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Sydney M. Jr. and Robert H. Shoenberg Professor of Surgery and chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Expertise: Nerve regeneration and transplantation, carpal tunnel syndrome, hand surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery
Bio: Mackinnon established her world-wide reputation as a surgeon in 1988 by completing the first donor nerve transplant, a procedure that can restore feeling to severely injured limbs. Her success as a surgeon is built on years of research on immunology and nerve regeneration and preservation. She also is a leading researcher in carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive motion injuries.
Education:
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M.D. at Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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Highest honors
Susan Mackinnon elected to Institute of Medicine
Oct. 9,
2007 --
Susan Mackinnon has been elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors medical scientists in the United States can receive. Mackinnon was honored for her professional achievement in the health sciences.
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Association leader chosen
Mackinnon named president of American Association of Plastic Surgeons
June 19,
2007 -- Susan E. Mackinnon, M.D., was named president of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons at its recent annual meeting in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Mackinnon is the Sydney M. Jr. and Robert H. Shoenberg Professor of Surgery and chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the School of Medicine.
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Cowabunga!
Surgeon repairs trauma injury from Hawaii surf
Jan. 29,
2007 -- Last July, Tim Russell and his family were enjoying a trip to Kauai, Hawaii, hiking, surfing and enjoying the sunshine. While bodysurfing in a remote area, Russell caught a wave. Then a wave caught him — slamming his head against the sand. When he came up for air, he had lost control of his arms and couldn't swim. Six months later, Russell can lift his arms overhead and out to the side with little or no pain thanks to the surgical expertise of Susan Mackinnon.
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Getting to the next step
Determined surgeon gives 16-year-old a second chance to walk
July 19,
2006 -- After a mysterious condition caused paralysis in his legs, Adam Tinnin thought he'd never walk again. He was wrong. WUSM surgeon Susan Mackinnon overheard Tinnin's physicians discussing his ailment and wanted to examine him. She diagnosed Tinnin with a severe case of tarsal tunnel syndrome and performed surgery to remove pressure from nerves in his ankles.
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Going out on a limb
Innovative surgeon saves arms, legs with nerve transplants
May 2,
2006 -- Utilizing pioneering nerve transfer and transplantation techniques, WUSM surgeon Susan Mackinnon allows patients with severe injuries to a limb regain movement, functionality and strength. Learn more about her surgical methods in the following story from U.S. News & World Report.
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