Thomas Jefferson University

John Taras

TitleVolunteer Faculty
InstitutionThomas Jefferson University
DepartmentFaculty Records and Publicatio - Thomas Jefferson University
Address833 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia PA 19107
Phone2155213000
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    1. Sraj S, Farley BJ, Taras JS, Lese AB, Prud'homme BJ, Gross R, Vien Cheung WY, Cox S. Perioperative Patient Experience in Office-Based Wide-Awake Hand Surgery. J Hand Surg Am. 2025 09; 50(9):1133.e1-1133.e7. PMID: 39580753.
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    2. Sraj S, Schick S, Wasef K, Haft M, Braga S, Taras JS, Lese AB, Prud'homme BJ. Comparing the Intensity of Pain and Incidence of Flare Reaction Following Trigger Finger Injections Using Betamethasone and Methylprednisolone: A Double-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial. Hand (N Y). 2025 Mar; 20(2):208-212. PMID: 38047482.
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    3. Niemann MJ, Lese AB, Sraj S, Taras JS. Distal Ulna Fracture Fixation with the Specialized Threaded Pin. J Hand Surg Glob Online. 2023 Jul; 5(4):426-429. PMID: 37521552.
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    4. Vaida J, Luchini PM, Glener JE, Kessler MW, McCabe LA, Taras JS. Threaded Pin and Volar Plate Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures: Early Functional Recovery. J Hand Surg Glob Online. 2021 Sep; 3(5):245-248. PMID: 35415575.
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    5. Niemann MJ, Brooks WC, Cavanaugh P, Lese AB, Taras JS. Excision of a Rare Triquetral Body Fracture Nonunion. J Hand Surg Glob Online. 2021 Mar; 3(2):103-105. PMID: 35415537.
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    6. Taras JS, Tadley M, McCabe L. Dorsal Coaptation for the Treatment of Digital Neuroma. J Hand Surg Am. 2021 06; 46(6):514.e1-514.e5. PMID: 33375993.
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    7. Luchini PM, Glener JE, Vaida J, McCabe LA, Lese AB, Taras JS. Percutaneous Threaded Pin Fixation of Distal Radius Fracture in the Athlete. Hand (N Y). 2022 11; 17(6):1170-1176. PMID: 33345609.
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    8. Taras JS, Saillant JC, Goljan P, McCabe LA. Distal Radius Fracture Fixation With the Specialized Threaded Pin Device. Orthopedics. 2016 Jan-Feb; 39(1):e98-103. PMID: 26726981.
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    9. Taras JS. The hand in art: Hand of Hope. J Hand Surg Am. 2014 Mar; 39(3):544. PMID: 24707534.
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    10. Taras JS, Donohue KW. Radial nerve motor palsy following seasonal influenza vaccination: a case report. J Surg Orthop Adv. 2014; 23(1):42-4. PMID: 24641896.
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    11. Taras JS, Amin N, Patel N, McCabe LA. Allograft reconstruction for digital nerve loss. J Hand Surg Am. 2013 Oct; 38(10):1965-71. PMID: 23998191.
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    12. Taras JS, Jacoby SM, Lincoski CJ. Reconstruction of digital nerves with collagen conduits. J Hand Surg Am. 2011 Sep; 36(9):1441-6. PMID: 21816545.
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    13. Taras JS, King JJ, Jacoby SM, McCabe LA. Brachial neuritis following quadrivalent human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination. Hand (N Y). 2011 Dec; 6(4):454-6. PMID: 23204977.
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    14. Lichtman DM, Bindra RR, Boyer MI, Putnam MD, Ring D, Slutsky DJ, Taras JS, Watters WC, Goldberg MJ, Keith M, Turkelson CM, Wies JL, Haralson RH, Boyer KM, Hitchcock K, Raymond L. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons clinical practice guideline on: the treatment of distal radius fractures. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2011 Apr 20; 93(8):775-8. PMID: 21508285.
