Christopher Earl Pelt MD

Orthopaedic Surgery•Salt Lake City, UT

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Professor, Tenured, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine

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590 S Wakara WaySalt Lake City, UT 84108
Phone+1 801-587-7109
Fax+1 801-587-7111

Education & Training

University of Utah HealthFellowship, Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, 2010 - 2011
University of Utah HealthResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2005 - 2010
Creighton University School of MedicineClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

ID State Medical License 2020 - 2026
MT State Medical License 2020 - 2026
UT State Medical License 2006 - 2026
WY State Medical License 2020 - 2026
OR State Medical License 2010 - 2025
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Chief Value Officer, Dept. Of Orthopaedics University of Utah, 2014
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
University of Utah Quality Improvement Scholar Leaders of Tomorrow Program University of Utah
Award of Excellence, 2012 AAOS Annual Meeting Scientific Exhibit American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Medical Director University of Utah Orthopaedic and Trauma Specialty Services Unit
Medical Director, University of Utah Department of Orthopaedics Clinics EMR Transition (Epic) University of Utah Department of Orthopaedics
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Clinical Trials

Outcomes Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
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Measuring Postoperative Mobility, Gait Symmetry and Feedback Following TJA Start of enrollment: 2018 May 05
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Insufficient Mandatory Patient-Reported Outcome Rates at an Academic Hospital Despite Increased Resource Allocation.
Robert A Burnett, Brenna E Blackburn, Michael J Archibeck, Lucas A Anderson, Christopher L Peters
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2025-09-01
Body Mass Index Is Not Associated With Risk for Mechanical Loosening Following Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Analysis From the American Joint Replacement Registry.
Ryland Kagan, Dencel A García Vélez, Christopher E Pelt, J Ryan Martin, Jason M Jennings
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2025-09-01
Evolving Patterns in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty: Frequency, Complexity, and Indications Over Two Decades at a High-Volume Tertiary Referral Center.
Logan E Radtke, Joshua P Rainey, Nathan F Behrens, Tanner B Heaton, Keaton Andra
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2025-09-01

Journal Articles

Training with Biofeedback Devices Improves Clinical Outcome Compared to Usual Care in Patients with Unilateral TKA: A Systematic Review
Christopher Pelt, Jeremy Gililland, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy

Press Mentions

Most Racket Sport Players Return to Play at Similar Skill Level After Total Joint ArthroplastyJune 26th, 2025
Why Is Getting a COVID-19 Test in Utah Such a Hassle?September 10th, 2021
Knee Replacement Surgery with Robotic Assistance Offers New Hope at U of U HealthSeptember 8th, 2020
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Professional Memberships

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons - AAOS
Fellow
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons - AAHKS
Fellow
Utah Medical Association
Member
Utah State Orthopaedic Society (USOS)
Member