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About
Orthopedic Trauma Care for an Active Minnesota Community
Minnesota has always been home for me. I grew up in Edina, and I’ve loved being part of the Twin Cities community ever since. After completing my orthopedic training, I was eager to return home and care for the residents of Minnesota. I specialize in treating complex fractures and injuries across the body, including the pelvis, acetabulum, hip, and both upper and lower extremities.
Minnesotans are hardworking, resilient, and active, with high expectations for returning to their favorite activities after an injury. It’s an honor to care for our community in times of need, whether in the hospital or clinic setting.
Orthopedic Trauma Practice Focus
My practice focuses on orthopedic trauma, including complex joint fractures, fracture nonunions and malunions, and bone infections (osteomyelitis). Trauma care is uniquely challenging because it often happens suddenly and requires urgent attention. My goal is always to minimize pain, optimize recovery, and help patients regain function so they can return to the activities they love.
Practice Philosophy
When I meet a patient for the first time, I strive to listen carefully to their story and understand their goals. I approach each situation with optimism, open communication, and realistic expectations. The greatest compliment I can receive is when patients trust me enough to refer family and friends or return for care in the future.
Life Outside the Clinic
Outside of work, my focus is on family. My wife and I enjoy spending time with our children, often on the ice — playing, coaching, or watching hockey. We love attending local concerts and shows and going to northern Minnesota or visiting family in Iowa when we can. I also enjoy staying active through running, strength classes, and keeping up with our busy family life.
Interests and Achievements
Personally, my proudest achievement is parenting our two children while balancing a career that I find incredibly rewarding.
Specialties
Specialties
Common Treatments
Locations
Locations
My Team
My Team
At Summit, each physician works alongside a team of professionals to care for you, our patient.
Additional Information About Erik A Lund
Education & Memberships
Education
Fellowship
Orthopedic Trauma Fellow, Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Tampa General Hospital. Tampa, FL
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery Resident, University of Wisconsin (UW) Hospitals & Clinics. Madison, WI
Medical School
Medical Doctorate, University of Minnesota Medical School. Minneapolis, MN
Undergraduate Studies
Research Scientist, University of Minnesota Cancer Center, P.I. Dr. John Kersey, MD. Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, Amherst College. Amherst, MA
Professional Memberships
Resources
Active Research
- Lund E, Mir H. “Do interfragmentary lag screws have similar pullout strength, hold compression, and maintain reduction as well as positional screws?” AO grant submitted. Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Tampa, FL.
- Lund E, Doro C.”Segmental Femoral Defect in Rats.” Developed an animal nonunion model and investigated novel methods to enhance healing. University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Volunteer Activities
- “Case Decisions & Implications.” Orthopedic Grand Rounds, Unviersity of Wisconsin. 2016
- “Cost of Orthopedic Trauma Care.” Orthopedic Grand Rounds, University of Wisconsin. 2015
- “Segmental Bone Loss and Transport.” Annual Meeting, Wisconsin Orthopedic Society. 2014
Conferences
- Miller Review Course, Denver, CO. 2017
- AAOS Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. 2017
- Orthopedic Trauma Association, Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. Washington, DC. 2015-2016
- 44th Annual Orthopedic & Trauma Seminar. Hennepin County Medical Center. Minneapolis, MN. 2014
- Wisconsin Orthopedic Society. Annual Meetings. Milwaukee & Madison, WI. 2012-2014
- AAHKS Resident Course, Dallas, TX. 2014
- AO Basic Resident Course. Sun Valley, ID. 2013
Publications/Posters
- Lund E, Doro C. Can Perioperative Computed Tomography Hounsfield Units Predict Failure of Femoral Neck Fracture Fixation? Accepted poster to OTA. Manuscript in progress. 2017
- Lund E, Whiting P. Orthopedic Traumatology. An Evidence-Based Approach. 2nd Edition. Springer. Publication in process. 2017
- Heintzman S, Lund E, Bubla J, Whiting P. “A novel technique for tongue-type calcaneus fractures with soft tissue compromise.” Foot and Ankle Orthopedics. 2017. Accepted for publication.
- Lund E. Tueting J. Textbook Chapter: “Bone Tumors: Benign.” Tumors of the Hand & Upper Extremity. American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH). E-Book. 2015
- Duffey B. Nguyen V, Lund E. Hubert J. Anderson JK. “Intermediate-term outcomes after renal cryoablation: results of a multi-institutional study,” J. of Endourology. 2012; 26:15-20. (PMID:22050505).
- Kumar A, Li Q, Hudson W, Chen W, Sam T, Yao Q, Lund E, Wu B, Kowai B, Kersey J, “A role for MEIS1 in MLL-fusion gene leukemia, “Blood. Vol 113, No 8, pp 1756-1758. 19 February 2009. (PMID 19109563)
- Chen W, Kumar A, Hudson W, Li Q, Wu B, Staggs R, Lund E, Sam T, Kersey J, “Malignant Transformation Imitiated by M11-Af9: Gene Dosage and Critical Target Cells,” Cancer Cell. Vol 13, No 5, pp 432-440. May 2008. (PMID 18455126)
Service & Experience
- Epic Super User, University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics, Madison, WI. 2013-2017
- Surgical Volunteer, Common Hope. Antigua, Guatemala. 2013
- Spanish Interpreter, Phillips Neighborhood Free-Clinic. Minneapolis, MN. 2008-2012
- Emergency Dept. Volunteer, Hospital De Eugenio De Eugenio Espejo. Quito, Ecuador. 2009
- Men’s NCAA Hockey. Div. III. Amherst College, MA. 2003-2007
