Physicians

Department / Division
Orthopaedics

Address
DUMC 3338
Durham, NC 27710

Appointment Telephone
919-684-4502

Office Telephone
919-684-6260

Fax Telephone
919-681-6357

Training

• MD, Duke University School of Medicine, 1976

Residency

• Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, 1982

Other Training

• PhD, Cell Biology and Anatomy, Duke University Medical Center, 1976

Clinical Interests
ACL and cartilage tears; multiple knee-ligament and muscle injuries; arthroscopy; general care of athletic teams at scholastic, collegiate, and professional (U.S. Soccer Federation) levels

Research Interests
Muscle forces not only provide propulsion to the body, they also provide protection fot the tremendous loads across muscles and joints.  Understanding muscle actions joint interaction is key to improving  our ability to prevent injury and scientifically rehabilitate ligaments and joints.  The laboratory employees EMG analysis of muscle function, high speed motion analysis, force plate, and goniometric data as well as standard exercise physiologic measurements of strength, aerobic and anaerobic power.  Subjects will be athletes, normal subjects and subjects after injury usually of the foot or knee.  Actions analyzed will include athletic maneuvers such as pivoting, stopping and fast direction changes.  More complex motions such as kicking, tennis strokes and throwing will be added.

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.

• Arthrex, Inc.
• DJO Healthcare
• Omeros
• Sealy Corporation

Representative Publications
Finch, M. A., Garrett, W.E., Jr.: Motion Analysis and EMG Study for Muscle Forces Acting at the Knee during Stopping and Cuttung Motions: Implications for ACL Injury. Presented at the 1997 annual meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society in San Francisco, CA. (1997)

Noonan, T.J., Garrett, W.E.,Jr.: The Patellar Tendodn-Tibial Shaft Angle and its Relation to Non-Contact Injury of the ACL. Presented at the 1996 annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in San Francisco,CA. (1996)