Daniel B. Polatsch, M.D

Academic Appointments/ Hospial Affiliations

Co-Director of The New York Hand and Wrist Center of Lenox Hill	03/01/15 to Present
Associate Professor Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell	04/7/21 to Present
Assistant Professor Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell	07/1/17 to 4/7/21
Assistant Professor Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai	01/01/14 to 03/01/2015
Assistant Professor Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Albert Einstein College of Medicine	01/01/05 to 12/31/13
Program Director Icahn School of Medicine Orthopedic Hand Fellowship Program at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York, NY	01/01/14 to 12/31/2014
Program Director Albert Einstein Orthopedic Hand Surgery Fellowship Program at Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY	01/01/12 to 12/31/13
Associate Fellowship Director Albert Einstein Hand Surgery Fellowship Program at Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY	01/01/05 to 12/31/11

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Chapel Hill, NC	July 21, 2005
Recertified	January 1, 2016
Recertified	January 1, 2026

Subspecialty Board Certification

Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Chapel Hill, NC	August 2, 2008
Recertified	January 1, 2016
Recertified	January 1, 2026

Postgraduate Training

Harvard Hand and Upper Upper-Extremity Fellowship Program Program Director: Barry P. Simmons, M.D. Brigham and Women’s Hospital-Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA	08/2002 – 08/2003
Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery Program Director: Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD New York University-The Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, New York, NY	July 1, 1998- June 26, 2002
Surgical Internship, General Surgery Program Director: H Leon Pachter, MD New York University Medical Center, New York, NY	7/1997-98

Education

New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY M.D. with honors	9/93-6/97
The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Bachelor of Science, Psychology	1989-93

Honors And Awards

New York Society for Surgery of the Hand, Immediate Past President	2020-21
New York Society for Surgery of the Hand, President	2020-21
New York Society for Surgery of the Hand, President Elect	2019-20
New York Society for Surgery of the Hand, Vice President	2018-19
New York Society for Surgery of the Hand, Secretary	2016-18
Dr. Maurice Cowen Award for Excellence in Resident Education	2019
Dr. Maurice Cowen Award for Excellence in Resident Education	2016
NYPD Honorary Police Surgeon	2015-Present
NY State Troopers PBA Police Surgeon	2015-Present
New York Magazine’s Best Doctors	2024
New York Magazine’s Best Doctors	2023
New York Magazine’s Best Doctors	2022
New York Magazine’s Best Doctors	2021
New York Magazine’s Best Doctors	2019
New York Magazine’s Best Doctors	2019
New York Magazine’s Best Doctors	2018
New York Magazine’s Best Doctors	2017
New York Magazine’s Best Doctors	2016
New York Magazine’s Best Doctors	2015
New York Magazine’s Best Doctors	2014
New York Magazine’s Best Doctors	2013
Castle Connolly Top Doctors	2012-Present
New York Times Best Doctors – “Super Doctors™”	2010-Present
NY Times Best Doctors – “Super Doctors™” Hall of Fame	2020-2021
Patients Choice Award, Vitals.com	2009-Present
Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award, Vitals.com	2009-Present
Administrative Chief Resident NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases Residency Program New York, NY	2001-02
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY	1995
Independent Study Research Honors New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY	1994
Bachelor of Science with Distinction The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI	1993
Class Honors for Superior Scholastic Performance in Consecutive Semesters The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI	1990-93

Professional Memberships

NYPD Honorary Police Surgeon	2015-Present
New York State Troopers PBA Police Surgeon	2015-Present
International Wrist Investigators Workshop	2011-Present
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Editorial Review Board	2016-Present
Orthopedics, Editorial Review Board	2012-Present
American Journal of Orthopaedics, Editorial Review Board	2006-Present
New York Society for Surgery of the Hand	2006-Present
American Society for Surgery of the Hand	2005-Present
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons	2005-Present

Committees

New York Society for Surgery of the Hand Resident and Fellows Night Research Committee	2020-2021
New York Society for Surgery of the Hand Resident and Fellows Night Research Committee - Chairman	2017-2018
New York Society for Surgery of the Hand Resident and Fellows Night Research Committee	2013-2014
New York Society for Surgery of the Hand Resident and Fellows Night Research Committee	2017-2018
Lenox Hill Orthopaedic Medical Education Committee	2017-Present
Lenox Hill Residency Selection Committee	2017-Present
MEETH Medical and Surgical Leadership Committee	2018- Present
Center for Regenerative Orthopaedic Medicine, Founding Member	2021- Present
Hand Academic Council, Northwell Health	2022- Present

