Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Dr. Laura Sims proudly calls this province home. She completed her medical degree in 2013 and her orthopedic residency training in 2018, both at the University of Saskatchewan. Following this, she spent time in London, Ontario gaining subspecialty training at the Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre.
Her practice in Saskatoon focuses on surgical conditions of the hand, wrist and elbow. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Sims’ is involved in medical and resident education and is the Chair of Research for the Division of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Saskatchewan. Her research interests focus on clinical outcome measures following upper limb surgery.
Conditions commonly treated by Dr. Sims
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Finger Arthritis
Thumb Arthritis
Dupuytren’s Contracture
Ganglions
Wrist Arthritis
Wrist Fractures
Scaphoid Fractures
Elbow Arthritis
Elbow Dislocations
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment
Dr. Laura Sims MD, FRCSC
Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon
Assistant Professor
University of Saskatchewan
2018-2019: Clinical Fellow, Hand and Upper Limb Center, Western University, London ON
2013-2018: Orthopedic Resident Physician, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon SK
2009-2013: Doctor of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon SK
2005-2009: Bachelor of Science, Physiology, Universities of Saskatchewan and Regina, Saskatoon and Regina SK
Education
2018 - Vice-Dean’s Prize for Research in Surgery
2017 - Dr. Brad Ardell Spirit Award
2017 - Samuel Clemens Prize in Orthopedic Research
2017 - Kirkaldy-Willis Orthopedic Resident Research Award
2016 - AAOS Orthopedic Video Theater Award
2015 - Kirkaldy-Willis Orthopedic Resident Research Award
2011 - Isabel and Emmett Hall Scholarship in Orthopedic Surgery
Awards
research publications
Emily Chan MD, Kristi Billard MD, Laura Sims MD, Churao Yang MD, David Sauder MD
The Journal of Hand Surgery
Volume 49, Issue 10, October 2024, Pages 1000-1006
Johnston G, Mastel M, Sims L, Cheng Y
The Bone and Joint Journal: 2023 105(6), 688-695. PMID: 37257858 -2023
J Rattee, L Sims, DA Leswick, H Obaid
JSES international 6 (5), 809-814- 2022
H Obaid, P Mondal, L Sims, M Shepel, N Vassos
Skeletal Radiology, 1-5-2022
Upper extremity injuries in rock climbers: diagnosis and management
L Sims
The Journal of Hand Surgery-2022
LA Sims, G Johnston, Y Cheng, S Stewart, M Abou-Ghaida
The Journal of Hand Surgery 47 (5), 409-41-2022
L Sims, T Goetz, N White, A Badre, B Grammon, A Trenholm, J Strelzow
Canadian Journal of Surgery 65 (3), E335-E34- 2022
Four-Corner Arthrodesis With Differing Methods of Osteosynthesis: A Systematic Review
E Hayes, Y Cheng, D Sauder, L Sims
The Journal of Hand Surgery- 2022
The Effects of Patient Resilience and Catastrophizing on Carpal Tunnel Surgical Outcomes
S McLaren, L Sims, Y Cheng, R Khan, D Sauder
Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online 3 (6), 322-328- 2021
The Unsalvageable Radial Head in Patients Aged 30 Years and Younger
LA Sims, WR Aibinder, GJW King, KJ Faber
The Journal of Hand Surgery 46 (11), 989-997- 2021
Book chapters
Outcomes of Non-Operative Management of Displaced Olecranon Fractures in Medically Unwell Patients
William R. Aibinder, Laura A. Sims, George S. Athwal, Graham J.W. King
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery International- 2021
LA Sims, R Khan, DJ Sauder
Orthopedics 44 (3), e331-e336- 2021
Radial Head Arthroplasty for Essex-Lopresti Lesions: Outcomes of Acute Versus Chronic Management
L Sims, W Aibinder, KJ Faber, GJW King
Orthopaedic Proceedings 102 (SUPP_6) 139-139- 2020
Arthroscopic Soft Tissue Stabilization: Single Anterior Portal Technique
Sims L, Shin JJ, Judy RP, Lin A.
Annals of Joint: 2017 Nov; 2 (11)- 2017
Lukenchuck J, Sims L, Shin JJ.
The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 2017 Feb;33(2):477-483.- 2017
Sims L, Kulyk P, Woo A
The Canadian Journal of Surgery: 2017 Apr; 60(2): 94–100- 2017
LA Sims, GH Johnston, SA Stewart
Orthopaedic Proceedings 98 (SUPP_21), 44-44- 2016
Scaphoid Nonunions. Chapter 13, Section III (Carpal Disorders). In: Hand Surgery Update VII. American Society for Surgery of the Hand; 2022: 121-130.Sims L., Suh N
Prevention of Distal Radius Fractures. Chapter 29. In: Distal Radius Fractures: Evidence Based Management. (1st edition). Saunders, Elsevier; 2021:309-317, Sims L., Zhang Y., Grewal R
Chondrolysis: Risk Benefit Analysis of “caine” Local Anesthetics for ACL Reconstruction. Chapter 53. In: Prodromos C. The Anterior Cruciate Ligament: Reconstruction and Basic Science. (2nd ed.). Saunders, Elsevier; 2018: 210-214, Shin JJ, Sims L, Yanke A
MULTIMEDIA
Journal of Hand Surgery Monthly Podcast - Episode 74 (https://www.jhandsurg.org/audio-do/jhs-podcast-episode-74)
Sims L, Shin JJ, Athwal G, Sauder D. Transscaphoid Perilunate Fracture Dislocations: A Surgical Technique. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Annual Meeting 2016 OVT