Dr. Okechukwu E. Nwoko

I am an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in upper extremity conditions. My focus is on treating orthopaedic issues related to the shoulder and elbow, including arthritis, rotator cuff injuries, labral tears, frozen shoulder, sports injuries, fractures, tendon injuries, and cubital tunnel syndrome. I offer both conservative and surgical treatment options, collaborating with each patient to determine the best plan of care based on their individual goals. My expertise includes various shoulder surgeries such as reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, anatomic shoulder arthroplasty, and shoulder hemiarthroplasty, as well as procedures like rotator cuff repair, shoulder labral reconstruction, and shoulder arthroscopy. Additionally, I address upper extremity fractures, including those of the shoulder, clavicle, humeral shaft, and elbow. My personal experience with injuries has shaped my approach, allowing me to empathize with patients and treat them with compassion and respect. I am actively involved in research, with a specific focus on the shoulder. The collaborative research environment at Duke Health is unparalleled, and I find great satisfaction in helping patients regain their desired level of activity. Dr. Klifto is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Hypermobile Joints, Tendinitis, Tenotomy, and Osteotomy.

Timothy Luchetti is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Luchetti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, Nerve Decompression, and Bone Graft. Dr. Luchetti is currently accepting new patients.

Edward Jernigan is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Jernigan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Tenosynovitis, Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Jernigan is currently accepting new patients.