Leon Benson, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon with Fellowship Training in Hand and Upper Extremity
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Surgery of the Hand
- Certificate in Evaluation of Disability and Impairment Ratings
- “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.
- 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)
- Vice Chairman of Academic Affairs, NorthShore University Health System Department of Orthopaedics
- 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