David Edward Attarian | Scholars@Duke

David Edward Attarian
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Investigation of value based healthcare markets and transitions. Cost transparency for patients and providers.
Risk management and medicolegal aspects of orthopaedic practice.
Co-management and alignment relationships between clinicians and hospitals/ health systems in evolving healthcare markets.
Clinical outcomes of total hip and knee replacements (primary and revision surgeries, total joint infections, modern bearing surfaces, gait mechanics and balance).
Novel surgical techniques for difficult adult hip and knee reconstruction cases.
Development of quality and efficiency metrics in an Academic practice; correlation of work culture with patient satisfaction and experience.
Development of value based compensation plans for physcians.
Effect of comorbidities on surgical outcomes and complications: anemia, diabetes, smoking, obesity, depression-anxiety

Current Research Interests

Operational efficiencies and quality-safety issues associated with bundles.
Cost transparency for providers and patients in a value based healthcare market.
Development of value based compensation models for physicians.

Office Hours

Duke Orthopaedic Office Hours- 8 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday

Duke Orthopaedics Arringdon, Monday-Friday, 8 am- 5 pm

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments 2014

Contact Information

311 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710
DUMC Box 104002, Durham, NC 27710
david.attarian@duke.edu (919) 660-2217
Duke Orthopaedics
Duke Orthopaedics Home Page

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University 1980 - 1986
- M.D., Duke University 1980
Medical Licensure
- 28121. North Carolina. 1984
Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments 2006 - 2014
- Interim Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments 2013
- Associate Professor of Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments 2001 - 2006
- Assistant Professor of Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments 1999 - 2000
- Instructor, Temporary of Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments 1999
Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke
- Chief Medical Officer, Duke Private Diagnostic Clinic- 2014-
  Executive Vice Chair, Clinical Orthopaedics 2013-2021
  Medical Director, Duke University Hospital, Hospital Based Clinics 2014-
  Medical Director, Duke Health System Orthopaedic Comanagement Program 2013-2021
  
  Interim Chair, Duke Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013
  
  Previously Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery and Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, 1989-1999
Academic Positions Outside Duke
- Assistant Professor, Ohio State University. 1997 - 1999
Recognition
Awards & Honors
- 2017 Excellence in Professionalism. Duke University School of Medicine. 2017
Expertise
Subject Headings
Global Scholarship
- Expertise
  - United States of America (Country)
Research
Selected Grants
- Surgical Risk Prediction, Performance, and Scheduling Suite awarded by Piedmont Orthopedic Foundation 2021 - 2022
External Relationships
- Teladoc
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Goltz, Daniel E., Chelsea S. Sicat, Jay M. Levin, Joshua K. Helmkamp, Claire B. Howell, Daniel Waren, Cynthia L. Green, et al. “A Validated Pre-operative Risk Prediction Tool for Extended Inpatient Length of Stay Following Primary Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty.” J Arthroplasty 38, no. 5 (May 2023): 785–93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2022.11.006.
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  - Chen, Yu-Hsiu, Xin Zhang, Ching-Heng Chou, Ming-Feng Hsueh, David Attarian, Yi-Ju Li, and Virginia Byers Kraus. “Association of Dipeptidylpeptidase 4 (CD26) With Chondrocyte Senescence and Radiographic Progression in Knee Osteoarthritis.” Arthritis Rheumatol, January 27, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1002/art.42455.
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  - Goltz, Daniel E., Sean P. Ryan, David E. Attarian, William A. Jiranek, Michael P. Bolognesi, and Thorsten M. Seyler. “A Preoperative Risk Prediction Tool for Discharge to a Skilled Nursing or Rehabilitation Facility After Total Joint Arthroplasty.” J Arthroplasty 36, no. 4 (April 2021): 1212–19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2020.10.038.
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  - Kavolus, Joseph J., Alexander L. Lazarides, Christina Moore, Thorsten M. Seyler, Samuel S. Wellman, David E. Attarian, Michael P. Bolognesi, and Benjamin A. Alman. “The Calpain Gene is Correlated With Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Failures.” J Arthroplasty 36, no. 1 (January 2021): 236-241.e3. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2020.07.054.
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  - Ryan, Sean P., John R. Steele, Johannes F. Plate, David E. Attarian, Thorsten M. Seyler, Michael P. Bolognesi, and Samuel S. Wellman. “All-Polyethylene Tibia: An Opportunity for Value-Based Care in Bundled Reimbursement Initiatives.” Orthopedics 44, no. 1 (January 1, 2021): e114–18. https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20201009-01.
