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Laurence Dahners, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Chapel Hill, NC

LaurenceEDahnersMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Chapel Hill, NC

Emeritus Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Retired

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  • Office

    102 Azalea Pl
    Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    Phone+1 919-966-8596
    Fax+1 919-843-5515

Education & Training

  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1979 - 1983
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of MedicineInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1978 - 1979
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine
    University of Arizona College of MedicineClass of 1978
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine
    University of Arizona College of MedicineB.S., Microbiology, 1975
  • United States Air Force Academy
    United States Air Force AcademyNon Degree, 1971 - 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1983 - 2019
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Faculty Award UNC (University of North Carolina) School of Medicine, 2017
  • Lifetime Achievement Award Orthopaedic Residents, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 2016
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Local Delivery of a Zoledronate Solution Improves Osseointegration of Titanium Implants in a Rat Distal Femur Model*  
    Laurence Dahners, MD, Journal of orthopaedic research
  • Osseointegration of Coarse and Fine Textured Implants Manufactured by Electron Beam Melting and Direct Metal Laser Sintering  
    Ruppert David S., Harrysson Ola L.A., Marcellin-Little Denis J., Abumoussa Sam, Dahners Laurence E., and Weinhold Paul S, 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing, 1/1/2017
  • Junk in the Joint: A Trend for Arthroscopic Debridement to Improve Outcomes Following Closed Reduction of Traumatic Hip Dislocation  
    Keil LG, Vorburger MS, Dahners LE, Trauma, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Stimulating Angiogenesis with Desferoxamine in a Subdermal Collagen Foam Model.
    Abumoussa S, Hunter D, Draeger R, Efird W, Dahners LE, Weinhold P, ORS (Orthopaedic Research Society) Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2016
  • Osseointegration of EBM Textured and Threaded Implants throught Whole Body Vibration.
    Ruppert D, Harrysson O, Marcellin-Little DJ, Dahners LE, Weinhold, ORS (Orthopaedic Research Society) Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2016
  • Osseointergration of AS-Built Textured Implants Manufactured by EBM and SLM.
    Ruppert DS, Harrysson O, Marcellin-Little DJ, Dahners LE, Card MA, Weinhold P, ORS (Orthopaedic Research Society) Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • Osseointegration of EBM Textured and Threaded Implants through Whole Body Vibration. 
    Orlando, FL - 1/1/2016
  • Lowering Surgical Site Infection Rates. 
    Columbia, MO - 1/1/2015
  • Surprising Evidence of Pelvic Growth (Widening) after Skeletal Maturity. 
    Kiawah Island, SC - 1/9/2011
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Other

  • Interleukin 1-Receptor Antagonist Inhibits Arthrofibrosis in Post-Traumatic Knee Immobilization Model. 
    Kallianos S, Berkoff D, Singh V, Henry D, Dahners LE, Weinhold P, ORS (Orthopaedic Research Society)
    San Diego, CA - 1/1/2017
  • Desferoxamine Soaked Suture to Improve Angiogensis and Repair Potential in Hypovascular Fibrocartilage. 
    Efird W, Fletcher A, Spang J, Draeger R, Dahners LE, Weinhold P, ORS (Orthopaedic Research Society)
    San Diego, CA - 1/1/2017
  • Osseointergration of AS-Built Textured Implants Manufactured by EBM and SLM. 
    Ruppert DS, Harrysson O, Marcellin-Little DJ, Dahners LE, Card MA, Weinhold P, ORS (Orthopaedic Research Society) Annual Meeting
    Orlando, FL - 1/1/2016
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Grant Support

  • Exercise &Electrical Stimulation In Ligament InjuriesNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1988–1990