Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • Master's Degree, Executive Masters In Business Administration, University of California at Los Angeles 2016 - 2018
  • Fellowship, Shoulder And Elbow Surgery, Columbia University 2012 - 2013
  • Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania 2007 - 2012
  • M.D., Mayo Medical School 2007
• Research
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  Selected Grants

  • Fresh Tissue Lab Agreement 2019
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Academic Articles

    • Anakwenze, Oke A., Evan A. O’Donnell, Charles M. Jobin, William N. Levine, and Christopher S. Ahmad. “Medical Complications and Outcomes After Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Nationwide Analysis..” Am J Orthop (Belle Mead Nj) 47, no. 10 (October 2018). https://doi.org/10.12788/ajo.2018.0086.
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    • Mirzayan, Raffy, Daniel C. Acevedo, Jeffrey F. Sodl, Edward H. Yian, Ronald A. Navarro, Oke Anakwenze, and Anshuman Singh. “Operative Management of Acute Triceps Tendon Ruptures: Review of 184 Cases..” Am J Sports Med 46, no. 6 (May 2018): 1451–58. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546518757426.
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    • Azimi, Hassan, and Oke Anakwenze. “Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction Using Dual Patella Docking Technique..” Arthrosc Tech 6, no. 6 (December 2017): e2093–2100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eats.2017.08.018.
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    • Anakwenze, Oke, Alex Fokin, Mary Chocas, Mark T. Dillon, Ronald A. Navarro, Edward H. Yian, and Anshuman Singh. “Complications in total shoulder and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty by body mass index..” J Shoulder Elbow Surg 26, no. 7 (July 2017): 1230–37. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2016.11.055.
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    • Singh, Anshuman, Michael Padilla, Eric M. Nyberg, Mary Chocas, Oke Anakwenze, Raffy Mirzayan, Edward H. Yian, and Ronald A. Navarro. “Cement technique correlates with tuberosity healing in hemiarthroplasty for proximal humeral fracture..” J Shoulder Elbow Surg 26, no. 3 (March 2017): 437–42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2016.08.003.
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    • Gibbons, Michael C., Anshu Singh, Oke Anakwenze, Timothy Cheng, Maxwill Pomerantz, Simon Schenk, Adam J. Engler, and Samuel R. Ward. “Histological Evidence of Muscle Degeneration in Advanced Human Rotator Cuff Disease..” J Bone Joint Surg Am 99, no. 3 (February 1, 2017): 190–99. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.16.00335.
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    • Anakwenze, Oke A., Tameem Yehyawi, Mark T. Dillon, Elizabeth Paxton, Ronald Navarro, and Anshuman Singh. “Effect of Age on Outcomes of Shoulder Arthroplasty..” Perm J 21 (2017): 16–056. https://doi.org/10.7812/TPP/16-056.
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    • Kancherla, Vamsi Krishna, Anshuman Singh, and Oke A. Anakwenze. “Management of Acute Proximal Humeral Fractures..” J Am Acad Orthop Surg 25, no. 1 (January 2017): 42–52. https://doi.org/10.5435/JAAOS-D-15-00240.
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    • Ponzio, Danielle Y., Corinne VanBeek, Justin C. Wong, Eric M. Padegimas, Okechukwu A. Anakwenze, Charles L. Getz, Joseph A. Abboud, and Joseph A. ACESS Group. “Profile of Current Opinion on Arthroscopic Acromioplasty: A Video Survey Study..” Arthroscopy 32, no. 7 (July 2016): 1253–62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2016.01.010.
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    • Anakwenze, Oke A., Krishn Khanna, William N. Levine, and Christopher S. Ahmad. “Lateral Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction: An Analysis of Ulnar Tunnel Locations..” Am J Orthop (Belle Mead Nj) 45, no. 2 (February 2016): 53–57.
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    • Anakwenze, Oke A., Vamsi K. Kancherla, Gregory F. Carolan, and Joseph Abboud. “Coracoid fracture after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: a report of 2 cases..” Am J Orthop (Belle Mead Nj) 44, no. 11 (November 2015): E469–72.