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  - Chou, Ching-Heng, Vaibhav Jain, Jason Gibson, David E. Attarian, Collin A. Haraden, Christopher B. Yohn, Remi-Martin Laberge, Simon Gregory, and Virginia B. Kraus. “Synovial cell cross-talk with cartilage plays a major role in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis.” Sci Rep 10, no. 1 (July 2, 2020): 10868. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-67730-y.
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  - Aronson, Solomon, Gavin Martin, Padma Gulur, Mike E. Lipkin, Sandhya A. Lagoo-Deenadayalan, Christopher R. Mantyh, David E. Attarian, Joseph P. Mathew, and Allan D. Kirk. “Preoperative Optimization: A Continued Call to Action.” Anesth Analg 130, no. 4 (April 2020): 808–10. https://doi.org/10.1213/ANE.0000000000004492.
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  - Aronson, Solomon, Sutton Murray, Gavin Martin, Jeanna Blitz, Timothy Crittenden, Mike E. Lipkin, Christopher R. Mantyh, et al. “Roadmap for Transforming Preoperative Assessment to Preoperative Optimization.” Anesth Analg 130, no. 4 (April 2020): 811–19. https://doi.org/10.1213/ANE.0000000000004571.
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  - Bradley, Kendall E., Sean P. Ryan, Colin T. Penrose, Stuart A. Grant, Samuel S. Wellman, David E. Attarian, Cynthia L. Green, Thomas Risoli, and Michael P. Bolognesi. “Tranexamic acid or epsilon-aminocaproic acid in total joint arthroplasty? A randomized controlled trial.” Bone Joint J 101-B, no. 9 (September 2019): 1093–99. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.101B9.BJJ-2018-1096.R1.
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  - Ryan, Sean P., Claire B. Howell, Samuel S. Wellman, David E. Attarian, Michael P. Bolognesi, William A. Jiranek, Solomon Aronson, and Thorsten M. Seyler. “Preoperative Optimization Checklists Within the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Bundle Have Not Decreased Hospital Returns for Total Knee Arthroplasty.” J Arthroplasty 34, no. 7S (July 2019): S108–13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2018.12.010.
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  - Ryan, Sean P., Johannes F. Plate, Daniel E. Goltz, David E. Attarian, Samuel S. Wellman, Thorsten M. Seyler, and William A. Jiranek. “Should Medical Severity-Diagnosis Related Group Classification Be Utilized for Reimbursement? An Analysis of Elixhauser Comorbidities and Cost of Care.” J Arthroplasty 34, no. 7 (July 2019): 1312–16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2019.02.045.
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  - Goltz, Daniel E., Sean P. Ryan, Claire B. Howell, David Attarian, Michael P. Bolognesi, and Thorsten M. Seyler. “A Weighted Index of Elixhauser Comorbidities for Predicting 90-day Readmission After Total Joint Arthroplasty.” J Arthroplasty 34, no. 5 (May 2019): 857–64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2019.01.044.
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  - Vovos, Tyler J., Sean P. Ryan, Cierra S. Hong, Claire B. Howell, Thomas J. Risoli, David E. Attarian, and Thorsten M. Seyler. “Predicting Inpatient Dissatisfaction Following Total Joint Arthroplasty: An Analysis of 3,593 Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Survey Responses.” J Arthroplasty 34, no. 5 (May 2019): 824–33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2019.01.008.
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  - Goltz, Daniel E., Sean P. Ryan, Thomas J. Hopkins, Claire B. Howell, David E. Attarian, Michael P. Bolognesi, and Thorsten M. Seyler. “A Novel Risk Calculator Predicts 90-Day Readmission Following Total Joint Arthroplasty.” J Bone Joint Surg Am 101, no. 6 (March 20, 2019): 547–56. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.18.00843.
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  - Ryan, Sean P., Daniel E. Goltz, Claire B. Howell, William A. Jiranek, David E. Attarian, Michael P. Bolognesi, and Thorsten M. Seyler. “Predicting Costs Exceeding Bundled Payment Targets for Total Joint Arthroplasty.” J Arthroplasty 34, no. 3 (March 2019): 412–17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2018.11.012.
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  - Plate, Johannes F., Sean P. Ryan, Michael A. Bergen, Cierra S. Hong, David E. Attarian, and Thorsten M. Seyler. “Utilization of an Electronic Patient Portal Following Total Joint Arthroplasty Does Not Decrease Readmissions.” J Arthroplasty 34, no. 2 (February 2019): 211–14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2018.11.002.
