Physicians

Department / Division
Orthopaedics

Address
DUMC 3389
Durham, NC 27710

Appointment Telephone
800-851-5811

Office Telephone
919-668-3000

Fax Telephone
919-668-2933

Training

• MD, University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine, 1986

Residency

• Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri Hospitals and Clinics, 1986-1991

Fellowship

• Orthopaedic Trauma, University of California Davis Medical Center, 1991-1992
• Trauma, AO Foundation (France, Switzerland, and Germany), 1992
• Pelvic/Acetabulum Reconstruction, Good Samaritan Hospital (California), 1993

Clinical Interests
Hip and pelvis reconstruction including periacetabular osteotomy for hip dysplasia, femoral acetabular impingement, total hip replacement, hip impingement, labral tears, hip trauma, management of acute fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum, and sequelae of trauma to the pelvis and extremities

Research Interests
As an Orthopaedic Surgeon my primary focus of research is joint preservation.  My primary clinical interests are Orthopaedic Trauma and Hip Reconstruction.

In Orthopaedic Trauma my research interests are 1) Basic science investigations of articular fractures with two current animal models in use. 2) Clinical research includes evaluation of techniques to reduce and stabilize articular fractures, as well as management of open fractures.

In the area of Hip Reconstruction my areas of research are 1) Hip Arthroscopy and treatment of hip disorders, and treatment of labral tears in the treatment of hip pain.  2) Periacetabular osteotomy for the treatment of hip dysplasia.

Industry Relationships and Collaborations (What's this?)

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.

• AO North America
• Smith & Nephew plc
• Synthes, USA

Representative Publications
Backus JD, Furman BD, Swimmer T, Kent CL, McNulty AL, Defrate LE, Guilak F, Olson SA. Cartilage viability and catabolism in the intact porcine knee following transarticular impact loading with and without articular fracture. J Orthop Res. 2011 Apr;29(4):501-10. (2011) Abstract

Horne PH, Olson SA. Direct anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty using the fracture table. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2011 Sep;4(3):139-45. (2011) Abstract

Lewis JS, Hembree WC, Furman BD, Tippets L, Cattel D, Huebner JL, Little D, DeFrate LE, Kraus VB, Guilak F, Olson SA. Acute joint pathology and synovial inflammation is associated with increased intra-articular fracture severity in the mouse knee. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2011 Jul;19(7):864-73. (2011) Abstract

Olson SA, Brown TD, Athanasiou KA, Natoli RM, Dirschl DR. Applied biomechanics in articular injuries: perspectives in the basic investigation of articular injuries and clinical application. Instr Course Lect. 2011;60:583-94. (2011) Abstract

Garras DN, Carothers JT, Olson SA. Single-leg-stance (flamingo) radiographs to assess pelvic instability: how much motion is normal? J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Oct;90(10):2114-8. (2008) Abstract

Ward BD, Furman BD, Huebner JL, Kraus VB, Guilak F, Olson SA. Absence of posttraumatic arthritis following intraarticular fracture in the MRL/MpJ mouse. Arthritis Rheum. 2008 Mar;58(3):744-53. (2008) Abstract

Garras DN, Crowder TT, Olson SA. Medium-term results of the Bernese periacetabular osteotomy in the treatment of symptomatic developmental dysplasia of the hip. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2007 Jun;89(6):721-4. (2007) Abstract

Ziran BH, Wasan AD, Marks DM, Olson SA, Chapman MW. Fluoroscopic imaging guides of the posterior pelvis pertaining to iliosacral screw placement. J Trauma. 2007 Feb;62(2):347-56; discussion 356. (2007) Abstract

Furman BD, Olson SA, Guilak F. The development of posttraumatic arthritis after articular fracture. J Orthop Trauma. 2006 Nov-Dec;20(10):719-25. (2006) Abstract

Guevara CJ, Pietrobon R, Carothers JT, Olson SA, Vail TP. Comprehensive morphologic evaluation of the hip in patients with symptomatic labral tear. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2006 Dec;453:277-85. (2006) Abstract

Anwar IA, Battistella FD, Neiman R, Olson SA, Chapman MW, Moehring HD. Femur fractures and lung complications: a prospective randomized study of reaming. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2004 May;(422):71-6. (2004) Abstract

Konrath GA, Hamel AJ, Olson SA, Bay B, Sharkey NA. The role of the acetabular labrum and the transverse acetabular ligament in load transmission in the hip. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1998 Dec;80(12):1781-8. (1998) Abstract

Olson SA, Bay BK, Hamel A. Biomechanics of the hip joint and the effects of fracture of the acetabulum. Clin Orthop. 1997 Jun;(339):92-104. (1997) Abstract