius fractures, part of an Instruction Course Lecture at the AAOS Annual meeting, March 2017. San Diego, CA
Catalano LW III: Distal Humerus Fractures, NYU Hand Surgery Update, New York, NY. Dec 2016
Catalano LW III: Elbow arthritis and tendonitis, AAOS Maintenance of Certification Annual Review Course, Boston MA. Nov 2016
Catalano LW III: Athletic injuries about the elbow, AAOS Maintenance of Certification Annual Review Course, Boston MA. Nov 2016
Catalano LW III: Surgical Demonstration of Thumb CMC joint Volar Ligament Reconstruction and Thumb MP joint Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction. Hand and Wrist Trauma Reconstruction: Masters Skills Lab at the Annual Meeting of the ASSH, September 2016, Austin TX
Catalano LW III: Intramedullary Nailing of Proximal Humerus Fractures, part of an Instruction Course Lecture at the AAOS Annual meeting, March 2016. Orlando, FL
Catalano LW III: Fixation of distal radius fractures, part of an Instruction Course Lecture at the AAOS Annual meeting, March 2016. Orlando, Fl
Catalano LW III: Fixation of distal radius fractures, Georgetown University, (Visiting professorship). January 2016.
Catalano LW III: Elbow arthritis and tendonitis, AAOS Maintenance of Certification Annual Review Course, Boston MA. Nov 2015
Catalano LW III: Athletic injuries about the elbow, AAOS Maintenance of Certification Annual Review Course, Boston MA. Nov 2015
Catalano LW III: Intramedullary Nailing of Proximal Humerus Fractures, part of an Instruction Course Lecture at the AAOS Annual meeting, March 2015. Las Vegas NV
Catalano LW III: Fixation of distal radius fractures, part of an Instruction Course Lecture at the AAOS Annual meeting, March 2015. Las Vegas NV
Catalano LW III: How I “Caught” the Surgery Bug, Sierra-Cascade Trauma Society, Jackson Hole WY. Jan 2015
Catalano LW III: Scaphoid Fractures, Sierra-Cascade Trauma Society, Jackson Hole WY. Jan 2015
Catalano LW III: Elbow arthritis and tendonitis, AAOS Maintenance of Certification Annual Review Course, Boston MA. Nov 2014
Catalano LW III: Athletic injuries about the elbow, AAOS Maintenance of Certification Annual Review Course, Boston MA. Nov 2014
Catalano LW III: Hand Trauma, NYSSH Annual Residents’ and Fellows’ Review Course, NY, NY. Oct, 2014
Catalano LW III: Pinning of finger, hand and wrist fractures, Scandinavian Orthopaedic Society, Bergen Norway (Visiting professorship). May, 2014
Catalano LW III: Peilunate dislocations. Wrist Demystified, ASSH regional course. New York, NY. April, 2014.
Catalano LW III: Treatment of hand and wrist injuries in athletes. AAOS Hand Specialty Day at AAOS annual meeting. March, 2014, New Orleans, LA.
Catalano LW III: Fixation of distal radius fractures, part of an Instruction Course Lecture at the ASSH Annual meeting, October 2013. San Francisco, CA.
Denoble PH, Marshall A, Barron, OA, Catalano LW III, Glickel SZ. Malpractice in Distal Radius Fracture Management: An Analysis of Closed Claims. Podium presentation, ASSH 2012 Annual Meeting. September 2012, Chicago, IL.
Kegel G, Glickel, SZ, Barron OA, Catalano LW III, Marshall A, Lafer MP. A Prospective Analysis of Patient Characteristics Affecting the Outcome of Dorsal Splinting for Soft Tissue Mallet Injuries. Paper presentation, ASSH 2012 Residents and Fellows' Conference in Hand Surgery, ASSH 2012 Annual Meeting. September 2012, Chicago, IL.
Kegel G, Marshall A, Barron OA, Catalano LW III, Glickel SZ, Kuhn M. Steroid Injections in the Upper Extremity: A Survey of Injection Practices. Presented as e-Poster, ASSH 2012 Annual Meeting. September 2012, Chicago, IL.
Catalano LW III: Surgical Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures, followed by a 4 hr cadaveric workshop. Louisiana State University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Graduation Lecture. New Orleans, LA. May 2012
Catalano LW III: Mallet fingers and distal phalanx fractures. Joints Demystified, ASSH regional course. New York, NY. March 2012.
