Lucas S Marchand
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Lucas S Marchand, MD

Languages spoken: English

  • Lucas S. Marchand, MD – Specializes in complex fractures of the upper (wrist to shoulder) and lower extremity (hip to toes). His practice has a special emphasis regarding pelvic and acetabular (hip joint) trauma, non-union and malunion surgery, peri-articular fractures, post-traumatic reconstruction, limb length and rotational deformity, osteomyelitis and bone infections, and pediatric orthopaedic trauma. He is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Orthopaedics. He has a clinical practice at the University of Utah Hospital and Clinics, the University Orthopaedic Center, and Primary Children’s Medical Center.

    Dr. Marchand completed his bachelor’s degree in Zoology from Idaho State University. He received his Medical Doctorate degree from the University of Washington and completed his residency training at the University of Utah Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Following residency he then completed additional fellowship training in orthopaedic traumatology at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center/University of Maryland Baltimore.

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    4.8 /5
    ( out of 79 reviews )

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    February 18, 2024
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Great guy, easy to talk to. Knowledgeable and friendly.

    December 11, 2023
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Great doctor, explained everything in detail, and answered all my questions. Very understanding of my situation¿

    December 02, 2023
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Marchand is amazing and one of the best. I would recommend him for any of your ortho needs.

    October 08, 2023
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Great doc, listen and interact with me well¿. Was very caring to my every questions. And problems. Great doctor!!

    October 03, 2023
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    He is a good Dr.

    October 03, 2023
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    I¿ve had absolute good experience with Dr. Lucas Marchand. My son is healing great.

    September 30, 2023
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    We feel like we got the absolute best care. Couldn¿t have been more impressed.

    September 30, 2023
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    My experience with Dr. Marchand was great!

    August 20, 2023
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    I was Air lifted to the University and Im very grateful I was assigned to Dr. Marchand. My recovery is going well and I believe its because of the excellent care I received from University o of Utah Health Center.

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  • Lucas S. Marchand, MD – Specializes in complex fractures of the upper (wrist to shoulder) and lower extremity (hip to toes). His practice has a special emphasis regarding pelvic and acetabular (hip joint) trauma, non-union and malunion surgery, peri-articular fractures, post-traumatic reconstruction, limb length and rotational deformity, osteomyelitis and bone infections, and pediatric orthopaedic trauma. He is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Orthopaedics. He has a clinical practice at the University of Utah Hospital and Clinics, the University Orthopaedic Center, and Primary Children’s Medical Center.

    Dr. Marchand completed his bachelor’s degree in Zoology from Idaho State University. He received his Medical Doctorate degree from the University of Washington and completed his residency training at the University of Utah Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Following residency he then completed additional fellowship training in orthopaedic traumatology at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center/University of Maryland Baltimore.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Primary

