Jocelyn R. Wittestein, MD

Dr. Wittstein is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery with research and clinical interests in the shoulder, elbow, and knee in both pediatric and adult populations. She has studied the outcomes of rotator cuff repairs, surgical treatment of injuries to the long-head biceps, and the use of telemedicine in the evaluation of shoulder pathology. Dr. Wittstein is also studying the relationship between menopause and hormone replacement therapy in the development of frozen shoulder in women. Dr. Wittstein has an interest in gymnastics-related injuries, as well as throwing-related injuries in pediatric patients. Other areas of interest include ACL mechanisms of injury, ACL and meniscus injuries in relation to the development of post-traumatic arthritis, and the effects of blood in the knee on joint health and meniscus healing. Dr. Wittstin is a co-investigator on several NIH grants in collaboration with Drs. Louis DeFrate and Amy McNulty in studies regarding knee-related pathology. Dr. Wittstein sees patients at Duke Orthopaedics of Arringdon, Heritage, and Apex. She performs surgery at the Arringdon ASC and Duke Raleigh Hospital and conducts research as part of her work at all of these sites.