New Strategy for Protecting Bones from Cancer Treatment
Cancer patients who receive radiation during their treatment – and about half do -- may face a lesser-known challenge: bone loss.
Brett Rocos, MD, Receives the 2024 Luiz Vialle AO Spine Knowledge Forum Award
Brett Rocos, MD, assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery, has been selected for the Luiz Vialle AO Spine Knowledge Forum (KF) Award 2024.
Oke A. Anakwenze, MD, MBA, Receives Promotion
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Oke A. Anakwenze, MD, MBA, to professor of orthopaedic surgery as of Dec. 1.
Ortho Departmental Updates – Nov. 29, 2023
- The holidays are approaching – many things can be considered during this time, including building community, which was also identified from the department’
Duke Ortho Celebrates Perioperative Nurses Week
This week marks Perioperative Nurses Week, an annual celebration of the nurses who help our patients through operations and their commitment to s
Honoring Veterans – Thank You for Your Service!
The date, November 11, 1918, marked the end of the First World War (within the 11th hour of the day of the 11th month). The day was initially celebrated as Armistice Day and became
Ortho Departmental Updates – Nov. 8, 2023
- Anna Miller, MD, gave a grand rounds presentation about birds and the natural world - and its relationship to what we encounter as physicians in multiple a
Congratulations to Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Please join me in congratulating our colleague Steven Z.
Ortho Departmental Updates – Oct. 18, 2023
- Reminder: Keep an open mind when dealing with conflicts. Considering each side and coming together will make us stronger as we work together on our future.