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About

David Sauder was born and raised in Saskatoon, SK. He went to medical school and took his orthopedic residency training at the University of Saskatchewan. He sub specialized in London, Ontario at the Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre. He entered full time surgical practice in Saskatoon in 2007. His elective practice is focused on the upper extremity with an emphasis on elbow and wrist surgery. He was the orthopedic residency program director for 7 years from 2016 to 2023. He is continually involved with research projects, usually with a resident or medical student, while collaborating with his colleagues. He has maintained his passion for teaching medical students and residents. He has recently completed his Royal College Diploma as a Clinician Educator and has recently focused on continuing medical education for practitioners of musculoskeletal health. He has recently led the formation of the SCORE conference for Saskatchewan doctors and therapists to learn more about orthopedics and rehabilitation.

Academic Background:

  • 2025 - DRCPSC, Royal College Clinician Educator, Saskatoon, SK
  • 2007 - Fellowship, Hand and Upper Limb Centre, University of Western Ontario, London, ON
  • 2006 - FRCSC,University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
  • 2000 - MD, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK

Selected Publications

  • Saeed S, Sauder D. (2026). Cost Improvement and Environmental Protection Related to Procedure Room Surgery vs. Operating Room Surgery. JHS GO (Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online). In press.
  • Yu X, Sauder D, Le H, Sims, L. (2026). Postsurgical Carpal Collapse Following Scaphoidectomy with Partial Wrist Fusion: A Retrospective Radiographic Study. JHS GO (Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online). 2026;9.
  • Elaschuk C, Perverseff J, Getzlaf M, Sauder D, Sims L. (2025) Validation of Virtual Wrist Range of Motion Measurements Using Video Coaching. HS GO (Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online). 2025 Jun 3;7(4):100758.
  • Billard K, Cheng Y, Sims L, Sauder D. (2025). Superficial Versus Deep Local Anesthetic Infiltration in Carpal Tunnel Release: A Randomized Clinical Trial. HS GO (Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online). 7(4), Article 10072. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2025.100072
  • Abidi S, Shepel M, Sauder D, Mondal, P, Obaid H. (2025). Correlation between Humpback Deformity and Presence or Absence of Avascular Necrosis and Nonunion in Patients with Scaphoid Waist Fractures. Journal of Wrist Surgery. 15(1), e1-e6. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2498-0984
  • Chan, E., Sims, L., Yang, C., Billard, K., Cheng, Y., Sauder, D. (2024). Does Addition of Longer-acting Local Anesthetic Improve the Post-operative Pain After Carpal Tunnel Release? A randomized control trial.  The Journal of Hand Surgery. J Hand Surg Am, 49(10), 1000-1006. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.05.009
  • McLaren, S., Sims, L., Cheng, T., Khan, R., Sauder, D. (2021). The Effects of Patient Resilience and Catastrophizing on Carpal Tunnel Surgical Outcomes.  HS GO (Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online). 3(6), 322-328. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2021.07.006
  • Hayes E, Cheng Y, Sauder D, Sims L. (2021). Four-Corner Arthrodesis With Differing Methods of Osteosynthesis: A Systematic Review. The Journal of Hand Surgery. J Hand Surg Am, 47(5), 477.e1-477.e9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.06.002
  • Sims, L, Khan, R, Sauder D. (2021). The Impact of Personalized Patient Videos on Patient Satisfaction Following Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery. Orthopedics Journal. Orthopedics, 44(3), e331-e336. https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20210414-02
  • Blondeau L, Sanche S, Sauder D, Deneer H, Kanthan R, Rubin J, Morrison B & Blondeau J. (2021). Recovery of borderline oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (BORSP) from bone and soft tissue of a rheumatoid arthritis patient with severe osteoporosis: transmission from the family dog. Journal of Chemotherapy. 33(4), 214-216. https://doi.org/10.1080/1120009X.2021.1879581
  • Grewal R, Assini J, Sauder D, Ferreira L, Johnson J, Faber K. (2011). A comparison of two headless compression screws for operative treatment of scaphoid fractures.  Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research. 6, Article 27. https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-799X-6-27
  • Sauder D.J. & King G.J.W. (2007) Hemiarthroplasty of the Distal Ulna with an Eccentric Prosthesis.  Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery. 11(1), 115-120. https://doi.org/10.1097/BTH.0b013e3180336d0a
  • Sauder D.J. & Athwal G.S. (2007) Ulnar Shaft Fractures.  Hand Clinics. 23(2), 179-184. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hcl.2007.01.004
  • Sauder D.J., Athwal G.S., Faber K.J. & Roth J.H. (2007). Perilunate Injuries. Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 38(2), 279-288. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocl.2007.02.001