Publications

1. Rabinovich RV, Rahman OF, Nasra MH, Polatsch DB, Beldner S. Midcarpal Instability J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2023 Apr 26. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-22- 00777. PMID: 37105177
2. Graham TJ, Polatsch DB, Thomas B. J. The Role of the Hand Surgery Consultant in the Care of the Amateur and Professional Golfer. Sports Med Arthrosc Rev. 2023 Mar 1;31(1):15-18. doi: 10.1097/JSA.0000000000000362. Epub 2022 Dec 27.PMID: 36563120
3. Lin E, Crijns TJ, Ring D, Jayakumar P; Polatsch DB*. Imposter Syndrome Among Surgeons Is Associated With Intolerance of Uncertainty and Lower Confidence in Problem Solving. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2023 Apr 1;481(4):664- 671. doi: 10.1097/CORR.0000000000002390. Epub 2022 Sep 6.PMID: 36073997
4. Crijns TJ, Mucharraz C, Paravasthuramesh A, Teunis T, Ring D, Fatehi A; Polatsch DB*. Surgeons' Recommendations for Neurodiagnostic Testing With High Pretest Probability of Idiopathic Median Neuropathy at the Carpal TunnelJ Hand Surg Am. 2022 Aug;47(8):736-744. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.04.007. Epub 2022 Jun 6.PMID: 35680456
5. Polatsch DB, Zbeda RM, Murray DP, Beldner S.J. New Test for Trigger Finger: The Lenox Independent Flexion Test. Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2022 Apr;27(2):276-279. doi: 10.1142/S2424835522500369. Epub 2022 Mar 31.PMID: 35404196
6. Polatsch, DB, Rabinovich RV, Casden MA, Beldner S, Rahman OF. Primary Resection of the Ulnar Slip of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis in the Persistently Triggering Patient after A1 Pulley Release. Hand (N Y). 2022 Feb 8:15589447211073829. doi: 10.1177/15589447211073829. PMID: 35132886
7. Polatsch DB, Zbeda RM, Beldner S, Melone CP. Carpometacarpal Arthrodesis for Traumatic Carpal Boss in Professional Fighters. Orthpaedics. 2022. Jan-Feb;45(1):e17-e22. PMID: 34734773
8. Bulstra AEJ, Crijns TJ, Janssen SJ, Buijze GA, Ring D, Jaarsma RL, Kerkhoffs GMMJ, Obdeijn MC, Doornberg JN, Polatsch DB. Factors associated with surgeon recommendation for additional cast immobilization of a CT-verified nondisplaced scaphoid waist fracture. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2021 Jul 24. doi: 10.1007/s00402-021-04062-0.PMID: 34302522
9. Rabinovich RV, Polatsch DB, Shin SS, Beldner S. Thumb Carpometacarpal Instability. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2021 Jul 15. AAOS-D-21-00310. PMID: 34271570
10. Beldner S, Rabinovich RV, Polatsch DB. Scleroderma of the Hand: Evaluation an Treatment. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2020 Aug 15;28(16):e686-e695.
11. Rahman OF, Rabinovich RV, Casden MA, Beldner S, Polatsch DB. The Prevelence of Stenosing Tenosynovitis Requiring Resection of the Ulnar Slip of the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis. Northwell Health J Ortho Surg. 2020 Winter 2(1):46-47.
12. Beldner S, Rabinovich RV, Polatsch DB. Intraoperative Tilted Posteroanterior View for the Measurement of Distal Radius Articular Step-Off. J Wrist Surg. 2019 Aug;8(4):300-304.
13. An Assessment of Sleep Disturbance in Patients before and after Carpal Tunnel Release. Erickson J, Polatsch D, Beldner S, Melamed E. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2019 Jun;24(2):144-146.
14. Ulnar nerve transposition in the hand: a cadaveric study. Beldner S, Rabinovich RV, Polatsch DB, Gonzalez DM. J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2019 Mar;44(3):269-272.
15. Polatsch DB, Zbeda RM. Case Report: Carpometacarpal Arthodesis for Traumatic Carpal Boss in a Professional Fighter. Orthopaedic Bulletin, Northwell Health. Winter 2018; 6-7.
16. Polatsch DB, Rabinovich RV, Beldner S. The Double Thenar Flap: A Technique to Reconstruct 2 Fingertip Amputations Simultaneously. J Hand Surg Am. 2017 May;42(5):396.
17. Mallee WH, Mellema JJ, Guitton TG, Goslings JC, Ring D, Doornberg JN, Polatsch DB*. Arch Erratum to: 6-week radiographs unsuitable for diagnosis of suspected scaphoid fractures. Orthop Trauma Surg. 2017 Mar 10. doi: 10.1007/s00402-017-2663-5. PMID: 28283742
18. Claeesen, FM, Stoop N, Doornberg JN, Guitton TG, van den Bekerom MP, Ring D, Polatsch DB*; Interpretation of Post-operative Distal Humerus Radiographs After Internal Fixation: Prediction of Later Loss of Fixation. J Hand Surg Am. 2016 Oct;41(10):e337-e341
19. Beldner S, Polatsch DB. Arthrodesis of the Metacarpophalangeal and
    Interphalangeal Joints of the Hand: Current Concepts. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2016, May;24(5):290-7. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-15-00033. PubMed PMID: 27097126.
20. Polatsch DB. The Double Thenar Flap: A Novel Technique to Simultaneously Reconstruct Two Fingertip Amputations. Bone Health. Winter 2016; 3-4.
21. Janssen SJ, Molleman J, Guitton TG, Ring D, Polatsch DB*; Erratum to: What Middle Phalanx Base Fracture Characteristics are Most Reliable and Useful for Surgical Decision-making? Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2016 Apr;474(4):1080-1. doi: 10.1007/s11999-016-4728-0. PubMed PMID: 26842233; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4773352.
22. Becker SJ, Bruinsma WE, Guitton TG, van der Horst CM, Strackee SD, Ring D, Polatsch DB*;Interobserver Agreement of the Eaton-Glickel Classification for Trapeziometacarpal and Scaphotrapezial Arthrosis. J Hand Surg Am. 2016 Apr;41(4):532-540.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.12.028. Epub 2016 Jan 27. PubMed PMID: 26826947.
23. Janssen SJ, Teunis T, Guitton TG, Ring D, Polatsch DB*; Do Surgeons Treat Their Patients Like They Would Treat Themselves? Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2015 Nov;473(11):3564-72. doi: 10.1007/s11999-015-4304-z. PubMed PMID:
    25957212; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4586191.
24. Mellema JJ, Doornberg JN, Guitton TG, Ring D, Polatsch DB*; Biomechanical studies: science (f)or common sense? Injury. 2014 Dec;45(12):2035-9. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2014.09.014. Epub 2014 Sep 28. PubMed PMID: 25306381.
25. Döring AC, Hageman MG, Mulder FJ, Guitton TG, Ring D, Polatsch DB*; Trigger finger: assessment of surgeon and patient preferences and priorities for decision making. J Hand Surg Am. 2014 Nov;39(11):2208-13.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.08.010. Epub 2014 Oct 3. PubMed PMID: 25283491.
26. Hageman MG, Jayakumar P, King JD, Guitton TG, Doornberg JN, Ring D, Polatsch DB*; The factors influencing the decision making of operative treatment for proximal humeral fractures. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2015 Jan;24(1):e21-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2014.05.013. Epub 2014 Aug 29. PubMed PMID: 25168346.
27. Hageman MG, Kinaci A, Ju K, Guitton TG, Mudgal CS, Ring D, Polatsch DB*;
