Roger Cornwall, MD

MD, Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical Director, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, CCHMC
Surgical Director, Epidemolysis Bullosa Center

Medical Degree: Columbia University New York, NY, 1997 (Medicine)

Residency: Mount Sinai Hospital New York, NY, 2002 (Orthopaedic Surgery)

Fellowship: Harvard University, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Massachusetts General, Children's Hospital Boston Boston, MA, 2003 (Upper Extremity Surgery)

Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA, 2004 (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)

Visiting Fellowship: Goore Schuur Hospital and Red Cross Children's Hospital Cape Town, South Africa, 2004

Peer Reviewed Publications

Fader, Lauren M; Laor, Tal; Eismann, Emily A; Cornwall, Roger; Little, Kevin J  (2016). Eccentric Capitellar Ossification Limits the Utility of the Radiocapitellar Line in Young Children. Journal of pediatric orthopedics, 36 (2) , 161-6More Information

Eismann, Emily A; Laor, Tal; Cornwall, Roger  (2016). Three-Dimensional Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Glenohumeral Dysplasia in Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy. The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 98 (2) , 142-51More Information

Little, Kevin J; Cornwall, Roger  (2016). Congenital Anomalies of the Hand-Principles of Management. The Orthopedic clinics of North America, 47 (1) , 153-68More Information

Nikolaou, Sia; Hu, Liangjun; Cornwall, Roger  (2015). Afferent Innervation, Muscle Spindles, and Contractures Following Neonatal Brachial Plexus Injury in a Mouse Model. The Journal of hand surgery, 40 (10) , 2007-16More Information

Cheng, Wei; Cornwall, Roger; Crouch, Dustin L; Li, Zhongyu; Saul, Katherine R  (2015). Contributions of muscle imbalance and impaired growth to postural and osseous shoulder deformity following brachial plexus birth palsy: a computational simulation analysis. The Journal of hand surgery, 40 (6) , 1170-6More Information

Eismann, Emily A; Little, Kevin J; Laor, Tal; Cornwall, Roger  (2015). Glenohumeral abduction contracture in children with unresolved neonatal brachial plexus palsy. The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 97 (2) , 112-8More Information

Cornwall, Roger  (2014). In reply. The Journal of hand surgery, 39 (11) , 2346More Information

Fader, Lauren M; Laor, Tal; Eismann, Emily A; Cornwall, Roger; Little, Kevin J  (2014). MR imaging of capitellar ossification: a study in children of different ages. Pediatric radiology, 44 (8) , 963-70More Information

Parikh, Shital N; d'Heurle, Albert; Eismann, Emily A; Cornwall, RogerThe value of interpretation of intraoperative fluoroscopy by radiologists during pediatric fracture treatment. Journal of pediatric orthopedics, 34 (3) , 359-61More Information

Eismann, Emily A; Bauer, Andrea; Kozin, Scott H; Louden, Emily; Cornwall, Roger  (2014). The relationship between medical malpractice litigation and parent reports of patient function following neonatal brachial plexus palsy. The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 96 (5) , 373-9More Information

Matzon, Jonas L; Cornwall, Roger  (2014). A stepwise algorithm for surgical treatment of type II displaced pediatric phalangeal neck fractures. The Journal of hand surgery, 39 (3) , 467-73More Information

Nikolaou, Sia; Liangjun, Hu; Tuttle, Lori J; Weekley, Holly; Christopher, Wylie; Lieber, Richard L; Cornwall, Roger  (2014). Contribution of denervated muscle to contractures after neonatal brachial plexus injury: not just muscle fibrosis. Muscle & nerve, 49 (3) , 398-404More Information

Eismann, Emily A; Lucky, Anne W; Cornwall, RogerHand function and quality of life in children with epidermolysis bullosa. Pediatric dermatology, 31 (2) , 176-82More Information

Little, Kevin J; Zlotolow, Dan A; Soldado, Francisco; Cornwall, Roger; Kozin, Scott H  (2014). Early functional recovery of elbow flexion and supination following median and/or ulnar nerve fascicle transfer in upper neonatal brachial plexus palsy. The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 96 (3) , 215-21More Information

Cornwall, Roger  (2013). The controversy continues: commentary on an article by Ryan M. Zimmerman, MD, et al.: "Surgical management of pediatric radial neck fractures". The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 95 (20) , e157More Information

Eismann, Emily A; Little, Kevin J; Kunkel, Samuel T; Cornwall, Roger  (2013). Clinical research fails to support more aggressive management of pediatric upper extremity fractures. The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 95 (15) , 1345-50More Information

