Duke Orthopaedics is nationally recognized for clinical excellence, patient outcomes, advanced research, innovation and education in musculoskeletal care. The division provides care to more than 230,000 patients annually and performs over 20,000 surgeries. Duke University Hospital consistently ranks among the nation’s top orthopedic programs and is the highest-ranked in North Carolina and the Southeast for orthopedic care, according to U.S. News & World Report. Duke’s department of surgery includes eight specialized surgical divisions, many of which have pioneered innovative surgical techniques such as total ankle replacement and hip preservation. The orthopedic team expanded access to care by offering same-day and next-day appointments for the full spectrum of orthopedic conditions. The orthopedic trauma team serves as a regional referral center, and the division of sports medicine supports athletes from elite colleges to Olympic levels. Extensive partnerships within the medical school, across Duke University and the broader community empower Duke Orthopaedics to leverage cross-disciplinary expertise in addressing complex challenges. Ranked among the top two in the country in research funding with nearly $12 million in active research funds and multiple National Institutes of Health grants, Duke is a major driver of innovation in orthobiologics and regenerative medicine.
