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Malcolm R DeBaun

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Box 104002, DUMC, Durham, NC 27710
311 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery · 2021 - Present Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


A standardized fluoroscopic sequence to reveal residual MCL instability after repair of the LUCL in elbow injury.

Journal Article Injury · November 2025 BACKGROUND: Indications for stabilization of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) after repair of the lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL) remain controversial. Here, we propose a standardized fluoroscopic sequence to reveal residual medial elbow insta ... Full text Link to item Cite

Does Neighborhood Deprivation Impact Readmission and Associated Costs After Hip Fracture Surgery?

Journal Article J Am Geriatr Soc · October 8, 2025 INTRODUCTION: In the context of value-based care, the influence of racial and socioeconomic factors on hip fracture care outcomes remains underexplored. This study investigates the association of the area deprivation index (ADI) on readmission rates and Ce ... Full text Link to item Cite

Hospital and Regional-Level Factors Associated With Negotiated Payor Rates for Hip Fracture Fixation: A Multistate Analysis.

Journal Article Value Health · September 30, 2025 OBJECTIVES: Hip fractures represent a significant cost burden internationally, offering an area for improving value-based care. The objective of this study was to evaluate associations between hospital/regional-level characteristics and negotiated payor ra ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Safety and Efficacy of XPERIENCE Irrigation Solution to Prevent Fracture Related Infection: a Preclinical Study

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Next Science · 2024 - 2026

Fresh Tissue Lab

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by CurvaFix, Inc. · 2022 - 2023

Fresh Tissue Lab

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Medical Device Business Services, Inc. · 2022 - 2022

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Education, Training & Certifications


Stanford University, School of Medicine · 2015 M.D.