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The Orthopedic Education of Dr Joseph X. Kou
    
GROUP AFFILIATION: Muir Orthopaedic Specialists
 
Mount Sinai School of MedicineOFFICE LOCATIONS:

2405 Shadelands Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-8585

5201 Norris Canyon Rd #300
San Ramon, CA 94583


    

EMPLOYMENT:
2008 - Present
Muir Orthopaedic Specialists
Orthopaedic Surgeon
   
EDUCATION:  
2007 - 2008 Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, New York
2002 - 2007 Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery
William Beaumont Hospital
Royal Oak, Michigan
1998 - 2002 Wayne State University School of Medicine
Detroit, Michigan
Doctor of Medicine
1994 - 1998 University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
B.S. in Biochemistry
   
RESEARCH: Kou J, Fortin P. Commonly Missed Peritalar Injuries. Submitted for publication in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
   
  Kou J, Weinfeld S. Tibiotalocalcaneal Nailing: Indications and Technique. Submitted for publication in Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery
   
  Kou J, Kippe M, Fortin P. Functional Results Following Posterior Tibial Tendon Reconstruction. Abstract presentation at 2006 Michigan Orthopaedic Society, 2007AOFAS specialty day, 2007 Mid-America Orthopaedic Association finalist for Physician in Training Award, 2007 OREF, 2007 DAOS, 2007 Beaumont Research Day. Submitted for publication..
   
  Irwin T, Kou J, Fortin P. Classification and Treatment of Severe Ankle Articular Segment Deficits: Osteochondral Allograft Reconstruction.
Foot Ankle Clin. 2007 Mar;12(1):41-55.
   
  Kou J, Weinfeld S. Radiographic and Functional Outcome of Cheilectomy for Hallux Rigidus. Manuscript in progress
   
  Kou J, Demetropoulos C, Guettler J. What Constitutes an Unstable Biceps Anchor? The effect of Zone-Specific Superior Labral Detachment on Anchor Instability. Abstract presentation at Detroit Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Mid-America Orthopaedic conference, and Michigan Orthopaedic Society meetng. Poster presentation at ORS.
   
  Kou J, Fischgrund J, Biddinger A, Herkowitz H. Risk Factors for Spinal Epidural Hematoma After Spinal Surgery. Spine 2002; 27: 1670-1673.
   
HONORS: Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
   

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AFFILIATIONS:      American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
   
 
 

 

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