Christopher N Carender, MD

 Christopher Carender
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
Available to mentor
Christopher N Carender, MD
Christopher Carender
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
    • Fellow
      Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Rochester, Minnesota
      2022 - 2023
      Residency
    • Resident
      University 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)

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    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Fungal PJI as a Merker of Persistent Polymicrobial Biofilm: A Matched Cohort Study
      Carender CN, Chang TW, Amanatullah DF, Bollyky P, Panchal N, Whintey DG, Kheir MM, O'Meara T, Abraham A. 2026 Nov 4;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Rising Gabapentinoid Prescriptions by Surgeons, 2015-2025
      Zubieta CS, Rolfzen ML, Carender CN, Brummett CM, Gunaseelan V, Bartels K. 2026 Oct 16;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Rising Gabapentinoid Prescriptions by Surgeons, 2015-2025
      Zubieta CS, Rolfzen ML, Carender CN, Brummett CM, Gunaseelan V, Bartels K. 2026 Oct 16;
    • Presentation
      Nociplastic Pain in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: a Primer for Orthopedic Surgeons
      Carender CN. 2026 Oct 8;
    • Journal Article
      Preoperative Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement Scores Predict Timing and Achievement of Substantial Clinical Benefit Following Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty.
      Carender CN, Wang Z, Janney C, Hallstrom BR, Dailey EA, Kheir MM. J Arthroplasty, 2026 Jul 13; DOI:10.1016/j.arth.2026.07.012
      PMID: 42442439
    • Journal Article
      The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Position Statement on OrthoBiologics for Advanced Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis.
      Carender CN, Grosso MJ, Browne JA, Nho SJ, Goodman SB, Della Valle CJ, Hannon CP. J Arthroplasty, 2026 Jul 11; DOI:10.1016/j.arth.2026.07.014
      PMID: 42435867
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Effects of Preoperative Education Class on Postoperative Complications and PROMs after Primary TJA
      Somerby H, Stern E, Wang Z, Klag EA, Carender CN, Kheir MM. 2026 Jun 20;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Fibromyalgia and Allergy Burden Influence PROMs and Complications Following Primary TJA
      Roth SQF, Chang TH, Hardy L, Tabb JP, Carender CN, Kheir MM. 2026 Jun 20;