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    15. Lichtman DM, Bindra RR, Boyer MI, Putnam MD, Ring D, Slutsky DJ, Taras JS, Watters WC, Goldberg MJ, Keith M, Turkelson CM, Wies JL, Haralson RH, Boyer KM, Hitchcock K, Raymond L. Treatment of distal radius fractures. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2010 Mar; 18(3):180-9. PMID: 20190108.
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    16. Taras JS, Sapienza A, Roach JB, Taras JP. Acellular dermal regeneration template for soft tissue reconstruction of the digits. J Hand Surg Am. 2010 Mar; 35(3):415-21. PMID: 20138715.
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    17. Taras JS, Ladd AL, Kalainov DM, Ruch DS, Ring DC. New concepts in the treatment of distal radius fractures. Instr Course Lect. 2010; 59:313-32. PMID: 20415388.
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    18. Engles D, Diao E, Seiler JG, Taras JS. Reconstruction after flexor tendon injury: state of the art. Instr Course Lect. 2009; 58:561-72. PMID: 19385567.
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    19. Taras JS, Jacoby SM. Repair of lacerated peripheral nerves with nerve conduits. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2008 Jun; 12(2):100-6. PMID: 18528237.
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    20. VanDuzer ST, Taras J. Surgical correction of severe bilateral thumb pincer-nail deformity. J Hand Surg Am. 2006 Nov; 31(9):1546-8. PMID: 17095389.
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    21. Wapner KL, Taras JS, Lin SS, Chao W. Staged reconstruction for chronic rupture of both peroneal tendons using Hunter rod and flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer: a long-term followup study. Foot Ankle Int. 2006 Aug; 27(8):591-7. PMID: 16919211.
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    22. Taras JS, Zambito KL, Abzug JM. T-Pin for distal radius fracture. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2006 Mar; 10(1):2-7. PMID: 16628113.
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    23. Taras JS, Nanavati V, Steelman P. Nerve conduits. J Hand Ther. 2005 Apr-Jun; 18(2):191-7. PMID: 15891977.
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    24. Bernstein MA, Taras JS. Flexor tendon suture: a description of two core suture techniques and the Silfverski?ld epitendinous suture. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2003 Sep; 7(3):119-29. PMID: 16518230.
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    25. Haims AH, Schweitzer ME, Morrison WB, Deely D, Lange RC, Osterman AL, Bednar JM, Taras JS, Culp RW. Internal derangement of the wrist: indirect MR arthrography versus unenhanced MR imaging. Radiology. 2003 Jun; 227(3):701-7. PMID: 12773676.
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    26. Haims AH, Schweitzer ME, Morrison WB, Deely D, Lange R, Osterman AL, Bednar JM, Taras JS, Culp RW. Limitations of MR imaging in the diagnosis of peripheral tears of the triangular fibrocartilage of the wrist. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2002 Feb; 178(2):419-22. PMID: 11804907.
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    27. Taras JS, Raphael JS, Marczyk SC, Bauerle WB. Evaluation of suture caliber in flexor tendon repair. J Hand Surg Am. 2001 Nov; 26(6):1100-4. PMID: 11721258.
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    28. Taras JS, Fitzpatrick MJ. Compartment syndrome of the leg after plantaris tendon harvest: a case report. J Hand Surg Am. 2001 Nov; 26(6):1135-7. PMID: 11721265.
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    29. Weiss LE, Taras JS, Sweet S, Osterman AL. Lunotriquetral injuries in the athlete. Hand Clin. 2000 Aug; 16(3):433-8. PMID: 10955216.
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    30. Varitimidis SE, Fox RJ, King JA, Taras J, Sotereanos DG. Trapeziometacarpal arthroplasty using the entire flexor carpi radialis tendon. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2000 Jan; (370):164-70. PMID: 10660710.
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    31. Taras JS, Sweet S, Shum W, Weiss LE, Bartolozzi A. Percutaneous and arthroscopic screw fixation of scaphoid fractures in the athlete. Hand Clin. 1999 Aug; 15(3):467-73. PMID: 10451822.
