Dr. Amir Oron

Amir Oron MD is an Israeli Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Hand Surgeon. Dr. Oron also has certification in Sports Medicine and as an Assessor for the Israeli Court system giving “Havat Daat” (an official dissertation) for the Israeli Judicial system and Ministry of Defense. Dr. Oron treats ailments in all fields of Orthopedics – foot and ankle surgery, diabetic foot, trauma surgery and research, also including Ultrasound Guided injections to joints, muscle, and fascia.

His motto is: “Always think outside the box while doing your best for your patient”.

Specialization includes:

  • Nerve Injury/Cut
  • Treatment of Complex Fractures
  • Trauma – Orthopedics
  • Surgery of the Palm
  • Bone Diseases
  • De-Quervain department
  • Wrist bone and finger fracture fixation
  • Release of Ulnar Nerve in the Elbow

Professional Experience:

Amir Oron MD is a leading Hand and Microsurgery specialist who currently heads the Hand Surgery Department at Kaplan Medical Center once headed by the world-renowned surgeon Professor Isidor Kessler. Dr. Oron is also certified in Sports Medicine- Rehabilitation Medicine and experienced in Regenerative medicine of the Musculoskeletal system at large.

Education and Specialization:

  • Specialization in hand surgery and microsurgery at the prestigious Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery in the US
  • Certified in rehabilitation medicine – sports medicine at the Tel Aviv University
  • Specialization in hand surgery at the Shiba Medical Center and the Kaplan Medical Center
  • Has a certified degree in orthopedics and a qualification in rehabilitative medicine – sports medicine

Clinical and Scientific Experience include:

  1. Ischemia Laser Treatment – Patent no. 6,918,922, Filed January 28, 2003. (Use of Low Level Laser Therapy for conditions in the CNS) Granted US patent, Commercialized, Photothera Inc.
  2. Methods for treating Muscular Dystrophy – Application # 20040153130 filed August 5, 2004 (Use of Low Level Laser Therapy for Muscular Dystrophy) Granted US Patent, Commercialized, Photothera Inc.
  3. CAPS – Carpal Active Protection System – Provisional US Patent Application filed September 2008. (An ergonomically designed system for prevention of Repetitive Stress Injuries in computer users

Publications:

