Karolina Stepien
- Specialization: Orthopedist
- 12 years of experience
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- Speaks:English, Spanish, Polish, Russian
- Workplace: Poland, Warsaw, Carolina Hospital
1,100+ procedures performed – Dr. Stepien specializes in hand surgery and sports traumatology at Carolina Medical Center.
- 12 of experience in orthopedics
- Expert in WALANT method for hand surgery
- Member of Polish Society of Hand Surgery
- Focuses on comprehensive postoperative care
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Dr. Karolina Stepien is an orthopedic and traumatology specialist at Carolina Hospital in Warsaw. She is the Head of the Hospital Infections Team. Dr. Stepien treats infectious complications in patients undergoing orthopedic procedures.
Specialization and Surgical Focus
She treats sports traumatology cases and reconstructs damaged tendons and ligaments. Her work includes treating bone and joint injuries, such as meniscus tears and forearm fractures. She also performs rotator cuff repair surgery.
Dr. Stepien uses the WALANT method for hand and wrist procedures. This technique involves wide-awake local anesthesia without a tourniquet. Using this method allows patients to remain conscious and active during surgery. It also often speeds up initial recovery.
She integrates surgery with recovery planning. She adjusts treatment based on chronic diseases and nutritional needs. Dr. Stepien supervises rehabilitation and check-ups after the operation to track recovery progress.
Professional Experience
- 2009 – Present – Carolina Medical Center (Student Science Club member, Resident, and Surgeon)
- 2014 – Present – Orthopedic Surgeon at Carolina Hospital
- Head of the Hospital Infections Team at Carolina Hospital
Professional Memberships
- European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)
- Polish Orthopedic and Traumatological Society
- Polish Arthroscopic Society
- Polish Society of Hand Surgery
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