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Christopher D. Joyce
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Christopher D. Joyce, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Farmington Health Center

Farmington
801-213-3200

University Orthopaedic Center

Salt Lake City
801-587-7109

  • Dr. Joyce is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon that specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at University of Colorado and did an additional year of shoulder and elbow fellowship training at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. He previously worked at

    a private practice in Colorado prior to joining the University of Utah. Dr. Joyce treats all conditions of the shoulder and elbow. He specializes in open and minimally invasive arthroscopic treatments for arthritis, rotator cuff and other tendon injuries, overuse disorders, instability, and fracture care. He has a particular interest in caring for patients with complex problems that involve failed previous surgeries, bone or joint deformities, and irreparable tendon tears.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 253 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    September 28, 2024
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Watching him interact with his team And me.

    September 21, 2024
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Explains next steps clearly.

    September 19, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Joyce is caring and accommodating. He consulted with my other providers to work out a surgery schedule.

    September 18, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Joyce has been very helpful during this very long recovery.

    September 16, 2024
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    I appreciate how candid and articulate Dr Joyce was. I felt informed and in a position to make good decisions about my shoulder.

    September 15, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    He was knowledgeable and thorough. He seemed to really care and I felt like he was focused on my problems during the appointment.

    September 15, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Very competent.

    September 14, 2024
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Joyce cares about me and his genuine desire to help is obvious.

    September 14, 2024
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Best MD I've run across in years!

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  • Dr. Joyce is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon that specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at University of Colorado and did an additional year of shoulder and elbow fellowship training at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. He previously worked at