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  - Herschmiller, Thomas, Kendall E. Bradley, Samuel S. Wellman, and David E. Attarian. “Early to Midterm Clinical and Radiographic Survivorship of the All-Polyethylene Versus Modular Metal-Backed Tibia Component in Primary Total Knee Replacement.” J Surg Orthop Adv 28, no. 2 (2019): 108–14.
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  - Reuter, John M., Carolyn A. Hutyra, Cary S. Politzer, Christopher C. Calixte, Daniel J. Scott, David E. Attarian, and Richard C. Mather. “Characterizing Patient Preferences Surrounding Total Knee Arthroplasty.” Jb Js Open Access 3, no. 4 (December 20, 2018): e0017. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.OA.18.00017.
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  - Ryan, Sean P., Daniel E. Goltz, Claire B. Howell, David E. Attarian, Michael P. Bolognesi, and Thorsten M. Seyler. “Skilled Nursing Facilities After Total Knee Arthroplasty: The Time for Selective Partnerships Is Now!.” J Arthroplasty 33, no. 12 (December 2018): 3612–16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2018.08.012.
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  - Karas, Vasili, Beau J. Kildow, Billy T. Baumgartner, Cynthia L. Green, David E. Attarian, Michael P. Bolognesi, and Thorsten M. Seyler. “Preoperative Patient Profile in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: Predictive of Increased Medicare Payments in a Bundled Payment Model.” J Arthroplasty 33, no. 9 (September 2018): 2728-2733.e3. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2018.04.001.
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  - Ryan, Sean P., Marcus DiLallo, David E. Attarian, William A. Jiranek, and Thorsten M. Seyler. “Conversion vs Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: Increased Cost of Care and Perioperative Complications.” J Arthroplasty 33, no. 8 (August 2018): 2405–11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2018.03.006.
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  - Kleeman, Lindsay T., Daniel Goltz, Thorsten M. Seyler, Joseph G. Mammarappallil, David E. Attarian, Samuel S. Wellman, and Michael P. Bolognesi. “Association Between Pseudotumor Formation and Patient Factors in Metal-on-Metal Total Hip Arthroplasty Population.” J Arthroplasty 33, no. 7S (July 2018): S259–64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2018.03.039.
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  - Nickel, Brian T., Mitchell R. Klement, William A. Byrd, David E. Attarian, Thorsten M. Seyler, and Samuel S. Wellman. “The James A. Rand Young Investigator's Award: Battling the Opioid Epidemic with Prospective Pain Threshold Measurement.” J Arthroplasty 33, no. 7S (July 2018): S3–7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2018.02.060.
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  - Attarian, David E. “CORR Insights®: Moderate to Severe Renal Insufficiency Is Associated With High Mortality After Hip and Knee Replacement.” Clin Orthop Relat Res 476, no. 6 (June 2018): 1293–94. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999.0000000000000285.
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  - Baumgartner, Billy T., Vasili Karas, Beau J. Kildow, Daniel J. Cunningham, Mitchell R. Klement, Cindy L. Green, David E. Attarian, and Thorsten M. Seyler. “Inpatient Consults and Complications During Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty in a Bundled Care Model.” J Arthroplasty 33, no. 4 (April 2018): 973–75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2017.11.042.
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  - Newman, Erik T., Thomas A. Herschmiller, David E. Attarian, Thomas P. Vail, Michael P. Bolognesi, and Samuel S. Wellman. “Response to Letter to the Editor on "Risk Factors, Outcomes, and Timing of Manipulation Under Anesthesia After Total Knee Arthroplasty".” J Arthroplasty 33, no. 3 (March 2018): 970. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2017.09.045.
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  - Newman, Erik T., Thomas A. Herschmiller, David E. Attarian, Thomas P. Vail, Michael P. Bolognesi, and Samuel S. Wellman. “Risk Factors, Outcomes, and Timing of Manipulation Under Anesthesia After Total Knee Arthroplasty.” J Arthroplasty 33, no. 1 (January 2018): 245–49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2017.08.002.
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  - Kavolus, Joseph J., David Sia, Hollis G. Potter, David E. Attarian, and Paul F. Lachiewicz. “Saphenous Nerve Block From Within the Knee Is Feasible for TKA: MRI and Cadaveric Study.” Clin Orthop Relat Res 476, no. 1 (January 2018): 30–36. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999.0000000000000006.
