MichaelJTauntonMD
Orthopaedic Surgery • Rochester, MNHip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery
Professor of Orthopedics, Mayo Graduate School of Medical Education Fellowship Director, Mayo Clinic Hip and Knee Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
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Office
200 1st St Sw
Rochester, MN 55905Phone+1 507-284-2511
Summary
- Dr. Michael Taunton is an orthopedic surgeon in Rochester, MN and is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester. He received his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and has been in practice 13 years. He specializes in hip & knee reconstructive surgery and is experienced in hip and knee surgery, total joint replacement, hip and knee traumatology, hip and knee sports medicine, and minimally invasive joint replacement.
Education & Training
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2004 - 2009
Saint Louis University School of MedicineClass of 2004
Certifications & Licensure
MN State Medical License 2005 - 2025
NC State Medical License 2009 - 2019
WI State Medical License 2017 - 2019- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- John Charnley Award Hip Society, 2017
- Otto Aufranc Award Hip Society, 2017
- Chitranjan Ranawat Award Knee Society, 2015
Clinical Trials
- Trident® X3 Polyethylene Insert Study Start of enrollment: 2005 May 01
- A Randomized Study of Approaches in Total Hip Arthroplasty Start of enrollment: 2013 Jan 01
- Static vs. Articulating Antibiotic Spacer for Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Total Knee Arthroplasty Start of enrollment: 2015 Sep 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsSynovial Fluid Metal Ion Levels are Superior to Blood Metal Ion Levels in Predicting an Adverse Local Tissue Reaction in Failed Total Hip Arthroplasty.Matthew T. Houdek, Michael J. Taunton, Cody C. Wyles, Paul J. Jannetto, David G. Lewallen
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2021-05-01 - 37 citationsDiagnosis of adverse local tissue reactions following metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty.Brian P. Chalmers, Kevin I. Perry, Michael J. Taunton, Tad M. Mabry, Matthew P. Abdel
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine. 2016-01-27 - 128 citationsPelvic Discontinuity Treated With Custom Triflange Component: A Reliable OptionMichael J. Taunton, Thomas K. Fehring, Paul K. Edwards, Thomas L. Bernasek, Ginger E. Holt
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2012-02-01
Journal Articles
- Reasons for Failure of Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Performed Through a Direct Anterior ApproachNicholas C Duethman, Robert T Trousdale, Michael J Taunton, Healio
Authored Content
- Reasons for Failure of Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Performed Through a Direct Anterior ApproachJune 2020
Press Mentions
Mayo Clinic Q&A Podcast: Augmented Reality Gives Surgeons a New Tool for Knee ReplacementApril 1st, 2022- Study: Hip Replacement Increases Quality of Life, but Not ActivityJune 22nd, 2021
Debating the Cup Cage Construct: Preferred Solution for Pelvic Discontinuity?March 30th, 2020- Join now to see all
Committees
- Member, AAOS Instructional Course Lecture Committee - Hip Reconstruction 2022 - Present
- Chair, AAHKS Fellowship Oversight Committee 2020 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
- The Hip SocietyMember
- The Knee SocietyMember
External Links
- Mayo Clinichttp://www.mayoclinic.com
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