The Duke Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through research excellence. Our work spans basic science, clinical studies, and population health—transforming discoveries into better care worldwide.
Our research community brings together faculty, clinicians, and trainees from orthopaedics, physical therapy, and occupational therapy, fostering collaboration across Duke’s world-class institutes and core facilities.
Key initiatives include specialty research seminars, a Clinical Research Unit partnering with the Duke Clinical Research Institute for large-scale trials, and access to advanced resources, including mechanical testing, histology, imaging, and the K-Lab for motion analysis.
Together, we are driving innovation in musculoskeletal science and shaping the future of patient care.
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Discovery and Translational Science Laboratories
Clinical, Epidemiology, and Implementation Laboratories
Research Leadership Team
