Main Line Hand Surgery, P.C.
Stephen L. Cash M.D.
Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity & Microsurgery
Lankenau Medical Building East Suite 253
100 East Lancaster Avenue Wynnewood, Pennsylvania 19096
CONTACT: phone 610-642-8823 fax 610-896-2186 Directions

Stephen L. Cash M.D.
has been in the full time practice of hand and microsurgery since 1984. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and holds a special Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery.
From 1984 to 1989 he was a staff member of the Philadelphia Hand Center, and since 1989 until today he has been chief hand surgeon at the Lankenau Hospital and Medical Research Center. He holds a faculty position as Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University, served as medical director of the hand clinic at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, and also is on staff at the Bryn Mawr and Paoli Hospital. He teaches medical students, orthopaedic and general surgery residents, and has lectured on various topics in hand surgery.
Our Hands are a Marvel of Nature's Design
Stop and think about the amazingly varied things our hands enable us to do. Their ability to perform rapid and precise movements allows us to play the piano, violin, or guitar. Their strength allows us to operate a jackhammer, lift heavy weights, or play competitive sports. Their delicate sensibility allows us to read braille, determine subtle differences in textures and temperatures, and convey affection to a loved one.
Underneath the skin of our hands lies an incredibly complex arrangement of bones, tendons, joints, ligaments and nerves, all of which must move and function in a very precise and exacting manner. When injury or disease occurs, expert care is needed to restore our hands to their fullest potential.
Dr. Cash has been guest lecturer at the world renowned University of the Arts which trains exceptionally gifted young musicians for careers as performing artists on the highest professional level. He frequently treats professional musicians who have performance problems using their upper extremities.
Education: up
- 1978 M.D. Medical School: State University of New York, Upstate Health Sciences Center, Syracuse, N.Y. Honors: Lange Medical Book Award for Scholarship, Mosby Medical Book Award for Scholarship, Elected to Alpha Omega Medical Honor Society (Junior Year)
- 1973 B.S. Physical Therapy, State University Of New York, Buffalo Honors: Dean's List
- 1971 B.A. Chemistry & Biology, State University of New York, Buffalo
Postgraduate Training: up
- 1978-1979 Internship, General Surgery, Montefiore Hospital & Medical Center Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
- 1979-1983 Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Montefiore Hospital & Medical Center Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
- 1983-1984 Fellowship, Hand & Microsurgery, Christine Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery / University of Louisville, KY
Licensure up
- 1996 New Jersey
- 1984 Pennsylvania
- 1983 Kentucky
- 1979 New York
Board Certifications up
- 1986 American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery,
1996 and 2006 Recertified
- 1989 Certificate of Added Qualification, Surgery of the Hand
1996 and 2006 Recertified
Work Experience & Appointments up
Academic Appointments
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Division of Hand Surgery Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA. 19107
Hospital Appointments
- 1984 - Present --- Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA 19107
- 1989 - Present --- Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon Lankenau Hospital Wynnewood, Pa. 19096
- 1993 - Present --- Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon Bryn Mawr Hospital Bryn Mawr, Pa. 19010
- 1994 - 2003 --- Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon Mercy Haverford Hospital Havertown, Pa. 19083
- 1995 - 1997 --- Consultant - Hand Surgery Good Shepard Hospital Allentown, Pa. 18103
Work Experience
- 1989 - Present --- Main Line Hand Surgery Lankenau Medical Bldg. East Suite 253
100 Lancaster Avenue Wynnewood, Pa. 19096
- 1984 - 1989 Staff Hand Surgeon at the Philadelphia Hand Center Philadelphia, Pa. 19107
Professional Organizations / Memberships and Activities up
- American Medical Association
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
- Pennsylvania Medical Association
- Philadelphia County Medical Society
- Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
- Philadelphia Hand Club
Lecture Presentations: up
- 2005 "Common Upper Extremity Problems" NovaCare Physical Therapy Cherry Hill, NJ
- 2005 "Repetitive Motion Injuries in the Work Place" South Jersey Sports Medicine Program Turnersville, NJ
- 2003 "Tendonitis in the Hand & Upper Extremity" Poster Exhibit Lankenau Hospital Wynnewood, PA 19096
- 2002 "Upper Extremity Problems in Musicians" University of the Arts Philadelphia, PA
- 2001 "Management of Traumatic Hand & Wrist Injuries" Primarily Orthopaedic Symposium The American College Bryn Mawr PA.
