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Samuel Bruce Adams Jr.

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Box 2887 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Suite 300, Morrisville, NC 27560

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery · 2020 - Present Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments

In the News


Published April 21, 2015
New 3-D implant technology is saving limbs
Published December 5, 2014
Duke patient gets 3D-printed leg implant

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Recent Publications


Fracture-Related Infections in the Foot and Ankle.

Journal Article Foot Ankle Clin · March 2025 Fracture-related infection (FRI) poses significant challenges in the management of foot and ankle fractures, potentially leading to functional impairment and heightened health care expenses. This review addresses the diagnosis, risk factors, and management ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Impact of Diabetes on Outcomes for Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis: A Systematic Review of Available Comparative Studies.

Journal Article Healthcare (Basel) · February 11, 2025 Background/Objectives: Tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis is commonly used in salvage situations involving the ankle and subtalar joint, often in patients with concomitant diabetes mellitus (DM). Across orthopedics, DM presents an overall increased risk ... Full text Link to item Cite

Outcomes of cobalt-chrome 3D-printed total talus replacement with and without combined total ankle replacement.

Journal Article Foot Ankle Surg · February 2025 BACKGROUND: Collapse of the talus and peri-talar arthritis pose treatment challenges due to the anatomy and location of the talus as a keystone of the foot and ankle. Custom 3D-printed total talus replacement (TTR) and combined total ankle total talus repl ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Clinical Evaluation of the Integra Cadence Total Ankle System in Primary Ankle Joint Replacement

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Integra LifeSciences · 2017 - 2027

Exactech Vantage Total Ankle System

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Exactech, Inc · 2016 - 2026

4WEB Medical Custom Talar Replacement Device Retrospective Review: A Non-Significant Risk Study

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by 4WEB Medical · 2023 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


Thomas Jefferson University · 2004 M.D.