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  - Klement, Mitchell R., Ashwin Peres-Da-Silva, Brian T. Nickel, Cynthia L. Green, Samuel S. Wellman, David E. Attarian, Michael P. Bolognesi, and Thorsten M. Seyler. “What Should Define Preoperative Anemia in Primary THA?” Clin Orthop Relat Res 475, no. 11 (November 2017): 2683–91. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-017-5469-4.
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  - Maniya, Omar Z., Richard C. Mather, David E. Attarian, Bipin Mistry, Aneesh Chopra, Matt Strickland, and Kevin A. Schulman. “Modeling the Potential Economic Impact of the Medicare Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Episode-Based Payment Model.” J Arthroplasty 32, no. 11 (November 2017): 3268-3273.e4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2017.05.054.
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  - Sutter, E Grant, Taylor R. McClellan, David E. Attarian, Michael P. Bolognesi, Paul F. Lachiewicz, and Samuel S. Wellman. “Outcomes of Modular Dual Mobility Acetabular Components in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty.” J Arthroplasty 32, no. 9S (September 2017): S220–24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2017.03.035.
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  - Evans, Joanna L., Jacob W. Nadler, Xavier A. Preud’homme, Eric Fang, Rommie L. Daughtry, Joseph B. Chapman, David Attarian, Samuel Wellman, and Andrew D. Krystal. “Pilot prospective study of post-surgery sleep and EEG predictors of post-operative delirium.” Clin Neurophysiol 128, no. 8 (August 2017): 1421–25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinph.2017.05.004.
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  - Nadler, J. W., J. L. Evans, E. Fang, X. A. Preud’Homme, R. L. Daughtry, J. B. Chapman, M. P. Bolognesi, D. E. Attarian, S. S. Wellman, and A. D. Krystal. “A randomised trial of peri-operative positive airway pressure for postoperative delirium in patients at risk for obstructive sleep apnoea after regional anaesthesia with sedation or general anaesthesia for joint arthroplasty.” Anaesthesia 72, no. 6 (June 2017): 729–36. https://doi.org/10.1111/anae.13833.
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  - Peres-da-Silva, Ashwin, Lindsay T. Kleeman, Samuel S. Wellman, Cynthia L. Green, David E. Attarian, Michael P. Bolognesi, and Thorsten M. Seyler. “What Factors Drive Inpatient Satisfaction After Knee Arthroplasty?” J Arthroplasty 32, no. 6 (June 2017): 1769–72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2017.01.036.
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  - Richardson, Andrew B., Abiram Bala, Samuel S. Wellman, David E. Attarian, Michael P. Bolognesi, and Stuart A. Grant. “Perioperative Dexamethasone Administration Does Not Increase the Incidence of Postoperative Infection in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Analysis.” J Arthroplasty 31, no. 8 (August 2016): 1784–87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2016.01.028.
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  - Ledford, Cameron K., Patrick D. Millikan, Brian T. Nickel, Cindy L. Green, David E. Attarian, Samuel S. Wellman, Michael P. Bolognesi, and Robin M. Queen. “Percent Body Fat Is More Predictive of Function After Total Joint Arthroplasty Than Body Mass Index.” J Bone Joint Surg Am 98, no. 10 (May 18, 2016): 849–57. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.15.00509.
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  - Aronson, S., and D. E. Attarian. “The Future of Perioperative Medicine.” Asa Moniter 80, no. Number 4 April 2016 (April 10, 2016): 16–18.
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  - Attarian, David E. “CORR Insights(®): Risk of Post-TKA Acute Myocardial Infarction in Patients With a History of Myocardial Infarction or Coronary Stent.” Clin Orthop Relat Res 474, no. 2 (February 2016): 487–88. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-015-4642-x.
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  - Halawi, Mohamad J., Tyler J. Vovos, Cindy L. Green, Samuel S. Wellman, David E. Attarian, and Michael P. Bolognesi. “Opioid-Based Analgesia: Impact on Total Joint Arthroplasty.” J Arthroplasty 30, no. 12 (December 2015): 2360–63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2015.06.046.
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  - Halawi, Mohamad J., Tyler J. Vovos, Cindy L. Green, Samuel S. Wellman, David E. Attarian, and Michael P. Bolognesi. “Current Evidence Does Not Support Medicare's 3-Day Rule in Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty.” Am J Orthop (Belle Mead Nj) 44, no. 10 (October 2015): E370–72.
