John Taras, MD

Chief, Hand and Upper Extremity Service, Professor

Organization:

West Virginia University School of Medicine

Department:

Orthopaedics

Classification:

Clinical Faculty

• MD, University of Michigan School of Medicine Ann Arbor, Michigan

Distal Radius Fracture Fixation using the T-Pin® Device. Taras JS, Saillant J, Goljan P, McCabe LA. Orthopedics. January/February 2016 - Volume 39 · Issue 1: e98-e103. PMID: 26726981

Trigger Finger: Assessment of Surgeon and Patient Preferences and Priorities for Decision Making. Döring, ACD, Hageman MGJS, Mulder FJ, Guitton TG, Ring D, Taras J. J Hand Surg 2014; 39(11); 2208–2213. *PMID: 25283491

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Assessment of Surgeon and Patient Preferences and Priorities for Decision-Making. Hageman MGJS, Kinaci A, Ju K, Guitton TG, Mudgal CS, Ring D, Taras. J Hand Surg Am 2014; 39(9);1799-1804.* PMID: 25087865

Radial nerve motor nerve palsy following seasonal influenza vaccination: A case report. Taras JS and Donohue KW. J Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 23(1):42-44, 2014. PMID: 24641896

Hand of hope. (Hand in Art Section) Taras JS. J Hand Surg Am 2014; 39A: 544. PMID: 24707534

Interobserver reliability of proximal humerus fracture classification: two-dimensional vs. three-dimensional computed tomography. Bruinsma WE, Guitton TG, Warner JJ, Ring D, Taras JS, et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2013 4;95(17):1600-4.*

Allograft reconstruction for digital nerve loss. Taras JS, Amit N, Patel N, McCabe LA. J Hand Surg Am 2013. Accepted for publication. J Hand Surg Am 2013;38A:1965-1971. PMID: 23998191

How surgeons make decisions when the evidence is inconclusive. Hageman MGJS, Guitton TG, Ring D, Taras JS et al. J Hand Surg Am 2013; 38(6):1202-1208. PMID: 23647639

Variation in recommendation for surgical treatment for compressive neuropathy. Guitton TG, Ring D, Taras JS et al. J Hand Surg Am 2013;38(5):856–862.* PMID: 23561726

Diagnosis of elbow fracture patterns on radiographs: interobserver reliability and diagnostic accuracy. Doornberg JN, Guitton TG, Ring D, Taras JS. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2013; 471(4):1373-1378.* PMID: 23247817

Diagnosis of union of distal tibia fractures: accuracy and interobserver reliability. van Kollenburg JA, Vrahas MS, Smith RM, Guitton TG, Ring D, Taras JS et al. Injury 2012; Nov 28, 483-484.* PMID: 23200031

Inter-observer variation in the diagnosis of coronal articular fracture lines in the lunate facet of the distal radius. Wijffels MME, Guitton TG, Ring D, Taras JS et al. Hand 2012; 7(3);271-275.* No PMID

Training improves interobserver reliability for the diagnosis of scaphoid fracture displacement. Buijze GA, Guitton TG, van Dijk CN, Ring D, Taras JS. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2012;470(7):2029-2034.* PMID: 22290132

Hand made: three quilts. (A Touch of Humanity Section) Taras JS. J Hand Surg Am 2012;37A(5);1059.

Interobserver reliability of computed tomography to diagnose scaphoid waist fracture union. Buijze GA, Wijffels MME, Guitton TG, Grewal R, Niek van Dijk C, Ring D, Taras JS et al. J Hand Surg Am 2012; 37A(2);250-254.* PMID: 22281168

Interobserver reliability of radial head fracture classification: two-dimensional compared with threedimensional CT. Ring D, Guitton TG, Taras JS et al. J Bone Joint Surg 2011;93A:2015-2021.* PMID: 22048097

Reconstruction of digital nerves with collagen conduits. Taras JS, Jacoby S, Lincoski C. J Hand Surg Am 2011:36;9;1441-1446. PMID: 21816545