  • Stoffman, N.PI, Magal, N.C, Shohat, T.C, Lotan, R.C, Koman, S.C, Oron, A.C, Danon, Y.C, Halpern, G.J.C, Lifshitz, Y.C and Shohat, M.PI . (2000). Higher than expected carrier rates for Familial Mediterranean Fever in various Jewish ethnic groups. Eur J Hum Genet. 8(4):307-10. (4.246; 60/176; 117)
  • Oron, U.PI, Yaakobi, T.C, Oron, A.C, Mordechovitz, D.C, Shofti, R.C, Hayam, G.C, Dror, U.C, Gepstein, L.C, Wolf, T.C, Haudenschild, C.C and Ben Haim, S.PI (2001). Low energy laser irradiation reduces formation of scar tissue after Myocardial Infarction in rats and dogs. 103(2):296-301. (29.69; 1/65; 143, 138)
  • Oron, U.PI, Yaakobi, T.C, Oron, A.C, Hayam, G.C, Gepstein, L.C, Rubin, O.C, Wolf, T.C and Ben Haim, S.PI . (2001). Attenuation of infarct size in rats and dogs after myocardial infarction by low energy laser irradiation. Lasers Surg Med. 28(3):204-11. (4.025; 44/211; 96, 91)
  • Efrati, S.PI, Leonov, Y.C, Oron, A.C, Siman-Tov, Y.C, Averbukh, M.C, Laurushevich, A.C and Golik, A.PI (2005). Optimization of endotracheal tube cuff filling by continuous upper airway carbon dioxide monitoring. Anesth Analg. 101(4):1081-8. (5.178; 7/33; 18)
  • Rochkind, S.PI, Shahar, A.C, Fliss, D.C, El-Ani, D.C, Astachov, L.C, Hayon, T.C, Alon, M.C, Zamostiano, R.C, Ayalon, O.C, Biton, I.C, Cohen, Y.C, Halperin, R.C, Schneider, D.C, Oron, A.C and Nevo, Z.PI .(2006). Development of a tissue-engineered composite implant for treating traumatic paraplegia in rats. Eur Spine J. 15(2):234-45. (3.134; 23/82; 42)
  • DeTaboada, L.PI, Ilic, S.C, Leichliter-Martha, S.C, Oron, U.C, Oron, A.C and Streeter, J.PI (2006). Transcranial application of low-energy laser irradiation improves neurological deficits in rats following acute stroke. Lasers Surg Med. 38(1):70-3. ( 4.025; 44/211; 109, 106)
  • Gelfer, Y.PI, Tavor, H.C, Oron, A.C, Peer, A.C, Halperin, N.C and Robinson, D.PI. (2006). Deep vein thrombosis prevention in joint arthroplasties: Continuous enhanced circulation therapy vs low molecular weight heparin. J Arthroplasty. 21(2):206-14. (4.757; 9/82; 39)
  • Ilic, S.PI, Leichliter, S.C, Streeter, J.C, Oron, A.C, DeTaboada, L.C and Oron, U.PI (2006). Effects of power densities, continuous and pulse frequencies, and number of sessions of low-level laser therapy on intact rat brain. Photomed Laser Surg. 24(4):458-66. (2.796; 83/211; 74, 69)
  • Oron, A.PI, Oron, U.C, Chen, J.L.C, Eilam, A.C, Zhang, C.L.C, Sadeh, M.C, Lampl, Y.C, Streeter, J.C, DeTaboada, L.C and Chopp, M.PI (2006). Low-level laser therapy applied transcranially to rats after induction of stroke significantly reduces long-term neurological deficits. Stroke. 37(10):2620-4. (7.914; 16/208; 169, 166)
  • Oron, A.PI, Oron, U.C, Streeter, J.C, DeTaboada, L.C, Alexandrovich, A.C, Trembovler, V.C and Shohami, E.PI (2007). Low-level laser therapy applied transcranially to mice following traumatic brain injury significantly reduces long-term neurological deficits. J Neurotrauma. 24(4):651-6. (5.269; 42/208; 130)
