Joel Williams, M.D.

• 2016 – present
  Assistant Professor
  Orthopaedic Trauma and Hip Preservation Surgery
  Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
  Rush University Medical Center
  Chicago, IL

• 2015 – 2016
  Hip and Pelvis Surgery Fellowship
  Wyss Hip and Pelvis Center
  Seattle, WA
  
• 2014 – 2015
  Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship
  University of California, Davis
  Sacramento, CA
  
• 2014
  AO Fellowship – Orthopaedic Trauma
  Kantosspital Graubünden
  Chur, Switzerland
  
• 2008 – 2014
  Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
  6-year Research Program
  University of California, Davis
  Sacramento, CA
  
• 2003 – 2008
  Medical Degree
  Distinction in Research
  Mount Sinai School of Medicine
  New York, NY
  
• 2001 – 2003
  Bachelor of Science
  Majors: Anthropology and Health Studies
  Michigan State University Honors College
  East Lansing, MI
  
• 1999 – 2001
  University of Michigan
  Ann Arbor, MI
  

• 2014
  Best Resident Research Presentation – UC Davis Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Graduation
• 2014
  Emerging Leaders Program – American Orthopaedic Association
• 2013
  Resident Leadership Forum – American Orthopaedic Association Denver, CO
  
• 2012
  Sanford and Darlene Anzel Award – Western Orthopaedic Association "Calcium Phosphate Cement and Locking Plate Augmentation for Distal Femoral Defects"
  
• 2012
  Lloyd W. Taylor Resident Paper Award – California Orthopaedic Association "Properties of Distal Femoral Defects with a Cortical Breach"
  
• 2011
  1st place Basic Science – ORS/OREF Southwest Regional Resident Research Symposium "Induction of Bone Regeneration by BMP-7 in Critical Sized Defects Using a Novel Internal Fixator"
  
• 2010
  Dr. Denny and Jeanene Dickenson Orthopaedic Research Fellowship
• 2008
  Distinction in Research Award
• 2006
  Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship
  
• 2003
  Honors College Graduate
• 2001 – 2003
  Dean's List, Honors College
• 2002
  Undergraduate Clinical Research Fellowship
• 1999
  University of Michigan Alumni Scholarship
• 1999
  National Honors Society

• 2011
  Orthopaedic Trauma Association Resident Research Grant "The Role of Mechanical Environment in a Rodent Critical-Sized Defect Using a Novel Fixator"
  
• 2009
  Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Resident Journal Club Grant
  

• 2018
  ABOS Certified

• 2009 – present
  State of California, Physician and Surgeon
• 2015 – present
  State of Washington, Physician and Surgeon
• 2016 – present
  State of Illinois, Physician and Surgeon

• 2013 – present
  American Orthopaedic Association, Emerging Leaders Program
• 2012 – present
  AO Trauma Foundation
• 2012 – present
  Orthopaedic Trauma Association
• 2010 – present
  California Orthopaedic Association
• 2008 – present
  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

• 2018
  AONA Basic Principles of Fracture Management Baltimore, MD
  
• 2018
  AONA Basic Principles of Fracture Management Chicago, IL
• 2018
  AONA Think Tank Park City, UT
• 2018
  AONA Pelvis and Acetabulum Fracture Management Tampa, FL
• 2018
  AONA Basic Principles of Fracture Management Kansas City, MO
• 2018
  OTA Comprehensive Fracture Course for Residents Chicago, IL
• 2017
  AONA Basic Principles of Fracture Management Atlanta, GA
• 2017
  OTA Comprehensive Fracture Course for Residents Chicago, IL

• 2018
  Chicago Sports Medicine Symposium
• 2018
  Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Hip Symposium
• 2017
  University of Chicago
  Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds
  Chicago, IL
• 2017
  Athletico University: Hip Dysplasia and Periacetabular Osteotomy

Principles of Internal Fixation in Chapman’s Operative Orthopaedics, Third Edition.  Joel Williams, MD and Michael Chapman, MD.  J.B. Lipincott Company. In press.

