Professional Title & Qualifications:
Chief Physician, Professor
Specialization:
Hospital & Department：
Shanghai Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University – Department of Hand Surgery
Dr. Wendong Xu - Hand Surgeon
Personal Biography
Dr. Wendong Xu is a distinguished hand surgeon and a leading figure in the field of limb function reconstruction. He is the inventor of the internationally pioneering "contralateral C7 nerve transfer" surgery for functional reconstruction after paralysis in patients with cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, cerebral palsy, and traumatic brain injury. As a leader in wrist surgery in China, he is renowned for minimally invasive treatments for complex wrist diseases.
Dr. Xu holds prominent leadership positions, including serving as the President of the International Wrist Arthroscopy Society (IWAS) and the President of the Asia Pacific Wrist Association (APWA). His groundbreaking research has been published in world-leading medical journals, including The New England Journal of Medicine.
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Areas of Expertise
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Functional reconstruction for paralysis after cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, cerebral palsy, and traumatic brain injury (pioneering "contralateral C7 nerve transfer" surgery).
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Minimally invasive treatment of complex wrist diseases.
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Treatment of difficult brachial plexus nerve injuries.
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Functional reconstruction after complex upper limb trauma.
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Nerve compression syndromes.
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Hyperhidrosis (sweaty palms).
Clinical Highlights
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Over 5,700 patients treated
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98% treatment satisfaction rate
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99% patient satisfaction with service attitude
Work Experience
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Began his career under the mentorship of Professor Gu Yudong, a renowned expert in hand and microsurgery and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and Professor Xu Jianguang, an outstanding young expert in hand surgery in China.
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Has performed over 10,000 surgical procedures throughout his career.
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Currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Hand Surgery at Huashan Hospital, Fudan University.
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Holds multiple leadership roles, including Vice President of Huashan Hospital and President of Jing'an District Central Hospital.
Social Positions
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Chairman of the Chinese Medical Association Hand Surgery Branch (Eighth Session)
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Vice President and Secretary-General of the Hand Surgeons Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association
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Vice President of the Chinese Society of Geriatric Medicine
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Past President of the International Wrist Arthroscopy Society (IWAS)
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President-Elect of the Asia Pacific Wrist Association (APWA)
Awards and Honors
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National Excellent Hospital President
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Famous Doctor of China
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Shanghai Craftsman
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First Prize of Chinese Medical Science and Technology Award
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Grand Prize of Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award
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First Prize of National Science and Technology Progress Award
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Shanghai Youth Science and Technology Outstanding Contribution Award
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First Prize of Shanghai Medical Science and Technology Award
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Shanghai Medical Development Outstanding Contribution Award
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Shanghai Leading Talent
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Shanghai Excellent Academic Leader
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Top Ten Outstanding Youth in Shanghai
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Shanghai Shuguang Scholar
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Tenth Silver Snake Award of Shanghai Health System
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New Century Talent of the Ministry of Education
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First Shulan Medical Youth Award
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Meiji Life Science Award
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(And over 20 other honors)
Scientific Achievements
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Published an original article as the sole corresponding author in The New England Journal of Medicine (impact factor 72.4) in 2017.
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