David Colen, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery (Plastic); Faculty, Yale Limb Restoration and Lengthening Program
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Biography
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Research Summary
Dr. Colen's research interests include optimizing hand function after reconstruction for congenital differences as well as after trauma or infection.
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Research Interests
Hand; Hand Deformities; Hand Deformities, Acquired; Hand Deformities, Congenital; Hand Injuries; Microsurgery; Tendon Injuries; Tendon Transfer; Tendons; Plastic Surgery Procedures; Upper Extremity; Lower Extremity; Upper Extremity Deformities, Congenital
Public Health Interests
Health Economics
Selected Publications
- The malnourished consult: A quiet prevalence in complex musculoskeletal patientsLewis K, Islam S, Carney M, Junn A, Schneble C, Colen D, Prsic A. The malnourished consult: A quiet prevalence in complex musculoskeletal patients Orthoplastic Surgery 2022, 10: 57-63. DOI: 10.1016/j.orthop.2022.09.006.
- Expanding the criteria for targeted muscle reinnervation: A national assessment of eligibilityJunn A, Dinis J, Reategui A, Liu S, Colen D, Prsic A. Expanding the criteria for targeted muscle reinnervation: A national assessment of eligibility Orthoplastic Surgery 2022, 7: 7-12. DOI: 10.1016/j.orthop.2021.10.003.
- Minimally invasive medial gastrocnemius flap harvesting technique: A case reportBeeram I, Colen D, Dowlatshahi A. Minimally invasive medial gastrocnemius flap harvesting technique: A case report Orthoplastic Surgery 2021, 6: 15-18. DOI: 10.1016/j.orthop.2021.06.001.
- The Medial Femoral Condyle Flap in the Pediatric Patient.Colen DL, Kania KE, Othman S, Levin LS, Reece EM, Pederson WC, Innocenti M, Kovach SJ. The Medial Femoral Condyle Flap in the Pediatric Patient. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2021, 147: 613e-622e. PMID: 33776035, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000007778.
- Expanding the Criteria for Targeted Muscle Reinnervation: A National Assessment of Eligibility.Junn A, Dinis J, Reategui A, Liu S, Colen DL, Prsic, A, 2021. Expanding the Criteria for Targeted Muscle Reinnervation: A National Assessment of Eligibility. Orthoplastic Surgery.
- Minimally Invasive Medial Gastrocnemius Flap Harvesting TechniqueBereem I, Colen DL, Dowlatshahi S. Minimally Invasive Medial Gastrocnemius Flap Harvesting Technique: A Case Report. Orthoplastic Surgery. 2021 Jul 15.
- Indications for Vascular Intervention in Lower Extremity ReconstructionColen DL, Colen LB. "Indications for Vascular Intervention in Lower Extremity Reconstruction." In: Hong J, Hallock G, ed. Lower Extremity Reconstruction: A Practical Guide. 1st Edition. New York: Thieme; 2021.
- Soft-Tissue Reconstruction of Complicated Total Ankle ArthroplastyOthman S, Colen DL, Azoury SC, Piwnica-Worms W, Fischer JP, Levin LS, Kovach SJ. Soft-Tissue Reconstruction of Complicated Total Ankle Arthroplasty Foot & Ankle Specialist 2020, 15: 464-471. PMID: 33215522, DOI: 10.1177/1938640020969596.
- The Role of Cadaver-Based Flap Course in Microsurgical Education and Practice Patterns of Attendees: A Survey StudyAzoury SC, Othman S, Colen DL, Broach RB, Lin I, Zenn MR, Kovach SJ, Levin LS. The Role of Cadaver-Based Flap Course in Microsurgical Education and Practice Patterns of Attendees: A Survey Study Journal Of Reconstructive Microsurgery 2020, 37: 154-160. PMID: 32871600, DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1716320.
- Microvascular free flap coverage for salvage of the infected total knee arthroplasty.Lee GC, Colen DL, Levin LS, Kovach SJ. Microvascular free flap coverage for salvage of the infected total knee arthroplasty. The Bone & Joint Journal 2020, 102-B: 176-180. PMID: 32475267, DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.102b6.bjj-2019-1661.r1.