• Williams, J; Anderson, M; Christiansen, B; Reddi, H; Lee, M. The Influence of Fixation Stiffness on Bone Regeneration in a Rodent Bone Defect Model. Submitted for publication.
• Williams, J; Maitra, S; Anderson, M; Christiansen, B; Reddi, H; Lee, M. BMP-7 and Bone Regeneration: Evaluation of Dose Response in a Novel Rodent Segmental Defect Model. The Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2015 Sep;29(9):e336-41.
• Amanatullah, D; Williams, J; Tamurian, R. Properties of Distal Femoral Defects with a Cortical Breach. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. Orthopedics. 2014 March; 37(3): 158-162.
• Christiansen, B; Anderson, M; Lee, C; Williams, J; Yik, J; Haudenschild, D. Musculoskeletal Changes Following Non-invasive Knee Injury Using a Novel Mouse Model of Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 2012; doi:10.1016/j.oca.2012.04.014.
• Giza, E; Frizzell, L; Farac, R; Williams, J; Kim, S. Augmented Tendon Achilles Repair Using a Tissue Reinforced Scaffold: A Biomechanical Study. Foot Ankle Int. 2011 May; 32(5): S545-9.
• Williams, J; Roberts, J; Yoo, B. Case Report: Dorsalis Pedis pseudoaneurysm after Lisfranc surgery. J Ortho Trauma 24(11):98-101; 2010.
• Vigler, M; Lee, S; Palti, R; Williams, J; Kaminsky; Posner, M; Hausman, M. Biomechanical comparison of techniques to reduce the bulk of lacerated flexor tendon ends within digital sheaths of the porcine forlimb. J Hand Surg 34(9):1653-8; 2009.
• Khurana, S; Hornyak, J; Williams, J; Hurvitz, E. The Prevalence of Overweight Children With Cerebal Palsy. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise May 2005

