The Duke Sports Medicine division hosted the sixth annual William E. Garrett Jr., MD, PhD, Sports Medicine Research Day, bringing together faculty, Fellows, Residents, trainees, and visiting experts to celebrate cutting-edge research and leadership in sports medicine. The event highlighted Duke’s continued commitment to advancing orthopaedic science and education.
The day began with a compelling keynote from visiting professor Dr. Matthew Provencher, MD, CAPT, MC, USNR (Ret.), a nationally recognized orthopaedic surgeon known for his expertise in complex knee and shoulder injuries. In his talk, “Lessons in Leading Elite Orthopaedists: From the Navy to the Ivies to the Patriots Sidelines,” Dr. Provencher shared insights from his 27-year career in the U.S. Navy, including his work with Navy SEAL Team 17 and the New England Patriots. His reflections on leadership, resilience, and high-performance medicine offered valuable takeaways for trainees, faculty, and practitioners alike.
The afternoon featured a series of innovative research presentations from Duke sports medicine fellows and faculty, including:
- Michael Fox, MD: Return to Sport Following Midshaft Clavicular Fractures – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Christian Kaschak, DO: Normative Value Standards for Quantitative VOMS (qVOMS): Pediatric Population
- Nandit Patel, PT, DPT: Adding a Neurocognitive Component to the Y-Balance Test of the Lower Quarter Results in Decreased Performance in a Healthy
- Conor O'Neill, MD: Evaluation of the Effect of Novel Chondroprotective Irrigation Solution (CPX) on Chondrocyte Viability: A Potential Alternative to Traditional Arthroscopic Fluids
- Olivia O'Reilly, MD: Auto-Segmentation of the Attachment Sites of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament from MRI
- Zach Sitton, MD: Comparing Patient Reports Outcomes (PRO's) of Patients Who Received an Orthobiologic Injection
A panel discussion titled “Beyond the Hype: AI, PROs, Machine Learning, and Big Data” brought together experts, including Jonathan Dickens, MD; Christian Pean, MD; Matthew Provencher, MD; Alison Toth, MD; and Jocelyn Wittstein, MD, to explore the intersection of technology and hip preservation.
The event concluded with additional fellow presentations, including:
- Julie Amendola, MD: The Association Between Cortisone Injection (CSI) and Changes in Uterine Bleeding: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study
- Andrew Gudeman, MD: Access to CAM Deformities with a T-Capsulotomy Compared to the 'Sneaky T' Capsulotomy
- Kelly Meggs PT, DPT, M.Ed, CSCS: Does a High Posterior Tibial Slope Influence the Laxity Profile of Patients Who Have Undergone ACL Reconstruction
Dr. Ned Amendola, MD, division chief of the Sports Medicine Division at Duke Orthopaedics, remarked,
“The William E. Garrett Jr., MD, PhD, Sports Medicine Research Day continues to be a cornerstone of our academic mission. It’s inspiring to see our fellows and faculty push the boundaries of innovation while learning from leaders like Dr. Provencher. Events like this strengthen our community and reaffirm Duke’s role at the forefront of sports medicine.”