
Stephen Thomas Duncan MD
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery
Physician
125 E. Maxwell StreetSuite 201Lexington, KY 40508
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 ConsortiumFellowship, Joint Preservation, Resurfacing and Replacement, 2012 - 2013
University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007 - 2012
Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 2007
Vanderbilt UniversityB.S., Chemistry, Minor in Biological Sciences, Summa Cum Laude, 1999 - 2003
Certifications & Licensure
KY State Medical License 2013 - 2027
MO State Medical License 2012 - 2015
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
- Total Knee Replacement With Tourniquet or Aquamantys Start of enrollment: 2019 Jan 15
- CERAMENT™| Bone Void Filler Device Registry Start of enrollment: 2020 Mar 30
- 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
Roles: Principal Investigator, Contact
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Travel Time to a Reconstruction Center Is Not Associated With Progression to Arthroplasty Following Knee Osteoarthritis Diagnosis: A Retrospective, Single-Institution ...Samuel D Mounce, Kaitlyn A Miller, Cale A Jacobs, Leonard T Buller, Stephen T Duncan
HSS Journal. 2025-12-18 - Outcomes After Distal Femur Replacement for Fracture: A Multi-Institutional Retrospective Review.David C Landy, Jeffrey A Foster, Wyatt G S Southall, Austin T Gregg, Stephen T Duncan
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2025-12-01 - Distal Interlocking Screw Backout in New-Generation Retrograde Femoral Nails.Adam N Musick, Robert K Wagner, Kameron M Kraus, Wyatt G S Southall, Austin T Gregg
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2025-10-01
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
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
Press Mentions
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
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
- Member
External Links
- Personal Websitehttp://www.duncanhipandknee.com
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