  • Lotan, R.PI, Oron, A.C, Anekstein, Y.C, Shalmon, E.C and Mirovsky, Y.PI. (2008). Lumbar stenosis and systemic diseases – Is There any relevance? J Spinal Disord Tech. 21(4):247-51. (2.31; 28/77 ;44)
  • Oron, A.PI and Yaffe, B.PI (2008). Replantation and revascularization in acute upper limb amputation – The Sheba Medical Center experience. Harefuah. 147(8-9):668-71, 752. (X;X;X)
  • Beer, Y.PI, Smorgick, Y.C, Oron, A.C, Mirovsky, Y.C, Weigl, D.C, Agar, G.C, Shitrit, R.C and Copeliovitch, L.PI . (2008). Long-term results of proximal femoral osteotomy in Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease. J Pediatr Orthop 28(8):819-24. (2.324; 58/129; 20)
  • Oron, A.PI, Agar, G.C, Oron, U.C and Stein, A.PI (2009). Correlation between rate of bony ingrowth to stainless steel, pure titanium, and titanium alloy implants in vivo and formation of Hydroxyapetite on their surfaces in vitro. J Biomed Mater Res A. 91A(4):1006-9. (4.396; 25/89; 16, 15)
  • Oron, A.PI, Oron, U.C, Streeter, J.C, De Taboada, L.C, Alexandrovich, A.C, Trembovler, V.C and Shohami, E.PI (2012). Near infrared transcranial laser therapy applied at various modes to mice following traumatic brain injury significantly reduces long-term neurological deficits. J Neurotrauma. 29(2):401-7.  (5.269; 42/208; 38)
  • Oron, A.PI, Agar, G.C, Oron, U.C and Stein, A.PI (2012). Enhancement of bony in-growth to metal implants by combining controlled hydroxyapatite coating and heat treatment. J Biomed Mater Res A. 100A(7):1668-72. (4.396; 25/89; 5)
  • Oron, A.PI, Reshef, N. C, Beer, Y. C, Brosh, T. C and Agar, G. PI (2012). The influence of radiofrequency ablation patterns on length, histological and mechanical properties of tendons. Muscles Ligaments Tendons J. 2(2):85-90. (X;X;X).
  • Oron, A.PI, Arieli, I.C, Pritsch, T.C, Even-Sapir, E.C, Halperin, N.C and Agar, GPI. (2013) SPECT vs Planar Scintigraphy as a Clinical Aid in Evaluation of the Elderly with Knee Pain. ISRN Orthopedics. 2013;842852. (X;X;0).Oron, A.PI, Lindner, D.C, Bergman, A.C, Brosh, T.C and Mirovsky, Y.PI. (2013). Molding Significantly Affects the Mechanical Properties of Plaster of Paris in Orthopedic Use. Curr Orthop Pract. 24(6):647-650.  (X:X:X).
  • Sarig, O.PI, Hass, A.C and Oron, A.PI (2013). Current Practice in Acute Flexor Tendon Repair in Israel. IMAJ. 15(6):277-278. (0.892; 140/167; 2)
  • Oron, A.PI Gupta AC  and Thirkannad, S.M.PI (2013). Nonunion of Scaphoid Distal Pole. Hand Surg. 18(1):35-9. (X:X:X).
  • Manon-Matos ,Y. PI, Oron, A. C and Wolff , T.W. PI (2013). Combined common extensor and supinator aponeurotomy for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 17(3):179-81. (X;X;X).
  • Oron, A.PI, Oron, U.C and Sadeh, M.C (2014). Low-level laser therapy during postnatal development modulates degeneration and enhances regeneration processes in the hindlimb muscles of dystrophic mice. Photomed Laser Surg. 32(11):606-611.  (2.796; 83/211;3).