Reading, Brenton D; Laor, Tal; Salisbury, Shelia R; Lippert, William C; Cornwall, Roger  (2012). Quantification of humeral head deformity following neonatal brachial plexus palsy. The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 94 (18) , e136(1-8)More Information

Weekley, Holly; Nikolaou, Sia; Hu, Liangjun; Eismann, Emily; Wylie, Christopher; Cornwall, Roger  (2012). The effects of denervation, reinnervation, and muscle imbalance on functional muscle length and elbow flexion contracture following neonatal brachial plexus injury. Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society, 30 (8) , 1335-42More Information

Cornwall, Roger  (2012). Pediatric finger fractures: which ones turn ugly?. Journal of pediatric orthopedics, 32 Suppl 1, S25-31More Information

Lippert, William C; Mehlman, Charles T; Cornwall, Roger; Foad, Mohab B; Laor, Tal; Anton, Christopher G; Welge, Jeffrey A  (2012). The intrarater and interrater reliability of glenoid version and glenohumeral subluxation measurements in neonatal brachial plexus palsy. Journal of pediatric orthopedics, 32 (4) , 378-84More Information

Frawley, Kieran J; Anton, Christopher G; Zbojniewicz, Andrew M; Cornwall, Roger  (2011). CT evaluation of extensor tendon entrapment as a complication of a distal radial fracture in a child. Pediatric radiology, 41 (11) , 1472-5More Information

Kunkel, Samuel; Eismann, Emily; Cornwall, RogerUtility of the pediatric outcomes data collection instrument for assessing acute hand and wrist injuries in children. Journal of pediatric orthopedics, 31 (7) , 767-72More Information

Kunkel, Samuel; Cornwall, Roger; Little, Kevin; Jain, Viral; Mehlman, Charles; Tamai, Junichi  (2011). Limitations of the radiocapitellar line for assessment of pediatric elbow radiographs. Journal of pediatric orthopedics, 31 (6) , 628-32More Information

Nikolaou, Sia; Peterson, Elizabeth; Kim, Annie; Wylie, Christopher; Cornwall, Roger  (2011). Impaired growth of denervated muscle contributes to contracture formation following neonatal brachial plexus injury. The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 93 (5) , 461-70More Information

Cornwall, Roger; Ricchetti, Eric T  (2006). Pediatric phalanx fractures: unique challenges and pitfalls. Clinical orthopaedics and related research, 445, 146-56More Information

Cornwall, Roger  (2006). Finger metacarpal fractures and dislocations in children. Hand clinics, 22 (1) , 1-10More Information

Cornwall, Roger; Gilbert, Marvin S; Koval, Kenneth J; Strauss, Elton; Siu, Albert L  (2004). Functional outcomes and mortality vary among different types of hip fractures: a function of patient characteristics. Clinical orthopaedics and related research (425) , 64-71

Cornwall, Roger; Waters, Peter M  (2004). Remodeling of phalangeal neck fracture malunions in children: case report. The Journal of hand surgery, 29 (3) , 458-61More Information

Cornwall, Roger; Hausman, Michael RImplanted neuroprostheses for restoration of hand function in tetraplegic patients. The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 12 (2) , 72-9

Cornwall, Roger; Koris, Mark J; Jupiter, Jesse B  (2004). Wrist joint ganglion presenting as a painless mass in the palm: report of 2 cases. The Journal of hand surgery, 29 (2) , 289-92More Information

Eisler, Jesse; Cornwall, Roger; Strauss, Elton; Koval, Kenneth; Siu, Albert; Gilbert, Marvin  (2003). Outcomes of elderly patients with nondisplaced femoral neck fractures. 2002. Journal of orthopaedic trauma, 17 (8 Suppl) , S31-7

Cornwall, Roger; Yang, Edward C  (2002). Upper extremity deep venous thrombosis following antegrade femoral nailing: case report and venographic study of operative positioning. Orthopedics, 25 (12) , 1395-7

Miller, Suzanne L; Hazrati, Yassamin; Cornwall, Roger; Hayes, Patrick; Gothelf, Todd; Gladstone, James L; Flatow, Evan L  (2002). Failed surgical management of partial thickness rotator cuff tears. Orthopedics, 25 (11) , 1255-7

Capozzi, James D; Rhodes, Rosamond; Cornwall, Roger  (2002). Bedside rationing. The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 84-A (7) , 1279-81

Eisler, Jesse; Cornwall, Roger; Strauss, Elton; Koval, Kenneth; Siu, Albert; Gilbert, Marvin  (2002). Outcomes of elderly patients with nondisplaced femoral neck fractures. Clinical orthopaedics and related research (399) , 52-8

