Altoona, PA July, 2016 – Dr. Christopher J. Lincoski, orthopedic hand surgeon with University Orthopedics Center, has been published as an author in the hand surgeons’ medical book titled “PIP Joint Fracture Dislocations: A Clinical Casebook”, chaptered “Open Reduction and Internal Fixation with Screw Fixation”. The book is now available in electronic and print format. Dr. Lincoski has been active as a consultant editor for the Journal of Hand Surgery, and has been reviewing posters and manuscripts for the upcoming American Society for Surgery of the Hand. The society is scheduled to meet in September, 2016. Dr. Lincoski sees patients in need of orthopedic hand care at both UOC’s State College and Altoona locations. He is a board certified and fellowship trained hand surgeon. His training and experience include unique competencies in the areas of hand and upper extremity surgery including nerve repair, wrist arthroscopy, wrist fractures, minimally invasive surgery of the hand, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendon injuries, and Dupuytren’s contracture. Dr. Lincoski is currently accepting new patients at our State College and Altoona offices. To schedule an appointment please call 814-231-2101 or 1-800-505-2101. University Orthopedics Center and affiliated companies provide diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitation services for patients with musculo-skeletal injuries or chronic/degenerative orthopedic disorders. UOC, established in 1991, is headquartered in State College with offices in Altoona, Tyrone, DuBois, Huntingdon, Bedford, Grays Wood and Roaring Springs, and employs approximately 270 people. University Orthopedics Center is not affiliated with Penn State University.