- 2001 Independent Medical Examination/Deposition Testimony CMA Symposium King of Prussia, PA
- 2000 "Common Disorders of the Elbow" Primarily Orthopaedic Symposium The American College Bryn Mawr, Pa
- 1999 "Upper Extremity Problems in Musicians" and "Repetitive Motion Injuries" Medical Grand Rounds Lankenau Hospital Wynnewood, PA
- 1999 "Surgical Management of Flexor Tendon Injuries in the Hand - Acute Repair & Reconstruction" Hand Special Interest Group Paoli Hospital Paoli, PA
- 1999 How to do an Independent Medical Examination Case Management Associates, Teaching Seminar King of Prussia, PA
- 1998 "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome" Lecture and Screening Clinic, Jefferson Health Systems, Healthy Neighbor Lecture Series Lankenau Hospital Wynnewood, PA
- 1998 "Hand Infections" Orthopaedic Grand Rounds Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Lankenau Hospital Wynnewood, PA
- 1996 "Upper Extremity Problems in Musicians" Seminar for National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences at University of the Arts, Philadelphia
- 1995 "Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release" Moss Rehabilitation Hospital, Philadelphia
- 1995 "Upper Extremity Trauma" Surgery Grand Rounds Lankenau Hospital Wynnewood, PA
- 1994 "Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release" Hand Surgery Interest Group Philadelphia PA
- 1994 "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome" St. Paul Insurance King of Prussia, PA
- 1994 "Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release" Comprehensive Rehabilitation Group Medical Lecture Series King of Prussia, PA
- 1994 "Common Office Problems-Hand Conditions" Seminar Chairman Regional Review Course in Hand Surgery American Society for Surgery of the Hand Philadelphia, PA
- 1994 "Repetitive Stress Syndrome in the Upper Extremity" Arco Chemical Medical Education Seminar
- 1994 "Infections of the Hand" Grand Rounds, Department of Surgery Lankenau Hospital Wynnewood, PA
- 1993 "Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release" Jefferson Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting
- 1993 "Experience with 100 Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Surgeries" Kleinert Institute for Hand & Microsurgery 7th Clinical Reunion Louisville Kentucky
- 1993 "Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release" Penn Therapy Teaching Seminars
- 1992 "Arthritis of the Hand" Arthritis Club Lankenau Hospital Wynnewood, PA
- 1992 "Cumulative Trauma Disorders of the Upper Extremity" PA Human Performance Foundation Worker's Compensation Management Seminar Hershey, PA
- 1992 "Evaluation and Management of Hand Injuries" Surgical Grand Rounds, Department of Surgery Lankenau Hospital Wynnewood, PA
- 1992 "Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy" Penn Therapy Teaching Seminars
- 1992 "Anatomy of the Hand" Department of Surgery Lankenau Hospital Wynnewood, PA
- 1992 "Management of Complex Hand Trauma" Lehigh Valley Orthopaedic Lecture, Seminar Series, Bethlehem, PA
- 1991 "Treatment of Flexor Tendon Injuries -- Acute and Chronic" Hand Special Interest Group Philadelphia, PA
- 1991 "Examination of the Hand" "Anesthesia for Hand Surgery" American Society for Surgery of the Hand Regional Review Course Philadelphia, PA
- 1991 "Complex Hand Trauma" Hand Special Interest Group Philadelphia, PA
- 1991 "Anatomy of the Hand and Wrist" Department of Surgery Anatomy Course Lankenau Hospital Wynnewood, PA
- 1990 "Complications of Metacarpal Distraction Lengthening for Thumb Reconstruction" Christine Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery Clinical Reunion Louisville, KY
- 1990 "Common Hand Problems Seen by Internists" Grand Rounds, Department of Medicine Lankenau Hospital Wynnewood, PA
- 1990 "Dupuytren's Disease" Hand Surgery Interest Group Philadelphia, PA
- 1990 "Management of Complex Hand Trauma" Grand Rounds, Department of Medicine Lankenau Hospital Wynnewood, PA
- 1989 "Elective Microvascular Surgery" American Society for Surgery of the Hand Regional Review Course Philadelphia, PA
- 1989 "Flexor Tendon Injuries" Plastic Surgery Review Course Philadelphia, PA
- 1989 "Acute Flexor Tendon Injuries" Surgery & Rehabilitation of the Hand Symposium & Workshop Philadelphia, PA
- 1989 "Approach to Replantation" Hand Rehabilitation Center Fellowship Teaching Conference Philadelphia, PA.
- 1988 "Acute Flexor Tendon Injuries in the Hand" Surgery & Rehabilitation of the Hand Symposium & Workshop Philadelphia, PA
- 1987 "Dupuytren's Disease" American Society for Surgery of the Hand Regional Review Course Philadelphia, PA 19107
- 1987 "Flexor Tendon Injuries - The Acute Problem" Surgery & Rehabilitation of the Hand Symposium & Workshop Philadelphia, Pa.
- 1987 "Management of Bone Injury in Complex Trauma of the Hand" Surgery & Rehabilitation of the Hand 1987 Symposium & Workshop Philadelphia, Pa.
- 1987 "Fractures of the Distal Radius" Surgery & Rehabilitation of the Hand 1987 Symposium & Workshop Philadelphia, Pa.
- 1986 "Flexor Tendon Injuries in the Hand" Lecture & Panel Discussion - Symposium on Rehabilitation of the Hand Philadelphia, Pa. 19107
- 1985 "Common Extensor Tendon Injuries" Lecture & Panel Discussion - Symposium on Rehabilitation of the Hand Philadelphia, Pa. 19107
- 1985 "Infections of the Hand" American Society for Surgery of the Hand Regional Review Course Philadelphia, PA 19107
- 1985 "Flexor Tendon Injuries in the Hand" American Society for Surgery of the Hand Regional Review Course Philadelphia, PA 19107
- 1984 "Carpal Injuries & Wrist Instability" Grand Rounds -- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, Pa 19107
- 1983"Open Treatment of Displaced Scaphoid Fractures" New York Society for Surgery of the Hand Residents/Fellows Day, May 1983 Awarded Prize. 3rd Best Paper
Publications: up
- Dr. Stephen L. Cash: Primary Care of the Flexor Tendon Injuries Rehabilitation of the Hand - Surgery & Therapy 3rd Edition, C.V. Mosby Company, 1990
- Dr. Stephen L. Cash: Habermann ET: Chondrosarcoma of the Small Bones for the Hand. - Case Report and Review of the the Literature. ORTHOPAEDIC REVIEW Vol #17 (4) page 365-369, 1988
- Kleinert HE, Dr. Stephen L. Cash: Current Guidelines for Flexor Tendon Repair within the Fibro-Osseous Tunnel Indications, Timing, and Techniques. TENDON SURGERY IN THE HAND C.V. Mosby Company, 1986.
- Kleinert HE, Dr. Stephen L. Cash: Management of Acute Flexor Tendon Injuries Instructional Course Vol #34, CV. Mosby Company, 1985
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