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Stephen Duncan, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Lexington, KY

Stephen Thomas Duncan MD

Orthopaedic Surgery•Lexington, KY

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

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Overview of  Dr. Duncan

Dr. Stephen Duncan, based in Lexington, KY, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee reconstructive surgery. He completed his medical education and training at Vanderbilt University and the University of Kentucky, followed by a fellowship focusing on joint preservation and replacement at Washington University. Dr. Duncan serves as a Professor at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and holds other academic positions including fellowship director and Division Chair for Adult Reconstruction. His professional focus includes hip preservation and primary and revision arthroplasty of the hip and knee. Dr. Duncan has contributed to multiple publications in orthopaedic journals and leads clinical trials, notably as the Principal Investigator for a study on a total knee replacement system. Among his accolades, he is a recipient of the John Insall Traveling Fellow award and was recognized as an outstanding chief resident.

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Joint Preservation, Resurfacing and Replacement, 2012 - 2013
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007 - 2012
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 2007
  • Vanderbilt University
    Vanderbilt UniversityB.S., Chemistry, Minor in Biological Sciences, Summa Cum Laude, 1999 - 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2013 - 2027
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2012 - 2015
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • John Insall Traveling Fellow Insall Foundation, 2018
  • Ray Neef Outstanding Chief Resident Award, Department of Orthopaedics University of Kentucky, 2012
  • 2nd Place, Annual Meeting Harkess-Brower Research Award Kentucky Orthopaedic Society, 2011

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Are There Sex-dependent Differences in Acetabular Dysplasia Disease Characteristics?  
    Duncan ST, Bogunovic L, Pashos G, Baca G, Schoenecker P, Clohisy J, CORR, 1/30/2015
  • Relationship of the posterior femoral axis of the “kinematically aligned” total knee arthroplasty to the posterior condylar, transepicondylar, and anteroposterior femo...  
    Park A, Duncan ST, Nunley RM, Keeney JA, Barrack RL, Nam D, Knee, 1/25/2014
  • Screening for Deep Vein Thrombosis After Periacetabular Osteotomy in Adult Patients: Is It Necessary?  
    Polkowski G, Duncan ST, Bloemke A, Schoenecker P, Clohisy C, Clin Orthop Rel Res, 1/15/2014

Books/Book Chapters

  • The Adult Hip: Hip Preservation Surgery. 
    Chapter: Radiographic Evaluation of the Hip. 
    Duncan ST, Carlisle J, Clohisy JCEditors: Clohisy, Beaule, Della Valle.2014
  • Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Hip Disease. 
    Chapter: Combined Periacetabular Osteotomy and Proximal Femoral Osteotomy for Severe Hip Deformities. 
    Duncan ST, Clohisy JCEditors: McCarthy, Villar & Noble.2013

Abstracts/Posters

  • Periprosthetic Fractures following THA.
    Duncan ST, SOA Annual Meeting, Beaver Creek, CO, 1/1/2014
  • Does Previous Hip Osteotomy Compromise THA Procedures and Outcomes? A Systematic Review.
    Duncan ST, Wingergter S, Keith A, Fowler S, Clohisy J, Mid-American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 1/1/2014
  • Intermediate Term Results of the Bernese Periacetabular Osteotomy for the Treatment of Severe Acetabular Dysplasia.
    Duncan ST, Baca G, Pashos G, Keith A, Schoenecker P, Clohisy J, Mid-American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 1/1/2014

Lectures

  • Hip Arthroscopy: The Basics. 
    University of Kentucky - 1/1/2014
  • Understanding Hip Preservation for the General Public. 
    1/1/2014
  • Hip and Knee Impairment: What Does it Mean for Disability? 
    1/1/2014

Other

  • Understanding New Technologies in TKA. 
    Duncan ST, ABC News, Channel 36
    1/1/2014
  • Oh, my aching… 
    Duncan ST, Kentucky Living
    1/1/2014

Press Mentions

  • Medical Devices Offer a Boost to Viable and Cost-Effective Treatment Options
    Medical Devices Offer a Boost to Viable and Cost-Effective Treatment OptionsJanuary 30th, 2020

Committees

  • President, Kentucky Orthopaedic Society 2018 - 2018
  • Journal Reviewer, Journal of Knee Surgery 2018 - 2018
  • Journal Reviewer, Journal of American Academy Orthopaedic Surgery 2017 - 2018
  • Annual meeting abstract reviewer, AAHKS 2015 - 2018
  • Exam Writer - AAOS, Central Evaluation Committee 2014 - 2018

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