Joseph Featherall
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Joseph Featherall, MD, FOTA, FAAOS

Languages spoken: Spanish, German

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Primary Children's Hospital - Lehi

Pediatric Orthopaedics
2250 N Miller Campus Dr
Lehi , UT 84043
801-213-3599
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Layton Pediatric Orthopedics

Layton Pediatric Orthopedics
201 W Layton Pkwy
Layton , UT 84041
801-546-8450
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University Orthopaedic Center

590 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City , UT 84108
801-587-7109
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University Orthopaedic Center

Pediatric Orthopaedics
590 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City , UT 84108
801-587-7109
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University of Utah Hospital

50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
801-587-7109
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Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric Orthopaedics
100 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City , UT 84113
801-662-5600
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  • Specialties

  • Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Orthopaedics -Instructor

    Education history

    Undergraduate Dual Major: Mechanical Engineering and Philosophy - Rochester Institute of Technology B.S.
    Graduate Training Pre-Medical - Columbia University Postbaccalaureate Studies
    Professional Medical Medicine - Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University M.D.
    Residency Orhopaedic Surgery - University of Utah Health Resident
    Fellowship Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine - Steadman Philippon Research Institute Fellow

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Percin B, Featherall J, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers PN, Joyce CD, Mortensen AJ, Henninger H (2024). The influence of scapular orientation on the medial scapula corpus angle in snapping scapula syndrome. JSES international, 9(1), 70-78. (Read full publication)
    2. Metz AK, Lewis DC, Froerer DL, Featherall J, Rosenthal RM, Khalil AZ, Aoki S (2025). Dysplastic Hips Have Decreased Iliofemoral Ligament Thickness on Coronal Sequences in Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Matched Cohort Analysis. Arthroscopy, 41(4), 992-999. (Read full publication)
    3. Featherall J, Metz AK, Froerer DL, Rosenthal RM, O'Neill DC, Khalil AZ, Maak TG, Aoki S (2024). False-Profile Radiograph Sourcil-Edge and Bone-Edge Measurements Correlate to Different Weightbearing Regions of the Acetabulum: A 3-Dimensional Analysis. The American journal of sports medicine, 52(10), 2603-2610. (Read full publication)
    4. Khalil AZ, McNamara NE, Featherall J, Metz AK, Lewis DC, Aoki S (2024). Emphasizing the Importance of Naproxen Prophylaxis May Decrease the Rate of Heterotopic Ossification After Hip Arthroscopy. Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation, 6(4), 100941. (Read full publication)
    5. Thorne T, Featherall J, O'Neill D, Lisitano L, Haller (2024). A Novel Bone-Screw-Fastener Demonstrates Greater Maximum Compression Force Before Failure Compared With a Traditional Buttress Screw. Journal of orthopaedic trauma, 38(7), e252-e256. (Read full publication)
    6. Mortensen AJ, Featherall J, Metz AK, Rosenthal RM, O'Neill DC, Froerer DL, Khalil AZ, Tomasevich KM, Aoki S (2024). The Role of the Hip Capsule in Restoring Stability in the Initial Phase of Hip Distraction: An In Vivo Analysis. Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine, 12(5), 23259671241249719. (Read full publication)
    7. Gadomski SJ, Mui BWH, Gorodetsky R, Paravastu SS, Featherall J, Li L, Haffey A, Kim JC, Kuznetsov SA, Futrega K, Lazmi-Hailu A, Merling RK, NIDCD/NIDCR Genomics and Computational Biology Core, Martin D, McCaskie AW, Robey P (2024). Time- and cell-specific activation of BMP signaling restrains chondrocyte hypertrophy. iScience, 27(8), 110537. (Read full publication)
