David S. Ruch, MD
Chief, Orthopaedic Hand Service
Department / Division
Orthopaedics
Address
DUMC 3466
Durham, NC 27710
Appointment Telephone
919-613-7797
Office Telephone
919-613-7797
Fax Telephone
919-668-5476
- MD, Wake Forest University School of Medicine (North Carolina), 1988
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Bowman Gray/Baptist Medical Center (North Carolina), 1988-1993
- Hand, Microvascular, and Upper Extremity Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, 1993-1994
Clinical Interests
All aspects of upper-limb surgery including microscopic and minimally invasive techniques of treating degenerative and traumatic conditions; avascular necrosis of the hand, elbow, and hip; free vascularized fibular bone grafting; research interests in nerve injuries, fractures of the wrist and elbow, tendon injuries and arthritis
This physician (or a member of their immediate family) has a working relationship (i.e. consulting, research, and/or educational services) with the companies listed below. These relations have been reported to the health system leadership and, when appropriate, management plans are in place to address potential conflicts.
- Acumed
- Synthes, USA
- Wright Medical
- Zimmer
