News Archive

We are introducing a new Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Department photo series called Clinic Minute. In it, we will feature the fantastic team members (faculty, staff, NPs, residents, fellows, clinicians, PAs, PTs, and OTs) who work with our patients weekly. 

First, please say hello to Southeastern Orthopedics Shoulder Center members posing near their festive autumn season decor.

View the session recording. 

Today, we heard from a panel of colleagues discussing health's social drivers.

Hear from the experts on the cutting edge of rehabilitation science throughout the 2023-2024 academic year. 

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023

Speaker: David R. Sinacore, PT, PhD, FAPTA – High Point University

Topic: Candling the Diabetic Neuropathic Foot in Chronic Kidney Disease – Mineral and Bone Disorder

Hosted by the Doctor of Physical Therapy and the Occupational Therapy Doctorate programs within the Orthopaedic Surgery Department. 

On Oct. 21-22, three Department of Orthopaedic Surgery faculty members participated in the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (AOPT) Consensus Conference. The goal was to initiate the development of research and public policy agendas for the Academy that align with American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) initiatives and help to facilitate musculoskeletal physical therapy practice innovation.

This week, over 100 participants attended the BIPOC Women's Athletic Summit at NC Central University. The event tackled critical topics affecting the female athlete, including anxiety, depression, nutrition, body composition, breast health, hormones and ligaments, and other injuries.

Duke Orthopaedics and UNC-Chapel Hill faculty and staff were featured speakers at the event. 

Join the call to help fight a national blood shortage. All types are needed, but the greatest need is for Group O donors. If you’d like to donate, you can find the closest donation center on the Red Cross website.

Medical Assistants Recognition Week is celebrated annually during the third week in October.

When providers and patients think of medical assistants, the words versatility, adaptability, and compassion all come to mind. The varied skills of medical assistants set them apart from other healthcare professionals, giving them the tools to assist physicians and care for patients effectively.

The Akwari Society is pleased to announce the inaugural membership class, comprised of faculty, trainees, and researchers across the Departments of Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery, and Communication Sciences.

We congratulate our colleague, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Erica D. Taylor, MD, MBA.

Join us! Oct. 25, 2023 – 6:30 a.m.

Speakers: 

Last month, the Arringdon Ambulatory Surgery Center (AASC) celebrated its 1000th total joint replacement (TJR) procedure since the program's inception in 2021. AASC and hospital leadership celebrated this fantastic milestone, reflecting outstanding patient care and commitment to providing affordable, personalized outpatient joint replacement procedures.

Thank you to our fantastic AASC team, and congratulations on achieving this significant milestone!