Hand and Upper Extremity and Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
About Dr. Daluiski
Dr. Aaron Daluiski is a clinician-scientist specializing in adult and pediatric hand and upper extremity surgery. He received his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and completed his clinical training in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UCLA. Dr. Daluiski has also completed a research fellowship concentrating on the molecular aspects of limb development and bone biology. He has completed the Hand and Upper Extremity clinical fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery. His current research interests include the isolation and study of genes involved with fracture healing and limb development.
Departments
Specialized Centers
Center for Brachial Plexus and Traumatic Nerve Injury
Children and Adolescent Hand and Arm (CHArm) Center
Congenital Hand and Arm Differences
Special Expertise
Adult and Pediatric:
Hand, wrist, and elbow disorders
Fractures of the upper extremity
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Arthritis of the upper extremity
Elbow pain
Hand surgery
Conditions Treated:
Syndactyly
Webbed fingers
Amniotic band syndrome
Absent radius
Radial club hand
Absent ulna
Symphalangism
Polydactyly
Hypoplastic thumb
Small thumb
Amelia
Brachial plexus birth palsy
Hereditary exostosis
Osteogenesis imperfect
Cerebral palsy
Camptodactyly
Clinodactyly
Ciliopathy
Fused fingers
Burn injuries in children's hands
Patient Stories
Insurance
If your insurance is not listed, please call our office if you have questions regarding your insurance coverage. If you have out-of-network benefits, then your insurance may reimburse you for a portion of your office visit. We will work with you and your insurance to minimize your out-of-pocket costs. Financial assistance may be available for patients in need.
Credentials
Appointments
Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery
Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College
Associate Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Certification
Board Certified, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery 2005
CAQ Hand
Awards
Castle Connolly Top Doctor - 10 Years
Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors, 2016-2020
Castle Connolly Top Doctors in New York Metro Area, 2014-2022
New York Magazine Top Doctors, 2013-2022
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society
Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honors Society
UCLA School of Medicine Stafford L. Warren Medal (Outstanding Academic Achievement)
UCLA School of Medicine Hewlett-Packard Award for Top Medical Graduate
Education
MD, UCLA Medical School, Los Angeles, California
Internship
UCLA, Department of General Surgery, Los Angeles, California
Residency
UCLA, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Los Angeles, California
Fellowship
UCLA, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Research Fellowship, Los Angeles, California
Hospital for Special Surgery, Hand and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship, New York
State Licensure
Languages
English
For My Patients
Surgical Locations
Dr. Daluiski performs surgery at the following locations:
Publications by Dr. Daluiski
Patient Education
- Hand Deformities: Congenital Hand and Arm Differences
- Syndactyly (Conjoined Fingers or Toes) and Corrective Surgery
- Simple Tips for Recovering from Tennis Elbow
- Often Overlooked: Serious Elbow Injuries
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Myths, Facts, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Editorial Appointments
Reviewer; Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research
Reviewer; Journal of Orthopedic Research
Selected Journal Articles
For all publications, please see the PubMed listing.
Research
We are currently involved with several projects involving fracture healing. Using gene chip technology we are exploring the molecular mechanisms for fracture healing in order to improve clinical care for our patients with fractures.
Research Interests
Molecular biology of fracture healingDevelopment of the limb
Thumb arthritis
Wrist fractures
Elbow stiffness
Clinical Trials / Research Studies
- A Study of Hyaluronan (Synvisc) for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis in the Thumb: Randomized Control Trial
- Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells
- Development and Testing of the Hand Surgery Expectations Survey
- Open Label Trial for Treating Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis: PILOT STUDY - Sub-study on Normal Controls
- Removal of Volar Plates after Distal Radius Fracture
Industry Relationships
Industry Relationships
HSS has a long history of supporting appropriate relationships with industry because they advance HSS's mission to provide the highest quality patient care, improve patient mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education.
Below are the healthcare industry relationships reported by Dr. Daluiski as of May 11, 2024.
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand - Board or Committee Member
- ArmadilloMD - Ownership Interest
- HS2, LLC - Ownership Interest
- HSS ASC of Manhattan, LLC - Ownership Interest
- Imagen Technologies - Serve as Board or Committee Member; Consultant; Ownership Interest
- Joint Effort Administrative Services Organization - Ownership Interest
- Pediatric Hand International Society of Surgeons - Board or Committee Member
HSS and its physicians make this information available to patients and the public, thus creating a transparent environment for those who are interested in this information. Further, the HSS Conflicts of Interest and Commitment Policy prohibits physicians from collecting royalties on products they develop that are used on patients at HSS.
Patients should feel free to ask their HSS physicians questions about these relationships.