Marc Swiontkowski

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Credentials

MD

Bio

Dr. Swiontkowski is a professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He was the department chair from 1997 – 2007. He specializes in trauma, fractures, non-unions, malunions, children's fractures, osteomyelitis, and leg length inequality.

Expertise

• Orthopedics
• Trauma

Awards & Recognition

• Best Doctors in America®: 2011-2012, 2013
• Mpls.St. Paul Magazine Top Doctors: 2012, 2014

Publications

View Dr. Swiontkowski's Publications on PubMed

Professional Associations

• Board of Directors Mid America Orthopaedic Association
• Past president of the American Orthopaedic Association and Orthopaedic Trauma Association
• Director Emeritus of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board of Medical Specialties
• Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Research Summary

Research Interests

• Tibial Fractures
• Internal Fracture Fixation
• Femoral Neck Fractures
• Open Fractures
• Laser Doppler Flowmetry
• Fracture Healing
• Randomized Controlled trials

Clinical Summary

Clinical Interests

Trauma; Fractures; Non-unions; Mal-unions; Leg length inequality; Osteomyelitis