“The complex anatomy and biomechanics of the hand led me to acquire the special training this subspecialty requires in order to give the most advanced treatment to my patients.” Dr Miranda joined OSMS after a brief period practicing in Ville Platte, LA. Originally from Argentina, he received his medical degree in 1994 and completed his General Orthopaedic residency in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He completed a fellowship in Hand and Upper extremity in 2003 at the world-renowned C.M. Kleinert Institute in Louisville, KY. He worked under Dr. Harold Kleinert, considered one of the “fathers of hand surgery” in the US and along other experienced hand surgeons as well. He extended his training spending three years with them. Dr. Miranda gained a vast experience in the treatment of hand and upper extremity injuries including complex traumatic injuries and replantation. Dr. Miranda believes that comfort during and after the surgery is essential, and encourages the use of regional anesthesia for the upper extremity surgeries, as it gives the patient better pain control in the immediate post-operative period. Dr. Miranda special interest includes distal radius fractures, elbow fractures and instability, distal radioulnar joint injuries, small joint replacement, shoulder replacement, wrist arthroscopy and mini-incision for total knee and hip replacement. At his hometown, Dr Miranda started playing rugby since 8 years of age and after getting his medical degree, he became an active rugby team physician having the opportunity to join some international rugby tours. He is also a soccer player, the most popular sport in his country of origin. Curriculum Vitae Office & Contact Information Dr. Miranda sees patient in our Alexandria office. Address 224 Pecan Park Avenue Alexandria, LA 71303 Phone Numbers 318.443.9191 or 866.26 ORTHO	Education December, 2004 Board Certification in Orthopaedic Surgery by the Argentine Orthopaedic Association (AAOT) December, 2003 USMLE STEP 3: Passed. November 4, 2003 August, 2003 Educational Commission of Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certification. USMLE 1: Passed. Nov 22, 2002 TOEFL: Passed. Nov 27, 2002 USMLE 2: Passed. April 1, 2003 CSA: Passed. July 10, 2003 July, 2000 - Dec, 2003 Fellowship in Hand & Microsurgery: Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery, Louisville, KY, USA. July, 1995 - July, 1999 Orthopaedics Residency: Hospital Naval "Pedro Mallo". Associated Hospital to "Universidad del Salvador" and "Universidad de Buenos Aires" Medical Schools, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Chairman: Professor E.A. Zancolli, M.D. December, 1994 Medical Doctor. Universidad del Salvador: Buenos Aires, Argentina. (7 years) Advanced Training Includes Carpal tunnel and other nerve compression syndromes Trigger finger, tenosynovitis and other inflammatory process of the hand Ganglions and tumors, Fractures, dislocations and complex traumatic injuries of the hand Elbow fractures and instability Dupuytren’s contracture Basal joint arthritis of the thumb Wrist Arthroscopy Small joint replacement Shoulder replacement Reconstructive procedures for Rheumatoid Arthritis and other connective tissue diseases, Tendon injuries, Work-related injuries Microsurgical procedures for nerve and vessel injuries including finger replantation. Minimally invasive surgery for Hip and Knee replacement 1994 Internship: Obstetrics: 2 months Sardá Maternity. Pediatrics: 2 months Sardá Maternity. Internal Medicine: 2 months Sirio-Libanés Hospital. Surgery: 2 months Sirio-Libanés Hospital. Orthopedics: 2 months Santojanni Hospital. 1987 San Agustin High School PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Louisiana State Medical Society Argentine Orthopedics Association. Kleinert Society for the Study and Interchange of Hand Surgery, knowledge and personal experience. American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Candidate Member Education Professional Memberships Articles and Presentation Relevant Meetings and Courses Attendant Professional Experience and Appointments IDIOMS Interests