Duke Orthopaedics is dedicated to advancing orthopaedic care through research and education.

Research

Our orthopaedic physicians conduct cutting-edge research that translates into improved care for patients at Duke and throughout the world.

Research highlights include:

• Orthopaedic oncologist, Brian Brigman, MD, PhD, is working with members of the plastic surgery research team to develop better functioning replacements for large areas of resected bone using autologous stem cells.
• Researchers in the Coach K Performance Lab have teamed with Nike, Inc. to research foot, ankle, and knee injury prevention and to improve performance through shoe design innovations.
• Gait analysis in the Coach K Performance Lab by Duke Orthopaedic researchers will assess the benefits of various surgical approaches for total hip replacements.
• Physicians in Duke Total Joint Center test and develop new procedures and new prostheses to make joint replacements work better and last longer. Learn more about research specific to the Duke Total Joint Center.

Learn more about research in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Education

Duke's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery boasts a top-ranked residency program where trainees are challenged and educated across a spectrum of disciplines including patient care, research, and academic pursuit.

Learn more about education in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.