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Hip pain during sex is more common than people think. Still, those who suffer are often uncomfortable telling their providers, said Elizabeth Scott, MD, a hip specialist and orthopaedic surgeon at Duke Health. In many cases, hip impingement or a labral tear is the culprit.  Dr. Scott advises people who experience hip pain during sex to speak up. “If you're feeling it, talk to someone because it's not normal to have hip pain with sex.”

Associate Professor in Orthopaedics  – Specialty: Primary Care Sports Medicine Undergraduate: Duquesne University   Graduate: Robert Morris University  Medical: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine  Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA 

The Duke Multidisciplinary Sarcoma Team is an integrated team of healthcare providers working together to offer high-quality, coordinated care. In 2008, the Duke Multidisciplinary Sarcoma Program held its first Sarcoma 5K Run/Walk event at Duke University to honor and celebrate those affected by sarcoma.

Current Spine Fellows were challenged to install 100 pedicle screws at a recent lab experience with faculty member Brett Rocos, MD.  Dr. Rocos shared, "The first screws they install in the operating room after their Fellowship concludes at the end of July will be their 101st, which is quite a milestone." Current Spine Fellows include: Jessica Albanese, MD; and John Coury, DO.

Dean C. Taylor, MD, COL (ret) USA, has begun his one-year term as president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) after being installed in the office during the AOSSM 2023 Annual Meeting that recently concluded in Washington, DC.

MEAC Commissioner Sonja Stills wants the conference to ‘be the leaders’ in student-athlete mental health advocacy

Cesar de Cesar Netto, MD, Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, offers his expert opinion in a new DukeHealth article.

"I enjoy facilitating the transition from theoretical knowledge to practical application by organizing meaningful and enriching fieldwork opportunities. Witnessing the growth and development of students as they navigate their clinical placements brings a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment." What interested you in applying for this job with Duke? 

Titles: Associate Professor, Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgery; Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS); Editorial Board Member for AAOS Ortho Info, Hand and Wrist Editor; Clinical Member,&

Today, Duke Ortho formally launched the use of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (ABOS) program. From now on, the department will utilize KSB as the primary mechanism for resident feedback and evaluation. Duke participated in the 2017 field trial of KSB.