Leon Benson MD | Illinois Bone and Joint Institute

BA Chemistry, 1981, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
MD, 1985, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, 1985-1990, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship, 1990-1991, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts

Graduated Valedictorian, Evanston Township High School, Evanston, IL
Phi Beta Kappa in Chemistry, Northwestern University, 1981
Honorable Mention in the 1983 Competition of the U.S. Secretary’s Award for Innovations in Health Promotion and Disease
CIBA Community Service Award, Northwestern University Medical School, 1983
Anatomy Award, Northwestern University Orthopaedic Residency Anatomy Examination, 1990
James K. Stack Teaching Award, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University, 1995
Scientific Exhibit Awarded “Best Presentation and Layout” and “Best Scientific Content,” 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (“Pressure Measurements in the Wrist After Proximal Row Carpectomy”)
Scientific Exhibit Awarded “Best Presentation and Layout,” 55th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (“Plate Fixation of Unstable Olecranon Fractures”)
Invited participant, Symposium on Leadership in Professional Organizations, 57th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Phoenix, Arizona, October 2, 2002
Past President, Chicago Society for Surgery of the Hand, 2004-2006
Graduate of the Leadership Fellows Program of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Class of 2005-2006
Course Director, Wrist Injuries Course #3205, sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, May 16-17, 2008, Rosemont, Illinois
Nominated for membership to the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA)

