
Dr. Adam J. Bakker, MD
Surgeon
4010 West 65th Street Edina MN, 55435About
Adam J. Bakker, MD, is a board certified and Mayo Clinic hand surgery fellowship-trained surgeon who specializes in surgical and nonsurgical treatment of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. He focuses on conditions of the hand and upper extremities including minimally invasive treatment options for Dupuytren’s contractures and carpal tunnel syndrome, hand and upper extremity fracture care, arthroscopy, tendon and ligament injuries, upper extremity joint replacements, and microsurgery. He also has an active interest in international orthopedic care to underserved regions. “I strongly believe in patient centered care. Components of excellent patient centered care (in addition to being technically proficient) must include clear interpersonal communication, availability, teamwork, and a sustained focus on the wellbeing of the patient is first and foremost.”
Education and Training
University of Mn Med Sch 2007
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Detection of microalbuminuria. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis favors albumin-to-creatinine ratio over albumin concentration.
- Prevention of protein adsorption: effect on patient results for microalbuminuria.
- [Routine laboratory tests unnecessary for children referred for recurrent wheezing and/or asthma].
- Ca2+- and Sr2+-activation properties of muscle fibres from a muscle receptor organ and the associated extrafusal muscle of the crab and crayfish.
- Effects of the PKA inhibitor H-89 on excitation-contraction coupling in skinned and intact skeletal muscle fibres.
- Deep vein thrombosis of the upper extremity: intra- and interobserver study of digital subtraction venography.
- [Sport drinks: not a suitable rehydration solution for children].
- Simple method for correcting total protein in plasma for actual fibrinogen content.
- Mineralocorticoid excess due to precursors only in a patient with adrenal
- [Methods of collecting urine for the determination of microalbuminuria: time for consensus].
- Diagnosing scaphoid fractures: radiographs cannot be used as a gold standard!
- The effect of taurine depletion on the contractile properties and fatigue in fast-twitch skeletal muscle of the mouse.
- A rare combination of fractures of the upper extremities: a diagnostic problem.
- The reproducibility and repeatability of varus stress radiographs in the assessment of isolated fibular collateral ligament and grade-III posterolateral knee injuries. An in vitro biomechanical study.
- Influence of monoclonal immunoglobulins in direct determinations of iron in serum.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- 2008 is given to two physicians every quarter for excellence regarding pat
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- Member American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Member American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- Member Zumbro Valley Medical Society
Dr. Adam J. Bakker, MD's Practice location
Twin Cities Orthopedics
4010 West 65th Street -Edina, MN 55435Get Direction
Practice At 1959 Ne Pacific St C212, Box 356340
1959 Ne Pacific St C212, Box 356340 -Seattle, WA 98195Get Direction
Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology & Hepatology
200 1st St SW -Rochester, MN 55905Get Direction
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