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  - Halawi, Mohamad J., Tyler J. Vovos, Cindy L. Green, Samuel S. Wellman, David E. Attarian, and Michael P. Bolognesi. “Medicare's 3-Day Rule: Time for a Rethink.” J Arthroplasty 30, no. 9 (September 2015): 1483–84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2015.03.038.
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  - Attarian, David E. “CORR Insights(®): Time Seeing a Hand Surgeon Is Not Associated With Patient Satisfaction.” Clin Orthop Relat Res 473, no. 7 (July 2015): 2369–70. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-014-4117-5.
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  - Schaeffer, Jordan F., Daniel J. Scott, Jonathan A. Godin, David E. Attarian, Samuel S. Wellman, and Richard C. Mather. “The Association of ASA Class on Total Knee and Total Hip Arthroplasty Readmission Rates in an Academic Hospital.” J Arthroplasty 30, no. 5 (May 2015): 723–27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2014.12.014.
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  - Halawi, Mohamad J., Tyler J. Vovos, Cindy L. Green, Samuel S. Wellman, David E. Attarian, and Michael P. Bolognesi. “Preoperative pain level and patient expectation predict hospital length of stay after total hip arthroplasty.” J Arthroplasty 30, no. 4 (April 2015): 555–58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2014.10.033.
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  - Halawi, Mohamad J., Tyler J. Vovos, Cindy L. Green, Samuel S. Wellman, David E. Attarian, and Michael P. Bolognesi. “Patient expectation is the most important predictor of discharge destination after primary total joint arthroplasty.” J Arthroplasty 30, no. 4 (April 2015): 539–42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2014.10.031.
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  - Halawi, Mohamad J., Tyler J. Vovos, Cindy L. Green, Samuel S. Wellman, David E. Attarian, and Michael P. Bolognesi. “Preoperative predictors of extended hospital length of stay following total knee arthroplasty.” J Arthroplasty 30, no. 3 (March 2015): 361–64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2014.10.025.
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  - Queen, Robin M., David E. Attarian, Michael P. Bolognesi, and Robert J. Butler. “Bilateral symmetry in lower extremity mechanics during stair ascent and descent following a total hip arthroplasty: a one-year longitudinal study.” Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 30, no. 1 (January 2015): 53–58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2014.11.004.
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  - Ledford, Cameron K., Ramon A. Ruberte Thiele, J Stephen Appleton, Robert J. Butler, Samuel S. Wellman, David E. Attarian, Robin M. Queen, and Michael P. Bolognesi. “Percent body fat more associated with perioperative risks after total joint arthroplasty than body mass index.” J Arthroplasty 29, no. 9 Suppl (September 2014): 150–54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2013.12.036.
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  - Ledford, Cameron K., Tyler Steven Watters, Samuel S. Wellman, David E. Attarian, and Michael P. Bolognesi. “Risk versus reward: total joint arthroplasty outcomes after various solid organ transplantations.” J Arthroplasty 29, no. 8 (August 2014): 1548–52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2014.03.027.
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  - Queen, Robin M., J Stephen Appleton, Robert J. Butler, Erik T. Newman, Scott S. Kelley, David E. Attarian, and Michael P. Bolognesi. “Total hip arthroplasty surgical approach does not alter postoperative gait mechanics one year after surgery.” Pm R 6, no. 3 (March 2014): 221–26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmrj.2013.09.006.
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  - Newman, Erik T., Tyler Steven Watters, John S. Lewis, Jason M. Jennings, Samuel S. Wellman, David E. Attarian, Stuart A. Grant, Cynthia L. Green, Thomas P. Vail, and Michael P. Bolognesi. “Impact of perioperative allogeneic and autologous blood transfusion on acute wound infection following total knee and total hip arthroplasty.” J Bone Joint Surg Am 96, no. 4 (February 19, 2014): 279–84. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.L.01041.
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  - Ledford, Cameron K., Tyler Steven Watters, Samuel S. Wellman, David E. Attarian, and Michael P. Bolognesi. “Outcomes of primary total joint arthroplasty after lung transplantation.” J Arthroplasty 29, no. 1 (January 2014): 11–15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2013.03.029.
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  - Bolognesi, Michael P., Melissa A. Greiner, David E. Attarian, Tyler Steven Watters, Samuel S. Wellman, Lesley H. Curtis, Keith R. Berend, and Soko Setoguchi. “Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty and total knee arthroplasty among Medicare beneficiaries, 2000 to 2009.” J Bone Joint Surg Am 95, no. 22 (November 20, 2013): e174. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.L.00652.
