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Carolyn E Keeler

Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery
DUMC 3807, Durham, NC 27710
3807 DUMC, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


My clinical interests include the assessment, diagnosis, and nonsurgical treatment of spine disorders; fluoroscope-guided lumbar facet-joint injections; epidural steroid injections; sacroiliac joint injections; radio-frequency ablation; ultrasound-guided peripheral-joint injections; musculoskeletal medicine; medical acupuncture; performing arts and dance medicine; pregnancy-related back pain; spine wellness; and integrative approaches to spine pain.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery · 2021 - Present Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery

In the News


Published June 10, 2021
Has the Pandemic Been a Pain in Your Back? Literally!
Published August 30, 2012
Take Five: Tips for Family Health This Fall

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Recent Publications


Osteoimmunology: Interactions With the Immune System in Spinal Fusion.

Journal Article Int J Spine Surg · December 27, 2023 Spinal fusion is important for the clinical success of patients undergoing surgery, and the immune system plays an increasingly recognized role. Osteoimmunology is the study of the interactions between the immune system and bone. Inflammation impacts the o ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Keeler, C., Kennedy, K., Slabach Brubaker, S., & Wilt, S. (2023). Building Economic Resilience: A Roadmap to Alleviate Food Insecurity in Durham County’s Black Community Living Below the Federal Poverty Line.

Internet Publication · December 2, 2023 Improving food security among those living below the Federal Poverty Level is a crucial step in addressing Durham County’s public health. Black households are disproportionately affected by food insecurity which impacts their health, nutrition, and quality ... Cite

Acute Onset Weakness After Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection

Journal Article Practical Pain Management · May 4, 2022 Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · 2023 M.P.H.
Touro University California, College of Osteopathic Medicine · 2004 D.O.
University of California, Santa Barbara · 1992 B.A.