- Toxic Shock Syndrome after Surgery: Case Presentation and Systematic Review of the LiteratureCelie KB, Colen DL, Kovach SJ. Toxic Shock Syndrome after Surgery: Case Presentation and Systematic Review of the Literature Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2020, 8: e2499. PMID: 33133879, PMCID: PMC7572075, DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000002499.
- Flap Reconstruction for Deep Sternal Wound Infections: Factors Influencing Morbidity and MortalityPiwnica-Worms W, Azoury SC, Kozak G, Nathan S, Stranix JT, Colen D, Othman S, Vallabhajosyula P, Serletti J, Kovach S. Flap Reconstruction for Deep Sternal Wound Infections: Factors Influencing Morbidity and Mortality The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2020, 109: 1584-1590. PMID: 31982440, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2019.12.014.
- Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity Injuries Presenting to Emergency Departments in the United States: Epidemiology and Health Care–Associated CostsLee A, Colen DL, Fox JP, Chang B, Lin IC. Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity Injuries Presenting to Emergency Departments in the United States: Epidemiology and Health Care–Associated Costs Hand 2019, 16: 519-527. PMID: 31441332, PMCID: PMC8283104, DOI: 10.1177/1558944719866884.
- Surgical Treatment of Chronic Hand Ischemia: A Systematic Review and Case SeriesColen DL, Ben-Amotz O, Stephanie T, Serebrakian A, Carney MJ, Gerety PA, Levin LS. Surgical Treatment of Chronic Hand Ischemia: A Systematic Review and Case Series The Journal Of Hand Surgery (Asian-Pacific Volume) 2019, 24: 359-370. PMID: 31438795, DOI: 10.1142/s2424835519500462.
- The Independent Plastic Surgery Match (2010-2018): Applicant and Program Trends, Predictors of a Successful Match, and Future DirectionsAzoury SC, Kozak GM, Stranix JT, Colen DL, Piwnica-Worms W, Fosnot J, Serletti JM, Kovach SJ. The Independent Plastic Surgery Match (2010-2018): Applicant and Program Trends, Predictors of a Successful Match, and Future Directions Journal Of Surgical Education 2019, 77: 219-228. PMID: 31405800, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2019.07.018.
- Abstract 7: The Independent Plastic Surgery Match (2010 to 2018): Applicant and Program Trends, Successful Match Predictors, and Future DirectionsAzoury S, Kozak G, Stranix J, Colen D, Piwnica-Worms W, Fosnot J, Serletti J, Kovach S. Abstract 7: The Independent Plastic Surgery Match (2010 to 2018): Applicant and Program Trends, Successful Match Predictors, and Future Directions Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2019, 7: 4-4. PMCID: PMC6571223, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000568948.05669.52.
- Soft-Tissue Reconstruction of the Complicated Knee ArthroplastyColen DL, Carney MJ, Shubinets V, Lanni MA, Liu T, Levin LS, Lee GC, Kovach SJ. Soft-Tissue Reconstruction of the Complicated Knee Arthroplasty Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2018, 141: 1040-1048. PMID: 29596192, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000004255.
- Management of Infected Mesh After Abdominal Hernia RepairShubinets V, Carney MJ, Colen DL, Mirzabeigi MN, Weissler JM, Lanni MA, Braslow BM, Fischer JP, Kovach SJ. Management of Infected Mesh After Abdominal Hernia Repair Annals Of Plastic Surgery 2018, 80: 145-153. PMID: 28671890, DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000001189.
- Godina's Principles in the Twenty-First Century and the Evolution of Lower Extremity Trauma ReconstructionColen DL, Colen LB, Levin LS, Kovach SJ. Godina's Principles in the Twenty-First Century and the Evolution of Lower Extremity Trauma Reconstruction Journal Of Reconstructive Microsurgery 2017, 34: 563-571. PMID: 29121685, DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1607348.
- Radial Longitudinal Deficiency: Recent Developments, Controversies, and an Evidence-Based Guide to TreatmentColen DL, Lin IC, Levin LS, Chang B. Radial Longitudinal Deficiency: Recent Developments, Controversies, and an Evidence-Based Guide to Treatment The Journal Of Hand Surgery 2017, 42: 546-563. PMID: 28669420, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.04.012.