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  - Queen, Robin M., Jordan F. Schaeffer, Robert J. Butler, Carl C. Berasi, Scott S. Kelley, David E. Attarian, and Michael P. Bolognesi. “Does surgical approach during total hip arthroplasty alter gait recovery during the first year following surgery?” J Arthroplasty 28, no. 9 (October 2013): 1639–43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2013.02.008.
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  - Bolognesi, Michael P., Tyler Steven Watters, David E. Attarian, Samuel S. Wellman, and Soko Setoguchi. “Simultaneous vs staged bilateral total knee arthroplasty among Medicare beneficiaries, 2000-2009.” J Arthroplasty 28, no. 8 Suppl (September 2013): 87–91. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2013.05.039.
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  - Attarian, David E., Jennie E. Wahl, Samuel S. Wellman, and Michael P. Bolognesi. “Developing a high-efficiency operating room for total joint arthroplasty in an academic setting.” Clin Orthop Relat Res 471, no. 6 (June 2013): 1832–36. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-012-2718-4.
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  - Hug, Kevin T., Anil K. Gupta, Samuel S. Wellman, Michael P. Bolognesi, and David E. Attarian. “Creation of a femoral cortical window to facilitate total hip arthroplasty in patients with sickle cell hemoglobinopathies.” J Arthroplasty 28, no. 2 (February 2013): 323–25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2012.06.021.
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  - Mayer, Stephanie W., Samuel S. Wellman, Michael P. Bolognesi, and David E. Attarian. “Late liner disassociation of a Pinnacle system acetabular component.” Orthopedics 35, no. 4 (April 2012): e561–65. https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20120327-29.
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  - Queen, Robin M., Robert J. Butler, Tyler S. Watters, Scott S. Kelley, David E. Attarian, and Michael P. Bolognesi. “The effect of total hip arthroplasty surgical approach on postoperative gait mechanics.” J Arthroplasty 26, no. 6 Suppl (September 2011): 66–71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2011.04.033.
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  - Riddle, Daniel L., Francis J. Keefe, William T. Nay, Daphne McKee, David E. Attarian, and Mark P. Jensen. “Pain coping skills training for patients with elevated pain catastrophizing who are scheduled for knee arthroplasty: a quasi-experimental study.” Arch Phys Med Rehabil 92, no. 6 (June 2011): 859–65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2011.01.003.
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  - Attarian, David E., and Michael P. Bolognesi. “Greater trochanteric osteoplasty in revision hip arthroplasty: two case reports.” Am J Orthop (Belle Mead Nj) 40, no. 1 (January 2011): E1–4.
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  - Willimon, Samuel Clifton, Michael P. Bolognesi, and David E. Attarian. “Tissue sparing total femoral arthroplasty: technical note.” J Surg Orthop Adv 20, no. 3 (2011): 206–9.
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  - Povsic, Thomas J., Jiying Zhou, Stacie D. Adams, Michael P. Bolognesi, David E. Attarian, and Eric D. Peterson. “Aging is not associated with bone marrow-resident progenitor cell depletion.” J Gerontol a Biol Sci Med Sci 65, no. 10 (October 2010): 1042–50. https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/glq110.
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  - Domzalski, Taymon, Chad Cook, David E. Attarian, Scott S. Kelley, Michael P. Bolognesi, and Thomas P. Vail. “Activity scale for arthroplasty patients after total hip arthroplasty.” J Arthroplasty 25, no. 1 (January 2010): 152–57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2008.11.009.
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  - Krenzel, Brian A., Chad Cook, Gavin N. Martin, Thomas P. Vail, David E. Attarian, and Michael P. Bolognesi. “Posterior capsular injections of ropivacaine during total knee arthroplasty: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.” J Arthroplasty 24, no. 6 Suppl (September 2009): 138–43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2009.03.014.
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  - Attarian, D. E., M. P. Bolognesi, and T. P. Vail. “Managing risk and liability associated with hip and knee implants.” Current Orthopaedic Practice 20, no. 2 (April 1, 2009): 180–83. https://doi.org/10.1097/BCO.0b013e3181944e8e.
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  - Ferrell, Michael S., James A. Browne, David E. Attarian, Chad Cook, and Michael P. Bolognesi. “Cementless porous-coated anatomic total hip arthroplasty at Duke: 18- to 24-year follow-up.” J Surg Orthop Adv 18, no. 3 (2009): 150–54.
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  - Attarian, David E., and Thomas Parker Vail. “Medicolegal aspects of hip and knee arthroplasty.” Clin Orthop Relat Res, no. 433 (April 2005): 72–76. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.blo.0000159765.42036.56.
