SamuelSWellmanMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Durham, NC

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine

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Office
4709 Creekstone Dr
Ste 3
Durham, NC 27703
Phone+1 919-660-5066

Fax+1 919-660-5022
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Education & Training

New England Baptist HospitalAdult Reconstruction, 2007 - 2008
Duke University HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2002 - 2007
Duke University School of MedicineClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

NC State Medical License 2002 - 2024
MA State Medical License 2007 - 2009
SC State Medical License 2005 - 2005
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013

Clinical Trials

Triathlon Total Stabilizer (TS) Outcomes Study Start of enrollment: 2009 Jul 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Oxford Signature vs. Conventional Global Study Start of enrollment: 2012 Sep 01
Terminated
Not Applicable
Zimmer POLAR - Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) Start of enrollment: 2013 Oct 21
Completed
Not Applicable
Secur-Fit Advanced Outcomes Study Start of enrollment: 2013 Aug 01
Active, not recruiting
Not Applicable
Ceramic-on-Ceramic (COC) 36mm Acetabular Bearing Insert Post Approval Study-New Subjects (COC36mmPAS) Start of enrollment: 2014 Jun 01
Active, not recruiting
A Global Clinical Study Investigating the Safety and Effectiveness of Smith and Nephew's Porous Knee System in Patients Who Need a Total Knee Replacement Due to Degenerative Arthritis, Post-traumatic Arthritis or Inflammatory Arthritis Start of enrollment: 2021 Dec 21
Active, not recruiting
Roles: Principal Investigator, Contact
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Subsequent total joint arthroplasty: Are we learning from the first stage?
Christine Jiang Wu, Colin Penrose, Sean Patrick Ryan, Michael Paul Bolognesi, Thorsten Markus Seyler, Samuel Secord Wellman> ;World Journal of Orthopedics. 2024 Mar 18
The Posterior Approach is Associated With Lower Total Encounter and 90-Day Costs When Compared to the Direct Anterior Approach.
Christopher T Holland, Sean P Ryan, Michael P Bolognesi, Samuel S Wellman, Niall H Cochrane, Colleen M Wixted, Billy I Kim> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2024 Mar 16
Continuation of Oral Antidiabetic Medications Was Associated With Better Early Postoperative Blood Glucose Control Compared to Sliding Scale Insulin After Total Knee A...
Justin Leal, Samuel S Wellman, William A Jiranek, Thorsten M Seyler, Michael P Bolognesi, Sean P Ryan> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2024 Feb 28
Ultracongruent Polyethylene Liners Do Not Affect Survival of Total Knee Arthroplasty for Valgus Deformity.
Billy I Kim, Christopher T Holland, Thorsten M Seyler, Sean P Ryan, Michael P Bolognesi, Samuel S Wellman, Niall H Cochrane> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2024 Feb 12
Dual Mobility Articulation in Total Hip Arthroplasty: Mixed Femoral and Acetabular Components are a Feasible Option.
Christopher Holland, Niall Cochrane, Zoe Hinton, Samuel Wellman, Thorsten Seyler, Michael Bolognesi, Sean Ryan> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2024 Jan 14
Evaluation of anterior translation in total knee arthroplasty utilizing stress radiographs.
Sean P Ryan, William A Jiranek, Thorsten M Seyler, Samuel S Wellman, Michael P Bolognesi, Niall H Cochrane> ;Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research. 2023 Jun 1
1 citations
Does Order of Operation Matter in Patients Who Have Concomitant Hip and Spine Pathology?
Mark Wu, Billy I Kim, Andrew M Schwartz, Samuel S Wellman, Michael P Bolognesi, Sean P Ryan, Niall H Cochrane> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2023 Jul 1
5 citations
The Removal of Total Hip Arthroplasty From the Inpatient-Only List has Improved Patient Selection and Expanded Optimization Efforts.
Billy I Kim, Thorsten M Seyler, Samuel S Wellman, Michael P Bolognesi, Sean P Ryan, Niall H Cochrane> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2023 Jul 1
2 citations
A Permanent Articulating Spacer Versus Two-Stage Exchange for Chronic Periprosthetic Joint Infection: A Propensity Score-Matched Study.
Elshaday S Belay, Billy I Kim, Samuel S Wellman, William A Jiranek, Michael P Bolognesi, Thorsten M Seyler, Wixted, C.> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2023 Aug 1
4 citations
