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Joseph Hsu, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Charlotte, NC

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Orthopaedic Surgery Charlotte, NC

Orthopedic Trauma

Vice Chair of Quality, Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute; Professor, Orthopaedic Trauma; Director, Limb Lengthening and Deformity Service; Medical Director, Global Health Services Atrium Health; Associate Dean for Research Wake Forest School of Medicine

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  • Office

    1025 Morehead Medical Dr
    Ste 300
    Charlotte, NC 28204
    Phone+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 Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, 2003 - 2004
  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1999 - 2003
  • Russian Ilizarov Scientific Center for Restorative Traumatology and Orthopaedics
    Russian Ilizarov Scientific Center for Restorative Traumatology and OrthopaedicsNA, Ilizarov Method, 2002 - 2002
  • Ospedale Alessandro Manzoni
    Ospedale Alessandro ManzoniNA, Ilizarov Method, 2001 - 2001
  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityInternship, Surgery, 1998 - 1999
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 1998
  • United States Military Academy
    United States Military AcademyBS, Life Science, Honor Graduate, 1990 - 1994
  • United States Military Academy
    United States Military AcademyB.S., Life Science and Nuclear Engineering, With Honors, 1990 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2005 - 2024
  • LA State Medical License
    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

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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 prescribing
    Seymour RB, Leas D, Wally MK, Hsu JR; PRIMUM Group, Southeast Fracture Consortium, 1/1/2016
  • Return to Duty After Integrated Orthotic and Rehabilitation Initiative
    Blair 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 Solutions 
    Medical Univ South Carolina, Charleston, SC - 1/1/2017
  • ORIF of Proximal Humerus Fractures: By the Numbers 
    Charlotte, NC - 1/1/2017
  • Prescription reporting with immediate medication utilization mapping (PRIMUM): development of an alert to improve narcotic prescribing 
    1/1/2016
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Other

  • Alternatives To Opioids and Future Directions 
    Hsu 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 Trauma 
    Hsu JR, The Opioid Epidemic in Trauma Surgery
    https://www.vumedi.com/webinar/the-opioid-epidemic-in-trauma-surgery/
    1/1/2016
  • Limb Salvage 
    Daniel J. Stinner, MD, Noam Reshef, Alexander Lerner, Joseph R. Hsu, MD, Skeletal Trauma
    1/1/2015
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Press Mentions

  • Panthers Recognize Atrium Health's Dr. Joseph Hsu, Veteran and West Point Graduate
    Panthers Recognize Atrium Health's Dr. Joseph Hsu, Veteran and West Point GraduateNovember 14th, 2020
  • Musculoskeletal Infections: Oral Antibiotics Not Inferior to IV
    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 Survey
    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