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James Roberson MD

  • Department of Orthopaedics
    Professor
  • (404) 778-7230
  • jrobers@emory.edu
  • Emory Clinic
    Orthopaedics
    1459 Montreal Road East
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Academic Appointment

  • Robert P. Kelly Professor and Chair Emeritus, Orthopaedics, Emory University
  • Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University School of Medicine

Education

Degrees

  • MD from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  • Bachelor of Science from Baylor University

Research

Publications

  • Synthetic Mesh Reconstruction of Chronic, Native Quadriceps Tendon Disruptions following Failed Primary Repair.
    Case Rep Orthop Volume: 2021 Page(s): 5525319
    01/01/2021 Authors: Hartline BE; Wilson JM; Schwartz AM; Roberson JR; Guild GN
  • Author Correction: Factors of the bone marrow microniche that support human plasma cell survival and immunoglobulin secretion.
    Nat Commun Volume: 10 Page(s): 372
    01/17/2019 Authors: Nguyen DC; Garimalla S; Xiao H; Kyu S; Albizua I; Galipeau J; Chiang K-Y; Waller EK; Wu R; Gibson G
  • Prosthetic Joint Infection Trends at a Dedicated Orthopaedics Specialty Hospital.
    Volume: 2019 Page(s): 4629503
    01/01/2019 Authors: Runner RP; Mener A; Roberson JR; Bradbury TL; Guild GN; Boden SD; Erens GA
  • Long-term results of extensor mechanism reconstruction using Achilles tendon allograft after total knee arthroplasty.
    Int Orthop Volume: 42 Page(s): 2367 - 2373
    10/01/2018 Authors: Wise BT; Erens G; Pour AE; Bradbury TL; Roberson JR
  • Factors of the bone marrow microniche that support human plasma cell survival and immunoglobulin secretion.
    Nat Commun Volume: 9 Page(s): 3698
    09/12/2018 Authors: Nguyen DC; Garimalla S; Xiao H; Kyu S; Albizua I; Galipeau J; Chiang K-Y; Waller EK; Wu R; Gibson G
  • Modified Frailty Index Is an Effective Risk Assessment Tool in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty.
    J Arthroplasty Volume: 32 Page(s): 2963 - 2968
    10/01/2017 Authors: Bellamy JL; Runner RP; Vu CCL; Schenker ML; Bradbury TL; Roberson JR
  • Total Wrist Arthroplasty Versus Wrist Fusion: Utilization and Complication Rates as Reported by ABOS Part II Candidates.
    Hand (N Y) Volume: 12 Page(s): 376 - 381
    07/01/2017 Authors: Hinds RM; Capo JT; Rizzo M; Roberson JR; Gottschalk MB
  • Early Complications Following Osteosynthesis of Distal Radius Fractures: A Comparison of Geriatric and Nongeriatric Cohorts.
    Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil Volume: 8 Page(s): 30 - 33
    03/01/2017 Authors: Hinds RM; Capo JT; Kakar S; Roberson J; Gottschalk MB
  • A Validated Single-View Radiographic Alternative to Computed Tomography for the Measurement of Femoral Anteversion: A Method-Comparison Study.
    J Arthroplasty Volume: 32 Page(s): 1018 - 1023
    03/01/2017 Authors: Boissonneault AR; Hiranaka T; Roberson JR; Bradbury TL
  • Trends in primary and revision knee arthroplasty among orthopaedic surgeons who take the American Board of Orthopaedics part II exam.
    Int Orthop Volume: 40 Page(s): 2061 - 2067
    10/01/2016 Authors: Pour AE; Bradbury TL; Horst P; Harrast JJ; Erens GA; Roberson JR