    Education history

    Fellowship Orthopaedic Traumatology - University of Maryland Medical Center Fellow
    Orthopaedic Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Chief Resident
    Residency Orthopaedic Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Medicine - University of Washington School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Zoology - Idaho State University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. DeKeyser GJ, Kellam PJ, Haller JM, Higgins TF, Marchand LS, Rothberg DL (2021). Emergency Department Stress Radiographs of Lateral Compression Type-1 Pelvic Ring Injuries Are Safe, Effective, and Reliable. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 104(4), 336-344. (Read full article)
    2. Christensen GV, Wheelwright JC, Rothberg DL, Higgins TF, Marchand LS, Haller JM (2022). Syndesmotic Injury in Tibial Plafond Fractures is Associated with Worse Patient Outcomes. J Orthop Trauma, 36, 469-473. (Read full article)
    3. Kellam PJ, Rogers MJ, Myhre L, Dekeyser GJ, Maak TG, Marchand LS (2021). Femoral neck shaft angle is not correlated with femoral version: A retrospective study of computed tomography scans. Injury, 53(2), 615-619. (Read full article)
    4. Kantor AH, Uffmann W, Marchand LS, Haller JM, Higgins TF, Rothberg DL (2021). What Happens on the Back Table? Viability and Osteogenic Potential of Reamed Autogenous Bone Graft as a Function of Time and Temperature-A Pilot Study. J Orthop Trauma, 36(Suppl 2), S28-S31. (Read full article)
    5. Kellam PJ, Dekeyser GJ, Haller JM, Higgins TF, Rothberg DL, Marchand LS (2021). Determining your implant: Templating a nail for the distal tibia fracture. Injury, 53(2), 789-797. (Read full article)
    6. Elliott IS, Rane AA, DeKeyser GJ, Kellam PJ, Dowdle PT, Safaee TM, Marchand LS, Haller JM (2021). Venous thromboembolism in patients with surgically treated ankle fractures. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. (Read full article)
    7. Marchand LS, Butler B, McKegg P, DeLeon G, OHara NN, Lebrun CT, Sciadini MF, Nascone JW, OToole RV, Slobogean GM (2021). Fixed angle device comparison in young femoral neck fractures: Dynamic hip screw vs dynamic helical hip system. Injury, 53, 590-595. (Read full article)
    8. DeKeyser GJ, Campbell ML, Kellam PJ, Haller JM, Rothberg DL, Higgins TF, Marchand LS (2021). True antiglide fixation of Danis-Weber B fibula fractures has lower rates of removal of hardware. Injury, 53(3), 1289-1293. (Read full article)
    9. DuBose JJ, Burlew CC, Joseph B, Keville M, Harfouche M, Morrison J, Fox CJ, Mooney J, OToole R, Slobogean G, Marchand LS, Demetriades D, Werner NL, Benjamin E, Costantini T (2021). Pelvic fracture-related hypotension: A review of contemporary adjuncts for hemorrhage control. J Trauma Acute Care Surg, 91(4), e93-e103. (Read full article)
    10. Kellam PJ, Dekeyser GJ, Haller JM, Rothberg DL, Higgins TF, Marchand LS (2020). Predicting Syndesmotic Injury in OTA/AO 44-B2.1 (Danis-Weber B) Fractures. J Orthop Trauma, 35(9), 473-478. (Read full article)
    11. Working ZM, Marchand LS (2021). Commentary on: ‟Diagnosing Fractures of the Distal Tibial Articular Surface in Tibia Shaft Fractures: Is Computed Tomography Always Necessary?". J Orthop Trauma, 35(9), 490-491. (Read full article)
    12. Rane A, Jacobson LG, Kellam P, Marchand LS, Working ZM, Steimle JA, Higgins TF, Rothberg DL, Weber TG, Haller J (2020). External Validation of the Radiographic Investigation of the Distal Extension of Fractures Into the Articular Surface of the Tibia (RIDEFAST Study). J Orthop Trauma, 35(9), 479-484. (Read full article)
    13. Marchand LS, Horton S, Mullike A, Goel R, Krum N, Ochenjele G, OHara N, OToole RV, Eglseder WA, Pensy R (2020). Immediate Weight Bearing of Plated Both-Bone Forearm Fractures Using Eight Cortices Proximal and Distal to the Fracture in the Polytrauma Patient Is Safe. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 29(15), 666-672. (Read full article)
    14. DeKeyser GJ, Wilson JM, Kellam PJ, Spencer C, Haller JM, Rothberg DL, Wagner ER, Higgins TF, Marchand LS (2020). Young Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures Are Associated With Fewer Complications than Young Femoral Neck Fractures. J Orthop Trauma, 35(7), 356-360. (Read full article)
    15. DeKeyser GJ, Hakim AJ, ONeill DC, Schlickewei CW, Marchand LS, Haller JM (2021). Biomechanical and anatomical considerations for dual plating of distal femur fractures: a systematic literature review. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. (Read full article)
    16. Kellam PJ, Dekeyser GJ, Bailey TL, Haller JM, Rothberg DL, Higgins TF, Marchand LS (2020). Is the Fibular Station on Lateral Ankle Radiographs Symmetric? A Retrospective Observational Radiographic Study. Clin Orthop Relat Res, 478(12), 2859-2865. (Read full article)
    17. Marchand LS, Sciadini MF (2020). Simulation Training in Fracture Surgery. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 28(21), e939-e947. (Read full article)
    18. Kellam PJ, Dekeyser GJ, Rothberg DL, Higgins TF, Haller JM, Marchand LS (2020). Symmetry and reliability of the anterior distal tibial angle and plafond radius of curvature. Injury, 51(10), 2309-2315. (Read full article)
    19. Marchand LS, Working ZM, Rane AA, Elliott IS, Gilbertson E, Rothberg DL, Higgins TF, Haller JM (2019). Compartment Syndrome in Tibial Plateau Fractures: Do Previously Established Predictors Have External Validity? J Orthop Trauma, 34(5), 238-243. (Read full article)
    20. Program of Randomized Trials to Evaluate Pre-operative Antiseptic Skin Solutions in Orthopaedic Trauma PREP-IT Investigators, Slobogean GP, Sprague S, Wells J, Bhandari M, Rojas A, Garibaldi A, Wood A, Howe A, Harris AD, Petrisor BA, Mullins DC, Pogorzelski D, Marvel D, Heels-Ansdell D, Mossuto F, Grissom F, Del Fabbro G, Guyatt GH, Della Rocca GJ, Demyanovich HK, Gitajn IL, Palmer J, DAlleyrand JC, Friedrich J, Rivera J, Hebden J, Rudnicki J, Fowler J, Jeray KJ, Thabane L, Marchand L, OHara LM, Joshi MG, Talbot M, Camara M, Szasz OP, OHara NN, McKay P, Devereaux PJ, OToole RV, Zura R, Morshed S, Dodds S, Li S, Tanner SL, Scott T, Nguyen U (2020). Effectiveness of Iodophor vs Chlorhexidine Solutions for Surgical Site Infections and Unplanned Reoperations for Patients Who Underwent Fracture Repair: The PREP-IT Master Protocol. JAMA Netw Open, 3(4), e202215. (Read full article)
    21. Marchand LS, Jacobson LG, Stuart AR, Haller JM, Higgins TF, Rothberg DL (2019). Assessing Femoral Rotation: A Survey Comparison of Techniques. J Orthop Trauma, 34(3), e96-e101. (Read full article)
    22. Kellam PJ, Haller JM, Rothberg DL, Higgins TF, Marchand LS (2019). Posterior Malleolar Fracture Morphology in Tibial Shaft Versus Rotational Ankle Fractures: The Significance of the Computed Tomography Scan. J Orthop Trauma, 33(12), e459-e465. (Read full article)
    23. Kellam PJ, Haller JM, Rothberg DL, Higgins TF, Marchand LS (2019). Posterior Malleolar Fracture Morphology in Tibial Shaft versus Rotational Ankle Fractures: The Significant of the Computed Tomography Scan. J Orthop Trauma. (Read full article)
    24. Marchand LS, Working ZM, Rane AA, Elliott IS, Howenstein A, Haller JM, Rothberg DL, Higgins TF (2019). Unstable Pelvic Ring Injuries: How Soon Can Patients Safely Bear Weight? J Orthop Trauma, 33(2), 71-77. (Read full article)
    25. Marchand LS, Karns M, Higgins TF, Aoki SK (2019). Femoral Neck Fracture Fixation with a Medial Buttress Plate That Led to Impingement with Hip Flexion: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect, 9(1), e21. (Read full article)

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