Christopher N Carender, MD

 Christopher Carender
Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Service Chief
Medical School
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
2912 Taubman Center
1500 East Medical Center Drive, SPC 5328
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
Available to mentor
Christopher N Carender, MD
Christopher Carender
Clinical Assistant Professor
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    • About

    Dr. Carender is an academic orthopedic surgeon committed to helping his patients make improvements in hip and knee pain, function, and quality of life. His practice is centered around the treatment of hip and knee arthritis, as well as failed and/or painful joint replacements.

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    Qualifications
    • Fellow
      Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Rochester, Minnesota
      2022 - 2023
      Residency
    • Resident
      University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Iowa City, United States
      2017 - 2022
      Residency

    Research Overview

    Hip and knee osteoarthritis, including primary osteoarthritis, inflammatory conditions, avascular necrosis (AVN), and hip dysplasia
    Posterior approach total hip replacement
    Complex primary hip and knee replacement
    Robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement
    Outpatient and rapid-recovery hip and knee replacement
    Revision of hip and knee replacement, including high-grade bone loss
    Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI)

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    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Do Achievement of HOOS/KOOS Significant Clinical Benefit as Proposed by CMS Correlate with Patient Satisfaction and Willingness to Repeat Surgery in Primary Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty?
      Wang Z, Guo E, Carender CN, Hallstrom BR, Kheir MM. 2026 Apr 16;
    • Journal Article
      CMS-Proposed Substantial Clinical Benefit Thresholds Correlate with Patient-Reported Measures After Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty: Improvement, Satisfaction, and Willingness to Repeat Surgery.
      Wang Z, Janney CA, Guo E, Carender CN, Hallstrom BR, Kheir MM. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 2026 Mar 24; DOI:10.2106/JBJS.25.01108
      PMID: 41875225
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Do Achievement of HOOS/KOOS Significant Clinical Benefit as Proposed by CMS Correlate with Patient Satisfaction and Willingness to Repeat Surgery in Primary Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty
      Wang Z, Guo E, Carender CN, Hallstrom BR, Kheir MM. 2026 Mar 2;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      How long does it take to achieve substantial clinical benefit following primary THA?
      Carender CN, Wang Z, Hallstrom BR, Dailey EA, Urquhart AG, Kheir MM. 2026 Mar 2;
    • Journal Article
      Nociplastic Pain and Central Sensitization in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Practical Primer for Arthroplasty Surgeons
      Carender CN, Kheir MM, Dailey EA, Clauw DJ. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Global Research Reviews, 2026 Mar 1; 10 (3):
      PMID: 41779934
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Risk factors for dislocation after total hip arthroplasty: Does head-to-cup size ratio matter?
      Kobayashi JK, Wang R, Carender CN, Klag EA, Kheir MM. 2026 Mar 2;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      What factors are associated with failure to achieve substantial clinical benefit following primary TKA?
      Carender CN, Wang R, Hallstrom BR, Dailey EA, Urquhart AG, Kheir MM. 2026 Mar 2;
    • Journal Article
      Perioperative Best Practices When Using Cemented Femoral Stem Fixation During Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Geriatric Femoral Neck Fractures.
      Carender CN, Lewallen DG, Mason JB, Blankstein M. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 2025 Nov 11; DOI:10.5435/JAAOS-D-24-00429
      PMID: 41223431