Catalano LW III: Hand Tumors. Joints Demystified, ASSH regional course. New York, NY. March, 2012.
Barron OA, Catalano LW III, et al: Improving Interpretation of Proximal Humerus Fractures; The Gunslinger 45 view and a New Evaluation Scheme. American Shoulder and Elbow Society, Greenbrier WV, Oct 2011.
Vance, M, Catalano LW III, Malerich MM: Distal Scaphoid resection for Arthritis Secondary to Scaphoid Nonunion: A Twenty Year Experience. ASSH National meeting, Las Vegas NV, September 2011
Catalano LW III: Surgical Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures, followed by a 4 hour cadaveric workshop. Louisiana State University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Graduation Lecture. New Orleans, LA. June 2011
Catalano LW III: Proximal humeral fractures. Shoulder Demystified, ASSH regional course. New York, NY May 2011.
Catalano LW III: Hand Trauma. Nuts and Bolts of Orthopaedics, Naples FL, October 2010.
Catalano LW III et al: Potential Dangers of Tension Band Wiring of Olecranon Fractures, Poster Presentation at the ASSH annual meeting, Boston MA, September 2010
Catalano LW III: Tendon reconstruction. Tendons Demystified, ASSH regional course. New York, NY May 2010.
Catalano LW III: Muscle disorders. Tendons Demystified, ASSH regional course. New York, NY May 2010.
Catalano LW III: Scapholunate joint instability. Washington University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery alumni weekend. Scottsdale AZ, April 2010.
Catalano LW III: Long term outcomes of percutaneous pinning of distal radius fractures: AAOS Specialty Day, New Orleans LA, 2010.
Catalano LW III: Scapholunate joint instability. University of Texas at Southwestern, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Visiting Professorship. Dallas TX, February 2010.
Catalano LW IIIand Malerich MM: Long-term follow-up of distal scaphoid resection arthroplasty. Poster Presentation at the ASSH annual meeting, September 2009.
Catalano LW III et al. Defining a safe zone of dissection during the extensor digitorum communis splinting approach to the proximal radius and forearm: An anatomic study. Poster Presentation at the ASSH annual meeting, September 2009.
Catalano LW III et al. Percutaneous pinning of distal radius fractures: An anatomic study demonstrating the proximity of K-wires to structures at risk. Poster Presentation at the ASSH annual meeting, September 2009.
Catalano LW III: Numbness. Nerves Demystified, ASSH regional course. New York, NY April 2009.
Catalano LW III: Weakness/Spasticity. Nerves Demystified, ASSH regional course. New York, NY April 2009.
Catalano LW III: Scapholunate joint instability. Yale University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. New Haven CT, February 2009.
Catalano LWIII: Perilunate Dislocations. American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual meeting. Chicago, IL, September 2008.
Catalano LW III: Scapholunate joint instability. Current Concepts in the treatment of wrist fractures. Chicago IL, May 2008.
Catalano LW III: Percutaneous pinning of Distal Radius Fractures. Current Concepts in the treatment of wrist fractures. Chicago IL, May 2008.
Catalano LW III: Total Elbow Arthroplasty. Elbow Demystified, ASSH regional course. New York, NY April 2008.
Catalano LW III: Elbow Contractures. Elbow Demystified, ASSH regional course. New York, NY April 2008.
Catalano LW III, Raia F, Barron OA, Glickel SZ, “Closed Pinning of Distal Radius Fractures”. ASSH annual meeting, Seattle, WA September 2007.
Catalano LW III: Thumb Arthritis, Fractures of the thumb. Thumb Demystified, ASSH regional course. New York, NY April 2007.
Catalano LW III: Wrist Fractures. Wrist Demystified, ASSH regional course. New York, NY June, 2006.
Capiola D, Schell W, Korcek K, Barron OA, Glickel SZ, Catalano LW III: “The Effect of Immediate Mobilization of Olecranon Fractures Treated with Tension-Band Wiring”. NYSSH Residents and Fellows Conference, Columbia College of P&S, May 2006.
Zlotolow D, Catalano LW III, Glickel SG, Barron OA: “Surgical approaches to the humerus”. NYSSH Residents and Fellows Conference, Columbia College of P&S May 2006.
Catalano LW III, Barron OA, Glickel SZ: “Comparison of pinning versus ORIF in the treatment of distal radius fractures”. American Society for Surgery of the Hand San Antonio, TX September, 2005.