    Carpal tunnel syndrome: assessment of surgeon and patient preferences and priorities for decision-making. J Hand Surg Am. 2014 Sep;39(9):1799-1804.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.05.035. Epub 2014 Aug 1. PubMed PMID: 25087865.
28. Melamed E, Polatsch DB, Beldner S, Melone CP Jr. Simulated distal interphalangeal joint fusion of the index and middle fingers in 0° and 20° of flexion: a comparison of grip strength and dexterity. J Hand Surg Am. 2014 Oct;39(10):1986-91. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.06.021. Epub 2014 Jul 24. PubMed PMID: 25066294.
29. Tosti R, Ilyas AM, Mellema JJ, Guitton TG, Ring D, Polatsch DB*; Interobserver variability in the treatment of little finger metacarpal neck fractures. J Hand Surg Am. 2014 Sep;39(9):1722-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.05.023. Epub 2014 Jul 14. PubMed PMID: 25034789.
30. Bruinsma WE, Guitton T, Ring D, Polatsch DB*; Radiographic loss of contact between radial head fracture fragments is moderately reliable. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2014 Jul;472(7):2113-9. doi: 10.1007/s11999-014-3592-z. PubMed PMID: 24711128; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4048410.
31. Melamed E, Polatsch D. Partial lacerations of peripheral nerves. J Hand Surg Am. 2014 Jun;39(6):1201-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.01.026. Epub 2014 Mar 13. Review. PubMed PMID: 24630944.
32. Gradl G, Neuhaus V, Fuchsberger T, Guitton TG, Prommersberger KJ, Ring D, Polatsch DB*; Radiographic diagnosis of scapholunate dissociation among intra-articular fractures of the distal radius: interobserver reliability. J Hand Surg Am. 2013 Sep;38(9):1685-90. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.05.039. Epub 2013 Jul 30. PubMed PMID: 23910379.
33. Melamed E, Katz EG, Polatsch D. Pathological fracture of the trapezoid secondary to an intraosseous ganglion. J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2015 Jan;40(1):98-9. doi: 10.1177/1753193413497867. Epub 2013 Jul 12. PubMed PMID: 23855038.
34. Hageman MG, Guitton TG, Ring D, Polatsch DB*; How surgeons make decisions when the evidence is inconclusive. J Hand Surg Am. 2013 Jun;38(6):1202-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.02.032. Epub 2013 May 4. PubMed PMID: 23647639.
35. Neuhaus V, Bot AG, Guitton TG, Ring DC, Polatsch DB*; Scapula fractures: interobserver reliability of classification and treatment. J Orthop Trauma. 2014 Mar;28(3):124-9. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0b013e31829673e2. PubMed PMID: 23629469.
36. Hageman MG, Becker SJ, Bot AG, Guitton T, Ring D, Polatsch DB*; Variation in recommendation for surgical treatment for compressive neuropathy. J Hand Surg Am. 2013 May;38(5):856-62. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.02.008. Epub 2013 Apr 3. PubMed PMID: 23561726.
37. Melone CP Jr, Polatsch DB. Surgical treatment of scapholunate dissociation in the professional basketball player: commentary. Hand Clin. 2012 Aug;28(3):265-6. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2012.05.003. Epub 2012 Jun 26. PubMed PMID: 22883860.
38. Melone CP Jr, Polatsch DB, Flink G, Horak B, Beldner S. Scapholunate interosseous ligament disruption in professional basketball players: treatment by direct repair and dorsal ligamentoplasty. Hand Clin. 2012 Aug;28(3):253-60, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2012.05.002. PubMed PMID: 22883858.
39. Melone CP Jr, Polatsch DB, Beldner S, Khorsandi M. Volar plate repair for posttraumatic hyperextension deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joint. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2010 Apr;39(4):190-4. PubMed PMID: 20512172.
40. Melone CP Jr, Polatsch DB, Beldner S. Disabling hand injuries in boxing: boxer's knuckle and traumatic carpal boss. Clin Sports Med. 2009 Oct;28(4):609-21,vii. doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2009.06.004. Review. PubMed PMID: 19819405.
41. Polatsch DB, Melone CP Jr, Beldner S, Incorvaia A. Ulnar nerve anatomy. Hand
    Clin. 2007 Aug;23(3):283-9, v. Review. PubMed PMID: 17765580.
42. Polatsch DB, Paksima N. Basal joint arthritis: diagnosis and treatment. Bull
    NYU Hosp Jt Dis. 2006;64(3-4):178-84. Review. PubMed PMID: 17155927.
43. Polatsch DB, Foster LG, Posner MA. An unusual rupture of the flexor carpi radialis tendon: a case report. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2006 Mar;35(3):141-3. PubMed PMID: 16610380.
44. Zuckerman JD, Shin SS, Polatsch DB, Schweitzer M. Concurrent bilateral femoral neck stress fractures and osteonecrosis of the hip. A case report. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006 Apr;88(4):857-60. PubMed PMID: 16595478.
45. Shin RD, Polatsch DB, Rokito AS, Zuckerman JD. Posterior capsulorrhaphy for treatment of recurrent posterior glenohumeral instability. Bull Hosp Jt Dis. 2005;63(1-2):9-12. PubMed PMID: 16536210.
46. Bong MR, Polatsch DB, Jazrawi LM, Rokito AS. Chronic exertional compartment syndrome: diagnosis and management. Bull Hosp Jt Dis. 2005;62(3-4):77-84. Review. PubMed PMID: 16022217.
47. Polatsch DB, Baskies MA, Hommen JP, Egol KA, Koval KJ. Tape blisters that develop after hip fracture surgery: a retrospective series and a review of the literature. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2004 Sep;33(9):452-6. PubMed PMID: 15509110.
48. Elkowitz SJ, Kubiak EN, Polatsch D, Cooper J, Kummer FJ, Koval KJ. Comparison of two headless screw designs for fixation of capitellum fractures. Bull Hosp Jt Dis. 2003;61(3-4):123-6. PubMed PMID: 15156810.
49. Koval KJ, Egol KA, Polatsch DB, Baskies MA, Homman JP, Hiebert RN. Tape
    blisters following hip surgery. A prospective, randomized study of two types of
    tape. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2003 Oct;85-A(10):1884-7. PubMed PMID: 14563793.
50. Polatsch DB, Bong MR, Rokito AS. Severe ulnar neuropathy after subcutaneous
    transposition in a collegiate tennis player. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2002 Nov;31(11):643-6. PubMed PMID: 12463586.
51. Stein DA, Polatsch DB, Gidumal R, Rose DJ. Low-energy anterior hip
    dislocation in a dancer. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2002 Oct;31(10):591-4.
    PubMed PMID: 12405566.
52. Elkowitz SJ, Polatsch DB, Egol KA, Kummer FJ, Koval KJ. Capitellum fractures:
    a biomechanical evaluation of three fixation methods. J Orthop Trauma. 2002 Aug;16(7):503-6. PubMed PMID: 12172281.
53. Koval KJ, Skovron ML, Polatsch D, Aharonoff GB, Zuckerman JD. Dependency
    after hip fracture in geriatric patients: a study of predictive factors. J Orthop Trauma. 1996;10(8):531-5. PubMed PMID: 8915914.
54. Koval KJ, Polatsch D, Kummer FJ, Cheng D, Zuckerman JD. Split fractures of
    the lateral tibial plateau: evaluation of three fixation methods. J Orthop Trauma. 1996;10(5):304-8. PubMed PMID: 8814570.