"Orthopaedic Pearls: A Practical Guide for the Efficient Houseofficer" by Leon S. Benson, M.D. Published by F.A. Davis Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. First printing June, 1999. 402 pages. Second printing July, 2000.
"History and Physical Examination of the Hand," in: Crucial Elements of Hand Surgery, edited by John Seiler III, M.D. Published by the American Society for Surgery for Surgery of the Hand, Rosemont, Illinois, 2004.
"Lateral Epicondylitis", in: Crucial Elements of Hand Surgery, edited by John Seiiler III, M.D. Published by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Rosemont, Illinois, 2004.
"Medial Epicondylitis", in: Crucial Elements of Hand Surgery, edited by John Seiiler III, M.D. Published by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Rosemont, Illinois, 2004.
"Trigger Finger", in: Crucial Elements of Hand Surgery, edited by John Seiiler III, M.D. Published by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Rosemont, Illinois, 2004.
"Carpal Instability", in: Crucial Elements of Hand Surgery, edited by John Seiiler III, M.D. Published by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Rosemont, Illinois, 2004.
"Physical Examination of the Hand", published in: Essentials of Hand Surgery, edited by John Seiiler III, M.D. Published by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Rosemont, Illinois, 2004.
"Vascular Disorders: Cannulation Injuries," in: Master Cases on Hand and Wrist Surgery, edited by Plancher and Bennett. Published by Thieme Company, New York, New York, 2004, pages 152-7.
"Vascular Disorders: Extravasation Injuries," in: Master Cases on Hand and Wrist Surgery, edited by Plancher and Bennett. Published by Thieme Company, New York, New York, pages 158-64.
"Fragment Specific Fixation of the Distal Radius", in Distal Radius Fractures and Carpal Injury: The Cutting Edge, edited by Slutsky and Osterman. Published by Elsevier, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in press, 2008
Benson LS, Minihane K, Stern LD, Eller E, Desai R. The outcome of intra-articular distal radius fractures treated with fragment specific fixation. Journal of Hand Surgery. 31A: 2006, 1333-1339.
Benson LS, Bare A, Nagle DJ, Harder VL, Williams CS, Visotsky JL. Complications of endoscopic and open carpal tunnel release. Arthroscopy. 9; 2006, 919-924.
Benson LS, Edwards SL, Schiff AP, Williams CS, Visotsky JL. Dog and cat bites to the hand: treatment and cost assessment. Journal of Hand Surgery. 31A: 2006, 468-473.
Visotsky JL, Benson LS. Eponyms in orthopaedics. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 83A: 2002, Supplement 2, Part 2, 123-127.
Hartigan BJ, Benson LS. Myositis ossificans after a supracondylar fracture of the distal humerus in a child. American Journal of Orthopaedics. 2: 2001, 152-154.
Benson LS, Waters PM, Meier SW, Visotsky JL, Williams CS. Pediatric hand injuries due to home exercycles. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 20:1, 2000, 34-39.
Benson LS, Williams CS, Kahle M. Dupuytren's contracture. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 6:1, 1998, 24-35.
Chase JM, Light TR, Benson LS. Coronal fracture of the hamate body. American Journal of Orthopaedics. 25:8, 1997, 568-571.
Benson LS, Ptaszek AJ. Injection versus surgery in the treatment of trigger finger. Journal of Hand Surgery. 22A, 1997, 138-144.
Benson LS, Bailie DS. Treatment and complications of proximal interphalangeal joint injuries of the hand. American Journal of Orthopedics. 25:8, 1996, 527-530.
Bailie DS, Benson LS, Marymont JV. Anatomy and diagnosis of proximal interphalangeal joints injuries of the hand. American Journal of Orthopedics. 25:7, 1996, 474-477.
Benson LS, Sathy M, Port R. Forearm compartment syndrome due to automated injection of CT contrast material. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 10:6, 1996, 433-435.
Benson LS, Waters PM, Kamil NI, Simmons BP, Upton J. Camptodactyly: classification and results of non-operative treatment. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 14: 6, 1994, 814-819.
Waters PM, Benson LS. Fracture dislocation of the distal phalangeal epiphysis in toddlers. Journal of Hand Surgery. 18A:4, 1993, 581-585.
Nagle DJ, Benson LS. Wrist arthroscopy: indications and results. Arthroscopy. Vol. 8, No. 2, 1992, 198-203.
Benson LS, Donaldson JS, Carroll NC. Use of ultrasound in management of posterior sternoclavicular dislocation: a case report. Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine. Vol. 10, No. 2, 1991, 155-158.
Nagle DJ, Benson LS. Eighty-four wrist arthroscopies: clinical indications and results. Orthopaedic Transactions. Vol. 14, No. 3, 1990, 629.
Kaeding CC, Hill JA, Katz J, Benson LS. Bupivicaine use after knee arthroscopy: pharmacokinetics and pain control study. Arthroscopy. Vol. 6, No. 1, 1990, 33-39.
Adams MA, Benson LS, Pasternak JF, Gardner TG. Mean arterial blood pressure in the first 48 hours of life in premature infants with intraventricular hemorrhage. Pediatric Research. Vol. 18, No. 4, Part 2, April, 1984, 308A.
Benson MD, Brodsky IG, Benson LS. A prototype voluntary community service program for students in the health professions. Journal of Medical Education. Vol. 57, December,1982, 942-944.

Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery; 5841 South Maryland Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60637
Chief, Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northshore University Healthsystem
President, Professional Staff, Northshore University Healthsystem
Associate Editor, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Volume
Vice Chairman, Communications Cabinet, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Consultant for the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery (CAQHS), Examination Writing Committee
Consultant for the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Certification in Orthopaedic Surgery Written Examination, Question Writing Task Force
Course Director, Hand and Upper Extremity Conference, Northshore University Healthsystem
Chairman, Education Programming Committee, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northshore University Healthsystem
Vice President, Illinois Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Chairman, Graduate Medical Education Committee, Northshore University Healthsystem
Co-Chair, Coding Subcommittee, CPT/RUC Committee, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Member, Executive Committee, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Officer of the Professional Staff, Medical Executive Committee, Northshore University Healthsystem
Consultant Reviewer, The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: A Comprehensive Review
Member, CPT/RUC Committee, American Society for Surgery of the Hand (1998 - present)
Member, Board of Directors, Illinois Bone and Joint Institute
Member, Executive Committee, Northshore University Healthsystem, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Media Spokesperson for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Leon Benson, MD