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 497 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    January 22, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    i trust Dr Joyce

    January 22, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Joyce is a very qualified doctor who cares!

    January 20, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr Joyce is friendly, professional, and most importantly values my input into my care.

    January 19, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Friendly and wonderful!!!

    January 18, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Outstanding Doctor.

    January 18, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    He is a great surgeon who explains the process and needs thoroughly. He is also open to non surgical procedures, if these hold promise.

    January 18, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Great Dr that helped me immensely!

    January 15, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Dr. Joyce is very knowledgable, kind, caring, and Professional. I will highly recommend him for Surgery! Thank you

    January 15, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER

    Very glad I decided to do the shoulder surgery. It a tough surgery and pain pills were available and it took as perscribed . Still pain and will just work with it!

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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 -Assistant Professor
    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
    Residency Orthopedics - University of Colorado School of Medicine Administrative Chief Resident
    Residency Orthopedics - University of Colorado School of Medicine Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Ohio State University College of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate General Engineering - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Yelton MJ, Da Silva AZ, Moverman MA, Joyce CD, Chalmers PN, Tashjian RZ (2024). Comparison of 3D computer-assisted planning with and without patient-specific instrumentation for severe bone defects in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 33(12), 2629-2636. (Read full article)
    2. Zitnay JL, Stout MR, Percin B, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN, Joyce CD, Walch G, Henninger HB (2024). Isolated humeral distalization in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: a biorobotic shoulder simulator study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. (Read full article)
    3. Rogers ND, Trizno AA, Joyce CD, Roberts JL, Soep JB, Donaldson NJ (2024). Spine Involvement and Vertebral Deformity in Patients Diagnosed with Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis. J Pediatr Orthop, 44(9), 561-566. (Read full article)
    4. Greco V, Descamps J, Catalan NM, Chelli M, Joyce CD, Boileau P (2024). High Rate of Return to Sport in Contact and Collision Athletes After Arthroscopic Latarjet With Cortical Button Fixation. Am J Sports Med, 52(12), 3094-3102. (Read full article)
    5. Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN, Joyce CD, Asghar EB, Henninger HB (2023). Biomechanical comparison of suture bridge rotator cuff repair with and without dermal allograft pledgets. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 33(6), 1360-1365. (Read full article)
    6. 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, 33(6), 1377-1386. (Read full article)
    7. 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. (Read full article)
    8. 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. (Read full article)
    9. 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. (Read full article)
    10. Wilde B, Hotaling JM, Ishikawa H, Joyce C, Tashjian R, Chalmers PN (2023). Abnormal Laboratory Values for Metabolic and Hormonal Syndromes Are Prevalent Among Patients Undergoing Rotator Cuff Repair. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil, 5(3), e695-e701. (Read full article)
    11. 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. (Read full article)
    12. 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. (Read full article)
    13. 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. (Read full article)
    14. 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. (Read full article)
    15. 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. (Read full article)
    16. 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. (Read full article)
    17. 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).
    18. 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. (Read full article)
    19. 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.
    20. Joyce CD, Abboud J (2020). Glenoid fractures, which ones can be fixed through the scope? Ann Jt.
    21. Joyce CD, Seidl A, Boileau P (2020). Concept of neutral rotation sling for non-operative treatment of proximal humerus fractures. Ann Jt.
    22. 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. (Read full article)
    23. Dunn R, Joyce CD, Bravman JT (2019). Comparison of Subscapularis Management and Repair Techniques. J Shoulder Elb Arthroplast, 3, 2471549219848152. (Read full article)
    24. Dunn RH, Joyce CD, Bravman JT (2019). Biomechanics of subscapularis repair techniques in shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elb Arthroplast, 3, 1-10.
    25. Joyce CD, Seidl AJ (2019). Managing acromial fractures: prevention and treatment, both nonoperative and operative. Ann Jt, 4(1).
    26. 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. (Read full article)
    27. 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. (Read full article)
    28. 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. (Read full article)
    29. 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.
    30. 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.
    31. 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.
    32. 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. (Read full article)
    33. 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. (Read full article)
    34. 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. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Boadi PJ, Da Silva A, Mizels J, Joyce CD, Anakwenze OA, Klifto CS, Chalmers PN (2024). Intramedullary versus locking plate fixation for proximal humerus fractures: indications and technical considerations. [Review]. JSES Rev Rep Tech, 4(3), 615-624. (Read full article)
    2. Seidl AJ, Joyce CD (2020). Acute Fractures of the Glenoid. [Review]. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 28(22), e978-e987. (Read full article)
    3. Getz CL, Joyce CD (2020). Arthroscopic Latarjet for Shoulder Instability. [Review]. Orthop Clin North Am, 51(3), 373-381. (Read full article)
    4. 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. (Read full article)

    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. (Read full article)