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Marc Joseph Richard

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
5601 Arringdon Park Dr., Suite 300, Morrisville, NC 27560

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery · 2025 - Present Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments
Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery · 2018 - Present Surgery, Plastic, Maxillofacial, and Oral Surgery, Surgery

Recent Publications


Artificial Intelligence in Hand Surgery: The Future is Upon Us

Journal Article Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online · November 1, 2025 In just the past few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed from a potential disruptive force in health care to a technology being rapidly deployed across multiple fronts in orthopedic care. The growth in AI use and development has largely occ ... Full text Cite

The Effect of Pitch Type on Elbow Biomechanics in High School Pitchers.

Journal Article Am J Sports Med · October 24, 2025 BACKGROUND: Pitch type, ball velocity, and spin rate have been previously hypothesized to influence elbow varus torque and subsequent risk of injury; however, existing research is inconclusive, especially in high school pitchers. PURPOSE: To examine elbow ... Full text Link to item Cite

Does Weightbearing Affect Radiographic or Clinical Outcomes in Distal Radius Fractures Treated With Dorsal Bridge Plate Fixation?

Journal Article Hand (N Y) · September 7, 2025 BACKGROUND: Dorsal wrist spanning plate (DWSP) fixation in distal radius fractures (DRFs) has been proposed to allow earlier mobilization in polytraumatized patients by enabling early weightbearing (WB) through the injured wrist. The purpose of this study ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


A Biomechanical Evaluation of Nitinol Memory Staple Augmentation for Internal Fixation of Transverse Humeral Shaft Fractures

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Piedmont Orthopedic Foundation · 2021 - 2025

Dorsal Lunate Facet and Dorsal Carpal Subluxation: A Biomechanical Study

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Piedmont Orthopedic Foundation · 2021 - 2023

Fresh Tissue Lab Agreement

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Mission Surgical Innovations, LLC · 2023 - 2023

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Vermont · 2001 M.D.