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    • Jobin, Charles M., Balazs Galdi, Oke A. Anakwenze, Christopher S. Ahmad, and William N. Levine. “Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for the management of proximal humerus fractures..” J Am Acad Orthop Surg 23, no. 3 (March 2015): 190–201. https://doi.org/10.5435/JAAOS-D-13-00190.
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    • Suzuki, Kentaro, Aaron Potts, Oke Anakwenze, and Anshu Singh. “Calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff: management options..” J Am Acad Orthop Surg 22, no. 11 (November 2014): 707–17. https://doi.org/10.5435/JAAOS-22-11-707.
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    • Anakwenze, Oke A., Dennis Kwon, Evan O’Donnell, William N. Levine, and Christopher S. Ahmad. “Surgical treatment of posterolateral rotatory instability of the elbow..” Arthroscopy 30, no. 7 (July 2014): 866–71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2014.02.029.
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    • Anakwenze, Oke A., Matthew A. Pifer, and Anshuman Singh. “Clavicle stress fracture after reverse shoulder arthroplasty..” J Shoulder Elbow Surg 23, no. 7 (July 2014): e170–72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2014.03.015.
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    • Buza, John A., Jaicharan J. Iyengar, Oke A. Anakwenze, Christopher S. Ahmad, and William N. Levine. “Arthroscopic Hill-Sachs remplissage: a systematic review..” J Bone Joint Surg Am 96, no. 7 (April 2, 2014): 549–55. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.L.01760.
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    • Anakwenze, Oke A., Stephen Zoller, Christopher S. Ahmad, and William N. Levine. “Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for acute proximal humerus fractures: a systematic review..” J Shoulder Elbow Surg 23, no. 4 (April 2014): e73–80. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2013.09.012.
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    • Anakwenze, Oke A., Vamsi K. Kancherla, Jaicharan Iyengar, Christopher S. Ahmad, and William N. Levine. “Posterolateral rotatory instability of the elbow..” Am J Sports Med 42, no. 2 (February 2014): 485–91. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546513494579.
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    • Anakwenze, O. A., K. Khanna, W. N. Levine, and C. S. Ahmad. “Characterization of the supinator tubercle for lateral ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction.” Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine 2, no. 4 (January 1, 2014). https://doi.org/10.1177/2325967114530969.
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    • Makhni, E. C., K. Khanna, M. T. Simpson, L. H. Redler, O. A. Anakwenze, R. Li, and C. S. Ahmad. “Medial epicondyle morphology in elite overhead athletes.” Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine 2, no. 1 (January 1, 2014). https://doi.org/10.1177/2325967113517211.
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    • Anakwenze, Oke A., Vamsi Kancherla, Nancy M. Major, and Gwo-Chin Lee. “Isolated sciatic nerve entrapment by ectopic bone after femoral head fracture-dislocation..” Am J Orthop (Belle Mead Nj) 42, no. 6 (June 2013): 275–78.
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    • Anakwenze, O. A., and L. U. Bigliani. “Trabecular metal fixation: A new chemical concoction.” Seminars in Arthroplasty 24, no. 1 (March 1, 2013): 19–23. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.sart.2013.04.002.
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    • Anakwenze, Oke A., Surena Namdari, Jason E. Hsu, Joshua Benham, and Mary Ann Keenan. “Myotendinous lengthening of the elbow flexor muscles to improve active motion in patients with elbow spasticity following brain injury..” J Shoulder Elbow Surg 22, no. 3 (March 2013): 318–22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2012.10.043.
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    • Dhar, Yasmin, Oke A. Anakwenze, Barbara Steele, Santiago Lozano, and Joseph A. Abboud. “Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: impact of diabetes mellitus on patient outcomes..” Phys Sportsmed 41, no. 1 (February 2013): 22–29. https://doi.org/10.3810/psm.2013.02.1995.
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    • Abboud, Joseph A., Oke A. Anakwenze, and Jason Edward Hsu. “Soft-tissue management in revision total shoulder arthroplasty..” J Am Acad Orthop Surg 21, no. 1 (January 2013): 23–31. https://doi.org/10.5435/JAAOS-21-01-23.
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    • Anakwenze, O. A., V. Kancherla, K. Baldwin, W. N. Levine, and S. Mehta. “Orthopaedic residency applications increase after implementation of 80-hour workweek general.” Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 471, no. 5 (January 1, 2013): 1720–24. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-013-2785-1.
