
CORTS
Clinical Research
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CORTS
As leaders in academic orthopaedics we stand at a pivot moment-where innovation, collaborations and scientific inquiry are transforming the future of musculoskeletal care. Clinicians, scientists and trainees with a shared purpose: to advance our field through scientific discovery and education.
Together - Let us lead with curiosity, innovate with purpose, and inspire excellence.
- Message from the chair of the Department of Orthopaedics and Therapy Services, Dr. April Armstrong.
Clinical Research Faculty

Nathan Lanham, MD
Clinical Research Director & Associate Professor, Orthopaedics and Therapy Services

April Armstrong, MD, MSc
Professor and C. McCollister Evarts, MD, Chair, Orthopaedics and Therapy Services

Gary F. Updegrove, MD
Associate Professor & Chief - Shoulder & Elbow Division, Orthopaedics and Therapy Services

Edward Fox, MD
Edwards P. Schwentker Professor of Orthopaedics, Orthopaedics and Therapy Services


Michael Aynardi, MD
Associate Professor & Chief - Foot & Ankle Division, Orthopaedics and Therapy Services

Kevin Perry, MD, DPT
Assistant Professor, Orthopaedics and Therapy Services

Jana Davis, MD
Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Education, Orthopaedics and Therapy Services