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    32. Taras JS, Lamb MJ. Treatment of flexor tendon injuries: surgeons' perspective. J Hand Ther. 1999 Apr-Jun; 12(2):141-8. PMID: 10365705.
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    33. Taras JS, Raphael JS, Pan WT, Movagharnia F, Sotereanos DG. Corticosteroid injections for trigger digits: is intrasheath injection necessary? J Hand Surg Am. 1998 Jul; 23(4):717-22. PMID: 9708388.
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    34. Taras JS, Behrman MJ. Continuous peripheral nerve block in replantation and revascularization. J Reconstr Microsurg. 1998 Jan; 14(1):17-21. PMID: 9523998.
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    35. Radack DM, Schweitzer ME, Taras J. Carpal tunnel syndrome: are the MR findings a result of population selection bias? AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1997 Dec; 169(6):1649-53. PMID: 9393185.
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    36. Giacobetti FB, Sharkey PF, Bos-Giacobetti MA, Hume EL, Taras JS. Biomechanical analysis of the effectiveness of in-line skating wrist guards for preventing wrist fractures. Am J Sports Med. 1997 Mar-Apr; 25(2):223-5. PMID: 9079178.
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    37. Taras JS, Behrman MJ, Degnan GG. Left-hand dominance and hand trauma. J Hand Surg Am. 1995 Nov; 20(6):1043-6. PMID: 8583055.
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    38. Culp RW, Taras JS. The effect of ice application versus controlled cold therapy on skin temperature when used with postoperative bulky hand and wrist dressings: a preliminary study. J Hand Ther. 1995 Oct-Dec; 8(4):249-51. PMID: 8696436.
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    39. Taras JS, Iiams GJ, Gibbons M, Culp RW. Flexor pollicis longus rupture in a trigger thumb: a case report. J Hand Surg Am. 1995 Mar; 20(2):276-7. PMID: 7775768.
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    40. Taras J, Melone CP. Hypertrophic neuropathy presenting with ulnar nerve compression: a case report. J Hand Surg Am. 1995 Mar; 20(2):233-4. PMID: 7775758.
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    41. Taras JS, Meadows SE. Synovial chondromatosis in the radiocarpal joint. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 1995 Feb; 24(2):159-60. PMID: 7613980.
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    42. Culp RW, Lineaweaver WC, Partington M, Taras J. A complex free toe transfer after a reverse radial forearm flap. J Hand Surg Br. 1995 Feb; 20(1):59-62. PMID: 7759938.
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    43. Saies AD, Urbaniak JR, Nunley JA, Taras JS, Goldner RD, Fitch RD. Results after replantation and revascularization in the upper extremity in children. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1994 Dec; 76(12):1766-76. PMID: 7989382.
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    44. Taras JS, Culp RW, Bednar JM, Yan K, Nathan R, Puniak M, Sotereanos DG. X-rays and imaging studies--a baseline review for the therapist. J Hand Ther. 1994 Oct-Dec; 7(4):215-25. PMID: 7874240.
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    45. Culp RW, Lemel M, Taras JS. Complications of common carpal injuries. Hand Clin. 1994 Feb; 10(1):139-55. PMID: 8188775.
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    46. Taras JS, Gray RM, Culp RW. Complications of flexor tendon injuries. Hand Clin. 1994 Feb; 10(1):93-109. PMID: 8188783.
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    47. Sotereanos DG, Taras J, Urbaniak JR. Niebauer trapeziometacarpal arthroplasty: a long-term follow-up. J Hand Surg Am. 1993 Jul; 18(4):560-4. PMID: 8349959.
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    48. Melone CP, Taras JS. Distal ulna resection, extensor carpi ulnaris tenodesis, and dorsal synovectomy for the rheumatoid wrist. Hand Clin. 1991 May; 7(2):335-43. PMID: 1880167.
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