    a private practice in Colorado prior to joining the University of Utah. Dr. Joyce treats all conditions of the shoulder and elbow. He specializes in open and minimally invasive arthroscopic treatments for arthritis, rotator cuff and other tendon injuries, overuse disorders, instability, and fracture care. He has a particular interest in caring for patients with complex problems that involve failed previous surgeries, bone or joint deformities, and irreparable tendon tears.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Fellowship Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College Fellow
    Orthopedics - University of Colorado School of Medicine Administrative Chief Resident
    Residency Orthopedics - University of Colorado School of Medicine Resident
    Medicine - Ohio State University College of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate General Engineering - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Zitnay JL, Tashjian RZ, Walch G, Chalmers PN, Joyce CD, Henninger HB (2023). Inlay vs. onlay humeral components in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: a biorobotic shoulder simulator study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. ()
    2. Hill BW, Joyce CD, Singh A, Guttman MJ, Williams GR, Namdari S (2023). Patients With Mild Osteoarthritis Are Less Likely to Achieve a Clinically Important Improvement in Pain or Function After Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Clin Orthop Relat Res, 481(8), 1464-1470. ()
    3. Gutman MJ, Kohan EM, Hendy BA, Joyce CD, Kirsch JM, Singh A, Sherman M, Austin LS, Namdari S, Williams GR Jr (2023). Factors associated with functional improvement after posteriorly augmented total shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 32(6), 1231-1241. ()
    4. Smith KM, Clinker CE, Cutshall ZA, Lu CC, Joyce CD, Chalmers PN, Tashjian RZ (2023). Progression of symptomatic bilateral rotator cuff disease. JSES Int, 7(4), 586-591. ()
    5. Joyce CD, Stoll KE, Harper TM, Sherman M, Botros J, Getz CL, Namdari S, Davis DE (2022). Shoulder Synovitis Does not Affect Pain After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair. Arch Bone Jt Surg, 10(12), 1013-1019. ()
    6. Joyce CD, Patel MS, Stoll K, Singh AM, Stone MA, Horneff JG, Austin L, Lazarus MD (2022). Fixed Versus Variable Angle Humeral Neck Cut in Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. ()
    7. Joyce CD, Gutman MJ, Hill BW, Singh AM, Sherman M, Abboud JA, Namdari S (2021). Radiographic Severity May Not be Associated with Pain and Function in Glenohumeral Arthritis. Clin Orthop Relat Res, 480(2), 354-363. ()
    8. Gutman MJ, Joyce CD, Patel MS, Lazarus MD, Horneff JG (2020). Outcomes Following Different Fixation Strategies of Neer Type IIB Distal Clavicle Fractures. Arch Bone Jt Surg, 10(2), 160-165. ()
    9. Gutman MJ, Joyce CD, Patel MS, Kirsch JM, Gutman BS, Abboud JA, Namdari S, Ramsey ML (2021). Early repair of traumatic rotator cuff tears improves functional outcomes. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 30(11), 2475-2483. ()
    10. Cronin KJ, Kirsch JM, Gates S, Patel MS, Joyce CD, Hill BW, Gutman MJ, Williams GR, Namdari S (2021). Three-dimensional measures of posterior bone loss and retroversion in Walch B2 glenoids predict the need for an augmented anatomic glenoid component. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 30(10), 2386-2392. ()
    11. Axibal DP, Joyce CD, Houck DA, Logterman SL, Moeller EA, Frank RM, Vidal AF (2020). Accuracy of correction and postoperative complications associated with a PEEK opening wedge high tibial osteotomy implant. Orthop J Sports Med, 8(7 suppl 6).
    12. Alfonso NA, Ryan W, Baldini T, Reiter M, Joyce C, Mauffrey C (2019). Fixation of Transverse Acetabular Fractures With Precontoured Plates Alone Causes Fracture Malreduction: A Biomechanical Assessment. J Orthop Trauma, 34(2), 89-94. ()
    13. Gutman MJ, Gutman BS, Joyce CD, Kirsch JM, Sherman M, Namdari S (2020). Performance in major league baseball pitchers after surgical treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome. Physician and Sportsmedicine.
    14. Joyce CD, Abboud J (2020). Glenoid fractures, which ones can be fixed through the scope? Ann Jt.
    15. Joyce CD, Seidl A, Boileau P (2020). Concept of neutral rotation sling for non-operative treatment of proximal humerus fractures. Ann Jt.
    16. Ryan W, Alfonso NA, Baldini T, Kumparatana P, Reiter M, Joyce C, Wei C, Zhang Y, Mauffrey C (2019). Precontoured Quadrilateral Surface Acetabular Plate Fixation Demonstrates Increased Stability When Compared With Pelvic Reconstruction Plates: A Biomechanical Study. J Orthop Trauma, 33(9), e325-e330. ()
    17. Dunn R, Joyce CD, Bravman JT (2019). Comparison of Subscapularis Management and Repair Techniques. J Shoulder Elb Arthroplast, 3, 2471549219848152. ()
    18. Dunn RH, Joyce CD, Bravman JT (2019). Biomechanics of subscapularis repair techniques in shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elb Arthroplast, 3, 1-10.
    19. Joyce CD, Seidl AJ (2019). Managing acromial fractures: prevention and treatment, both nonoperative and operative. Ann Jt, 4(1).
    20. Joyce CD, Randall KL, Mariscalco MW, Magnussen RA, Flanigan DC (2015). Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Versus Soft-Tissue Allograft for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review. Arthroscopy, 32(2), 394-402. ()
    21. Joyce CD, Mitchell JJ, Munkwitz MA, Rylander LS (2015). Management of massive bone loss in infected reverse shoulder arthroplasty using an articulating hip antibiotic spacer: a case report. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 24(6), e169-74. ()
    22. Marmo L, Joyce CD, Jones D, Rabert A (2014). Right-sizing care: promoting sensitivity to a growing population. Pa Nurse, 69(2), 4-10; quiz 11. ()
    23. Dogan F, Joyce C, Vaughey JT (2013). Formation of silicon local environments upon annealing for silicon anodes: a 29Si solid state NMR study. J Electrochem Soc, 160(2), A312-9.
    24. Joyce C, Trahey L, Bauer S, Dogan F, Vaughey JT (2012). Metallic copper binders for lithium-ion battery silicon electrodes. J Electrochem Soc, 159(6), A909-14.
    25. Joyce CD, McIntyre T, Simmons S, LaDuca H, Breitzer JG, Lopez CM, Jansen AN, Vaughey J (2010). Synthesis and electrochemical evaluation of an amorphous titanium dioxide derived from a solid state precursor. J Power Sources, 195(7), 2064-8.
    26. Fiscus RR, Zhou HL, Wang X, Han C, Ali S, Joyce CD, Murad F (1991). Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-induced cyclic AMP, cyclic GMP and vasorelaxant responses in rat thoracic aorta are antagonized by blockers of endothelium-derived relaxant factor (EDRF). Neuropeptides, 20(2), 133-43. ()
    27. Joyce CD, Fiscus RR, Wang X, Dries DJ, Morris RC, Prinz RA (1990). Calcitonin gene-related peptide levels are elevated in patients with sepsis. Surgery, 108(6), 1097-101. ()
    28. Joyce CD, Prinz RA, Thomas JX, Fiscus RR, Wang XA, Djuricin G, Jacobs HK (1990). Calcitonin gene-related peptide increases coronary flow and decreases coronary resistance. J Surg Res, 49(5), 435-40. ()

    Review

    1. Seidl AJ, Joyce CD (2020). Acute Fractures of the Glenoid. [Review]. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 28(22), e978-e987. ()
    2. Getz CL, Joyce CD (2020). Arthroscopic Latarjet for Shoulder Instability. [Review]. Orthop Clin North Am, 51(3), 373-381. ()
    3. DHooghe PD, Joyce CD, Hunt KJ, Kaux JF (2018). Concomitant injuries in chronic ankle instability. [Review]. Clin Res Foot Ankle, 6(3), 281.

    Case Report

    1. Joyce CD, Jones SD, Seidl AJ (2021). Displaced os acromiale fracture in the setting of massive irreparable rotator cuff tear. Orthopedics Today.
    2. Joyce C, Harwood JL, Glassman AH (2016). Catastrophic failure of an acetabular total hip arthroplasty component mimicking a posterior dislocation. Arthroplast Today, 3(1), 7-11. ()

    Editorial

    1. Chalmers PN, Joyce CD (2022). Editorial Commentary: Rotator Cuff Repair in Patients With Diabetes: Stricter Glycemic Control for the First 6 Months Is Associated With Better Healing. Arthroscopy, 39(2), 183-184. ()