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Office
1025 Morehead Medical Dr
Ste 300
Charlotte, NC 28204Phone+1 704-446-2060
Summary
- Dr. Joseph Hsu is an orthopedic surgeon in Charlotte, NC and is affiliated with Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and has been in practice 16 years. He specializes in orthopedic trauma and is experienced in chronic osteomyelitis, limb deformity, limb length discrepancy, osseointegration for amputation, clinical research, and quality improvement.
Clinical Expertise
- Orthopaedic traumatology, Gradual limb lengthening and deformity correction, Limb salvage surgery, Limb length discrepancy, Acute limb deformity correction, Limb shortening, Chronic osteomyelitis, Non-union, Malunion, Limb Deformity Correction, Quality improvement, Clinical research, Joint preservation surgery, Compartment syndrome, Fasciotomy, Injury severity scores, Wound infections, Foot and ankle surgery, Orthotic devices, Foot injuries, Military medicine, Tibial fractures, Leg injuries, Amputation
Education & Training
- Tulane University School of MedicineFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, 2003 - 2004
- Tulane UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1999 - 2003
- Russian Ilizarov Scientific Center for Restorative Traumatology and OrthopaedicsNA, Ilizarov Method, 2002 - 2002
- Ospedale Alessandro ManzoniNA, Ilizarov Method, 2001 - 2001
- Tulane UniversityInternship, Surgery, 1998 - 1999
- Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 1998
- United States Military AcademyBS, Life Science, Honor Graduate, 1990 - 1994
- United States Military AcademyB.S., Life Science and Nuclear Engineering, With Honors, 1990 - 1994
Certifications & Licensure
- SC State Medical License 2021 - 2025
- NC State Medical License 2013 - 2024
- TX State Medical License 2005 - 2024
- LA State Medical License 2000 - 2019
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Faculty Educator of the Year 2018
- Faculty Educator of the Year Award 2017
- ABC Traveling Fellowship American Orthopaedic Association, 2017
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Clinical Trials
- Study of New Catheter & Pressure Monitor System to Help Prevent Compartment Syndrome From Developing in the Injured Leg Start of enrollment: 2009 Jan 01
- The Effect of Botulinum Toxin A Injections on Ankle Dorsiflexion Following Internal Fixation of Tibial Pilon Fractures Start of enrollment: 2013 Jan 01
- Rehabilitation Enhanced by Partial Arterial Inflow Restrictions Start of enrollment: 2016 Apr 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 240 citationsVolumetric muscle loss.Brian F Grogan, Joseph R. Hsu
The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2011-01-01 - 19 citationsPrevalence of Opioid and Benzodiazepine Prescriptions for Osteoarthritis.Vignesh K. Alamanda, Meghan K. Wally, Rachel B. Seymour, Bryan D. Springer, Joseph R. Hsu
Arthritis Care & Research. 2020-08-01 - 63 citationsCan an integrated orthotic and rehabilitation program decrease pain and improve function after lower extremity traumaKatherine M. Bedigrew, Jeanne C. Patzkowski, Jason M. Wilken, Johnny G. Owens, Ryan V. Blanck
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2014-04-18
Journal Articles
- Improving Pain Management and Long-Term Outcomes Following High-Energy Orthopaedic Trauma (Pain Study)J Orthop Trauma, 1/1/2017
- Assessment of Severe Extremity Wound Bioburden at the Time of Definitive Wound Closure or Coverage: Correlation With Subsequent Postclosure Deep Wound Infection (Biobu...Bosse MJ, Murray CK, Carlini AR, Firoozabadi R, Manson T, Scharfstein DO, Wenke JC, Zadnik M, Castillo RC, J Orthop Trauma, 1/1/2017
- A Prospective Randomized Trial to Assess Fixation Strategies for Severe Open Tibia Fractures: Modern Ring External Fixators Versus Internal Fixation (FIXIT Study)J Orthop Trauma, 1/1/2017
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Abstracts/Posters
- Increased Mortality and Bleeding in a Large Cohort of Patients on Heparin Anticoagulation Therapy with Discordant Anti-Factor Xa Activity and Activated Partial Thrombo...Joe Hsu, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/9/2019
- Prescription reporting with immediate medication utilization mapping (PRIMUM): development of an alert to improve narcotic prescribingSeymour RB, Leas D, Wally MK, Hsu JR; PRIMUM Group, Southeast Fracture Consortium, 1/1/2016
- Return to Duty After Integrated Orthotic and Rehabilitation InitiativeBlair JA, Patzkowski JC, Blanck RV, Owens JG, Hsu JR; Skeletal Trauma Research Consortium (STReC), AAOS, 1/1/2013
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Lectures
- The Opioid Epidemic: Leading the SolutionsMedical Univ South Carolina, Charleston, SC - 1/1/2017
- ORIF of Proximal Humerus Fractures: By the NumbersCharlotte, NC - 1/1/2017
- Prescription reporting with immediate medication utilization mapping (PRIMUM): development of an alert to improve narcotic prescribing1/1/2016
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Other
- Alternatives To Opioids and Future DirectionsHsu JR, Pain Management in Orthopaedic Trauma
http://ota.org/education/online-education/online-education-resources/archived-webinars/2017-webinar-schedule/
1/1/2017 - Pain Strategies for Practicing Orthopedists for TraumaHsu JR, The Opioid Epidemic in Trauma Surgery
https://www.vumedi.com/webinar/the-opioid-epidemic-in-trauma-surgery/
1/1/2016 - Limb SalvageDaniel J. Stinner, MD, Noam Reshef, Alexander Lerner, Joseph R. Hsu, MD, Skeletal Trauma
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Press Mentions
- Panthers Recognize Atrium Health's Dr. Joseph Hsu, Veteran and West Point GraduateNovember 14th, 2020
- Musculoskeletal Infections: Oral Antibiotics Not Inferior to IVFebruary 8th, 2019
- Use of a Prescription Drug-Monitoring Program by Emergency and Surgical Prescribers: Results of a Hospital SurveyOctober 17th, 2018
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Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
- Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction SocietyPast President
- American Orthopaedic AssociationMember
- Musculoskeletal Infection SocietyMember
- Society of Military Orthopaedic SurgeonsMember
External Links
- RESTOREhttp://heineman.org/restore-central-america/
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