- Anatomical Basis and Clinical Application of Synovial Flaps in the Wrist and Distal ForearmColen DL, Yeh JT, Colen LB. Anatomical Basis and Clinical Application of Synovial Flaps in the Wrist and Distal Forearm Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2017, 139: 1165-1174. PMID: 28092337, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000003278.
- Burden of Hand Maladies in US Emergency DepartmentsColen DL, Fox JP, Chang B, Lin IC. Burden of Hand Maladies in US Emergency Departments Hand 2017, 13: 228-236. PMID: 28720041, PMCID: PMC5950962, DOI: 10.1177/1558944717695749.
- Abstract P28. Soft Tissue Reconstruction after Complicated Knee ReplacementColen D, Liu T, Lanni M, Shubinets V, Lee G, Kovach S. Abstract P28. Soft Tissue Reconstruction after Complicated Knee Replacement Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2017, 5: 15. PMCID: PMC5361313, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000513402.29108.c9.
- Congenital Syndactyly Reconstruction of 391 Webspaces: An 18-Year ExperienceColen D, Tecce M, Mitchell B, Lanni M, Chang B. Congenital Syndactyly Reconstruction of 391 Webspaces: An 18-Year Experience Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2016, 223: s95-s96. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2016.06.192.
- AbstractColen D, Tecce M, Lanni M, Mitchell B, Chang B. Abstract Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2016, 4: 120. PMCID: PMC5147204, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000503036.28504.25.
- AbstractColen D, Gao L, Chang B, Levin L. Abstract Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open 2016, 4: 121-122. PMCID: PMC5147207, DOI: 10.1097/01.gox.0000503039.74245.95.
- Reducing Infectious Complications in Implant Based Breast Reconstruction: Impact of Early Expansion and Prolonged Drain Use.Hanna KR, Tilt A, Holland M, Colen D, Bowen B, Stovall M, Lee A, Wang J, Drake D, Lin K, Uroskie T, Campbell CA. Reducing Infectious Complications in Implant Based Breast Reconstruction: Impact of Early Expansion and Prolonged Drain Use. Annals Of Plastic Surgery 2016, 76 Suppl 4: S312-5. PMID: 26914348, DOI: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000000760.
- Congenital HandColen DL, Chang B. “Congenital Hand.” In: Murray P, Hammert W, eds. Hand Surgery Update VI. Rosemont, IL. 2016.
- Reconstruction for All: The Case for Pediatric Hand TransplantationColen D, Bank J, McAndrew C, Levin L. Reconstruction for All: The Case for Pediatric Hand Transplantation Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation 2015, 2: 47-52. DOI: 10.1080/23723505.2015.1133268.
- Abstract 65Mirzabeigi M, Colen D, Nelson J, Kanchwala S, Kovach S, Serletti J, Wu L. Abstract 65 Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2015, 135: 52. DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000465513.47058.2f.
- Abstract P85Mirzabeigi M, Colen D, Kovach S, Kanchwala S, Serletti J, Wu L. Abstract P85 Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2015, 135: 1252. DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000463405.28891.63.
- Abstract P85Mirzabeigi M, Colen D, Kovach S, Kanchwala S, Serletti J, Wu L. Abstract P85 Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2015, 135: 1252. DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000464054.18859.55.
- Abstract P28Colen D, Mitchell B, Basta M, Fischer J, Chang B. Abstract P28 Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2015, 135: 1223. DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000463997.27376.c4.
- Abstract P28Colen D, Mitchell B, Basta M, Fischer J, Chang B. Abstract P28 Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2015, 135: 1223. DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000463348.16322.1e.
- Colovesical Fistula Caused by an Ingested Chicken BoneClements MB, Hedrick TL, Colen DL, Schenkman NS. Colovesical Fistula Caused by an Ingested Chicken Bone Urology 2013, 82: e37-e38. PMID: 24295267, DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2013.08.054.
- Reduction mammoplasty operative techniques for improved outcomes in the treatment of gigantomastia.Degeorge BR, Colen DL, Mericli AF, Drake DB. Reduction mammoplasty operative techniques for improved outcomes in the treatment of gigantomastia. Eplasty 2013, 13: e54. PMID: 24244786, PMCID: PMC3807584.