School of Medicine - Department of Surgery
Diego Fernando
RINCÓN CARDOZO
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Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialization Coordinator
Position 2
CONTACT
Information
diegofrc@uis.edu.co
+57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 3104
GENERAL
Biography
Professor Laureate of the Universida Industrial de Santander (UIS), entity with which she works since 1987, occupying the position of Director of the School of Physiotherapy on several occasions. She is currently the Director of Postgraduate Studies at UIS, a role she has held since 2016. Senior Researcher recognized by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of Colombia (Minciencias). Leader of a research group with classification A, Minciencias. Academic peer of the National Accreditation Council. Author of articles and national research projects and international cooperation. She was elected to the presidency of the executive committee of Red Colombiana de Posgrados for the period 2021-2024.
EDUCATION AND
Qualifications
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Peripheral nerve and brachial plexus surgery
Universidad Autónoma De Coahuila, 2018
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Hand and Upper Limb Surgeon
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, 2015
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Orthopedist and Traumatologist
Universidad Industrial de Santander, 2014
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Physician
Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga, 2008
Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialization Coordinator
Position 2
CONTACT
Information
diegofrc@uis.edu.co
+57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 3104
AREAS OF
Expertise
- Medical & Health Sciences — Clinical Medicine — Orthopedic
OFFICE
Hours
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Monday
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Thursday
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Departamento de Cirugía,
Universidad Industrial de Santander
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Outstanding
Works
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Prevalencia y frecuencia de factores asociados a infección en pacientes mayores de 18 años con fracturas cerradas
Article, Acta Ortopédica Mexicana 2016
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Osteosynthesis with locking plate and minimally invasive technique for proximal humeral fractures
Article, Acta Ortopédica Mexicana 2017
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Description and Clinical Assessment of the Bone Block Tendon Interposition Technique for the Management of Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Osteoarthritis
Article, Journal of Hand Surgery Asian-Pacific, 2018
AWARDS AND
Recognitions
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Nominated for Best Scientific Poster: Axial carpal lesions – description of lesions and evaluation of results of a case series study
ASOCIMANO 39°, 2023
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Third place electronic poster: Superficial flexor tendon tenotomy for pip joint contracture due to trigger finger
Primer curso de medio término - ifssh, Quito, 2024
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Measurement of dorsal distal distance (DDD) in fractures of the distal radius as a determining factor of joint collapse. Cross-sectional study
Primer curso de medio término - ifssh, Quito, 2024