Brachial neuritis following quadrivalent human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination. Taras JS, King JJ, Jacoby SJ, McCabe LA. Hand 2011; 6(4)454-456. PMID: 23204977

AAOS clinical practice guideline on the treatment of distal radius fractures. Taras JS, Lichtman DM, Bindra RR, Boyer MI, Putnam MD, Ring D, Slutsky DJ, Watters WC III, Goldberg MJ, Turkelson KM, Wies JL, Haralson RH III, Boyer KM, Hitchcock H, Raymond L. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2011; 93:775-778. PMID: 21508285

Tenosynovitis. Taras JS and Valentine B. In: Current Orthopaedic Practice. Hand & Wrist Section. Edwards SG, ed. 2010; 21:6,609-614.

AAOS guidelines on the treatment of distal radius fractures. Taras JS, Lichtman DM, Bindra RR, Boyer MI, Putnam MD, Ring D, Slutsky DJ, Watters WC III, Goldberg MJ, Keith M, Turkelson CM, Wies JL, Haralson RH III, Boyer KM, Hitchcock K, and Raymond. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2010,18:180-189.

New concepts in the treatment of distal radius fractures (Symposium). Taras JS, Ladd AL, Kalainov DM, Ruch DS, Ring DC. Instructional Course Lectures, Volume 59. O’Connor MI and Egol KA eds. Rosemont: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010. 313-332. ISBN#: 978-0-89203-644-8

Acellular dermal regeneration template for soft tissue reconstruction of the digits. Taras JS, Sapienza A, Roach JB, and Taras JP. J Hand Surg Am 2010; 35A;3;415-421.

Reconstruction after Flexor Tendon Injury: State of the Art. Instructional Course Lectures, Volume 58.Taras JS, Engels D, Diao E, Seiler JG. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery 2009, . 561-572.

Repair of lacerated peripheral nerves with nerve conduits. Taras JS and Jacoby SM. Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery 2008;12(2):100-106.

Surgical correction of severe bilateral thumb pincer-nail deformity. Taras JS, VanDuzer, ST. J Hand Surg Am 2006;3:9:1546-1548.

Nerve conduits. Taras JS, Nanavati V, Steelman P. J Hand Therapy 2005;18:191-197.

Internal derangement of the wrist: indirect MR arthrography versus unenhanced MR Imaging. Haims AH, Schweitzer ME, Morrison WB, Deely D, Lange R, Osterman AL, Bednar JM, Taras JS, Culp RW. Radiology 2003;227:701-707.

Limitations of MR imagining in the diagnosis of peripheral tears of the triangular fibrocartilage of the wrist. Haims AH, Schweitzer ME, Morrison WB, Deely D, Lange R, Osterman AL, Bednar JM, Taras JS, Culp RW. AJR, AMJ, Roentgenology 2002;178 (2):419-422.

Compartment syndrome of the leg following plantaris tendon harvest: a case report. Taras JS, Fitzpatrick M. J Hand Surg Am. J Hand Surg Am 2001;26A:1135-1137.

Evaluation of suture caliber in flexor tendon repair. Taras JS, Raphael JS, Marczyk SC, Bauerle WB. J Hand Surg Am. J Hand Surg Am 2001;26A: 1100-1104.

Trapeziometacarpal arthroplasty using the entire flexor carpi radialis tendon. Varitmidis SE, Fox RJ, King JA, Taras JS, Sotereanos DG. Clin Orthop and Rel Res 2000;370:164-170.

Lunotriquetral and ulnar carpal instability. Taras JS, Weiss L, Sweet S, Osterman AL. In: Melone CP, ed. Management of Sports Injuries to the Upper Extremity. Hand Clinics 2000; 16:3:433-438.

Percutaneous and arthroscopic screw fixation of the scaphoid in the athlete. Taras JS, Sweet S, Shum W, Weiss L, Bartolozzi AR. In: Wrist Arthroscopy. Culp RW, ed. Hand Clinics 1999;15:3:467-473.

