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John P. Birkedal, M.D.
 Assistant Professor
Orthopaedic Surgery
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Medical Center Blvd.
Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1022
336-716-4089
birkedal@wfubmc.edu
- Board Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
EDUCATION:
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M.D., Creighton University School of Medicine
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Residency, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
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Fellowship, University Hospitals of Cleveland
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RESEARCH INTERESTS:
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Lis Franc Fracture Stabilization
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Clinical Biomechanics of the Spine
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Early versus Late Decompression of Cervical Spinal Cord Injuries
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Operative vs. Nonoperative management of Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures
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Spinal Cord Injury Recover
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Optimal Sleep Platform with Back Pain
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Active monitoring for prevention of decubitus ulcers
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Retrograde Femoral Stabilization
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RECENT PUBLICATIONS:
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Birkedal J, Kilgus D. Retroacetabular Osteolysis. J South Orthop Assoc. 1999; 8(1):64-6
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Birkedal J, Deal N, Ruch D. Loss of Flexion After Radial Head Replacement. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2004 Mar-Apr; 13(2):208-13.
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Lee CA, Birkedal JP, Dickerson EA, Vieta PA, Webb LX, Teasdall RD: Stabilization of Lisfranc joint injuries: a biomechanical study. Foot Ankle Int. 2004 May;25(5):365-70.
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