* = As part of the Science of Variation Group (SOVG)

Book Chapters

1. Polatsch, Beldner: Open Ulnar Nerve Decompression at the Wrist. In: Beredjiklian & Lutsky (Editor). Hand Surgery: Tricks of the Trade, Thieme Publishing, New York, NY, 2020.
2. Beldner S, Baz MA, Polatsch DB. Wrist and Hand Injuries. In: Gotlin, RS (Editor). Sports Injuries Guidebook. Athletes’ and Coaches’ Resource for Identification, Treatment, and Recovery, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL 61825, 2019.
3. Beldner, Polatsch: Minimally Invasive Techniques in Scaphoid Fracture Fixation. In: Scuderi (Editor). Minimally Invasive Surgery in Orthopedics, Springer International Publishing, Switzerland 2015.
4. Melone, Polatsch: MP Joint Soft Tissue Injuries of the finger. In: Carlson and Goldfarb (Editors), Comprehensive Care of the High Level Athlete: A Master Skills Publication, ASSH, Chicago IL, 2014
5. Melone, Polatsch, Pallotta, Beldner: Traumatic Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Disruption: Subluxation, Dislocation, Rupture. In: Slutzky (Editors).
   Principles and Practice of Wrist Surgery. Elsevier, 2009.
6. Polatsch & Jazrawi: Residency Etiquette. In: Jazrawi, DellaValle, Elbeshbeshy, Koval, Zuckerman (Editors). Orthopaedic Residency: How to Get Into a Program and Succeed Once You’re There. NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases/Green, New York, 2001.

Presentations:

