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Michael Taunton, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Rochester, MN, Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester

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Orthopaedic Surgery • Rochester, MN

Hip & 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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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.

    • Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Augmented reality gives surgeons a new tool for knee re

    When it comes to knee replacement surgery, orthopedic surgeons now have a new tool for the operating room: augmented reality knee replacement.

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2004 - 2009
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    Saint Louis University School of MedicineClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2005 - 2024
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2017 - 2019
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2009 - 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

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Reasons for Failure of Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Performed Through a Direct Anterior Approach  
    Nicholas 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 Replacement
    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 Activity
    Study: Hip Replacement Increases Quality of Life, but Not ActivityJune 22nd, 2021
  • Debating the Cup Cage Construct: Preferred Solution for Pelvic Discontinuity?
    Debating the Cup Cage Construct: Preferred Solution for Pelvic Discontinuity?March 30th, 2020
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Committees

  • Member, AAOS Instructional Course Lecture Committee - Hip Reconstruction 2022 - Present
  • Chair, AAHKS Fellowship Oversight Committee 2020 - Present

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

Dr. Michael Taunton, Dr. Michael Taunton, MD, Dr. M Taunton, Dr. Michael J Taunton