Departmentsجراحة تقويم العظامSpecialty Groupsعيادة اليدLocationLanguagesEnglishExisting patientsSend a secure message via patient portal Biographical summaryKristin Karim, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in hand surgery. Her clinical interests include: Finger, hand, and forearm trauma including revascularization and replantation for traumatic amputations, fracture fixation, and repair of injured tendons, ligaments, nerves, vessels Carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome, including minimally invasive (endoscopic) carpal tunnel release surgery Surgical treatment of arthritis of the fingers, hand, and wrist, including fusions and joint replacements Management of Dupuytren's contractures with both injections and surgery Bone health and fragility fractures, particularly in post-menopausal women Management of soft tissue and bony masses Caring for upper extremity pathology in patients of all ages, pediatric to geriatric In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Karim conducts clinical outcomes research and enjoys mentoring college and medical students, residents, and fellows. Conditions treatedCarpal tunnel syndromeCubital tunnel syndromede Quervain's tenosynovitisDupuytren contractureFinger instabilityFractureHand arthritisHand injuryHand massInfectionNerve compression syndromeRheumatoid arthritisTendinitisTendinopathyTenosynovitisThumb arthritisTrigger fingerWrist instabilityWrist ligament injuryWrist pain Procedures performedAmputationArthroscopyCarpal tunnel surgeryElbow fracture fixationFinger fusionFinger joint replacementFinger ligament reconstructionFinger reattachmentForearm ligament reconstructionFracture treatmentNerve decompressionNerve graftTendon transferThumb ulnar collateral ligament reconstructionWrist arthroscopyWrist fracture treatmentWrist fusionWrist ligament reconstructionWrist reconstructionWrist replacement InterestsCarpal tunnel syndrome (endoscopic carpal tunnel release), cubital tunnel syndrome, nerve compression disordersCommunity educationDeQuervain's and other hand, wrist, and forearm tendinopathiesDupuytren's contracturesFinger, thumb, and wrist arthritisFinger, thumb, hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow fracturesNerve, ligament, tendon, and blood vessel injuriesRheumatoid arthritis and deformitiesSports injuries including scapholunate ligament injuries, TFCC injuriesThumb ligamentous injuriesTrigger fingersUlnocarpal abutment syndromeUpper extremity amputationsUpper extremity care for athletes Education2020Clinical Fellowship - Hand SurgeryCurtis National Hand Center 2019Chief ResidentHarvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, Massachusetts General Hospital2018Residency - OrthopedicsHarvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, Massachusetts General Hospital2014MDUniversity of Connecticut School of Medicine2010BSUniversity of Notre DameShow more education Activities and honorsCertifications2022Orthopedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryAwards and honors2010Newman/Schreiber Merit ScholarshipUniversity of Connecticut School of Medicine2006Magna Cum LaudeUniversity of Notre DameProfessional memberships2022 - presentCommittee MemberAmerican Society for Surgery of the Hand2022 - presentFacultyAO Trauma North America2022 - presentCandidate MemberMid-America Orthopaedic Association2022 - presentCommittee MemberAmerican Association of Hand Surgeons2019 - presentCandidate MemberAmerican Association of Hand Surgeons2017 - presentCandidate MemberAmerican Society for Surgery of the Hand2016 - presentMemberRuth Jackson Orthopaedic Society2014 - 2019MemberHarvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program Women in Orthopaedics Society 2014 - presentCandidate MemberAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons2010 - presentMemberAmerican Medical AssociationShow more professional membershipsPublicationsSee my publications Biographical summaryConditions treatedProcedures performedInterestsEducationActivities and honors Request an appointment PST-20521040 الأطباء والفريق الطبي Karim, Kristin E. M.D.