1. Polatsch, Gabor, Rabinovich, Beldner, Duke, Deyer, Walz. Union at Four Weeks Following Percutaneous Screw Fixation of Minimally Displaced Scaphoid Fractures.
   -American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, September 2022, Boston, MA.
2. Polatsch Gabor, Rabinovich, Beldner, Duke, Deyer, Walz. Union at Four Weeks Following Percutaneous Screw Fixation of Minimally Displaced Scaphoid Fractures.
   -Lenox Hill Orthopaedic Residency Research Day, New York, NY, June 2022
   *First Place Prize
3. Polatsch Gabor, Rabinovich, Beldner, Duke, Deyer, Walz. Union at Four Weeks Following Percutaneous Screw Fixation of Minimally Displaced Scaphoid Fractures.
   -New York Society for Surgery of the Hand Residents and Fellows Night, New York, NY, May 2022
   *First Place Prize
4. Polatsch Leibman. (Co-Chairs), Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Anatomy Lab
   -New York, NY, April 2022
5. Polatsch Gabor, Rabinovich, Beldner, Duke, Deyer, Walz. Union at Four Weeks Following Percutaneous Screw Fixation of Minimally Displaced Scaphoid Fractures.
   -Northwell Orthopaedic Institute Research Symposium, Manhasset, NY, April 2022
6. Polatsch Basal Joint Arthritis
   -Arthritic Conditions of the Fingers, Hand, and Wrist CME, Northwell Health Webinar, New York, NY, October, 2021.
7. Polatsch. Fingertip Injuries and Amputations
   -Grand Rounds, Rutgers RWJ Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ. May 13, 2021.
8. Polatsch. Basal Joint Arthritis from Soup to Nuts
   -Grand Rounds, Rutgers RWJ Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ. May 13, 2021.
9. Polatsch. Mota, Rabinovich, Beldner, Shin, Greenberg. Thumb Carpometacarpal Dorsoradial Ligament Repair using an InternalBrace™
   -New York Society for Surgery of the Hand Resident and Fellows Night, New York, NY May 11, 2021.
10. Polatsch. Fingertip Injuries and Amputations
    -NYSSH Hand Surgery Virtual Review Course. New York, NY. October 24, 2020.
11. Polatsch. Zbeda, Beldner, Murray. A Novel Physical Exam Test for Trigger Finger: The Independent Flexion Test.
    -American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting
    -38th Adrian E. Flatt Residents and Fellows Conference: Paper San Antonio, Texas. October 1-3, 2020.
12. Polatsch. Zbeda, Beldner, Murray. A Novel Physical Exam Test for Trigger Finger: The Independent Flexion Test.
    -New York Society for Surgery of the Hand Resident and Fellows Night
    -New York, NY June 9, 2020.
13. Polatsch. Fingertip Injuries and Amputations.
    -Grand Rounds. Philadelphia Hand Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. March 31, 2020.
14. Polatsch. Fingertip Injuries and Amputations.
    -Grand Rounds. Mount Sinai Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. December 11, 2019.
15. Rahman, Rabinovich, Beldner, Casden, Polatsch D. The Prevalence of Stenosing Tenosynovitis Requiring Resection of the Ulnar Slip of the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
    -American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting Las Vegas, NV, September 5, 2019
16. Rahman, Rabinovich, Beldner, Casden, Polatsch D. The Prevalence of Stenosing Tenosynovitis Requiring Resection of the Ulnar Slip of the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis.
    -Resident Research Day. Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY, June 7rd, 2019.
17. Rahman, Rabinovich, Beldner, Casden, Polatsch D. The Prevalence of Stenosing Tenosynovitis Requiring Resection of the Ulnar Slip of the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis.
    -New York Society for Surgery of the Hand Resident and Fellows Research Conference, New York, NY 5/2019
18. Polatsch D.Basal Joint Arthritis: What options do we have?
    --Skeletal Dynamics, 1st Annual Fellows Course Miami, FL, April 5-6, 2019
19. Polatsch. Fingertip Amputations and Replantation.
    -Hand Surgery Update Course Faculty, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and New York Society for Surgery of the Hand, New York, NY, October27, 2018.
20. Mo A. Guenthart A, Polatsch D, and Beldner S. Methods to Optimize Operating Room Efficiency Under the Control of the Scheduling Surgeon.
    -American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting
    Boston, MA, Sept 12th, 2018
21. Coyle, Polatsch. Anatomy of Radial Sensory Nerve in the Forearm and Wrist.
    -Resident Research Day. Lenox Hill Hospital
    New York, NY, June 8rd, 2018.
22. Rabinovich, Gonzales, Polatsch, Beldner. Ulnar Nerve Transposition at the Wrist: A Cadeveric Study.
    - Resident Research Day. Lenox Hill Hospital
    New York, NY, June 8rd, 2018.
23. Rabinovich, Gonzales, Polatsch, Beldner. Ulnar Nerve Transposition at the Wrist: A Cadeveric Study.
    - New York Society for Surgery of the Hand Resident and Fellows
    Research Conference, New York, NY 5/2018
24. Mo A., Polatsch D., and Beldner S. Batting Average Assessment in Major League Baseball Players After Surgical Treatment of Hamate Hook Fractures
    - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 2018
25. Mo A., Polatsch D., and Beldner S. Batting Average Assessment in Major League Baseball Players After Surgical Treatment of Hamate Hook Fractures.
    - American Academy of Hand Surgeons. Phoenix, AZ. Jan, 2018.
26. Mo A. Guenthart A., Polatsch D., and Beldner S. Case-case factors affecting Operating Room Turnover Time.
    - American Academy of Hand Surgeons. Phoenix, AZ. Jan, 2018.
27. Mo A. Guenthart A., Polatsch D., and Beldner S. Case-case factors affecting OR Turnover Time. Eastern Orthopaedic
    - Association 48th Annual Meeting. Miami, FL. Oct., 2017.
28. Polatsch DB.Faculty
    - 2017 Wrist Surgeon Summit, Friday October 27-28th, 2017
    Las Vegas NV 2017
29. Polatsch, Beldner, Szbeda, Melone. Carpometacarpal Arthrodesis for Traumatic Carpal Boss in Professional Fighters
    - Poster Presentation, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA 2017 (Accepted)
