LukeS.HarmerMDMPH

Elbow Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma, Shoulder Surgery

Chief, Orthopedic Trauma -Cabarrus Musculoskeletal Institute Atrium Health

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Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2014 - 2015
Carolinas Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, 2013 - 2014
University of Calgary Faculty of MedicineResidency, 2007 - 2013
Harvard School Of Public HealthMPH, International Health, 2009 - 2010
University of Calgary Faculty of MedicineClass of 2007
University of CalgaryBS, 2001 - 2004

Resident of the Month Professional Association of Residents of Alberta, 2012
Honorable Mention Alberta Orthopedic Resident Research Day, 2011
Senate Scholarship University of Calgary, 2003
Louise McKinney Scholarship Government of Alberta, 2003
Dr. Peter Craigie Undergraduate Memorial Award University of Calgary, 2002
Undergraduate Merit Award University of Calgary, 2002
Faculty of Kinesiology Scholarship Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, 2002
Jason Lang Scholarship Government of Alberta, 2002
Dean�s List Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, 2002
Entrance Merit Award University of Calgary, 2001
Alexander Rutherford Scholarship Government of Alberta, 2001
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PubMed

3 citations
Why Make the Cut? Trochanteric Slide Osteotomy Can Improve Exposure to the Anterosuperior Acetabulum.
Kevin D. Phelps, Colin V. Crickard, Katherine Li, Luke S. Harmer, Erica Andrews McArthur
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2021-02-01
5 citations
Does formal vs home-based physical therapy predict outcomes after ankle fracture or ankle fracture-dislocation?
Chad M Ferguson, Luke Harmer, Rachel B Seymour, John Kent Ellington, Michael J Bosse
OTA International. 2019-06-01
6 citations
Surgical Approaches to the Proximal Humerus: A Quantitative Comparison of the Deltopectoral Approach and the Anterolateral Acromial Approach.
Luke S. Harmer, Colin V. Crickard, Kevin D. Phelps, R. Randall McKnight, Katherine M. Sample
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global Research & Reviews. 2018-06-13

Journal Articles

A preoperative planning tool: Aggregate anterior approach to the humerus with quantitative comparisons
Phelps, K., Harmer, L., Crickard, C., Hamid, N., Sample, K., Andrews, E., Seymour, R. & Hsu, J., Journal of Orthopedic Trauma, 1/1/2018
Orthopedic care in underserved Aareas: What are we going to do?
Cummings, N., Harmer, L., Smith, G., Masri, B. & Loefler, A., Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1/1/2017
Management of closed diaphyseal humerus fractures in patients with Injury Severity Score > 17
Dielwart, C., Harmer, L., Thompson, J., Seymour, R. & Karunakar, M, Journal of Orthopedic Trauma, 1/1/2017
A comparison of exposure between the classic and modified Judet approach to the scapula
Harmer, L., Phelps, K., Crickard, C., Sample, K., Andrews, E., Hamid N. & Hsu, J., Journal of Orthopedic Trauma, 1/1/2016
Limited added value of the posterolateral approach
Pierrie, S., Harmer, L., Karunakar, M., Angerame, M., Andrews, E., Sample, K. & Hsu, J., Journal of Knee Surgery, 1/1/2016
Total elbow arthroplasty for distal humeral fractures
Harmer, L. & Sanchez-Sotelo, J, Hand Clinics, 1/1/2015
Operationalizing an orthopedic action plan for the decade of road traffic safety
Harmer, L. & Schemitsch, E., Journal of Orthopedic Trauma, 1/1/2014
Clubfoot care in low and middle income countries: From clinical innovation to public health program
Harmer, L. & Rhatigan, J., World Journal of Surgery, 1/1/2014
Everything in its right place
Harmer, L., Vital Signs, 1/1/2013
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Abstracts/Posters

The complications of Temporization of AO/OTA C3 Tibial Plateau Fractures with an External Fixator or a Splint: A Case Control Study.
Harmer, L., Seymour, R., & Karunakar, M., American Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, 1/22/2016
Management of diaphyseal humerus fractures in patients with ISS > 17.
Dielwart, C., Thompson, J., Harmer, L. & Karunakar, M, Orthopedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/7./2015
Quantitative Contribution of Progressively More Extensile Posterior Surgical Approaches to the Acetabulum.
Crickard, C., Harmer, L., Andrews, E., Sample, K., Sims, S. & Hsu, J, Orthopedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL, 1/16/2014
Clubfoot care in low and middle income countries: From clinical innovation to public health program.
Harmer, L. & Rhatigan, J., American Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, 1/11/2013
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Lectures

Does physical therapy predict outcomes after ankle fractures and ankle fracturedislocations?
Orlando, FL - 1/4./2016
A quantitative analysis of extensile approaches to the humerus.
Orlando, FL - 1/3./2016
Comparison of anterior versus posterior exposure of the femoral head and acetabulum.
Scottsdale, AZ - 1/16/2014
Quantitative and qualitative assessment of exposure of the posterolateral proximal tibia by four approaches.
Scottsdale, AZ - 1/16/2014
The perceptions of Kenyan orthopedic surgeons regarding the role of visiting foreign orthopedic surgeons: A qualitative study
Tampa, FL - 1/15/2014
Clubfoot care in low and middle income countries: From clinical innovation to public health program
Winnipeg, Manitoba - 1/20/2013
International Orthopedics: Stories from the front lines
Calgary, Alberta - 1/26/2012
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Other

Everything in its right place.
Harmer, L., Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Newsletter
1/1/2013