    8. Sroka O, Featherall J, Bayless K, Anderson Z, Da Silva A, Brooke BS, Buys MJ, Chalmers PN, Tashjian R (2025). A transitional pain management program is associated with reduced opioid dependence after major shoulder surgery. Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery, 34(2), 491-498. (Read full publication)
    9. McNamara NE, Shing EZ, Khalil AZ, Tabish EM, Featherall JT, Rosenthal RM, Maak TG, Aoki SK, Ernat J (2024). Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy With and Without Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction in Adolescent Patients Leads to Decrease in Patellar Height and Patella Tendon Length. Journal of pediatric orthopedics, 44(9), e773-e781. (Read full publication)
    10. Rosenthal RM, Froerer DL, Metz AK, Khalil AZ, Featherall J, Maak TG, Ernat JJ, Aoki S (2024). Physeal Location on the Distal Femoral Cortical Surface Is Consistently Proximal to Apparent Location on the Perfect Lateral Radiograph: A 3-Dimensional Digitally Reconstructed Radiograph Study. The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 32(16), e826-e831. (Read full publication)
    11. Hunter CDR, Khalil AZ, Rosenthal RM, Metz AK, Featherall J, Ernat JJ, Aoki S (2024). Common radiographic indices used to measure patellar height do not consistently identify patella alta and lack interchangeability between measurements. Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy, 32(8), 1961-1968. (Read full publication)
    12. Ohlsen SM, Metz AK, Froerer DL, Mortensen AJ, Smith TR, Featherall J, Rosenthal RM, Aoki S (2024). Relationship Between Hip Capsular Thickness and Instability After Previous Hip Arthroscopic Surgery: A Matched-Cohort Analysis. Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine, 12(3), 23259671241231763. (Read full publication)
    13. Rosenthal RM, Hunter CDR, Froerer DL, Featherall J, Metz AK, Ernat JJ, Maak TG, Aoki S (2024). Correlation of Tibial Tubercle Overgrowth With Increased Posterior Tibial Slope: A Novel Radiographic Assessment. Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine, 12(2), 23259671231225660. (Read full publication)
    14. Froerer DL, Khalil AZ, Metz AK, Rosenthal RM, Featherall J, Maak TG, Aoki S (2024). Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Arthrography Are Both Reliable and Similar When Measuring Hip Capsule Thickness in Patients With Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome. Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation, 6(2), 100874. (Read full publication)
    15. Klatt JB, Metz AK, Froerer DL, Featherall J, Cheminant JR, Rosenthal RM, Aoki S (2024). Association of Relative Skeletal Immaturity of the Triradiate Cartilage with Increased Proximal Femoral Deformity in Prophylactic Fixation for Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: A Radiographic Study. The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 32(9), 401-409. (Read full publication)
    16. Parkes CW, Featherall J, McGrale CT, Reader LL, Adeyemi TF, Aoki SK, Maak T (2023). Association of Postless Distraction in Hip Arthroscopy With Decreased Postoperative Groin Numbness. The American journal of sports medicine, 51(13), 3447-3453. (Read full publication)
    17. Featherall J, Christensen GV, Mortensen AJ, Wheelwright JC, Chalmers PN, Tashjian R (2023). Arthroscopic scapulothoracic bursectomy with and without superomedial angle scapuloplasty: a comparison of patient-reported outcomes. Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery, 32(9), 1945-1952. (Read full publication)
    18. Mortensen AJ, Metz AK, Featherall J, O'Neill DC, Rosenthal RM, Aoki S (2023). Hip Joint Venting Decreases the Traction Force Required to Access the Central Compartment During Hip Arthroscopy. Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation, 5(3), e589-e596. (Read full publication)
