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Laura J. Prokuski, MD
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Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
K4/742 Clinical Science Center
600 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53792-3228
Appointments: (608) 263-7540
Office: (608) 262-8020
FAX: (608) 265-6375
prokuski@orthorehab.wisc.edu
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Education
- MD, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, 1992
- Residency, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, 1992-1997
- Fellow, Orthopaedic Trauma, R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore,
MD, 1997-1998
Clinical Specialties
Dr. Prokuski is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. She
specializes in fractures, including pelvic, acetabular and complex articular
injuries, with an interest in the upper extremity, post-traumatic musculoskeltal
problems such as post amputation care, infection, nonunion, malunion, and
posttraumatic elbow reconstruction.
Research Interests
Dr. Prokuski has research interests in fractures in solid organ transplant
patients, open fracture wound management, osteomyelitis, and the basic science
of fracture healing.
Recent Publications
- Prokuski L. Prophylactic antibiotics in orthopaedic surgery., The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2008 May;16(5):283-93.
[PubMed ID: 18460689]
- Marsh JL, Slongo TF, Agel J, Broderick JS, Creevey W, DeCoster TA, Prokuski L, Sirkin MS, Ziran B, Henley B, Audigé L. Fracture and dislocation classification compendium - 2007: Orthopaedic Trauma Association classification, database and outcomes committee., Journal of orthopaedic trauma. 2007 Nov-Dec;21(10 Suppl):S1-133.
[PubMed ID: 18277234]
- Barrett JG, Sample SJ, McCarthy J, Kalscheur VL, Muir P, Prokuski L. Effect of short-term treatment with alendronate on ulnar bone adaptation to cyclic fatigue loading in rats., J. Orthop. Res. 2007 Aug;25(8):1070-7.
[PubMed ID: 17444501]
- Muir P, Sample SJ, Barrett JG, McCarthy J, Vanderby R, Markel MD, Prokuski LJ, Kalscheur VL. Effect of fatigue loading and associated matrix microdamage on bone blood flow and interstitial fluid flow., Bone. 2007 Apr;40(4):948-56.
[PubMed ID: 17234467]
- Prokuski L. Treatment of acute infection., The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2006 Oct;14(10 Suppl):S101-4.
[PubMed ID: 17003179]
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