  • Humeral Shaft Fracture Fixation: Incidence Rates and Complications as Reported by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Part II Candidates.
    J Bone Joint Surg Am Volume: 98 Page(s): e71
    09/07/2016 Authors: Gottschalk MB; Carpenter W; Hiza E; Reisman W; Roberson J
  • Trends in Primary and Revision Hip Arthroplasty Among Orthopedic Surgeons Who Take the American Board of Orthopedics Part II Examination.
    J Arthroplasty Volume: 31 Page(s): 1417 - 1421
    07/01/2016 Authors: Eslam Pour A; Bradbury TL; Horst PK; Harrast JJ; Erens GA; Roberson JR
  • Gross Trunnion Failure of a Cobalt-Chromium Femoral Head on a Titanium Stem at Midterm Follow-up: A Report of 3 Cases.
    JBJS Case Connect Volume: 6 Page(s): e96
    01/01/2016 Authors: Runner RP; Bellamy JL; Roberson JR
  • Epiphysiolysis of the femoral neck due to closed reduction of an adolescent hip dislocation with a 4-year follow-up: a case report and review of the literature.
    J Pediatr Orthop B Volume: 24 Page(s): 40 - 45
    01/01/2015 Authors: Rajani R; Wise B; Oswald T; Roberson J
  • Surgical Trends in the Treatment of Superior Labrum Anterior and Posterior Lesions of the Shoulder: Analysis of Data From the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Certification Examination Database.
    Am J Sports Med Volume: 42 Page(s): 1904 - 1910
    08/01/2014 Authors: Patterson BM; Creighton RA; Spang JT; Roberson JR; Kamath GV
  • Inpatient enoxaparin and outpatient aspirin chemoprophylaxis regimen after primary hip and knee arthroplasty: a preliminary study.
    J Arthroplasty Volume: 27 Page(s): 1594 - 1598
    10/01/2012 Authors: Hamilton SC; Whang WW; Anderson BJ; Bradbury TL; Erens GA; Roberson JR
  • Porous tantalum implant in early osteonecrosis of the hip: preliminary report on operative, survival, and outcomes results.
    J Arthroplasty Volume: 22 Page(s): 26 - 31
    01/01/2007 Authors: Shuler MS; Rooks MD; Roberson JR
  • T cell costimulation by fractalkine-expressing synoviocytes in rheumatoid arthritis.
    Arthritis Rheum Volume: 52 Page(s): 1392 - 1401
    05/01/2005 Authors: Sawai H; Park YW; Roberson J; Imai T; Goronzy JJ; Weyand CM
  • Biomechanical and clinical evaluations of a porous tantalum implant for the treatment of early-stage osteonecrosis.
    J Bone Joint Surg Am Volume: 87 Suppl 2 Page(s): 22 - 27
    01/01/2005 Authors: Tsao AK; Roberson JR; Christie MJ; Dore DD; Heck DA; Robertson DD; Poggie RA
  • Dominance of stimulatory signals in the rheumatoid synovial microenvironment - A role for fractalkine-CX(3)CR1 interactions.
    Volume: 50 Page(s): S245 - S245
    09/01/2004 Authors: Sawai H; Park YW; Roberson J; Goronzy JJ; Weyand CM
  • Impingement after total hip arthroplasty related to prosthetic component selection and range of motion.
    J South Orthop Assoc Volume: 6 Page(s): 266 - 272
    01/01/1997 Authors: Gondi G; Roberson JR; Ganey TM; Shahriari A; Hutton WC
  • Hip arthroplasty: the role of plain radiographs in outpatient management.
    Radiology Volume: 194 Page(s): 73 - 75
    01/01/1995 Authors: Tigges S; Roberson JR; Cohen DE
  • Aggressive granulomatosis complicating knee arthroplasty.
    Can Assoc Radiol J Volume: 45 Page(s): 310 - 313
    08/01/1994 Authors: Tigges S; Stiles RG; Roberson JR
