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Office
250 Cetronia Rd
Ste 303
Allentown, PA 18104Phone+1 610-973-6200Fax+1 610-973-6546
Summary
- Prior to attending medical school, Dr. Talsania received an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. This combination of engineering and medicine gives him a unique perspective in the treatment of his patients because he has such a strong understanding of the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system.
A native of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Dr. Talsania was the first fellowship-trained hand surgeon in the Lehigh Valley and joined OAA in 1997. His practice is devoted to the management of the hand and upper extremities. He has extensive experience in the surgical and non-surgical care of: fractures of the elbow, forearm, wrist and hand; arthritis of the wrist, thumb and fingers; flexor and extensor tendon injuries; chronic and acute wrist pain and tendonitis problems; nerve compression syndromes (cubital, carpal and radial tunnel); tumors, infections, and reconstruction of arthritic conditions.
Dr. Talsania is committed to research and education and has published several articles on hand surgery topics. His research has also been published in peer review journals. Most importantly, Dr. Talsania is committed to patient education, as well as educating the community, physicians and therapists in the recognition and treatment of hand disorders.
Education & Training
- Temple University HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992 - 1996
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Rothman InstituteFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1996
- Temple University HospitalInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 - 1992
- Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1991
- Bucknell UniversityBS, Mechanical Eng, 1982 - 1986
Certifications & Licensure
- PA State Medical License 1993 - 2024
- FL State Medical License 2020 - 2022
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification athenaClinicals EHR, athenahealth, Inc, 2012-2013
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 52 citationsNormal digital contribution to grip strength assessed by a computerized digital dynamometer.Jay S Talsania Md, Scott H. Kozin
Journal of Hand Surgery. 1998-04-01 - 6 citationsUlnar nerve ligation after removal of Norplant: A case reportJoshua M. Adkinson, Jay S. Talsania
Hand. 2013-03-01 - Ligament Suspensionplasty With Suture Tape Augmentation for Basal Thumb Arthritis.Victor Shen, Davis Kuruvilla, Lauren Ladehoff, Alec Talsania, Jay Talsania
Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery. 2024-06-21
Authored Content
- Why It’s Important to Remove the Sutures You PlaceMarch 2019
- Why It’s Important to Remove the Sutures You PlaceMarch 2019
Press Mentions
- Because of New Pa. Fireworks Law, Hand Surgeons, First Responders Bracing for Fourth of JulyJune 30th, 2018
- How to Safely Use a SnowblowerFebruary 1st, 2018
- How CJR & Bundled Payments Will Impact Orthopedics: 6 Surgeons Weigh InMay 24th, 2016
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Professional Memberships
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- Member
- American Society for Surgery of the HandMember
- American Association of Hand SurgeryMember
- Lehigh County Medical SocietyMember
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