    19. Myhre L, Featherall J, O'Neill D, Rothberg D, Haller J, Higgins T, Marchand (2023). Patient-reported Anxiety Scores Are Associated With Lower Physical Function in Patients Experiencing Orthopaedic Trauma. Clinical orthopaedics and related research, 481(5), 967-973. (Read full publication)
    20. Metz AK, Tomasevich KM, Froerer DL, Rosenthal RM, Featherall J, Aoki S (2022). Postoperative Pain Medication Utilization in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Sports Orthopaedic Surgery: Characterizing Patient Usage Patterns and Opioid Retention. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews, 6(10), (Read full publication)
    21. O'Neill DC, Featherall J, Dowdle SB, Frederiksen HG, Cassidy BP, Adeyemi TF, Maak T (2023). Postless Hip Distraction Systems Decrease the Amount of Traction Force Needed to Obtain Adequate Hip Distraction Versus a Conventional Post Hip Distractor. Arthroscopy, 39(3), 740-747. (Read full publication)
    22. Featherall J, Metz AK, Froerer DL, Rosenthal RM, Mortensen AJ, Ernat JJ, Maak TG, Aoki S (2022). The Schöttle Point Is Consistently Located Distal to the Medial Femoral Physis in Pediatric Patients: A Digitally Reconstructed Radiographic Study. The American journal of sports medicine, 50(13), 3565-3570. (Read full publication)
    23. Featherall J, Anderson JT, Anderson LA, Bayless K, Anderson Z, Brooke BS, Gililland JM, Buys M (2022). A Multidisciplinary Transitional Pain Management Program Is Associated With Reduced Opioid Dependence After Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty. The Journal of arthroplasty, 37(6), 1048-1053. (Read full publication)
    24. Metz AK, Featherall J, Froerer DL, Mortensen AJ, Tomasevich KM, Aoki S (2022). Female Patients and Decreased Hip Capsular Thickness on Magnetic Resonance Imaging Associated With Increased Axial Distraction Distance on Examination Under Anesthesia: An In Vivo Study. Arthroscopy, 38(12), 3133-3140. (Read full publication)
    25. Mortensen AJ, Tomasevich KM, Ohlsen SM, O'Neill DC, Featherall J, Aoki S (2022). Previous Arthroscopic Hip Surgery Increases Axial Distractibility Compared to the Native Contralateral Hip and May Suggest Instability. Arthroscopy, 38(5), 1466-1477. (Read full publication)
    26. Wheelwright JC, Featherall J, Kazmers NH, Tashjian RZ, Chalmers P (2022). Revision Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty With Pectoralis Major Transfer for Anterior Deltoid Deficiency: A Case Report. JBJS case connector, 12(2), (Read full publication)
    27. Featherall J, O'Neill DC, Mortensen AJ, Tomasevich KM, Metz AK, Aoki S (2021). Three-Dimensional Magnetic Resonance Arthrography of Post-Arthroscopy Hip Instability Demonstrates Increased Effective Intracapsular Volume and Anterosuperior Capsular Changes. Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation, 3(6), e1999-e2006. (Read full publication)
    28. O'Neill DC, Tomasevich KM, Mortensen AJ, Featherall J, Ohlsen SM, Aoki S (2021). Capsular Repair During Hip Arthroscopy Demonstrates Restoration of Axial Distraction Resistance in an in Vivo Intraoperative Testing Model. The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 103(21), 1977-1985. (Read full publication)
    29. Featherall J, Tomasevich KM, O'Neill DC, Mortensen AJ, Aoki S (2021). Arthroscopic Hip Capsule Reconstruction for Anterior Hip Capsule Insufficiency in the Revision Setting. Arthroscopy techniques, 10(5), e1339-e1344. (Read full publication)
    30. Cleveland Clinic Sports Health, Karnuta JM, Dalton S, Bena J, Farrow LD, Featherall J, Jones MH, Miniaci AA, Parker RD, Rosneck JT, Saluan P, Strnad G, Spindler KP, Williams JS, Oak S (2021). Do Narcotic Use, Physical Therapy Location, or Payer Type Predict Patient-Reported Outcomes After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction?. Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine, 9(4), 2325967121994833. (Read full publication)