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    • Anakwenze, Oke A., Keith Baldwin, Andrew H. Milby, William Warrender, Brandon Shulman, and Joseph A. Abboud. “Arthroscopic repair of large rotator cuff tears using the double-row technique: an analysis of surgeon experience on efficiency and outcomes..” J Shoulder Elbow Surg 22, no. 1 (January 2013): 26–31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2012.03.010.
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    • Anakwenze, Oke A., Keith Baldwin, and Joseph A. Abboud. “Distal biceps tendon repair: an analysis of timing of surgery on outcomes..” J Athl Train 48, no. 1 (January 2013): 9–11. https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-48.1.10.
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    • Anakwenze, Oke A., Andrew H. Milby, Itai Gans, John J. Stern, L Scott Levin, and Keith L. Wapner. “Foot and ankle infections: diagnosis and management..” J Am Acad Orthop Surg 20, no. 11 (November 2012): 684–93. https://doi.org/10.5435/JAAOS-20-11-684.
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    • Tjoumakaris, Fotios P., Oke A. Anakwenze, Vamsi Kancherla, and Nicholas Pulos. “Neuralgic amyotrophy (Parsonage-Turner syndrome)..” J Am Acad Orthop Surg 20, no. 7 (July 2012): 443–49. https://doi.org/10.5435/JAAOS-20-07-443.
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    • Anakwenze, Oke A., Vikas Trivedi, Arlene M. Goodman, and Theodore J. Ganley. “Concealed degloving injury (the Morel-Lavallée lesion) in childhood sports: a case report..” J Bone Joint Surg Am 93, no. 24 (December 21, 2011). https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.K.00219.
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    • Auerbach, Joshua D., Okechukwu A. Anakwenze, Andrew H. Milby, Baron S. Lonner, and Richard A. Balderston. “Segmental contribution toward total cervical range of motion: a comparison of cervical disc arthroplasty and fusion..” Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 36, no. 25 (December 1, 2011): E1593–99. https://doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e31821cfd47.
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    • Anakwenze, Oke A., Vamsi K. Kancherla, William Warrender, and Joseph A. Abboud. “Outcomes of modified 2-incision technique with use of indomethicin in treatment of distal biceps tendon rupture..” Orthopedics 34, no. 11 (November 9, 2011): e724–29. https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20110922-10.
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    • Anakwenze, Oke A., Jason E. Hsu, Jae S. Kim, and Joseph A. Abboud. “Acromioclavicular joint pain in patients with adhesive capsulitis: a prospective outcome study..” Orthopedics 34, no. 9 (September 9, 2011): e556–60. https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20110714-05.
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    • Jeon, In-Ho, Bernard F. Morrey, Okechukwu A. Anakwenze, and Nho V. Tran. “Incidence and implications of early postoperative wound complications after total elbow arthroplasty..” J Shoulder Elbow Surg 20, no. 6 (September 2011): 857–65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2011.03.005.
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    • Anakwenze, Oke A., Jason E. Hsu, Joseph A. Abboud, William N. Levine, and G Russell Huffman. “Recurrent anterior shoulder instability associated with bony defects..” Orthopedics 34, no. 7 (July 2011): 538–44. https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20110526-21.
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    • Anakwenze, Oke A., Joshua D. Auerbach, Donald W. Buck, Sumeet Garg, Scott L. Simon, Leslie N. Sutton, Paul D. Sponseller, and John P. Dormans. “The role of concurrent fusion to prevent spinal deformity after intramedullary spinal cord tumor excision in children..” J Pediatr Orthop 31, no. 5 (July 2011): 475–79. https://doi.org/10.1097/BPO.0b013e318220bb46.
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    • Anakwenze, Oke A., and G Russell Huffman. “Evaluation and treatment of shoulder instability..” Phys Sportsmed 39, no. 2 (May 2011): 149–57. https://doi.org/10.3810/psm.2011.05.1906.
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    • Hsu, Jason E., Okechukwu A. Anakwenze, William J. Warrender, and Joseph A. Abboud. “Current review of adhesive capsulitis..” J Shoulder Elbow Surg 20, no. 3 (April 2011): 502–14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2010.08.023.
