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Cory G. Couch, M.D.

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Cory G. Couch, M.D., is an Orthopedic Surgeon at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He has specialty interest in Hip and Knee Reconstruction as well as Orthopedic Oncology.

His clinical focus includes:

  • Revision total knee arthroplasties
  • Revision total hip arthroplasties
  • Surgical management of Bone and Soft tissue tumors
  • Complex oncologic reconstructions around the hip and knee
  • Primary total knee arthroplasties
  • Primary total hip arthroplasties
  • Periprosthetic joint infections
  • Periprosthetic fractures

In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Couch is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows. He authors expert content and publishes manuscripts in high-impact scientific journals.

  1. Arthritis
  2. Avascular necrosis
  3. Bone cyst
  4. Bone metastasis
  5. Failed total hip replacement
  6. Failed total knee replacement
  7. Infected total hip replacement
  8. Infected total knee replacement
  9. Osteoarthritis
  10. Pathologic fracture
  11. Periprosthetic fracture
  12. Sarcoma
  1. Hip fracture surgery
  2. Hip replacement
  3. Hip replacement revision
  4. Knee replacement
  5. Knee replacement revision
  • Primary total hip replacements
  • Primary total knee replacements
  • Revision total hip replacements
  • Revision total knee replacements
  • Surgical management of bone and soft tissue tumors
  • Infected total hip and knee replacements
  • Developmental dysplasia of the hip
  • Periprosthetic fractures
  • Complex tumor reconstruction of the hip and knee
  1. 2020
    Fellow - Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship, Orthopaedic Oncology FellowUniversity of Florida
  2. 2019
    FellowRST Adult Reconstruction - Lower Extremity, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2018
    Residency - Medical Sciences, Orthopaedic Surgery ResidentUniversity Of Arkansas
  4. 2013
    MDThe University of Texas Medical Branch
  5. 2009
    BS - Biomedical ScienceTexas A&M University

Certifications

  1. 2022
    Orthopedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    Clinician of the YearDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic
  2. 2022
    2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting recipient of the Best Poster Award in the Revision Hip Clinical Category for: #92, A61194, Radiographic Accuracy of Detecting Malseated Dual-Mobility Liners Varies Based on Implant DesignAmerican Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  3. 2022
    Best Poster Award in the Revision Hip Clinical CategoryAmerican Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
  4. 2022
    Best Presentation of the 21st General Meeting of ISOLS 2022International Society of Limb Salvage
  5. 2022
    Frank Stinchfield awardThe Hip Society
  6. 2018
    Resident Teacher AwardUniversity Of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  7. 2018
    Student Research Day Scientific Poster WinnerUniversity Of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  8. 2010
    Medical Student Summer Research Program WinnerUniversity of Texas Medical Branch
  9. 2009
    Graduated Magna Cum LaudeTexas A&M University
  10. 2009
    Dive Master CertificationProfessional Association of Diving Instructors
  11. 2005
    Eagle ScoutBoy Scouts of America

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - 2026
    MemberAdult Reconstruction Hip Program Committee, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  2. 2023 - present
    Fellow MemberAmerican Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  3. 2022 - 2023
    MemberNominating Committee, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
  4. 2021 - present
    Honorary MemberACARO
  5. 2021 - 2022
    Committee MemberAAHKS International Committee
  6. 2019 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  7. 2019 - present
    MemberMid-America Orthopaedic Association
  8. 2013 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

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