Overview
As an Orthopedic Surgeon my primary focus of research is joint preservation. My primary clinical interests are Orthopedic Trauma and Hip Reconstruction.
In Orthopedic Trauma my research interests are 1) Basic science investigations of articular fractures with two current animal models in use. 2) Clinical research includes evaluation of techniques to reduce and stabilize articular fractures, as well as management of open fractures.
In the area of Hip Reconstruction my areas of research are 1) Hip Arthroscopy and treatment of hip disorders, and treatment of labral tears in the treatment of hip pain. 2) Periacetabular osteotomy for the treatment of hip dysplasia.
In Orthopedic Trauma my research interests are 1) Basic science investigations of articular fractures with two current animal models in use. 2) Clinical research includes evaluation of techniques to reduce and stabilize articular fractures, as well as management of open fractures.
In the area of Hip Reconstruction my areas of research are 1) Hip Arthroscopy and treatment of hip disorders, and treatment of labral tears in the treatment of hip pain. 2) Periacetabular osteotomy for the treatment of hip dysplasia.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Goldner Jones Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
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2022 - Present
Orthopaedic Surgery,
Clinical Science Departments
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
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2007 - Present
Orthopaedic Surgery,
Clinical Science Departments
Affiliate of the Duke Regeneration Center
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2021 - Present
Duke Regeneration Center,
Basic Science Departments
Recent Publications
Infection and Nonunion Rates in Open Fractures: Description of 6,042 Fractures from the FLOW and PREP-IT Trials.
Journal Article The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume · November 2025 BackgroundInfection and nonunion are common sequelae of open fractures. Studies have shown infection and nonunion rates ranging from 2% to 52% and 12% to 17%, respectively. The present article describes the rates of surgical site infection (SSI) a ... Full text CiteDoes Stem Design Affect the Incidence of Periprosthetic Femoral Fractures in Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fractures? A Secondary Analysis of the HEALTH Trial.
Journal Article J Arthroplasty · August 2025 BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate how stem design influences the risk of periprosthetic femoral fractures (PFFs) after hemiarthroplasty (HA) and total hip arthroplasty for femoral neck fractures. METHODS: We performed a secondary analysis o ... Full text Link to item CitePredicting 90-day return to the emergency department in orthopaedic trauma patients in the Southeastern USA: a machine-learning approach.
Journal Article Inj Prev · January 21, 2025 INTRODUCTION: Return-to-acute-care metrics, such as early emergency department (ED) visits, are key indicators of healthcare quality, with ED returns following surgery often considered avoidable and costly events. Proactively identifying patients at high r ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Boston Children's/UCLA/Duke Next Generation Regeneration for Osteoarthritis (BUD NextGenRegen for OA)
ResearchInvestigator · Awarded by Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health · 2024 - 2029Lower Extremity Shaft Nail Registry (LESN)
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Medical Device Business Services, Inc. · 2022 - 2025Validation of novel serum, and synovial fluid proteomic biomarkers as potential predictors of post-traumatic osteoarthritis after intraarticular ankle fractures
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Piedmont Orthopedic Foundation · 2021 - 2025View All Grants
Education
University of Missouri, Columbia ·
1986
M.D.