  • Oron, A.PI and Robinson. D.PI (2017). A Glucosamine –Containing Massage Cream In the Treatment of  Knee Arthrosis. A Prospective Double Blind Study. Int J Orthop.  4(5):814-818. (X;X;X).
  • Hazan, R. C, Oron, U. C and Oron, A. PI (2017).  Heat Treatment of Metal Implants Significantly Increases Their Osseointegration with the Host Bone. Ortho & Rheum Open Access. 5(3): 555665. (X;X;X).
  • Oron, A. PI, Yehuda, D. C , Lin, E. C, Aghasi, M. C and Behrbalk, E. C (2018). The Blunt Tip Glomus Tumor Mapping Method – A Low-Cost Solution for Delineation of Tumor Borders. Clin Res Orthop. 1(1):1-3. (X;X;X).
  • Schnapp, L. pi, Colakuglu, S. C, Couceiro, J. C, Oron, A. C, Brock, G. C and Banegas, R.N. pi (2018). Forearm Shortening Impact on Pronation and Supination. J Hand Surg – Asian. Article in Press. (X;X;X).
  • Oron, A. PI, Netzer, N. C, Rosinsky, P . C, Elmalichie, D. C and Ben Galim, P. C (2018). Diagnosing Acute Compartment Syndrome: Are Current Textbooks Misleading? Curr Orthop Pract. Article in Press. (X;X;X).
  • Yassin, M. PI, Oron, A. C and Robinson, D.PI (2019). Effect of adding Medical Cannabis Treatment (MCT) to analgesic treatment in patients with low back pain related to fibromyalgia: an observational cross-over single center study. Clin Exp Rheumatol.37(1): S13-S20. (4.473; 16/34; 13).
  • Hoyem KH, Oron A C, Rozinsky P C, Kosashvili Y. (2020). Petrochanteric Fractures in the Elderly: Is the Severity of Fracture Pattern associated with age and an increased rate of mortality?
    Hong Kong J Orthop Res. 3(1):21-26. (X;X:X)
  • Rosinsky PJ PI, Netzer N C, David Y C, Kosashvili Y C, Been E C, Oron A PI. (2020). Fifth Metacarpal instability and its effect on hamatometacarpal arthritis patterns – a cadaver study. Hand Surg Rehabil. 39(1):48-52. (0.969; 75/82; 1)
  • Burn P J PI, Bucman A C, Sibony S C, Oron A PI. (2020). MP-1™ Polyimide for Medical Devices: 1. Pre Clinical Studies. J.Biomedical and Life Sci. 7(3):42-51. (X;X;X)
  • Adi Mor PI, Eyal Behrbalk C, Sergey Ikher C, Motti Vigler C, Amir Oron PI. The A1 Pulley as a Fulcrum for Flexor Tendon Excursion – a Histopathological Study. Muscle Ligament Tendons J. Accepted for publication. (X;X;X)
  • Fuchs L C, Oron A PI. Future of Women orthopaedists: signs of optimism in a 3-year follow-up survey. Orthop.Pract.. Accepted for publication. (X;X;X)
  • Fuchs L PI, Gafni N C, Saleh S C, Oron A PI. Ulnar Superficialis Slip Resection versus Radial Superficialis Slip Resection – a Biomechanical Pilot Study. HAND – accepted for publication. . (14;X;X)
  • Terlezky S PI, Amster Kahn H, Gannot G. Oron A PI. “Ulnar Nerve Injuries – A Tricky Bifurcation”. EC Orthopaedics8 (2021): 102-105. (X;X;X)
  • Oron A PI, Efrati S, Duanis-Barak K, Tuby H, Maltz L, Oron U PI. Photobiomodulation therapy to autologous bone marrow in humans significantly increases the concentration of circulating stem cells and macrophages: a pilot study. Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine and Laser Surgery – Accepted for Publication (2.222; 118/211; X)