Accelerated discharge after aseptic revision knee arthroplasty is not associated with early readmission and reoperation.
Billy Kim, Thorsten M Seyler, Michael P Bolognesi, Samuel S Wellman, Sean P Ryan, Niall H Cochrane> ;The Bone & Joint Journal. 2022 Dec 1
1 citations
Accelerated Discharge After Aseptic Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty Does Not Predict Inferior 30-Day Outcomes.
Billy I Kim, Thorsten M Seyler, Michael P Bolognesi, Samuel S Wellman, Sean P Ryan, Niall H Cochrane> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2023 Mar 1
3 citations
Short-Stay Arthroplasty is Not Associated With Increased Risk of 90-Day Hospital Returns.
Christine J Wu, Sean P Ryan, Zoe W Hinton, Lefko T Charalambous, Samuel S Wellman, Michael P Bolognesi, Thorsten M Seyler> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2022 Aug 1
3 citations
Clinical Outcomes After Stage-One Antibiotic Coated Molded Hip Spacer.
Ian M Duensing, Billy I Kim, Lefko T Charalambous, Ayden Case, Peter A Surace, Thorsten M Seyler, Samuel S Wellman> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2022 Jul 1
7 citations
Early Infection After Aseptic Revision Knee Arthroplasty: Prevalence and Predisposing Risk Factors.
Samuel S Wellman, Paul F Lachiewicz, Niall H Cochrane> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2022 Jun 1
The Effect of Medical Education on Patient Satisfaction: An Asset or a Liability?
Alan K Sutak, Sean P Ryan, Cierra S Hong, Tyler J Vovos, Samuel S Wellman, William A Jiranek, Thorsten M Seyler> ;Orthopedics. 2022 May 17
12 citations
Preoperative Weight Loss and Postoperative Weight Gain Independently Increase Risk for Revision After Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty.
Billy I Kim, Jeffrey A O'Donnell, Mark Wu, Samuel S Wellman, Sean Ryan, Thorsten M Seyler, Niall H Cochrane> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2022 Apr 1
Changing of the Guard: Prepared for Succession.
Richard Iorio, Samuel S. Wellman> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2021 Nov 3
Preoperative Care Assessment of Need Scores Are Associated With Postoperative Mortality and Length of Stay in Veterans Undergoing Knee Replacement
Marissa C. Kuo, Rebecca A. Schroeder, Atilio Barbeito, Carl F. Pieper, Vijay Krishnamoorthy, Samuel S. Wellman, Susan N. Hastings, Karthik Raghunathan> ;Federal Practitioner. 2021 Jul 1
9 citations
Is there a problem with modular dual mobility acetabular components in revision total hip arthroplasty at mid-term follow-up?
Nicholas M. Hernandez, Zoe W. Hinton, Christine J. Wu, Paul F. Lachiewicz, Sean P. Ryan, Samuel S. Wellman> ;The Bone & Joint Journal. 2021 Jul 1
12 citations
Unexpected high rate of revision of a modern cemented fixed bearing modular posterior-stabilized knee arthroplasty.
Paul F. Lachiewicz, John R. Steele, Samuel S. Wellman> ;The Bone & Joint Journal. 2021 May 31
61 citations
Synergistic roles of macrophages and neutrophils in osteoarthritis progression.
M.-F. Hsueh, Xin Zhang, Samuelamuel S Wellman, Michaelichael P Bolognesi, Virginia B. Kraus> ;Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2021 Jan 1
5 citations
All-Polyethylene Tibia: An Opportunity for Value-Based Care in Bundled Reimbursement Initiatives.
Sean P. Ryan, John R. Steele, Johannes F. Plate, David E. Attarian, Thorsten M. Seyler, Michael P. Bolognesi, Samuel S. Wellman> ;Orthopedics. 2021 Jan 1
2 citations
The Calpain Gene is Correlated With Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Failures.
Joseph J. Kavolus, Alexander L. Lazarides, Christina Moore, Thorsten M. Seyler, Samuel S. Wellman, David E. Attarian, Michael P. Bolognesi, Benjamin A. Alman> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2021 Jan 1
2 citations
Intraoperative Fire Risk: Evaluating the 3-Minute Wait After Chlorhexidine-Alcohol Antiseptic Scrub.
Sean P. Ryan, Samuel B. Adams, Nicholas B. Allen, Alexander L. Lazarides, Samuel S. Wellman, Mark J. Gage> ;Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2021 Jan 1
4 citations
Cost of Aseptic Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty at a Tertiary Medical Center.
John R. Steele, Sean P. Ryan, William A. Jiranek, Samuel S. Wellman, Michael P. Bolognesi, Thorsten M. Seyler> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2021 May 1
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Durham Veterans Affairs Medical CenterDurham, North Carolina
Duke Regional HospitalDurham, North Carolina
Duke University HospitalDurham, North Carolina