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Charles Davis III, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Hershey, PA, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

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Orthopaedic Surgery Hershey, PA

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Professor, Chief hip and knee joint replacement division, Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs, Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation

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Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 1996 - 1997
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 - 1996
  • Vanderbilt University
    Vanderbilt UniversityPh.D., Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, 1984 - 1991
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicinePh.D., Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, 1984 - 1991
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 1991
  • Yale University
    Yale UniversityB.S., Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1980 - 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1997 - 2024
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1992 - 1997
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Elite Reviewer, “Wall of Fame” Journal of Arthroplasty, 2014
  • Peak Performer Extraordinary Patient Satisfaction Certificate HCAHPS, 2014
  • Best Doctors in America 2005
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Incidence, Timing, Causes and Effects of Hyponatremia in Hospitalized Orthopedic Surgery Patients  
    Hennrikus E, Ou G, Kinney B, Lehman E, Grunfeld R, Damluji A, Davis CM III, Mets B, Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, 1/1/2015
  • Revision Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Implant Identification: Implications for Use of Unique Device Identification 2012 AAHKS Member Survey Results  
    Wilson NA, Jehn M, York S, Davis CM III, J Arthroplasty, 1/1/2014
  • Pulse Lavage is Inadequate at Removal of Biofilm from the Surface of Total Knee Arthroplasty Materials  
    Urish KL, DeMuth PW, Craft DW, Haider H, Davis CM III, J Arthroplasty, 1/1/2013
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Abstracts/Posters

  • National Projections of Time, Cost and Failure in Revision Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Implant Identification
    Wilson, N., Broatch, J., Jehn, M., Davis, C., American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2015 Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 1/25/2015
  • Hip and Knee Prosthetic Joint Infections Hardware Retention Outcomes
    Swenson R, Davis CM, Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society Fall Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, 1/15/2015
  • Biofilm persister population activation: A potential new adjunct therapy to periprosthetic joint infection.
    Urish KL, Demuth PW, Kwan BW, Haider, H. Craft DW, Wood TK, Davis CM, American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), Dallas, TX, 1/1/2014
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Lectures

  • Musculoskeletal Examination, Profession of Medicine Teaching Sessions 
    1/21/2015
  • Chronic Infections Following Joint Replacement Surgery 
    Hershey, PA - 1/15/2015
  • Sawbones 
    1/9/2015
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Other

  • Break the Pain 
    Davis, C., TV Special on Joint Health
    Harrisburg, PA - 1/18/2008

Committees

  • Member, Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee Physician Guideline Development Group, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2015 - Present

Hospital Affiliations