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  - Cothran, R Lee, Philip M. McGuire, Clyde A. Helms, Nancy M. Major, and David E. Attarian. “MR imaging of infrapatellar plica injury.” Ajr Am J Roentgenol 180, no. 5 (May 2003): 1443–47. https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.180.5.1801443.
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  - Attarian, David E., and Farshid Guilak. “Observations on the growth of loose bodies in joints.” Arthroscopy 18, no. 8 (October 2002): 930–34. https://doi.org/10.1053/jars.2002.36143.
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  - Attarian, David E. “The derotation sign for perioperative diagnosis of significant partial-thickness rotator cuff tears.” Arthroscopy 18, no. 3 (March 2002): 284–86. https://doi.org/10.1053/jars.2002.30065.
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  - Attarian, David E. “Multifocal osteonecrosis and human immunodeficiency virus infection.” J South Orthop Assoc 11, no. 3 (2002): 172–73.
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  - McGuire, P. M., C. A. Helms, P. L. Cothran, N. M. Major, and D. E. Attarian. “Infrapatellar plica syndrome: Injury to the infrapatellar plica as a potential cause of knee pain: MR imaging findings in seven patients.” Radiology 221 (November 1, 2001): 608–9.
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  - Attarian, D. E. “The team physician: ethics and enterprise.” J Bone Joint Surg Am 83, no. 2 (February 2001): 293. https://doi.org/10.2106/00004623-200102000-00020.
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  - Attarian, D. E. “Septic sacroiliitis: the overlooked diagnosis.” J South Orthop Assoc 10, no. 1 (2001): 57–60.
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  - Attarian, D. E. “Isolated acute hip adductor brevis strain.” J South Orthop Assoc 9, no. 3 (2000): 213–15.
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  - Attarian, D. E. “Atraumatic floating clavicle and total claviculectomy.” J South Orthop Assoc 8, no. 4 (1999): 293–96.
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  - Attarian, D. E. “Industrialized health care and midcareer crises.” Pharos Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Med Soc 62, no. 3 (1999): 48.
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  - Attarian, D. E. “Bipolar arthroplasty for recurrent total hip instability.” J South Orthop Assoc 8, no. 4 (1999): 249–53.
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  - Hanft, K., C. Posternack, F. Astor, and D. Attarian. “Diagnosis and management of laryngeal trauma in sports.” South Med J 89, no. 6 (June 1996): 631–33. https://doi.org/10.1097/00007611-199606000-00018.
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  - Attarian, D. E. “Management of nonunion below proximal humeral prosthesis.” Contemp Orthop 30, no. 4 (April 1995): 337–38.
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  - Attarian, D. E., and S. Southworth. “Conversion of hip arthrodesis to total joint arthroplasty.” Contemp Orthop 30, no. 1 (January 1995): 37–42.
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  - Attarian, D. E. “Annular ligament reconstruction in chronic posttraumatic radial head dislocation in children.” Contemp Orthop 27, no. 3 (September 1993): 259–64.
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  - Attarian, D. E. “Lateral condyle fractures: missed diagnoses in pediatric elbow injuries.” Mil Med 155, no. 9 (September 1990): 433–34.
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  - Attarian, D. E. “Neuromas of the superficial radial nerve.” Mil Med 153, no. 8 (August 1988): 393–94.
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  - Attarian, D. E., H. J. McCrackin, D. P. DeVito, J. H. McElhaney, and W. E. Garrett. “Biomechanical characteristics of human ankle ligaments.” Foot Ankle 6, no. 2 (October 1985): 54–58. https://doi.org/10.1177/107110078500600202.
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  - Attarian, D. E., H. J. McCrackin, D. P. Devito, J. H. McElhaney, and W. E. Garrett. “A biomechanical study of human lateral ankle ligaments and autogenous reconstructive grafts.” Am J Sports Med 13, no. 6 (1985): 377–81. https://doi.org/10.1177/036354658501300602.
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  - Sink, J. D., R. C. Hill, D. E. Attarian, and A. S. Wechsler. “Myocardial blood flow and oxygen consumption in the empty-beating, fibrillating, and potassium-arrested hypertrophied canine heart.” Ann Thorac Surg 35, no. 4 (April 1983): 372–79. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0003-4975(10)61587-1.
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  - Peyton, R. B., R. N. Jones, D. Attarian, J. D. Sink, P. Van Trigt, W. D. Currie, and A. S. Wechsler. “Depressed high-energy phosphate content in hypertrophied ventricles of animal and man: the biologic basis for increased sensitivity to ischemic injury.” Ann Surg 196, no. 3 (September 1982): 278–84. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000658-198209000-00006.
