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Joe Tommy Minchew

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
3609 Southwest Durham Dr., Durham, NC 27707

Overview


I see all conditions and disorders that affect the spine in young adults to older adults. We work very hard to go through their history along with a physical exam to try to determine the cause of their problems. We then look at the best treatments available to relieve their symptoms. I think it’s important for me to establish a relationship with my patient and to figure out what the most troubling aspect of their condition is for them. My favorite part of my job is helping people alleviate their spinal pain and doing it in the way that’s the most appropriate for them. I’m just as excited about a patient whose pain improves with medicine and physical therapy as I am about a patient who needs surgery.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery · 2021 - Present Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments
Associate Professor in Neurosurgery · 2021 - Present Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery

Recent Publications


Development of a low back pain care pathway in an academic hospital system: results of a consensus process.

Journal Article J Orthop Surg Res · January 3, 2024 BACKGROUND: Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide and a significant component of healthcare expenditures. Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) have been highlighted as a key resource to improve the quality of care. This study aime ... Full text Link to item Cite

Healthcare disparities in adult and pediatric spinal deformity: a state of the art review

Journal Article Spine Deformity · January 1, 2024 Purpose: A health disparity refers to a greater disease burden or negative health outcomes influenced by social, economic, and environmental factors. Numerous studies in the surgical literature show that social drivers of health affect health outcomes. Sim ... Full text Cite

Spinal injuries in athletes

Chapter · November 2, 2010 Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


Johns Hopkins University · 1988 M.D.