• March 2015. Possible inhibitory effect of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cell application on BMP-2 mediated bone healing in a critical size defect model. Refaat, M; Williams, J; Lee, M.  AAOS Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV.
• October 2014. Possible inhibitory effect of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cell application on BMP-2 mediated bone healing in a critical size defect model. Refaat, M; Williams, J; Lee, M.  Orthopaedic Trauma Association. Tampa, FL.
• January 2014. The Influence of Construct Stiffness on Bone Regeneration in a Rodent Defect Model. Williams, J; Maitra, S; Anderson, M; Christiansen, B; Reddi, H; Lee, M. International Society for Fracture Repair Biennial Conference. New York, NY.
• January 2014. A Novel Rodent Critical Sized Defect Model and BMP-7 Dose Response Study. Williams, J; Maitra, S; Anderson, M; Christiansen, B; Reddi, H; Lee, M. International Society for Fracture Repair Biennial Conference. New York, NY.
• October 2013. The Influence of Construct Stiffness on Bone Regeneration in a Rodent Defect Model. Williams, J; Anderson, M; Christiansen, B; Reddi, H; Lee, M. Orthopaedic Trauma Association. Phoenix, AZ.
• October 2013. A Novel Rodent Critical Sized Defect Model and BMP-7 Dose Response Study. Williams, J; Maitra, S; Anderson, M; Christiansen, B; Reddi, H; Lee, M. Orthopaedic Trauma Association. Phoenix, AZ.
• June 2013. Taylor, J; Williams, J; Pereira, G.  Percutaneous Femoral Derotation Osteotomy Using Computer Navigation, Intramedullary Saw and a Cephalomedullary Nail – A Description of Technique. International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery. Orlando, Florida.
• June 2012. Williams, J; Anderson, M; Christiansen, B; Reddi, H; Lee, M. Induction of Bone Regeneration by BMP-7 in Critical Sized Defects Using a Novel Internal Fixator. Western Orthopaedic Association 76th Annual Meeting. Portland, OR.
• June 2012. Williams, J; Amanatullah, D; Shellito, A; Tamurian, R. Calcium Phosphate Cement and Locking Plate Augmentation for Distal Femoral Defects. Western Orthopaedic Association 76th Annual Meeting. Portland, OR.
• June 2012. Amanatullah, D; Williams, J; Tamurian, R. Properties of Distal Femoral Defects with a Cortical Breach. Western Orthopaedic Association 76th Annual Meeting. Portland, OR.
• April 2012. Williams, J; Anderson, M; Christiansen, B; Reddi, H; Lee, M. Induction of Bone Regeneration by BMP-7 in Critical Sized Defects Using a Novel Internal Fixator. California Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. Carlsbad, CA.
• April 2012. Amanatullah, D; Williams, J; Tamurian, R. Properties of Distal Femoral Defects with a Cortical Breach. California Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. Carlsbad, CA.
• February 2012. Williams, J; Amanatullah, D; Shellito, A; Tamurian, R. Calcium Phosphate Cement and Locking Plate Augmentation for Distal Femoral Defects. Challenges in Fracture Care Across Disciplines, AO North America. Orlando, FL.
• February 2012. Williams, J; Anderson, M; Christiansen, B; Reddi, H; Lee, M. Induction of Bone Regeneration by BMP-7 in Critical Sized Defects Using a Novel Internal Fixator. Challenges in Fracture Care Across Disciplines, AO North America. Orlando, FL.
• February 2012. Williams, J; Anderson, M; Christiansen, B; Reddi, H; Lee, M. Induction of Bone Regeneration by BMP-7 in Critical Sized Defects Using a Novel Internal Fixator. 58th Annual Meeting of Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS).
• October 2011. Williams, J; Amanatullah, D; Shellito, A; Tamurian, R. Calcium Phosphate Cement and Locking Plate Augmentation for Distal Femoral Defects.  Connective Tissue Oncology Society – Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Meeting.  Chicago, IL.
• October 2011. Amanatullah, D; Williams, J; Tamurian, R. Properties of Distal Femoral Defects with a Cortical Breach. Connective Tissue Oncology Society – Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Meeting. Chicago, IL.
• September 2011. Christiansen, B; Lee, C; Anderson, M; Williams, J; Haudenschild, D. Short-Term Bone Changes After Non-Invasive Knee Injury Using a Novel Mouse Model of Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis. 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.  San Diego, CA.
• September 2011. Christiansen, B; Lee, C; Anderson, M; Williams, J; Haudenschild, D. Early Changes Following Knee Injury in Non-Invasive Mouse PTOA Model. Osteoarthritis Research Society International. San Diego, CA.
• August 2011. Christiansen, B; Lee, C; Anderson, M; Williams, J; Haudenschild, D. Rapid Subchondral Bone Changes After Non-Invasive ACL Injury in Mice.  IBMS Sun Valley Workshop.  Sun Valley, ID.
• July 2011. Williams, J; Anderson, M; Christiansen, B; Reddi, H; Lee, M. Induction of Bone Regeneration by BMP-7 in Critical Sized Defects Using a Novel Internal Fixator.  Western Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. Honolulu, HI.
• May 2011. Williams, J; Anderson, M; Christiansen, B; Reddi, H; Lee, M. Induction of Bone Regeneration by BMP-7 in Critical Sized Defects Using a Novel Internal Fixator. ORS/OREF Southwest Regional Resident Research Symposium. San Diego, CA.
• September 2007. Vigler, M; Lee, S; Posner, M; Cordova, M; Williams, J; Hausman, M.  A Biomechanical comparison of Antibulking techniques for Flexor tendon repairs.  American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH). Seattle, WA.
• September 2007. Edelstein, D; Landa, J; Lee, S; Williams, J; Cordova, M; Kim, B.  Biomechanical Characteristics of Suture Repair Methods of the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Tendon in Zone II.  American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH). Seattle, WA.
• May 2007. Vigler, M; Lee, S; Posner, M; Cordova, M; Williams, J; Hausman, M.  A Biomechanical comparison of Antibulking techniques for Flexor tendon repairs.  New York Society for Surgery of the Hand (NYSSH) Residents and Fellows Meeting. New York, NY.
• May 2007. Edelstein, D; Landa, J; Lee, S; Williams, J; Cordova, M; Kim, B.  Biomechanical Characteristics of Suture Repair Methods of the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis Tendon in Zone II.  New York Society for Surgery of the Hand (NYSSH) Residents and Fellows Meeting. New York, NY.
• March 2006.  Casagrande, DC; Williams, JC; Bird, JE; Cordova, MA; Ghillani, R; Laudier DM; Terranova, CJ; Levy, R; Jepsen, KJ. Patterns of Intracortical Bone Reveal Changes in Bone Quality.  52nd Annual Meeting of Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS).  Chicago, IL.
• May 2005.  Casagrande, DC; Williams, JC; Bird, JE; Cordova, MA; Ghillani, R; Laudier DM; Terranova, CJ; Levy, R; Jepsen, KJ.  Patterns of Intracortical Bone Reveal Changes in Bone Quality.  American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR).  Bethesda, MD.
• March 2005.  Williams, JC; Cordova, MA; Casagrande, DC; Bird, JE; Laudier, DM; Terranova, CJ; Levy, R; Jepsen, KJ.  Comparative Analysis of Bone Resorption in the Proximal Femur and Distal Radius.  51st Annual Meeting of Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS).  Washington, D.C.