Dr. Daniel P. Mass M.D.
Orthopedist
5841 South Maryland Avenue Chicago Illinois, 60637Rating
4/5
About
I am an upper extremity surgeon, who cares for complex problems from the brachial plexus to the fingers. I particular specialize on tendon injuries as this is the area that I perform basic research. I treat patients from childhood with congenital hand problems to seniors with arthritis.
Education and Training
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Univ of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1975
U Of Chgo Div Of Bio Sci Pritzker Sch Of Med 1975
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Orthopaedic Surgery
Hand Surgery
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Pyoderma gangrenosum mimicking postoperative infection in the extremities. A report of two cases.
- The biomechanical effects of angulated boxer's fractures.
- The effects of transection and reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament
- A randomized prospective study of polyglycolic acid conduits for digital nerve reconstruction in humans.
- Effects of reconstructed radial collateral ligament on index finger mechanics.
- A comparison of four repair techniques for Camper's chiasma flexor digitorum superficialis lacerations: tested in an in vitro model.
- Cyclical testing of zone II flexor tendon repairs.
- Comparative biomechanical performances of 4-strand core suture repairs for zone
- The strength of distal fixation of flexor digitorum profundus tendon grafts in human cadavers.
- Venous thrombosis after hallux valgus surgery.
- Effects of the adductor pollicis and abductor pollicis brevis on thumb metacarpophalangeal joint laxity before and after ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction.
- Characterization of adenovirus-mediated gene transfer in rabbit flexor tendons.
- Zone I flexor tendon injuries.
- Acute flexor tendon repairs in zone II.
- Repair of zone II flexor digitorum profundus lacerations using varying suture
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Director, Combined Hand Surgery Fellowship Program, University of Chicago Medical Center -
- Professor of Surgery, University of Chicago School of Medicine -
Awards
- 'America's Top Doctor,' Castle Connolly, 2002 to 2009
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Pain
- Ganglion Cyst
Internships
- University of North Carolina Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Orthopaedic Association, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Chicago Society for Surgery of the Hand, Illinois Orthopaedic Society, International Federation of Societies of Surgery of the Hand Orthopaedic Research Society
What do you attribute your success to?
Great Hand Work and Good Communication with Patients
Philanthropic Initiatives
Dr. Mass volunteers overseas.
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Aspen, Co
Hobbies / Sports
- Biking, Skiing
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Hand Surgery
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