Presentations:

  • Oron A, Lin E, Aghasi M – Glomus Tumor – A Series of 12 Cases, with Emphasis on the Clinical Diagnosis. Israeli Society of Surgery of the Hand Annual Congress, Hadera, Israel 2001
  • Oron A., Alk D., Lin E, Aghasi M- Double injury of the F.D.P tendon in a single digit –a case report. Israeli Society of Surgery of the Hand Annual Congress, Hadera, Israel 2001
  • Reshef N, Agar G, Oron A, Halperin N – The Influence of Radiofrequency Energy on the Length, Histological and Mechanical Properties of Tendons. The Israel Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. Israel 2003
  • Oron A., Brosh T., Otan V., Halperin N., Mirovsky Y- Biomechanical effects of cementation and instrumented cementation of swine lumbar vertebrae-an ex vivo model. The Israel Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. Israel 2003
  • Beer Y., Mendelson R., Jaffe D., Oron A., Avisar E., Gordin A., Halperin N., Agar GCorrelation between stress x-rays and physical examination in posterior cruciate ligament knee tears. The Israel Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. Israel 2003
  • Beer Y., Finestone A., Jaffe D., Oron A., Avisar E., Gordin A., Halperin N., Agar G   – Acute knee locking in soldiers – policy change? The Israel Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. Israel 2003
  • Oron A., Lin E., Aghassi M – Simultaneous Hip and distal Radius fracture: preliminary findings of a retrospective study. Israeli Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting. 2003
  • Oron A., Lin E., Aghassi M- Simultaneous bilateral boxer’s fracture –a case report. Israeli Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting. 2003
  • Oron A, Ramot R, Pintov S, Halperin N, Mirovsky Y- BacklifeTM Continuous Passive Movement to the Lower Vertebral Column – A Controlled Randomized Double Blind Single Center Study – 5th Mediterranean Congress of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine, Antalya, Turkey 2004.
  • Bialik MG, Oron A, Lin E, Aghasi M- Fixation of scaphoid fracture non-union by an osteocancellous bone graft serving as an intraosseous peg. Upper Extremity, Hand & Microsurgery-International Congress, Corfu, Greece 2002.
  • Bialik MG, Oron A, Lin E, Aghasi M – Flexor digitorum profundus two point tear. Upper Extremity, Hand & Microsurgery-International Congress, Corfu, Greece 2002.
  • Oron A, Lin E, Aghasi M Synovial Osteochondromatosis presenting as ulnar nerve palsy. Upper Extremity, Hand & Microsurgery-International Congress, Corfu, Greece 2002.
  • Oron A, Lin E, Aghasi M- The blunt-tip glomus tumor mapping method-technical note. Upper Extremity, Hand & Microsurgery-International Congress, Corfu, Greece 2002. Oron A, Reshef N, Siegelmann-Danielli N, Lin E, Aghasi M- Colon cancer metastazing to the proximal phalanx of an index finger a case report. IX Congress of the Federation of the European Societies for Surgery of the Hand, FESSH, Lisbon, Portugal 2003.
  • Oron A, Mirovsky Y, Agar G , Halperin N- Viscosupplementation in Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: Findings from Clinical Practice in Israel. The Israel Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. Israel 2004
  • Oron A, Robinson D- A Glucosamine –Containing Massage Cream In the Treatment of Knee Arthrosis. A Prospective Double Blind Study. The Israel Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. Israel 2004 – Beer Y, Mirovsky Y, Weigl D, Oron A, Shitrit R, Copeliovitch L, Agar G, Halperin N. Distal transfer of the Greater Trochanter Following Osteotomy for Perthes’ Disease: Long Term Follow-up of Thirteen hips. The Israel Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. Israel 2005
  • Oron A, Lindner D, Bergman A, Cohen N, Mirovsky Y, Brosh T- Molding Significantly Affects the Mechanical Properties of Plaster of Paris in Orthopedic use The Israel Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. Israel 2007
  • Oron A, Weizenbluth M, Yanay E, Hass – A The Clenched Fist Syndrome Revisited – A Case Report, Israeli Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting. 2009
  • Oron A, Weizenbluth M, Yanay E, Hass A – Juvenile Kienbocks Disease – Case Report and Literature review International Meeting on Kienbocks Disease, Vienna, Austria 2010
  • Sarig O, Weizenbluth M, Oron A- Current Practice in Acute Flexor Tendon Repair in Israel Brussels Hand/Upper Limb International Symposium, Brussels, Belgium, 2014.
  • Oron A, Schnapp L, Coucierro J, Boland E, Tien H – The A4 Pulley Pocket Technique for Augmentation of Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Insertion Repair – A Biomechanical Study International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand Triennial Congress, New Delhi, India, 2013
  • Oron A, Gupta A, Thirkannad S – Nonunion of the Scaphoid Distal Pole International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand Triennial Congress, New Delhi, India, 2013
  • Sarig O, Weizenbluth M, Oron A – Current Practice in Acute Flexor Tendon Repair in Israel Brussels Hand/Upper Limb International Symposium Brussels, Belgium, 2014
  • Oron A, Oron U. – Photobiomodulation in Traumatic Brain Injury. International Conference on Neuropathology Tokyo, Japan, 2018
  • Oron A, Epstein DS, Behrbalk E, Ikher S, Kosashvili Y – Pisiform Arthritis and Tracking Patterns: A Biomechanical and Histopathological Study. Israeli Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting 2018
  • Oron A, Rosinsky P, Behrbalk E, Netzer N, Yehuda D, Kosashvili Y. Fifth Metacarpus Instability and the effect on Hamatometacarpal Arthritis Patterns – A Cadaveric Study. Israeli Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting 2018.
  • Oron A – The Kessler Legacy in tendon suture of the Hand. Invited Lecture – The Italian Muscle, Ligament and Tendon congress. November 2018, Amalfi, Italy.
  • Terletzky S, Amster Kan , …. Ulnar Nerve Injuries – a Tricky Bifurcation. Israeli Society for Orthopedic Surgery 38th annual meeting 2018.

Memberships and Appointments:

  • Lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem School of Medicine
  • Certified in writing legal medical opinion and has extensive experience in writing opinions
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand award
  • Member of the Israeli Society for Surgery of the Hand
  • Member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  • Member of the Kleinert Society for Hand and Microsurgery

Language:

• English
• German
• Hebrew