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    • Anakwenze, O. A., and G. R. Huffman. “Recurrent shoulder instability and arthritis treated with graft jacket resurfacing, hemiarthroplasty, and bone grafting.” Orthopedics 34, no. 2 (February 1, 2011). https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20101221-32.
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    • Anakwenze, O. A., V. Kancherla, N. Rendon, and D. S. Drummond. “Adolescent disc dysplasia and back pain.” Journal of Children’S Orthopaedics 5, no. 1 (January 1, 2011): 49–53. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11832-010-0302-6.
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    • Anakwenze, Okechukwu A., Vamsi Kancherla, and John D. Kelly. “Extrusion of tibial tunnel bioabsorbable screw 15 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction..” Arthroscopy 26, no. 12 (December 2010): 1710–13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2010.04.074.
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    • Anakwenze, Okechukwu A., Harish Hosalkar, and G Russell Huffman. “Case reports: two cases of glenohumeral chondrolysis after intraarticular pain pumps..” Clin Orthop Relat Res 468, no. 9 (September 2010): 2545–49. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-010-1244-5.
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    • Anakwenze, Okechukwu A., Vamsi Kancherla, Michael Hatch, John S. Brooks, and Christian M. Ogilvie. “Primary musculoskeletal sarcoidosis..” Orthopedics 33, no. 5 (May 12, 2010). https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20100329-07.
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    • Anakwenze, Okechukwu A., Surena Namdari, Joshua D. Auerbach, Keith Baldwin, Zachary D. Weidner, Baron S. Lonner, G. R. Huffman, and Brian J. Sennett. “Athletic performance outcomes following lumbar discectomy in professional basketball players..” Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 35, no. 7 (April 1, 2010): 825–28. https://doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e3181d3cf45.
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    • Auerbach, Joshua D., Kristofer J. Jones, Andrew H. Milby, Okechukwu A. Anakwenze, and Richard A. Balderston. “Segmental contribution toward total lumbar range of motion in disc replacement and fusions: a comparison of operative and adjacent levels..” Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 34, no. 23 (November 1, 2009): 2510–17. https://doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e3181af2622.
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    • Anakwenze, Okechukwu A., Joshua D. Auerbach, Andrew H. Milby, Baron S. Lonner, and Richard A. Balderston. “Sagittal cervical alignment after cervical disc arthroplasty and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: results of a prospective, randomized, controlled trial..” Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 34, no. 19 (September 1, 2009): 2001–7. https://doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e3181b03fe6.
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    • Namdari, Surena, Keith Baldwin, Okechukwu Anakwenze, Min-Jung Park, G Russell Huffman, and Brian J. Sennett. “Results and performance after microfracture in National Basketball Association athletes..” Am J Sports Med 37, no. 5 (May 2009): 943–48. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546508330150.
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    • Anakwenze, O. A., W. L. Parker, L. E. Wold, K. K. Amrami, and P. C. Amadio. “Ewing's sarcoma of the hand..” J Hand Surg Eur Vol 34, no. 1 (February 2009): 35–39. https://doi.org/10.1177/1753193408094922.
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    • Anakwenze, Okechukwu A., Wendy L. Parker, Terry K. Schiefer, Carrie Y. Inwards, Robert J. Spinner, and Peter C. Amadio. “Clinical features of multiple glomus tumors..” Dermatol Surg 34, no. 7 (July 2008): 884–90. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1524-4725.2008.34173.x.
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    • Anakwenze, Okechukwu A., Amir Lerman, William D. Edwards, Morie A. Gertz, and Charanjit S. Rihal. “Death during coronary angiography in a woman with cardiac amyloidosis..” Amyloid 13, no. 2 (June 2006): 108–10. https://doi.org/10.1080/13506120600722712.
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    • Schiefer, T. K., W. L. Parker, O. A. Anakwenze, P. C. Amadio, C. Y. Inwards, and R. J. Spinner. “Extradigital glomus tumors: A 20-year experience.” Mayo Clinic Proceedings 81, no. 10 (January 1, 2006): 1337–44. https://doi.org/10.4065/81.10.1337.
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