William E. Garrett Jr., MD, PhD
Department / Division
Orthopaedics
Address
DUMC 3338
Durham, NC 27710
Appointment Telephone
919-684-4502
Office Telephone
919-684-6260
Fax Telephone
919-681-6357
- MD, Duke University School of Medicine, 1976
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, 1982
- 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.
This faculty member (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.
- DonJoy
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