Schell WD, Barron OA, Catalano LW III, Glickel SZ, Pollack M: “22-Year Review of Shoulder, Elbow, and Hand Closed Malpractice Cases”. AAOS 72ndAnnual Mtg., Washington D.C. March 2005.
Catalano LW III: PIP joint contractures. Joints Demystified, ASSH regional course. New York, NY May, 2005.
Catalano LW III, Goldfarb C, Borrelli J: “Long Term Results of Intra-articular distal radius fractures”. Hospital for Special Surgery Alumni Meeting. New York, NY November, 2004.
Catalano LW III, Barron OA, Glickel SZ, Ragland R: “Closed Treatment of Non-rheumatoid Extensor Tendon Dislocations”. American Society for Surgery of the Hand, New York, NY September, 2004.
Ward SL, Barron OA, Chang R, Catalano LW III, Glickel SZ: “Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pinning of Bony Mallet finger Fractures”. NYSSH Annual Residents’ and Fellows’ Conf., NY May, 2004.
Ward SL, Barron OA,Chang R, Catalano LW III, Glickel SZ:“Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pinning of Bony Mallet finger Fractures”. Poster presentation at ASSH Annual Mtg., October 2003.
Catalano LW III: Proximal humeral fractures. Shoulder Demystified, ASSH regional course. New York, NY March, 2004.
Catalano LW III: Elbow contractures, The Elbow Demystified. New York, NY March, 2003.
Yu R, Weissflog T, Catalano LW III, Barron OA, Glickel S: “The Effects of Immediate Motion on the Healing of Digital Nerve Repairs”. ASSH Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ October, 2002.
Horne L, Barron OA, Bouvier D, Catalano LW III, Glickel SZ: “A Reliable and Accurate Grading System for Distal Radius Fractures”. ASSH Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD October, 2001.
Catalano LW III; Cole, R.J.; Gelberman, R.H.; Evanoff, B.A.; Gilula, L.A.; Borrelli, J. Jr: ‘Displaced Intra-Articular Fractures of the Distal Radius: Long Term Results in Young Adults After Open Reduction and Internal Fixation’. Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Louisville, KY October, 1998.
Catalano LW III; Cole, R.J.; Gelberman, R.H.; Evanoff, B.A.; Gilula, L.A.; Borrelli, J. Jr : Displaced Intra-Articular Fractures of the Distal Radius: Long Term Results in Young Adults After Open Reduction and Internal Fixation. American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Denver, CO September, 1997.

Awards

May 2024 5280 Denver Magazine Best Doctor Award
May 2023 5280 Denver Magazine Best Doctor Award
ASSH in Boston 2022- Voted one of the Most Outstanding Surgical Videos of the year
4th Annual D'Ambrosia Research Day Denver 2022- Voted Best Reseach Abstract of the Meeting
Dr Catalano has made the NY Magazine’s Best Doctor Award every year since 2013
Dec 2018 AAOS Achievement Award
June 2018 New York Magazine’s Best Doctors list
June 2017 New York Magazine’s Best Doctors list
April 2017 Visiting Professor at “The Masters Wrist Course” held in the Royal College of Surgeons, London UK
June 2016 New York Magazine’s Best Doctors list
May 2016 New York Society for Surgery of the Hand Research Contest First Place
February 2016 Visiting Professor for Georgetown University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington DC
December 2015 Southern California Society for Surgery of the Hand, Best Paper of 2015
June 2015 New York Magazine’s Best Doctors list
January 2015 Visiting Professor for Sierra Cascade Trauma Society, Jackson Hole WY
June 2014 Elected to the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA)
May 2014 Visiting Professor for Scandinavian Orthopaedic Society, Bergen Norway
June 2013 New York Magazine’s Best Doctors list
May 2013 First Prize- NYSSH Residents and Fellows Conference
September 2012 Sumner Koch Award given at the national ASSH meeting, Chicago IL
September 2011 Best Paper- at the ASSH national meeting, Las Vegas NV
September 2009 Best Poster “clinical pearl” at the ASSH meeting, San Francisco CA
November, 2006 Elected as Young Leadership Member of ASSH
June, 2005 Teacher of the Year Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery St. Lukes-Roosevelt Orthopaedic Surgery Program
March, 2000 New York Hand Society Research Contest: Second Place.
June, 1998 Missouri State Orthopaedic Society Research Contest: Third Place.
June, 1997 Missouri State Orthopaedic Society Research Contest: Second Place
May, 1994 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

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