  • Appearance of septic hip prostheses on plain radiographs.
    AJR Am J Roentgenol Volume: 163 Page(s): 377 - 380
    08/01/1994 Authors: Tigges S; Stiles RG; Roberson JR
  • Complications of hip arthroplasty causing periprosthetic radiolucency on plain radiographs.
    AJR Am J Roentgenol Volume: 162 Page(s): 1387 - 1391
    06/01/1994 Authors: Tigges S; Stiles RG; Roberson JR
  • Hip aspiration: a cost-effective and accurate method of evaluating the potentially infected hip prosthesis.
    Radiology Volume: 189 Page(s): 485 - 488
    11/01/1993 Authors: Tigges S; Stiles RG; Meli RJ; Roberson JR
  • COMPLICATIONS OF TOTAL HIP-ARTHROPLASTY - PREFACE
    ORTHOPEDIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA Volume: 23 Page(s): R13 - R13
    04/01/1992 Authors: ROBERSON JR; NASSER S
  • Proximal femoral bone loss after total hip arthroplasty.
    Orthop Clin North Am Volume: 23 Page(s): 291 - 302
    04/01/1992 Authors: Roberson JR
  • Deep venous thrombosis in total hip arthroplasty.
    Orthop Clin North Am Volume: 23 Page(s): 359 - 364
    04/01/1992 Authors: Swayze OS; Nasser S; Roberson JR
  • Breast cancer metastatic to the foot with massive bone loss.
    Orthop Rev Volume: 19 Page(s): 877 - 879
    10/01/1990 Authors: Dripchack PO; Roberson JR
  • Bipolar components for severe periacetabular bone loss around the failed total hip arthroplasty.
    Clin Orthop Relat Res Page(s): 113 - 118
    02/01/1990 Authors: Roberson JR; Cohen D
  • Accessory nerve palsy following thoracotomy.
    Clin Orthop Relat Res Page(s): 237 - 240
    01/01/1989 Authors: Morrell S; Roberson JR; Rooks MD
  • Porous polymers for biological fixation.
    Clin Orthop Relat Res Page(s): 207 - 219
    10/01/1988 Authors: Spector M; Heyligers I; Roberson JR
  • Porous-coated femoral components in a canine model for revision arthroplasty.
    J Bone Joint Surg Am Volume: 70 Page(s): 1201 - 1208
    09/01/1988 Authors: Roberson JR; Spector M; Baggett MA; Kita K
  • Total hip arthroplasty in patients who have sickle-cell hemoglobinopathy.
    J Bone Joint Surg Am Volume: 70 Page(s): 853 - 855
    07/01/1988 Authors: Bishop AR; Roberson JR; Eckman JR; Fleming LL
  • Late hemarthrosis from a threaded acetabular component.
    J Arthroplasty Volume: 3 Page(s): 61 - 65
    01/01/1988 Authors: Roberson JR
  • Staged versus simultaneous bilateral total knee replacement.
    J Arthroplasty Volume: 1 Page(s): 221 - 228
    01/01/1986 Authors: Brotherton SL; Roberson JR; de Andrade JR; Fleming LL
  • Surgical reconstruction of late post-traumatic thoracolumbar kyphosis.
    Spine (Phila Pa 1976) Volume: 10 Page(s): 307 - 312
    05/01/1985 Authors: Roberson JR; Whitesides TE
  • The Mauch hydraulic knee unit for above knee amputation.
    Orthopedics Volume: 8 Page(s): 229 - 230
    02/01/1985 Authors: Volatile TB; Roberson JR; Whitesides TE
  • Fat embolism syndrome after bilateral total knee replacement.
    Orthopedics Volume: 7 Page(s): 1015 - 1016
    06/01/1984 Authors: Roberson JR; Bryan RS
  • Immediate, early, and late postsurgical management of upper-limb amputation.
    J Rehabil Res Dev Volume: 21 Page(s): 33 - 41
    05/01/1984 Authors: Malone JM; Fleming LL; Roberson J; Whitesides TE; Leal JM; Poole JU; Grodin RS
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