
Harold Salmons MD MS
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Physician
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200 1st St SWRochester, MN 55905
Phone+1 507-284-2511
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Summary
- Dr. Harold Salmons is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Rochester, MN, specializing in hip and knee reconstructive surgery. He completed his MD in 2020 at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, graduating magna cum laude and as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. His residency in orthopaedic surgery was concluded in 2025 at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Additionally, he holds a master's degree in orthopaedic research from the Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education. His expertise includes managing arthritis and conducting knee arthroplasties, with a focus on tissue-sparing techniques. Dr. Salmons has several publications in reputable journals and has contributed to clinical trials related to joint infections and knee arthroplasty. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including membership in distinguished honor societies and recognition for his research during medical school.
Education & Training
- Mayo School of Graduate Medical EducationM.S., Orthopedic Research, 2021 - 2025
- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2020 - 2025
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 2020, MD, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society; Magna Cum Laude
- Dickinson CollegeBS, Biology, Magna cum laude, 2010 - 2014
Certifications & Licensure
- NY State Medical License 2025 - 2027
- MN State Medical License 2021 - 2025
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- AOA Student Investigator Award- 2nd Place Poster Presentation AOA Sidney Kimmel Medical College, 2019
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (AOA Member) AOA: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, 2019
- George McClellan Surgical Honor Society Sidney Kimmel Medical College Department of Surgery, 2018
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Clinical Trials
- Periarticular Bupivacaine + Meloxicam ER Solution Versus Standard Practice During Total Knee Arthroplasty Start of enrollment: 2022 Feb 07
- Treatment of Acute Periprosthetic Joint Infection Comparing Single and Planned Double-Debridement Antibiotics and Implant Retention Followed by Chronic Antibiotic Suppression Start of enrollment: 2023 Mar 03
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- A Contemporary Assessment of the Prevalence of Chronic Diseases That Contribute to Health Care Utilization.Harold I Salmons, Dirk R Larson, Rachel E Gullerud, Hilal Maradit Kremers, Jennifer L St Sauver
Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2025-03-04 - Why Are Contemporary Primary Ceramic-on-Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene Total Hip Arthroplasties Failing? An Analysis of Over 5,500 Cases.Charles P Hannon, Harold I Salmons, Robert T Trousdale, David G Lewallen, Daniel J Berry
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2025-03-01 - Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial of Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene Versus Conventional Polyethylene in 518 Primary TKAs at 10 Years.Harold I Salmons, Dirk R Larson, Cedric J Ortiguera, Henry D Clarke, Mark J Spangehl
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2025-01-15
Journal Articles
- Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs and Oral Corticosteroids Mitigated the Risk of Arthrofibrosis After Total Knee ArthroplastySalmons HI, Payne AN, Owen AO, Berry DJ, Dudakovic A, Abdel MP, Journal of Arthroplasty, 3/26/2023
- Performing Two-Stage Circumferential Fusion in an Adolescent with High-Grade Spondylolisthesis: A Surgical TechniqueHarold I Salmons, Zachariah W Pinter, Benjamin Streufert, Arjun S Sebastian, Ahmad Nassr, Clinical Spine Surgery, 8/18/2022
- Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty for Aseptically Failed Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacing ArthroplastyHarold I Salmons; Kristin Fruth; David G Lewallen; Robert T Trousdale; Daniel J Berry; Matthew P Abdel, Journal of Arthroplasty, 6/19/2022
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Books/Book Chapters
Other
- Research Spotlight: The Journal of Pancreatic CancerSalmons, H.I., Gibbon Surgical Review
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1008&context=gsr
Thomas Jefferson University Department of Surgery - 11/2018
Authored Content
- JBJS Clinical Summary: Managing Acetabular Defects in Revision Hip ArthroplastyDecember 2021
Press Mentions
- Guardian Angel: How Division III lacrosse player Reed Salmons saved the life of a stranger 3,000 miles awayFebruary 20th, 2022
Committees
- Elected Member, Mayo Clinic Orthopedic Residency Education Committee 2021 - Present
Research History
- Master's Degree in Orthopedic Research ProgramMayo Clinic Orthopedic Surgery Residency Research Master's Degree Program2021 - 2025
Professional Memberships
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor SocietyMember
- American Medical AssociationMember
- Member
Other Languages
- French
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