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Robert H. Ablove, M.D.
Paul Anderson, M.D.
Geoffrey S. Baer, MD, PhD
Harvey Barash, M.D.
Alan Breed
Craig Dopf, M.D.
William Engber, M.D.
Ben Graf, M.D.
Ronald Guiao, M.D.
Jack Heiden, M.D.
John Heiner, M.D.
Richard Illgen, M.D.
Lee Kaplan, M.D.
James Keene, M.D.
Gerald Lang, M.D.
Richard Lange, M.D.
Richard Lemon, M.D.
Wan-Ju Li, PhD
David Mann, M.D.
William Mott, M.D.
Blaise Nemeth, M.D.
Kenneth Noonan, M.D.
Steven Oreck, M.D.
John Orwin, M.D.
Laura Prokuski, M.D.
David Rolnick, M.D.
Kurt Rongstad, M.D.
Matthew W. Squire, MD
Clifford Tribus, M.D.
Wilmot Valhmu, Ph.D.
Ray Vanderby, Ph.D.
John Wollaeger, M.D.
Stefan Zachary,D.O., M.S.
Thomas Zdeblick, M.D.
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Laura J. Prokuski, MD

Photograph of Laura J. Prokuski, MD

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

Send an email to Laura J. Prokuski, MDprokuski@orthorehab.wisc.edu

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, AudigĂ© 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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