Christopher N Carender, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Service Chief
Medical School
Office:
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
2912 Taubman Center
1500 East Medical Center Drive, SPC 5328
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
2912 Taubman Center
1500 East Medical Center Drive, SPC 5328
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
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Christopher N Carender, MD
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
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FellowMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Rochester, Minnesota
2022 - 2023
Residency
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ResidentUniversity 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)
Recent Publications
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Carender CN, Wang Z, Janney C, Hallstrom BR, Dailey EA, Kheir MM. J Arthroplasty, 2026 Jul 13;Journal ArticlePreoperative Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement Scores Predict Timing and Achievement of Substantial Clinical Benefit Following Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty.
DOI:10.1016/j.arth.2026.07.012 PMID: 42442439 -
Carender CN, Grosso MJ, Browne JA, Nho SJ, Goodman SB, Della Valle CJ, Hannon CP. J Arthroplasty, 2026 Jul 11;Journal ArticleThe American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Position Statement on OrthoBiologics for Advanced Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis.
DOI:10.1016/j.arth.2026.07.014 PMID: 42435867 -
Sanchez M, Carender C, Zaniletti I, Huddleston J, Hegde V. Orthopaedic Proceedings, 2026 May 16; 108-B (SUPP_4): 47 - 47.Journal ArticleSURVIVORSHIP OF LARGE FEMORAL HEADS WITH TITANIUM SLEEVES IN PRIMARY TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY: AN ANALYSIS FROM THE AMERICAN JOINT REPLACEMENT REGISTRY
DOI:10.1302/1358-992x.2026.4.047 -
Wang Z, Guo E, Carender CN, Hallstrom BR, Kheir MM. 2026 Apr 16;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterDo 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?
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Wang Z, Janney CA, Guo E, Carender CN, Hallstrom BR, Kheir MM. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 2026 Mar 24;Journal ArticleCMS-Proposed Substantial Clinical Benefit Thresholds Correlate with Patient-Reported Measures After Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty: Improvement, Satisfaction, and Willingness to Repeat Surgery.
DOI:10.2106/JBJS.25.01108 PMID: 41875225 -
Wang Z, Guo E, Carender CN, Hallstrom BR, Kheir MM. 2026 Mar 2;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterDo 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
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Carender CN, Wang Z, Hallstrom BR, Dailey EA, Urquhart AG, Kheir MM. 2026 Mar 2;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterHow long does it take to achieve substantial clinical benefit following primary THA?
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Carender CN, Kheir MM, Dailey EA, Clauw DJ. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Global Research Reviews, 2026 Mar 1; 10 (3):Journal ArticleNociplastic Pain and Central Sensitization in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Practical Primer for Arthroplasty Surgeons
PMID: 41779934
