Asst Prof, Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver COM

Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr. Carolyn M. Hettrich is an expert in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. She graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine. She received 17 awards: "AOA North American Traveling Fellowship", "Mid America Traveling Fellowship", "Cabaud Memorial Research Award", "Best Presentation Award", "Systematic Review Award", "Lewis Clark Wagner Award for Orthopaedic Surgery Research", "Washington Health Policy Fellow", "Resident/Fellow Award", "Research Award", "Best Poster Presentation", "Elizabeth F. Pearce Scholarship", "National Qualifier in the Javelin", "Coaches Award, Track & Field", "Pomona College Scholar", "Academic All-American Award for Volleyball", "Cabaud Memorial Award" and "North American Traveling Fellow". Doctor Carolyn M. Hettrich, MD is a published doctor. She published 26 publications, including: 'Predictors for Surgery in Shoulder Instability: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using the FEDS System.' She is registered with Medicare.

Publications

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• Predictors for Surgery in Shoulder Instability: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using the FEDS System.
• Mechanical tradeoffs associated with glenosphere lateralization in reverse Shoulder arthroplasty.
• What Are Risk Factors for 30-day Morbidity and Transfusion in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty? A Review of 1922 Cases.
• Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Early Reconstruction Versus Rehabilitation and Delayed Reconstruction for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears.
• The Effect of Mechanical Load on Tendon-to-Bone Healing in a Rat Model.
• Regional analysis of femoral head perfusion following displaced Fractures of the femoral neck.
• The rate of subsequent surgery and predictors after Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: two- and 6-year follow-up results from a multicenter cohort.
• The Effect of Immobilization on the Native and Repaired Tendon-to-Bone Interface.
• High-energy trauma.
• The effect of rhPTH on the healing of Tendon to bone in a rat model.
• Rate of avascular necrosis following proximal humerus Fractures treated with a lateral locking plate and endosteal implant.
• The clinical utility and diagnostic performance of magnetic resonance imaging for identification of early and advanced Knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review.
• Endosteal Strut Augment Reduces Complications Associated With Proximal Humeral Locking Plates.
• The effect of muscle paralysis using Botox on the healing of Tendon to bone in a rat model.
• Quantitative assessment of the vascularity of the proximal part of the humerus.
• Cartilage repair: third-generation cell-based technologies--basic science, surgical techniques, clinical outcomes.
• Preoperative factors associated with improvements in Shoulder function after humeral hemiarthroplasty.
• A prospective multipractice investigation of patients with full-thickness rotator cuff Tears: the importance of comorbidities, practice, and other covariables on self-...
• The anteroLateral approach to the proximal humerus for nonunions and delayed unions.
• The effect of matrix metalloproteinase inhibition on Tendon-to-bone healing in a rotator cuff repair model.
• Arthroscopic removal of proximal humerus locking plates.
• Anteroinferior bone-grafting can restore stability in osseous Glenoid defects.
• Direct injection of blood into the labrum enhances the stability provided by the Glenoid labral socket.
• Open reduction and internal fixation of tibial pilon Fractures using a lateral approach.
• Assessment of vascularity of the femoral head using gadolinium (Gd-DTPA)-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging: a cadaver study.

Schools

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• University of Washington

Procedures Preformed

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• ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Surgery
• All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
• Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
• Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
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Conditions Treated

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• Adhesive Capsulitis
• Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
• Arm Fracture (incl. Elbow and Shoulder)
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Doctors Specialties

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• Orthopedic Surgery
• Orthopaedic Surgery

Accepted Insurances

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Awards

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• AOA North American Traveling Fellowship
• Mid America Traveling Fellowship
• Cabaud Memorial Research Award
• Best Presentation Award
• Systematic Review Award
• Lewis Clark Wagner Award for Orthopaedic Surgery Research
• Washington Health Policy Fellow
• Resident/Fellow Award
• Research Award
• Best Poster Presentation
• Elizabeth F. Pearce Scholarship
• National Qualifier in the Javelin
• Coaches Award, Track & Field
• Pomona College Scholar
• Academic All-American Award for Volleyball
• Cabaud Memorial Award
• North American Traveling Fellow

Education

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• Vanderbilt University
• Hospital for Special Surgery
• Columbia University
• Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health
• University of Washington School of Medicine

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1578765475
NPPES Provider LastName		HETTRICH
NPPES Provider FirstName		CAROLYN
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		522421007
NPPES Provider State		IA
Specialty Description		Orthopedic Surgery
Total Claim Count		19.0
Distinct Opioid Count		0.0
Opioid Claim Count		0.0
Percent Opioid Claims		0.0

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1578765475
Last Name Of The Provider	HETTRICH
First Name Of The Provider	CAROLYN
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