Kwadwo Owusu-Akyaw, M.D.

Education & Training

• Hospital for Special Surgery, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery Fellowship
• Duke University Health System, Orthopedic Surgery Residency
• Duke University School of Medicine, Medical Degree
  • Graduate Medical Education Concentration: Law, Ethics and Health Policy
• Duke University, Bachelor’s Degree

Rehabilitation Guidelines

Ankle

• Ankle sprain protocol (PDF)

Hip

• Hip arthroscopy post-op protocol (PDF)

Knee

• ACL pre-op protocol (PDF)
• ACL post-op protocol (PDF)
• Cartilage repair rehab protocol (PDF)
• Knee osteoarthritis rehab protocol (PDF)
• Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction protocol (PDF)
• Meniscectomy rehab protocol (PDF)
• Meniscus repair rehab protocol (PDF)
• Patellofemoral pain rehab protocol (PDF)
• Tibial tubercle realignment protocol (PDF)

Shoulder

• Adhesive capsulitis protocol (PDF)
• Anterior stabilization protocol (PDF)
• Internal impingement protocol for throwers (PDF)
• Posterior stabilization protocol (PDF)
• Rotator cuff rehab protocol (PDF)
• Subacromial impingement protocol (PDF)

Return to activity

• Return to golf example protocol (PDF)
• Return to tennis example protocol (PDF)

Hospital & Team Affiliations

• Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital
• Parham Doctors’ Hospital
• Company physician, Richmond Ballet
• Team physician, Life Christian Academy
• Board member and clinical advisor, 804 Sports Association
• Board member and clinical advisor, Team Marsh AAU
• Former team physician, Duke University
• Former team physician, Iona College
• Former team physician, Brooklyn Nets NBA team

Organizations & Awards

• Clinical Orthopaedics and Relates Research (CORR) Jounral – Associate Editor
• Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery – Editorial Board
• J Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society – Board of Directors
• American Orthopaedic Association – Emerging Leaders Program
• Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation, Health Disparities Grant – Reviewer
• Diversifii Virtual Role Modeling Experiences – Orthopaedic Consultant
• Inaugural Brenda Armstrong Award for Advancing Diversity and Inclusion
• North Carolina Orthopaedic Association – Best Sports Medicine Presentation: October 2016
• AAOS Women’s Health Issue Advisory Board: March 2017
• J. Leonard Goldner Research Symposium – Annual Award for Excellence in Orthopaedic Research: May 2019
• National Medical Association
• J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society
• American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
• Arthroscopy Association of North America
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Patient Testimonials

“Dr. Kwadwo Owusu-Akyaw, or as we all say, Dr. O, is amazing. Not only is he a fantastic orthopedic doctor with a great bedside manner he is a skilled surgeon who takes his time to answer questions with genuine concern. In the age of 5 minute appointments where you feel rushed out the door, seeing Dr. O is like being part of his family. I had surgery and communicated with him regularly through the portal between appointments. Well, I slipped up and missed an appointment and something unheard of happened. Dr. O called himself not once but twice to check on me because it was not like me to miss an appointment. If you want to see what great care is, book with Dr. O.” – Kristal O.

“Admiration is an understatement when it comes to my gratitude towards Dr. Owusu-Akyaw. Following my second labral tear, I was unsure if and at what capacity I would be able to return to the pitch. His unwavering commitment to my recovery and dedication as my surgeon has been a game-changer and ensured my return to the rugby pitch. I am forever grateful for his exceptional care; I am a testament to his remarkable dedication to his patients.” – Blaze

Treatments

• ACL reconstruction surgery
• Acromioplasty
• Ankle sprain and fracture surgeries
• Arthroscopic knee reconstruction
• Arthroscopic meniscectomy and meniscal repair
• Arthroscopic rotator cuff
• Arthroscopic shoulder reconstruction
• Biceps tendon reinsertion
• Biceps tendon rupture surgery
• Biceps tenodesis
• Bony stress reactions/stress fractures surgery
• Broken collarbone surgery
• Cartilage injury treatments
• Cartilage reconstruction procedures
• Cartilage restoration
• Closed reduction (shoulder)
• Hip arthroscopy
• Impingement – rotator cuff tendonitis
• Knee ligament reconstruction
• Labrum surgery
• Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) repair/reconstruction
• Loose bodies/spurs surgery (knee)
• Meniscal tear surgeries
• Meniscal transplant surgery
• Non-operative anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury treatment
• Non-operative Bankart lesion treatment
• Non-operative biceps tendon rupture treatment
• Non-operative bony stress reactions/stress fractures treatment
• Non-operative broken collar bone treatment
• Non-operative hip loose bodies treatment
• Non-operative knee arthritis treatment
• Non-operative lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury treatment
• Non-operative medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury treatment
• Non-operative mensical tear treatment
• Non-operative posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury treatment
• Non-operative rotator cuff tear treatment
• Non-operative runner’s knee (chondromalacia patella) treatment
• Non-operative shoulder arthritis treatment
• Non-operative shoulder instability treatment
• Non-operative superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesion tear treatment
• Non-operative tennis elbow – lateral epicondylitis treatment
• Osteoarthritis treatment
• Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction
• Rotator cuff repair
• Shin splints treatment
• Shoulder arthroscopy
• Shoulder instability surgery
• Sprain and strain treatment
• Superior labrum anterior to posterior (SLAP) lesion tear surgery

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