Treatment of flexor tendon injuries in the new millennium. Taras JS. J Hand Therapy 1999;12:141-148.

Carpal tunnel syndrome: Are the MR findings a result of population selection bias? Radack DM, Schweitzer ME, Taras JS. Am J Roentgenology 1998;171:268-269.

Corticosteroid injections for trigger digits: is intrasheath injection necessary? Taras JS, Raphael JS, Pan WT, Movagharnia F, Sotereanos DG. J Hand Surg Am 1998;23A:717-722.

Continuous peripheral nerve block in replantation and revascularization. Taras JS, Behrman M. J Reconstruct Microsurg 1998;14.

Author’s response to letter-to-the-editor regarding FPL rupture in trigger thumb. Taras JS, Iiams GJ, Gibbons M, Culp RW. J Hand Surg Am 1995; 20A(2);276-277. J Hand Surg Am 1996;21A:153.

Left hand dominance and hand trauma. Taras JS, Behrman MJ, Degnan GG. J Hand Surg Am 1995; 20A:1043-1045.

The effect of ice application versus controlled cold therapy on skin temperature when used with postoperative bulky hand and wrist dressings. A Preliminary Study. Culp RW, Taras JS. J Hand Therapy 1995;8:249-251.

Synovial chondromatosis of the radiocarpal joint. Taras JS, Meadows S. Am J Orthopaedics 1995;22:159-160.

A complex free toe transfer after a reverse radial forearm flap. Culp RW, Lineaweaver WC, Partington M, Taras JS. J Hand Surg Am 1995;20B:59-62.


Hypertrophic ulnar neuropathy presenting with bilateral ulnar nerve compression: report of a case. Taras JS, Melone CP. J Hand Surg Am 1995;20A;233-234.

FPL rupture in trigger thumb. Taras JS, Iiams GJ, Gibbons M, Culp RW. J Hand Surg Am 1995;20A;276-277.

Results after replantation and revascularization in the upper extremity in children. Saies AD, Urbaniak JR, Nunley JA, Taras JS, Goldner RS, Fitch RD. J Bone and Joint Surg Am 1994; 76A:1766-1776.

X-rays and imaging studies: a baseline review for the therapist: part I - standard X-rays. Taras JS, Culp RW, Bednar JM, Yan K, Nathan R, Puniak M, Sotereanos DG. J Hand Therapy 1994;7:215-219.

X-rays and imaging studies: a baseline review for the therapist: part II - advanced imaging studies. Taras JS, Culp RW, Bednar JM, Yan K, Nathan R, Puniak M, Sotereanos DG. J Hand Therapy 1994;7:219-223.

X-rays and imaging studies: a baseline review for the therapist: part III - anatomically guided diagnosis: Taras JS, Culp RW, Bednar JM, Yan K, Nathan R, Puniak M, Sotereanos DG. J Hand Therapy 1994;7:223-225.

Complications of flexor tendon injuries. Taras JS, Gray R, Culp RW. Hand Clinics 1994;10:1:93-109.

Complications of common carpal injuries. Culp RW, Lemel MS, Taras JS. Hand Clinics 1994;10:139-155.

Neibauer trapeziometacarpal arthroplasty: A long-term follow-up. Sotereanos DG, Urbaniak JR, Taras JS. J Hand Surg Am 1993;18A:560-564.

Replantation in children. Taras JS, Nunley JS, Urbaniak JR, Goldner RD, Fitch RD. Microsurgery 1991;12:3,195.

Distal ulna resection, extensor carpi ulnaris tenodesis and dorsal synovectomy for the rheumatoid wrist. Taras JS, Melone CP. Hand Clinics 1991;7(2):335-343.

Medical Specialties

• Hand Surgery

Special Training

• Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery
  New York University/Bellevue Hospital New York, New York
• Fellowship, Traveling Hand Surgery Fellow
  Lund University-Malmo, Sweden, University of Bern-Bern Switzerland
• Fellowship, Hand Surgery/Microsurgery Duke University
  Duke University Durham, North Carolina