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Justin Smith, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Rock Hill, SC

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Orthopaedic Surgery Rock Hill, SC

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Orthopaedic Sports Surgeon - Atrium Health - Rock Hill, SC - Fort Mill, SC - Pineville, NC

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  • Office

    134 Professional Park Dr
    Rock Hill, SC 29732
    Phone+1 803-329-3130

Summary

  • Fellowship trained orthopaedic sports & shoulder reconstruction surgeon - -

    Specialize in joint preservation, joint reconstruction, fracture management, and injuries to the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. Special focus on returning athletes in youth, professional, recreational/weekend warriors sports back to competition and the sports they love.
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Clinical Expertise

  • Shoulder pain, Acromioclavicular separation, Biceps tendinopathy, Biceps tendon rupture, Rotator cuff disease, Shoulder arthritis, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Hip pain, Cubital tunnel syndrome, Sports medicine, Clavicular fracture, Rotator cuff impingement, Rotator cuff tears, Ulnar neuritis, Hip impingement, Bone metabolism, Shoulder conditions, Bankart lesion, Tenosynovitis of the long head of the biceps, Rotator cuff injuries, Rotator cuff repair, Biceps tendon repair, Superior labrum anterior to posterior lesion, Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction, Hip hemiarthroplasty, Hip arthroscopy, Knee arthroscopy, Shoulder fracture, Proximal humerus fracture, Shoulder dislocations, Lateral ulnar collateral ligament injury , Distal biceps tendon rupture, Distal radius fracture , High tibial osteotomy , Shoulder surgery, Elbow surgery, Cartilage grafting, Carpal tunnel release, Cubital tunnel release, Anterior cruciate ligament injury, Clinical research, Shoulder arthroplasty, Autogeneous bone grafting, Joint preservation surgery, Cartilage restoration, Elbow arthroscopy, Elbow reconstruction, Stiff elbow, Distal biceps tendon repair, Elbow medial ulnar collateral ligament repair, Revision shoulder surgery, Arthroscopic superior labral repair, Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, Shoulder reconstruction, Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, Acromioclavicular joint injuries, Acromioclavicular joint separation, Shoulder stabilization, Labrum injuries, Biceps tendon subluxation, Pectoralis tendon repair, Acromioclavicular joint reconstruction, Coracoid transfer, Shoulder resurfacing, Hip osteonecrosis, Revision knee surgery, Complex knee surgery, Regenerative chondroplasty, Arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, Shoulder trauma, Pediatric knee surgery, Thrower's shoulder, Biceps injuries, Biceps tendon rupture at the shoulder, Shoulder impingement syndrome, Rotator cuff tendinitis, Hip labral tears, Biomedical research, Minimallty invasive surgery, Biochemical genetics, Shoulder replacement, Biceps tendonitis, Osteoarticular transport system, Menicus tear, Osteochondral autograft transport system, Glenoid labrum tears, Shoulder osteoarthritis, Shoulder arthoscopy, Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeat System (CRISPR), Genome Engineering, Orthopedic Anatomy, Aseptic Prosthetic Joint Loosening, Aryl-Receptor Mediated Bone Loss, Chemokines in Bone Healing, Peptide Amphiphiles, Tibial tubercle osteotomy, triceps repair, Pincer hip impingement

Education & Training

  • Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville)
    Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville)Fellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2021 - 2022
  • Corewell Health East Beaumont (Royal Oak and Taylor)
    Corewell Health East Beaumont (Royal Oak and Taylor)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2016 - 2021
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicinePost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2016 - 2016
  • Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
    Oakland University William Beaumont School of MedicineClass of 2016
  • University of Georgia
    University of GeorgiaBS, Genetics, Cum Laude, 2008 - 2012

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2012 - 2026
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2016 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • OUWB Medical School Outstanding Achievement Scholarship Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, 2012-2016
  • Graduated Cum Laude from the University of Georgia University of Georgia, 2012
  • University of Georgia Dean’s List Recipient University of Georgia, 2009-2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Abstracts/Posters

  • Blood Loss, Fusion Rates and Perioperative Complications Associated with RIA for Repair of Fracture Non-Union
    Smith JT, Busse EB, Saad MA, Baker E, Gawronski K, Sadowski J, AMA Research Symposium, Atlanta, GA, 11/13/2015
  • Prognostic Value of Bone Biomarkers in Primary Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
    Smith, JT. Wiater, JM. Baker, KC., OUWB Capstone Presentations, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, 6/2014
  • Femoral Neck Fractures (Case Study)
    Smith, JT. Wiater, P., OUWB Case Studies Presentation, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, 6/2013
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Research History

  • Orthopaedic Research Fellow, Northwestern Feinberg School of MedicinePreceptors/Mentors: Dr. Wellington Hsu and Dr. Erin Hsu Dedicated year of research in regenerative technologies and biological principles of bone healing and regeneration in a spine fusion model.2016 - 2017
  • Orthopaedic Independent Research Project, Beaumont Hospital• Principal Investigator: Jason Sadowski, MD • “Blood loss, complications and union rates for use of Reamer, Irrigator, Aspirator for autograft procurement in the treatment of long bone nonunion”2015 - 2016
  • Orthopaedic Capstone Project, Beaumont Hospital• Project Mentors: Michael J. Wiater, MD & Kevin Baker, PhD • “Prognostic Value of Bone Biomarkers in Primary Total Shoulder Arthroplasty” • Prospective capstone research evaluating the prognostic value of bone biomarkers in primary total shoulder arthroplasty with aseptic loosening2012 - 2016
  • Genetics & Biochemistry Independent Undergraduate Research Project, University of Georgia• Principal Investigators: Michael Terns, PhD & Becky Terns, PhD • Published work uncovering intricacies of the CRISPR-Mediated Viral Defense System2010 - 2012
  • Genetics & Biochemistry Undergraduate Research Summer Fellow, University of Georgia• Preceptor: Michael Terns, PhD & Becky Terns, PhD • Characterized a putative endonuclease-RNA complex involved in CRISPR-medicated viral defense2011 - 2011

Professional Memberships

  • Member
  • Orthopaedic Research Society
    Associate Member
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
    Member
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
    Member
  • Hawkins Society
    Member
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    Member

Other Languages

  • French