Cornwall R.;Radomisli T.;Rodríguez-Merchán E.;Goddard N.  (08-22-2000). Nerve injury in traumatic dislocation of the hip. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (377) , 84-91

Yang E.;Cornwall R.;Rodríguez-Merchán E.;Goddard N.  (08-22-2000). Initial treatment of traumatic hip dislocations in the adult. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (377) , 24-31

Gilbert M.;Cornwall R.  (09-15-2001). The history of synoviorthesis in haemophilia. Haemophilia, 7 (SUPPL. 2) , 3-5

Cornwall R.  (04-24-2001). Teaching professionalism in orthopaedic residency. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A, 83 (4) , 626-628

Cornwall R.  (12-05-2001). How well do you know the back of your hand? Toward evidence-based knowledge. Journal of Hand Surgery, 26 (6) , 1003-1008More Information

Miller S.;Hazrati Y.;Cornwall R.;Hayes P.;Gothelf T.;Gladstone J.;Flatow E.  (11-01-2002). Failed surgical management of partial thickness rotator cuff tears. Orthopedics, 25 (11) , 1255-1258

Cornwall R.  (03-01-2010). The painful wrist in the pediatric athlete. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 30 (SUPPL. 2) , S13-S16More Information

Kunkel S.;Eismann E.;Cornwall R.  (10-01-2011). Utility of the pediatric outcomes data collection instrument for assessing acute hand and wrist inju. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 31 (7) , 767-772More Information

Cornwall R.  (12-01-2011). Pediatric hand injuries. Fundamentals of Pediatric Surgery, 161-167More Information

Cornwall R.  (10-16-2013). The controversy continues: Commentary on an article by Ryan M. Zimmerman, MD, et al.: "surgical mana. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Series A, 95 (20) , e1571-e1572More Information

Cheng W.;Cornwall R.;Crouch D.;Li Z.;Saul K.  (01-01-2015). Contributions of muscle imbalance and impaired growth to postural and osseous shoulder deformity fol. Journal of Hand Surgery, 40 (6) , 1170-1176More Information

Nikolaou S.;Hu L.;Cornwall R.  (01-01-2015). Afferent innervation, muscle spindles, and contractures following neonatal brachial plexus injury in. Journal of Hand Surgery, 40 (10) , 2007-2016More Information

Cornwall R.  (01-01-2015). Glenohumeral joint secondary procedures for obstetrical brachial plexus birth palsy. The Pediatric Upper Extremity, 633-651More Information

Bjorklund, Kim; Eismann, Emily A; Cornwall, Roger  (2016). Medical Trainee Continuity of Care Following Emergency Department Consultations in a Pediatric Hospital. Journal of graduate medical education, 8 (1) , 33-8More Information

Murphy, Hamadi A; Jain, Viral V; Parikh, Shital N; Wall, Eric J; Cornwall, Roger; Mehlman, Charles T  (2016). Extensor Tendon Injury Associated With Dorsal Entry Flexible Nailing of Radial Shaft Fractures in Children: A Report of 5 New Cases and Review of the Literature. Journal of pediatric orthopedicsMore Information

Abzug, Joshua M; Dua, Karan; Bauer, Andrea Sesko; Cornwall, Roger; Wyrick, Theresa O  (2016). Pediatric Phalanx Fractures. The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 24 (11) , e174-e183More Information

Cornwall, R D; Dolan, W M  (1975). Radicular back pain following lumbar epidural blood patch. Anesthesiology, 43 (6) , 692-3

Murphy H.A.;Jain V.V.;Parikh S.N.;Wall E.J.;Cornwall R.;Mehlman C.T.  (11-07-2016). Extensor Tendon Injury Associated With Dorsal Entry Flexible Nailing of Radial Shaft Fractures in Ch. Journal of Pediatric OrthopaedicsMore Information

Abzug J.;Dua K.;Bauer A.;Cornwall R.;Wyrick T.  (11-01-2016). Pediatric Phalanx Fractures. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 24 (11) More Information

Fader L.;Laor T.;Eismann E.;Cornwall R.;Little K.  (01-01-2016). Eccentric capitellar ossification limits the utility of the radiocapitellar line in young children. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 36 (2) , 161-166More Information

Cornwall R.  (02-13-2012). Release of the A1 pulley to correct congenital trigger thumb. Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Pediatric Surgery, 341-345

Cornwall R.  (02-13-2012). Release of the A1 pulley to correct congenital trigger thumb. Operative Techniques in Hand, Wrist, and Forearm Surgery, 960-964

Frances J.M.;Cornwall R.  (02-13-2012). Closed, percutaneous, and open reduction of radial head and neck fractures. Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Pediatric Surgery, 33-40

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