James A. Nunley, MD, MS
Department Chair, Orthopaedic Surgery
Department / Division
Orthopaedics
Address
DUMC 2923
Durham, NC 27710
Appointment Telephone
919-613-7797
Office Telephone
919-684-4033
Fax Telephone
919-681-8377
- MD, Tulane University School of Medicine (Louisiana), 1973
- General Surgery, UCLA Medical Center (California), 1973-1975
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, 1975-1979
- Hand and Microvascular Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, 1979-1980
- MS, Biochemistry, Tulane University (Louisiana), 1973
Clinical Interests
Foot and ankle surgery, arthritis and sports injuries of the foot and ankle, ankle replacement
Research Interests
My current research interests are both clinical and basic science. Currently, in the Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, we are investigating the biomechanical properties of the deltoid ligament in the ankle. This is a clinically relevant problem and we will hopefully identify ways to improve the correction of the adult relaxed flat foot. We are also performing a preliminary investigation into the blood supply of the distal tibia to look for a vascularized bone transfer.
We have recently completed a biomechanical study looking at the strength of fixation for proximal metatarsal osteotomies in the correction of hallux valgus and that information has been submitted for publication.
Clinical projects have looked into nerve palsies after total elbow replacement and to reconstructive upper and lower extremity surgery.
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.
- DT MedSurg
- Integra LifeSciences Holding Corp.
- Small Bones Innovations Inc.
- Synthes, USA
- Tornier
- Wright Medical Group, Inc.
Representative Publications
Allen DM, Nunley JA 2nd. Measurement of the first/second intermetatarsal angle following proximal oblique metatarsal osteotomy. Foot Ankle Int. 2002 Jan;23(1):64-7.
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Coughlin MJ, Saltzman CL, Nunley JA 2nd. Angular measurements in the evaluation of hallux valgus deformities: a report of the ad hoc committee of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society on angular measurements. Foot Ankle Int. 2002 Jan;23(1):68-74.
(2002)
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Easley ME, Vertullo CJ, Urban WC, Nunley JA. Total ankle arthroplasty. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2002 May-Jun;10(3):157-67.
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Nunley JA, Vertullo CJ. Classification, investigation, and management of midfoot sprains: lisfranc injuries in the athlete. Am J Sports Med. 2002 Nov-Dec;30(6):871-8.
(2002)
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Nunley, JA. History of Orthopaedic education. Journal of the Southern Orthopaedic 11(2):110-115,2002.
(2002)
Nunley, JA. Jones Fracture Technique. Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery 1 (2):131-137, 2002.
(2002)
Rizzo M, Nunley JA. Fractures of the elbow's lateral column radial head and capitellum. Hand Clin. 2002 Feb;18(1):21-42.
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Vertullo CJ, Easley ME, Nunley JA. The transverse dorsal approach to the Lisfranc joint. Foot Ankle Int. 2002 May;23(5):420-6.
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Vertullo CJ, Nunley JA. Acquired flatfoot deformity following posterior tibial tendon transfer for peroneal nerve injury : a case report. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2002 Jul;84-A(7):1214-7.
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Vertullo CJ, Nunley JA. Participation in sports after arthrodesis of the foot or ankle. Foot Ankle Int. 2002 Jul;23(7):625-8.
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Kelly IP, Glisson RR, Fink C, Easley ME, Nunley JA. Intramedullary screw fixation of Jones fractures. Foot Ankle Int. 2001 Jul;22(7):585-9.
(2001)
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Kelly IP, Nunley JA. Treatment of stage 4 adult acquired flatfoot. Foot Ankle Clin. 2001 Mar;6(1):167-78.
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Kolodziej P, Nunley JA. Outcome of subtalar arthrodesis after calcaneal fracture. J South Orthop Assoc. 2001 Fall;10(3):129-39.
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Nunley JA. Fractures of the base of the fifth metatarsal: the Jones fracture. Orthop Clin North Am. 2001 Jan;32(1):171-80.
(2001)
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Coles RE, Clements FM, Lardenoye JW, Wermeskerken GV, Hey LA, Nunley JA, Levin LS, Pearsall AW 4th. Transesophageal echocardiography in quantification of emboli during femoral nailing: reamed versus unreamed techniques. J South Orthop Assoc. 2000 Summer;9(2):98-104.
(2000)
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Ruch DS, Glisson RR, Marr AW, Russell GB, Nunley JA. Fixation of three-part proximal humeral fractures: a biomechanical evaluation. J Orthop Trauma. 2000 Jan;14(1):36-40.
(2000)
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Spinner RJ, Morgenlander JC, Nunley JA. Ulnar nerve function following total elbow arthroplasty: a prospective study comparing preoperative and postoperative clinical and electrophysiologic evaluation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. J Hand Surg [Am]. 2000 Mar;25(2):360-4.
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