Posts by Jesse Bernard Jupiter, MD
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Retinacular Sling Reconstruction for Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tendon Subluxation Has Lasting Results
At a median of eight years after extensor carpi ulnaris sheath reconstruction using a radially based sling, of 15 patients, most reported high satisfaction despite some residual symptoms.
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Revision ORIF Successful for Nonunion of Distal Humerus Fracture in Older Patients with Bone Loss
In older patients with poor bone quality or bone loss, distal humerus fracture nonunion can be treated successfully using revision open reduction internal fixation, according to a retrospective study with an average follow-up of 22 years.
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Bone Forceps Useful in Treating Intra-Articular Wrist Fractures Involving the Lunate Facet
Adding a bone forceps to volar plate fixation allows adequate reduction of the dorsal lunate facet fragment without additional morbidity.
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New Surgical Approaches to Fracture
Hand and upper extremity orthopedic surgeon Jesse Jupiter, MD, is focused on developing new surgical approaches for fractures. With new treatment methods, he hopes to treat fractures with less invasive surgery to increase mobility and improve function.
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After Distal Radius Fracture, Unilateral Scapholunate Diastasis Does Not Indicate Need for Ligament Reconstruction
When distal radius fracture is associated with scapholunate interosseous ligament injury, it is difficult to predict which patients will develop symptoms. Mass General researchers investigated whether it is necessary to repair the ligament routinely.
Biography
Jesse B. Jupiter, MD, MA, is a professor of orthopaedic surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. He earned his MD at Yale in 1972 and completed his surgical internship at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in 1973.
Following this, Dr. Jupiter completed a two-year commitment as a general medical officer in the U.S. Public Health Service Indian Health branch with the Pima Indians in Arizona. His interest in medical education was enhanced with the development of educational programs improving primary care for both diabetic and arthritic patients.
In 1975, he began the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program. In 1980, Dr. Jupiter traveled to Basel, Switzerland, where he completed an AO Fellowship, after which he completed a hand and microvascular fellowship in Louisville, KY.
He returned to Boston in 1981 and began his academic and clinical career at Mass General. During his 33 years on the faculty, he has had the opportunity to head the Trauma Service, Foot and Ankle Program and the Hand Service.
Dr. Jupiter is an honorary member of more than 20 international societies of either Hand Surgery or Orthopaedic Surgery and has been named to America's Top Surgeons annually and Best of Boston since 2007.
Dr. Jupiter is an internationally known and sought after hand and upper limb specialist. He has given more than 1000 scientific presentations, published more than 220 original publications, 140 analytic reviews, 115 chapters in scientific texts and was co-author or co-editor of 10 major texts in upper limb and orthopaedic problems. Dr. Jupiter has developed a worldwide reputation, especially related to problems of the wrist and elbow, along with all other conditions involving the hand and upper limb.
Orthopaedic Care at Mass General
At Mass General, our world-class physicians and surgeons treat the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions throughout the body, from sprains and strains on the athletic field to carpal tunnel syndrome. Our team offers innovative, research-based treatments that range from limb-saving oncological procedures to complex spinal reconstruction.