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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


Acute External Fixation and Delayed Primary Subtalar Fusion After Comminuted Joint-depression Calcaneus Fracture

Journal Article Techniques in Foot & Ankle Surgery · March 2025 Joint-depression calcaneus fractures, such as Sanders type IV, can be complex injuries to treat surgically due to significant comminution of the posterior facet of the calcaneus. Although nonoperative management is reasonable in a nonsurgical candi ... Full text Cite

Sickle Cell Trait Does Not Cause "Sickle Cell Crisis" Leading to Exertion-Related Death: A Systematic Review.

Journal Article Blood · January 30, 2025 Globally, an estimated 300 million individuals have sickle cell trait (SCT), the carrier state for sickle cell disease. While sickle cell disease (SCD) is associated with increased morbidity and shortened lifespan, SCT has a lifespan comparable to that of ... 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.