    31. Karnuta J, Featherall J, Lawrenz J, Gordon J, Golubovsky J, Thomas J, Ramanathan D, Simpfendorfer C, Nystrom LM, Babic M, Mesko N (2020). What Demographic and Clinical Factors Are Associated with In-hospital Mortality in Patients with Necrotizing Fasciitis?. Clinical orthopaedics and related research, 478(8), 1770-1779. (Read full publication)
    32. Lawrenz JM, Mesko NW, Marshall DC, Featherall J, George J, Gordon J, Vijayasekaran A, Nystrom LM, Schwarz G (2020). Immediate Versus Staged Soft Tissue Reconstruction After Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection Has Similar Wound and Oncologic Outcomes. Annals of plastic surgery, 85(2), 163-170. (Read full publication)
    33. Lawrenz JM, Featherall J, Curtis GL, George J, Jin Y, Anderson PM, Shepard DR, Reith JD, Rubin BP, Nystrom LM, Mesko N (2020). Time to Treatment Initiation and Survival in Adult Localized High-Grade Bone Sarcoma. Sarcoma, 2020, 2984043. (Read full publication)
    34. Featherall J, Oak SR, Strnad GJ, Farrow LD, Jones MH, Miniaci AA, Parker RD, Rosneck JT, Saluan PM, Spindler K (2020). Smartphone Data Capture Efficiently Augments Dictation for Knee Arthroscopic Surgery. The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 28(3), e115-e124. (Read full publication)
    35. Featherall J, Curtis GL, Lawrenz JM, Jin Y, George J, Scott J, Shah C, Shepard D, Rubin BP, Nystrom LM, Mesko N (2019). Time to treatment initiation and survival in adult localized, high-grade soft tissue sarcoma. Journal of surgical oncology, 120(7), 1241-1251. (Read full publication)
    36. Featherall J, Bhattacharyya (2019). The Dedicated Orthopaedic Trauma Room Model: Adopting a New Standard of Care. The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 101(22), e120. (Read full publication)
    37. Featherall J, Brigati DP, Arney AN, Faour M, Bokar DV, Murray TG, Molloy RM, Higuera Rueda C (2019). Effects of a Total Knee Arthroplasty Care Pathway on Cost, Quality, and Patient Experience: Toward Measuring the Triple Aim. The Journal of arthroplasty, 34(11), 2561-2568. (Read full publication)
    38. Featherall J, Chaitoff A, Simonetti A, Bena J, Kubiak D, Rothberg M, Roumina K, Hurle N, Henricks W, Yerian (2019). Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement in Outpatient Laboratories: Effects on Wait Times, Employee Engagement, and Efficiency. American journal of medical quality, 34(4), 389-397. (Read full publication)
    39. Featherall J, Robey PG, Rowe D (2018). Continuing Challenges in Advancing Preclinical Science in Skeletal Cell-Based Therapies and Tissue Regeneration. Journal of bone and mineral research, 33(10), 1721-1728. (Read full publication)
    40. Featherall J, Lapin B, Chaitoff A, Havele SA, Thompson N, Katzan (2018). Characterization of Patient Interest in Provider-Based Consumer Health Information Technology: Survey Study. Journal of medical Internet research, 20(4), e128. (Read full publication)
    41. Chaitoff A, Sun B, Windover A, Bokar D, Featherall J, Rothberg MB, Misra-Hebert A (2017). Associations Between Physician Empathy, Physician Characteristics, and Standardized Measures of Patient Experience. Academic medicine, 92(10), 1464-1471. (Read full publication)
    42. Featherall J, Miller JA, Bennett EE, Lubelski D, Wang H, Khalaf T, Krishnaney A (2016). Implementation of an Infection Prevention Bundle to Reduce Surgical Site Infections and Cost Following Spine Surgery. JAMA surgery, 151(10), 988-990. (Read full publication)

    Review

    1. Rosenthal RM, Featherall J, Parkes CW, Khalil AZ, Genuario JW, Maak TG, Aoki S (2023). Acetabular Labral Reconstruction: Review of Techniques and Outcomes. Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine, 16(10), 470-479. (Read full publication)

    Editorial

    1. Rosenthal RM, Featherall J, Ernat J (2023). Editorial Commentary: Superior Capsular Reconstruction Hybrid Grafts Include Autograft for Healing Plus Synthetics for Structural Integrity to Improve Outcomes. Arthroscopy, 39(8), 1811-1814. (Read full publication)