30. Polatsch, Beldner, Szbeda, Melone. Carpometacarpal Arthrodesis for Traumatic Carpal Boss in Professional Fighters
    - Paper Presentation, Resident Research Day. Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY, June 2rd, 2017
31. Polatsch, Beldner, Coyle. Delayed Flap Resurfacing for Digital Tip Amputations with Exposed Bone.
    - Paper Presentation, Resident Research Day. Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY, June 2rd, 2017
32. Mo, Guenthart, Polatsch, Beldner. Case-to-case Factors Affecting Operating Room Turnover Time..
    - Paper Presentation, Resident Research Day. Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY, June 2rd, 2017
33. Mo, Guenthart, Polatsch, Beldner. Case-to-case Factors Affecting Operating Room Turnover Time.
    - Paper Presentation, New York Society for Surgery of the Hand Resident and Fellow Research Night, Hospital for Special Surgery, May 9th, 2017
34. Beldner, Rabinovich, Polatsch. Measurment of Distal Radius Articular Step-off Using Fluoroscopy
    - Poster Presentation, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA 2017
35. Polatsch. Fingertip Amputations and Replantation.
    -Hand Surgery Update Course Faculty, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and New York Society for Surgery of the Hand, New York, NY, October 29, 2016.
36. Rabinovich, Polatsch. The Double Thenar Flap; A Novel Technique
    -Resident Research Day. Lenox Hill Hospital
    New York, NY, June 3rd, 2016
37. Polatsch. Fingertip Amputations and Replantation.
    -Hand Surgery Update Course Faculty, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and New York Society for Surgery of the Hand, New York, NY, October 25, 2014.
38. Polatsch DB. Fingertip Amputations, Ring Avulsions, and Replantation.
    -Grand Rounds, Roosevelt Hospital, Department of Orthopedics, New York, NY, October 21, 2014.
39. Isaac R, Polatsch DB, Beldner S, Melone CP. Arthrodesis of the carpal boss in combative athlete employing autologous bone grafting and kirshner wire fixation.
    -Paper Presentation, New York Society for Surgery of the Hand, Residents and Fellows Night, New York, NY, May 13, 2014.
40. Polatsch DB. Faculty
    -Elite Educational Series. Trauma Symposium. Distal Radius Fractures,
    Case Presentations, Cadaver Workshops, Miami, FLA, December 6, 2013.
41. Polatsch DB. Fingertip Amputations, Ring Avulsions, and Replantation.
    -Grand Rounds, CV Starr Hand Surgery Fellowship Program, Roosevelt Hospital, New York, NY, October 22, 2013.
42. Melamed E, Melone CP, Beldner S, Polatsch DB. An assessment of sleep disturbance in patients before and after carpal tunnel release.
    -Poster Presentation, American Society for Surgery of the Hands Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, October, 2013
43. Melamed E, Melone CP, Beldner S, Polatsch DB. Articular reconstruction of the hand in diffuse systemic scleroderma (dSSC) – long term evaluation.
    -Paper Presentation, New York Society for Surgery of the Hand, Residents
    and Fellows Night, New York, NY, May, 14, 2013
44. Polatsch. Faculty
    -Elite Educational Series. Trauma Symposium. Distal Radius Fractures, Case Presentations, Cadaver Workshops, Miami, FLA, February 8-9, 2012.
45. Polatsch. Fingertip Amputations, Ring Avulsions, and Replantation.
    -Hand Surgery Update Course Faculty, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and New York Society for Surgery of the Hand, New York, NY, October 20, 2012
46. Findling, Melone, Polatsch, Beldner. Delayed Flap Resurfacing for Digital Tip Amputations with Exposed Bone.
    -Paper Presentation, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, 2012
47. Findling, Melone, Polatsch, Beldner. Delayed Flap Resurfacing for Digital Tip Amputations with Exposed Bone.
    -Paper Presentation, New York Society for Surgery of the Hand, Residents and Fellows Night, New York, NY, May, 2012
48. Polatsch, Daniel. The Snapping Finger.
    - Doctors Demystify the Finger Joints. Roosevelt Hospital, New York, NY March 24, 2012
49. Polatsch, Daniel. Finger and Hand Infections.
    - Doctors Demystify the Finger Joints. Roosevelt Hospital, New York, NY March 24, 2012
50. Melone, Beldner, Horak, Polatsch. Silicone Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis of the PIP Joint Employing the Dorsal Approach: Mid to Long-Term Analysis.
    -Paper Presentation, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual
    Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2011
51. Melone, Beldner, Horak, Polatsch. Silicone Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis of the PIP Joint Employing the Dorsal Approach: Mid to Long-Term Analysis.
    -Paper Presentation, New York Society for Surgery of the Hand, Residents
    and Fellows Night, New York, NY, May, 2011
52. Melone, Polatsch. Beldner, Ciaglia. Trapezium Excisional Arthroplasty with APL Stabilization for OA of Basal Joint – Long Term Analysis.
    -Paper Presentation, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual
    Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, 2010
53. Polatsch DB. Advances in the treatment in Dupuytren’s Disease.
    - Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, Patterson, NJ, 1/11/11
54. Melone, Polatsch, Beldner, Ciaglia. Trapezium Excisional Arthroplasty with APL Stabilization for OA of Basal Joint – Long Term Analysis.
    - Paper Presentation, New York Society for Surgery of the Hand Residents and Fellows Night, New York, NY, 2010
55. Melone, Beldner, Polatsch, Vallem. A Case Control Outcome Study of Distal Radius Fracture Using Volar Locking Plating System-Young Vs. Old Population,
    -Paper Presentation, New York Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual
    Residents and Fellows Night, New York, NY, 5/12/2009
56. Melone,Polatsch, Beldner, Pallotta. Chronic Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Instability in Professional Athletes.
    
