Researcher Profile: Sim, Franklin H, M.D.

Franklin H. Sim, M.D.

Location: Minnesota

Primary Appointment
Orthopedic Surgery
Administrative Appointment
Chair, Orthopedic Surgery
Academic Rank
Professor of Orthopedics

Clinical Profile

Summary

My primary research interests are in musculoskeletal oncology and joint reconstruction. These center on research on the design and application of tumor prostheses to enhance limb salvage procedures. In addition, the biomechanical analysis of functional recovery following limb sparing surgery as well as a strong interest in the outcome of treatment of the pelvis and sacrum. Multidisciplinary research projects in collaboration with medical oncology and radiation oncology developing adjuvant treatment protocols in bone and soft tissue tumors.

Recent publications

See my publications on PubMed

Education

M.S. – Orthopedic Surgery
University of Minnesota

Residency – Orthopedic Surgery
Mayo Graduate School

Internship
Victoria General Hospital, Dalhousie University

Residency – Internal Medicine
Mayo Graduate School

M.D.
Medical School, Dalhousie University

B.S.
Dalhousie University

Areas of Research
Biomechanics and Motion Analysis Laboratories
Melanoma Study Group

Related Web Pages
Department of Orthopedic Surgery

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