Christopher D. Joyce
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 525 reviews )

Christopher D. Joyce, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Farmington Health Center

165 N. University Ave.
Farmington , UT 84025
801-213-3200
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University Orthopaedic Center

590 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City , UT 84108
801-587-7109
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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.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 525 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    October 28, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Joyce is very patient oriented. He listens.

    October 27, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Joyce is a great Doctor and I appreciate him

    October 26, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I was very pleased, knowing I had him as my surgeon

    October 26, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Joyce is knowledgeable, patient, respectful, explained my options clearly and understandably. I trust him. I am grateful that he is my surgeon.

    October 26, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great visit, as always.

    October 16, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    An excellent listener, knows his stuff, explains options clearly, most helpful in responding to questions about what options are best for me.

    October 15, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He is a very good surgeon. Nailed my shoulder surgery well.

    October 12, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very thorough and understanding of my needs.

    October 07, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great bedside manner, competent physician, great follow-up

  • 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. Sato EH, Simister SK, Christensen GV, Cizik AM, Moverman MA, Joyce CD, Chalmers PN, Tashjian RZ (2025). Two-Year Functional and Radiographic Outcomes Following Large Lesser Tuberosity Osteotomy in Stemless Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Case Series. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 33(20), e1205-e1214. (Read full publication)
    2. Percin B, Zitnay JL, Tashjian RZ, Walch G, Chalmers PN, Joyce CD, Henninger HB (2025). Accuracy of implant placement after preoperative planning using Blueprint software in inlay and onlay reverse total shoulder arthroplasty systems: a cadaver study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. (Read full publication)
    3. Da Silva A, Moverman MA, McCutcheon CL, Soule SM, Joyce CD, Chalmers PN, Tashjian RZ (2025). Factors influencing recurrence rates and radiological outcomes after two-stage exchange arthroplasty for prosthetic joint infection utilizing a premade antibiotic loaded cement hemiarthroplasty. JSES Int, 9(5), 1754-1759. (Read full publication)
    4. Wilde BM, Wang J, Hotaling JM, Welt C, Tashjian RZ, Joyce CD, Chalmers PN (2025). Hypogonadism is associated with worse outcomes in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. JSES Int, 9(5), 1562-1569. (Read full publication)
    5. Da Silva A, Moverman MA, McCutcheon C, Chalmers PN, Joyce CD, Tashjian RZ (2025). Functional and Radiographic Outcomes of Bone Grafting for Severe Glenoid Defects in Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Minimum 5-Year Follow-up. J Bone Joint Surg Am. (Read full publication)
    6. Wilde BM, Hotaling JM, Welt C, Tashjian R, Joyce CD, Chalmers PN (2025). Acceptability of biologic treatments to patients undergoing rotator cuff repair. JSES Rev Rep Tech, 5(3), 407-412. (Read full publication)
    7. Da Silva A, Moverman MA, Mills MK, Cushman DM, Myhre LA, Yelton MJ, Joyce CD, Chalmers PN, Tashjian RZ (2025). Short-term functional, imaging, and electrodiagnostic outcomes of arthroscopy-assisted lower trapezius transfer. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. (Read full publication)
    8. 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 publication)
    9. Da Silva AZ, Moverman MA, Yelton M, Mizels J, Wheelwright JC, Joyce CD, Tashjian RZ (2024). Coracoid osteotomy approach for open free bone grafting of anterior glenoid defects. JSES Rev Rep Tech, 5(1), 86-91. (Read full publication)
    10. 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 publication)
    11. 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 publication)
    12. 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 publication)
    13. Percin B, Featherall J, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN, Joyce CD, Mortensen AJ, Henninger HB (2024). The influence of scapular orientation on the medial scapula corpus angle in snapping scapula syndrome. JSES Int, 9(1), 70-78. (Read full publication)
    14. Da Silva AZ, Moverman MA, Soule SM, Joyce CD, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN (2024). The value of an open biopsy in the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection. JSES Int, 8(6), 1228-1233. (Read full publication)
    15. 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 publication)
    16. 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 publication)
    17. 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 publication)
    18. 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 publication)
    19. 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 publication)
    20. 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 publication)
    21. 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 publication)
    22. 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 publication)
    23. 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 publication)
    24. 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 publication)
    25. 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 publication)
    26. 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 publication)
    27. 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).
    28. 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 publication)
    29. 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.
    30. Joyce CD, Abboud J (2020). Glenoid fractures, which ones can be fixed through the scope? Ann Jt.
    31. Joyce CD, Seidl A, Boileau P (2020). Concept of neutral rotation sling for non-operative treatment of proximal humerus fractures. Ann Jt.
    32. 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 publication)
    33. Dunn R, Joyce CD, Bravman JT (2019). Comparison of Subscapularis Management and Repair Techniques. J Shoulder Elb Arthroplast, 3, 2471549219848152. (Read full publication)
    34. Dunn RH, Joyce CD, Bravman JT (2019). Biomechanics of subscapularis repair techniques in shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elb Arthroplast, 3, 1-10.
    35. Joyce CD, Seidl AJ (2019). Managing acromial fractures: prevention and treatment, both nonoperative and operative. Ann Jt, 4(1).
    36. 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 publication)
    37. 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 publication)
    38. 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.
    39. 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.
    40. 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.

    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 publication)
    2. Seidl AJ, Joyce CD (2020). Acute Fractures of the Glenoid. [Review]. J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 28(22), e978-e987. (Read full publication)
    3. Getz CL, Joyce CD (2020). Arthroscopic Latarjet for Shoulder Instability. [Review]. Orthop Clin North Am, 51(3), 373-381. (Read full publication)
    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 publication)

    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 publication)