    -Poster Presentation, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois 2008
57. Polatsch,Melone, Beldner, Khorsandi. Volar Plate Reconstruction for Chronic Post-Traumatic Hyperextension Deformity of the PIP Joint
    -Paper Presentation, American Academy Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois 2006
58. Melone, Beldner, Polatsch, Finuoli. Silicone Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis of the PIP Joint Employing the Dorsal Approach.
    -Poster Presentation, American Academy Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Meeting Chicago, Illinois 2006
59. Melone, Beldner,Polatsch, Finuoli. Silicone Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis of the
    PIP Joint Employing the Dorsal Approach.
    -Poster Presentation, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual
    Meeting, San Antonio, Texas 2005
60. Melone, Beldner, Polatsch, Khorsandi. Volar Plate Reconstruction for Chronic Post-Traumatic Hyperextension Deformity of the PIP Joint
    -Poster Presentation, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas 2005
61. Melone, Beldner, Polatsch, Thomas. Digital Sympathectomy for Raynaud’s Syndrome in Limited Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis (CREST Syndrome).
    -Paper Presenation, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, New York, New York, 2004.
62. Beldner, Polatsch, Finuoli, Melone. A Fluoroscopic Study to Determine the Accuracy of Intra-Articular Stepp-Off for Distal Radius Fractures
    -Paper Presenation, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting, New York, New York, 2004.
63. Stuart J. Elkowitz, MD; Daniel B. Polatsch, Kenneth A. Egol, MD; Kenneth J. Koval, MD; Fixation of Unstable Capitellum Fractures: Effects of Screw Type and Orientation
    -Poster Presentation, Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Toronto, Ontario, 2003
64. Polatsch, Elkowitz, Guttman, Rokito, Zuckerman. Posterior Capsulorrhaphy for Isolated Recurrent Posterior Shoulder Instability.
    -Poster Presentation, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, California, 2001.
65. Polatsch, Guttman, Mohrman, Rokito, Rose, Raffi, Sherman. Diagnosis of Superior Labral Anterior Posterior (S.L.A.P.) Lesion: Correlation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Arthroscopic Findings.
    -Scientific Paper Presentation, Annual Alumni Meeting New York University-Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, New York, 2000.
66. Stein, Jeong, Polatsch, Puopolo, Paksima, Koval. Distal Radius Fractures: A Critical Look at Surgical Indications.
    -Poster Presentation, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, California, 2001
67. Guttman, Jazrawi, Maurer, Polatsch, Rokito. Effect of Suture Augmentation on Rotator Cuff Tendon Repair: Biomechanical Testing in a Cadaveric Model.
    -Poster Presentation, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of
    Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, California, 2001.
68. Polatsch. Elbow Arthroscopy.
    -Paper Presentation, Sports Medicine Conference, New York University –
    The Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, New York, NY, 1999.
69. Polatsch, Posner. Basal Joint Arthritis: Evaluation and Treatment
    –Paper Presentation, Ground Rounds, New York University – Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, New York, NY, 2002.

