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Office
2799 W Grand Blvd
12TH floor K Building
Detroit, MI 48202Phone+1 248-904-8743Fax+1 313-916-9388
Summary
- I specialize in hip and knee replacement.
Dr. North started his academic career at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He completed medical school at the University of Sydney and received the highest distinction for academic and clinical performance. Dr. North went on to complete his orthopaedic surgery residency at Henry Ford Hospital and in his last year served as chief resident. He completed his orthopaedic training with a year dedicated to complex hip and knee replacement at the Cleveland Clinic.
Research Interests
Dr. North has tailored his research to focus on improving patient outcomes. His most recent publications include topics related to
Minimizing blood loss in total joint replacement
Use of analgesia to minimize postoperative pain and complications during joint replacement
Early identification of infection following total joint replacement.
Awards and Honors
Dr. North was selected as the research resident of the year in his final year of residency. He was also the winner of the Henry Ford research symposium.
Education & Training
- Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2016
- Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010 - 2015
- University of Sydney Faculty of MedicineClass of 2010
Certifications & Licensure
- MI State Medical License 2010 - 2026
- OH State Medical License 2015 - 2018
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctor Award Michigan The Hour, 2018
- Top Doctor Award - Michigan The Hour, 2017-2018
Clinical Trials
- Topical Tranexamic Acid and Acute Blood Loss in Total Hip Arthroplasty Start of enrollment: 2013 Jan 01
- Fascia Iliaca Blocks for Pain Control After Total Hip Arthroplasty Start of enrollment: 2017 Jul 31
- Effects of Preoperative Carbohydrate Rich Drinks on Immediate Postoperative Outcome in Total Knee Arthroplasty Start of enrollment: 2017 Jul 15
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsHigher Annual Total Hip Arthroplasty Volume Decreases the Risk of Intraoperative Periprosthetic Femur Fractures.Elizabeth A Klag, Hailey O Heil, Luke D Wesemann, Michael A Charters, Wayne T North
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2024-01-01 - 3 citationsThe AAHKS Clinical Research Award: Oral Dexamethasone Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial.Jonathan H Shaw, Luke D Wesemann, Trevor R Banka, Wayne T North, Michael A Charters
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2023-07-01 - 7 citationsIncreased Accuracy in Templating for Total Knee Arthroplasty Using 3D Models Generated from Radiographs.Elizabeth A Klag, Vincent A Lizzio, Michael A Charters, Ayooluwa S Ayoola, Luke Wesemann
The Journal of Knee Surgery. 2023-07-01
Press Mentions
- Health: Henry Ford Surgeons Lead the Way in Joint replacementFree AccessOctober 17th, 2018
Professional Memberships
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Industry Relationships
- Consultant, PeerWell2015 - Present
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