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John Miles Harrelson

Professor Emeritus of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Box 3023 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
1581 Hosp South - White Zone, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Ongoing protocol utilizing hyperthermia in the preoperative treatment of soft tissue sarcomas.

Adjuvant therapy protocol for giant cell tumors utilizing electrocautery and phenol.

Computerized Analysis of Partial Weight Bearing.

Retrospective analysis of prosthetic utilization in patients with hip disarticulation.

Co-investigator, program project grant on hyperthermia and radiotherapy in the management of soft tissue sarcomas.

In negotiation with the Veterans Administration for grant support for study on early intervention diabetic sensory neuropathy.

Working with DeRoyal and Orthopedic Technology Research Incorporated in developing modifiable orthotic boot for diabetic neuropathy.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor Emeritus of Orthopaedic Surgery · 2015 - Present Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Leiomyosarcoma of the somatic soft tissues.

Journal Article J Surg Orthop Adv · 2012 Leiomyosarcomas of the somatic soft tissues are tumors of smooth muscle origin that occur in the extremities. These lesions are commonly high-grade tumors that carry a poor prognosis. Recommended treatment often includes wide excision and chemotherapy or r ... Full text Link to item Cite

The effect of intermittent pneumatic compression on fracture healing.

Journal Article J Orthop Trauma · July 2005 OBJECTIVES: Continuously increased venous pressure has been shown to enhance bone growth, stimulate fracture healing, and prevent bone loss, but also causes soft-tissue breakdown as a result of chronic edema. This study was designed to test the hypothesis ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


Duke University · 1965 M.D.