Activities

Laurence Polatsch Memorial Fund

Funds donated to Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Mt. Sinai	2005
Funds donated to Neonatology Program at NYU Medical Center	2006
Funds donated to Pediatric Recovery Room at Beth Israel Medical Center	2007
Funds donated to Autism Programs in NYC Metro Area	2008
Funds donated to support a social work program treating pediatric patients sufering from Crohn’s and Colitis at Mount Sinai Medical Center New York, NY.	2009
Funds donated to various Multiple Sclerosis Research Centers	2010
Funds donated to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)	2011
Funds donated to fund the Laurence Polatsch Memorial Neurosurgical Fellowship in Pediatric Brain Tumors at New York University Medical Center, New York, NY.	2012
Funds donated to benefit pediatric arthritis (Arthritis Foundation)	2013
-Funds donated to various Breast Cancer Organizations	2014
-Funds donated to advance Pediatric Food Allergy research	2015
-Funds donated to help patients with Lymphoma and Leukemia	2016
-Funds donated to establish Dog Therapy Program at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI	2017
-Funds will be donated to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center help patients with Esophogeal Cancer	2019
-Funds donated to Northwell Health to examine a novel screening 2021 Tool for Esophageal Cancer	2021
-Funds donated to support adolescent mental health programs at Northwell Health and University of Michigan	2023

GLS Memorial Fund- September 11th WTC Fund –Annual Scholarships to the University of Michigan to the children of NYPD, Fireman and EMT. -Board of Directors (Raised > $950,000)	2001 – Present
New York City High School Football -Staff Physician	1997-2001
Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre, New York, NY – Staff Physician	1999-2001
Residency Fund Committee -NYU-The Hospital for Joint Diseases Residency Program	1999-2003
Chairman Academic Judiciary Board -University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI	1993
Member Academic Judiciary Board -University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI	1991-1993

Hobbies And Extracurricular Activities

Golf, Cycling, Travel, Running