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  - Olsen, C. O., D. E. Attarian, R. N. Jones, R. C. Hill, J. D. Sink, K. L. Lee, and A. S. Wechsler. “The coronary pressure-flow determinants left ventricular compliance in dogs.” Circ Res 49, no. 4 (October 1981): 856–65. https://doi.org/10.1161/01.res.49.4.856.
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  - Attarian, D. E., R. N. Jones, W. D. Currie, R. C. Hill, J. D. Sink, C. O. Olsen, W. R. Chitwood, and A. S. Wechsler. “Characteristics of chronic left ventricular hypertrophy induced by subcoronary valvular aortic stenosis. II. Response to ischemia.” J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 81, no. 3 (March 1981): 389–95.
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  - Attarian, D. E., R. N. Jones, W. D. Currie, R. C. Hill, J. D. Sink, C. O. Olsen, W. R. Chitwood, and A. S. Wechsler. “Characteristics of chronic left ventricular hypertrophy induced by subcoronary valvular aortic stenosis. I. Myocardial blood flow and metabolism.” J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 81, no. 3 (March 1981): 382–88.
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  - Jones, R. N., D. E. Attarian, W. D. Currie, C. O. Olsen, R. C. Hill, J. D. Sink, and A. S. Wechsler. “Metabolic deterioration during global ischemia as a function of time in the intact normal dog heart.” J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 81, no. 2 (February 1981): 264–73.
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  - Sink, J. D., D. E. Attarian, W. R. Chitwood, R. C. Hill, G. L. Pellom, and A. S. Wechsler. “An improved technique for producing ventricular hypertrophy with a subcoronary valvular aortic stenosis model.” Ann Thorac Surg 30, no. 3 (September 1980): 285–90. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0003-4975(10)61259-3.
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  - ATTARIAN, D. E., R. N. JONES, W. D. CURRIE, R. C. HILL, J. D. SINK, C. O. OLSEN, and A. S. WECHSLER. “ISCHEMIC CONTRACTURE IN THE HYPERTROPHIED AND NORMAL CANINE LEFT-VENTRICLE.” Circulation 60, no. 4 (January 1, 1979): 115–115.
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  - Olsen, C. O., R. N. Jones, D. E. Attarian, R. C. Hill, J. D. Sink, W. R. Chitwood, and A. S. Wechsler. “Relationship of LV compliance to coronary artery perfusion pressure in potassium-arrested canine heart during cardiopulmonary bypass.” Surg Forum 30 (1979): 246–47.
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- Conference Papers
  - Attarian, D. E., T. M. Seyler, and M. P. Bolognesi. “Overview: Value-based Care for Orthopedic Surgery.” In Techniques in Orthopaedics, 35:3–6, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1097/BTO.0000000000000415.
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  - Chou, C. -. H., J. Gibson, D. E. Attarian, C. Haraden, C. B. Yohn, R. -. M. Laberge, S. Gregory, and V. B. Kraus. “Profiling human chondrocytes and synoviocytes using single cell RNA sequencing identifies cell diversity in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis in the joint organ.” In Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 27:S27–S27. Elsevier BV, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2019.02.042.
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  - Chou, C. -. H., D. E. Attarian, H. -. G. Wisniewski, P. A. Band, and V. B. Kraus. “TSG-6 - a double-edged sword for osteoarthritis (OA).” In Osteoarthritis Cartilage, 26:245–54, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2017.10.019.
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  - Riddle, D. L., F. J. Keefe, W. T. Nay, D. McKee, D. E. Attarian, and M. P. Jensen. “495 PAIN COPING SKILLS TRAINING FOR PATIENTS WITH ELEVATED PAIN CATASTROPHIZING WHO ARE SCHEDULED FOR KNEE ARTHROPLASTY: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY.” In Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 18:S222–23. Elsevier BV, 2010. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1063-4584(10)60522-5.
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Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
Outreach & Engaged Scholarship
- Member, Board of Directors. Project Access of Durham County. 2014 2014
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- Member, Board of Directors. OMeGa Orthopaedic Medical Education Grants. American Orthopaedic Association. 2012 2012
- Oral Board Examiner. American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. 1998 - 2014 1998 - 2014
Service to Duke
- Chief Medical Officer- Duke Private Diagnostic Clinic. Service on numerous committees across the Duke University Health System. 2014 2014

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