News Archive

Join us for Grand Rounds at 6:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8. 

Visiting Professor: Anna N. Miller, MD, FAAOS, FACS, FAOA, Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs, Orthopaedic Surgery Division of Trauma Surgery – Washington University

Topic: Quality of Life, Suicidality, and Moral Injury in Surgeons

In-person location: Interprofessional Education Building, 311 Trent Drive, Durham

Duke Orthopaedics Arringdon Clinic welcomes the new Health Center Administrator (HCA), Erik Carvalho, PT, DPT, MHA, and Nurse Manager, Heather Kelly, RN, BSN.

Carvalho began his professional career at Duke Health as a Physical Therapist at the Page Road and North Duke Street clinics. He has had the opportunity to serve as a clinician, educator, and administrator, playing an integral role in the ambulatory growth of the Department of Rehabilitation Services. 

Foot and ankle surgery has lagged behind other disciplines in adopting arthroscopic approaches. However, that is changing quickly with several “game-changing” techniques that offer much faster recovery times without sacrificing quality, according to Jonathan Kaplan, MD, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Kaplan recently joined Duke’s orthopaedic team, bringing years of unique specialized training in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery.

A bright light shined amidst an overcast and misty North Carolina morning on Sept. 10. Over 200 runners, walkers, and volunteers enthusiastically gathered at the WakeMed Park in Cary to provide hope and support for sarcoma patients and families at the 15th Annual Strikeout for Sarcoma 5K & Family Fun Run/Walk.

Today, Duke Orthopaedics welcomed Gregg T. Nicandri, MD, Chief Medical Information Officer and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery from the University of Rochester. He shared, “When I got to Duke for my fellowship, I immediately knew it was the perfect program because of the value placed on mentorship. Faculty member Bill Garrett, MD, learned that I was interested in the simulation curriculum, so he immediately picked up the phone and called the ANNA group to put me on the FAST team. His actions positively changed my career trajectory.”

A devastating traffic accident in November of 2021 left Bruce DeShazo clinging to life. After being airlifted from Roxboro, NC, to Duke University Hospital, a lengthy hospital stay, and seven surgeries, DeShazo is fully healed and appreciative of every day. “I’m a Carolina fan, but I love Duke. Duke saved my life,” he said.

Undergrad – UC Davis 
Medical School – Mayo Clinic College of Medicine 
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery; Shoulder Section Head

Q: Where did you grow up?
A: I moved a lot but spent my early years in California and Nigeria (Ages 4-13). 

James R. Urbaniak, MD, FAOA, is recognized as an AOA Pillar of the Orthopaedic Profession for his leadership, mentoring, and lifelong contributions to orthopaedic surgery during his distinguished career. 

The American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) honors exemplary orthopaedic surgeons, past and present, as a Pillar of the orthopaedic specialty.

Mark your calendar for the Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Research Seminar sessions held every third Wednesday of the month this academic year. The next lecture is set for 12:15 to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 20.  
 

The new cohort of Adult Spinal Surgery Fellows started their first week by placing 100 pedicle screws in a lab before they entered the operating room. Led by Brett Rocos, MD, associate professor of orthopaedic surgery, the fellows were excited to engage in their first lab experience. 

Rocos shared, "Guiding the fellows through this technique on their first day at Duke Ortho, was exciting. They are already prepped for one of the many experiences they will engage with our spine faculty in the OR this year."