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Welcome to UNC Orthopaedics

For over 50 years we have provided superb musculoskeletal health care to our patients, top rate education to our students and residents, and innovative research and knowledge to the orthopaedic profession. Our physicians are experts in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions for both adults and children.
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  • Thank a Resident Day – 2/25/2022

    Thank a Resident Day – 2/25/2022

    February 25, 2022 Residency is a key component of graduate medical training, offering an in-depth exposure to medical practice. It can often lead to long working hours matched with many responsibilities. Residents serve as the “house staff” of the hospital and are an integral part to the healthc...

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  • Trauma – Current Projects

    A Comparison of Antibiotic Regiments for Severe Open Fractures PI: Robert Ostrum Evaluation of Diaphyseal Axial Stability Score: A novel Grading System for Femoral Shaft Fracture PI: Nate Koutlas Faculty Advisor: Andrew Chen Investigating Risk Factors For Development of Avascular Necrosis After Talu...

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Basic Science

UNC-Chapel Hill is one of the leading funded research universities in the country, and through collaborations with leaders in musculoskeletal disciplines, the Department of Orthopaedics is able to bring cutting edge research to its patients, students and researchers.

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