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Catherine A. Humphrey, M.D., M.B.A.

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 275-5321

Administrative: (585) 341-0140

Fax: (585) 320-1032

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Research Labs

The Center for Musculoskeletal Research houses nearly 70 MD and PhD researchers and graduate and post-doctoral students. This team has been the top orthopaedics lab in the United States since 2006.

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Faculty Appointments

Patient Care Settings

Orthopaedics & Physical Performance, Surgery

Biography

I am a board certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in the repair of fractures in adults. Since 2007, I have been practicing at the University of Rochester where I focus on the repair of complex injuries to bone that occur due to trauma – whether the result of a simple fall or a high energy accident. I am experienced with minimally invasive fracture surgery, repair of complex injuries around joints, and also with fractures that do not heal.

My initial interest in orthopaedic trauma was spurred by the immense rewards of healing traumatic injuries, which are by their nature highly variable. Every injury and every patient present a unique set of challenges, with the goal of treatment being a return to the life and activities that each individual holds dear. I am drawn to the work of helping patients put their trauma in perspective, overcome struggles and return to function.

Research

Medicine is an art of lifelong learning and the research environment at University of Rochester makes this possible. Participation in research reminds us to constantly question our beliefs and keep our perspectives fresh. My early research career focused on the body’s overall response to traumatic injury and evolved to focus on a range of topics related to fracture care. More recently. I have participated in research on fractures that fail to heal, comparison of fracture fixation techniques, and optimal methods for the treatment of hip fractures.

Credentials

Specialties

    Education

    2001
    MD | Hahnemann University (USA)

    Post-doctoral Training & Residency

    08/01/2006 - 07/31/2007
    Fellowship at Vanderbilt University Hospital & Clinic

    07/01/2002 - 06/30/2006
    Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University-OHSU

    06/25/2001 - 07/01/2002
    Internship in Surgery (General Surgery) at Oregon Health & Science University-OHSU

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    Awards

    2001
    Russel S. Hibbs Basic Science Award
    Sponsor: Scoliosis Research Society


    Duthie-Evarts Resident Education

    Publications

    Journal Articles

    11/2020
    , . "Study Summaries." Journal of orthopaedic trauma.. 2020 Nov; 34 Suppl 3:Sii-Siii.

    11/2020
    Blankstein M, Schemitsch EH, Bzovsky S, Axelrod D, Poolman RW, Frihagen F, Bhandari M, Swiontkowski M, Sprague S, Schottel PC, , . "The FAITH and HEALTH Trials: Are We Studying Different Hip Fracture Patient Populations?" Journal of orthopaedic trauma.. 2020 Nov; 34 Suppl 3:S1-S8.

    11/2020
    Afaq S, O?Hara NN, Schemitsch EH, Bzovsky S, Sprague S, Poolman RW, Frihagen F, Heels-Ansdell D, Bhandari M, Swiontkowski M, Slobogean GP, , . "Arthroplasty Versus Internal Fixation for the Treatment of Undisplaced Femoral Neck Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Study." Journal of orthopaedic trauma.. 2020 Nov; 34 Suppl 3:S9-S14.

    Books & Chapters

    2014
    Chapter Title: Fragility Fractures Requiring Special Consideration: Pelvic Insufficiency Fractures
    Book Title: Fragility Fractures
    Author List: Catherine A. Humphrey and Michael A. Maceroli
    Edited By: Susan M. Friedman and Daniel Ari Mendelson
    Published By: Elsevier 2014 in Philadelphia

    2013
    Chapter Title: Tibial Shaft Fracture
    Book Title: Review of Orthopaedic Trauma, Second Edition
    Author List: Catherine A. Humphrey and John T. Gorczyca
    Published By: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins 2013

    2012
    Chapter Title: Deep Vein Thrombosis
    Book Title: Prevention and Management of Common Fracture Complications
    Author List: Catherine A. Humphrey
    Edited By: Michael Archdeacon MD, Jeffrey Anglen MD, Robert Ostrum MD
    Published By: Slack 2012

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