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Dr. James Latshaw is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who has completed fellowship training in advanced shoulder surgery with world renowned Dr. Charles Rockwood. His practice focuses on using the latest advances in orthopedics to treat arthritis, athletic, overuse injuries and fractures of the upper extremity.
Dr. Latshaw attended The Ohio State University for medical school and Residency and went on to fellowship training at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio for shoulder and elbow surgery. Dr. Latshaw has received many awards for being top doctor of Columbus as well as teaching young minds.
Dr. Latshaw is married with four children and resides in Dublin, they all enjoy sporting events, traveling and spending time together.
Dr. Latshaw has specialized expertise in the following areas:
- Rotator cuff surgery
- Arthroscopic shoulder injuries
- Arthroscopic Bankart and shoulder stabilization procedures
- SLAP repair and treatment of throwing athletes
- Proximal humerus
- Glenoid fracture repair
- Clavicle fractures
- Distal biceps tendon repair
- Proximal biceps tendon repair
- Triceps, Pectoralis repairs
- Shoulder replacement surgery
- Sports Medicine
Click here to view Dr. Latshaw’s presentation from Orthopedic ONE’s 2016 Arthritis CME.
Publications/Research:
Harris, Joshua D., and James C. Latshaw. “Improved clinical utility in clavicle fracture decision-making with true orthogonal radiographs.” International journal of shoulder surgery 6.4 (2012): 130.
Mileti, J, Latshaw, J. “Proximal Humeral Locking Plates in the Treatment of Proximal Humerus Fractures.” The Ohio Orthopedic Society Annual Meeting. 2007
Latshaw, J. “The Effect of Ankle Disc Training in Healthy Subjects on Muscular Strength and Postural Sway” Ohio Physical Therapy Annual Meeting. 1997
Commonly Treated Conditions
- Chronic Elbow Instability
- Radial Head Fracture
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Tear
- Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Shoulder Fractures (Glenoid, Scapula, Proximal Humerus)
Commonly Performed Procedures
Clinic Location
Surgery Location
Education
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Undergraduate:
The Ohio State University -
Medical School:
The Ohio State University College of Medicine -
Orthopedic Residency:
The Ohio State University Medical Center: Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery -
Fellowship:
Advanced Shoulder Surgery, The University of Texas Health Care Center
Titles, Honors & Awards
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Awards
Columbus Monthly Top Doctor - Orthopedic Charman DMH 2024
- Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2023
- Orthopedic Chairman RMH (2012-2015)
- Orthopedic Surgery Teacher of the Year (2011-2013)
- The Ohio State University Medical Center Resident Educator of the Year 2007
- The Ohio State University Medical Center Orthopedic Surgery Chief Resident 2006-2007
- J. Hutchinson Award for Academic Excellence in Medical School 2001
- John B. Roberts Award for Orthopedic Surgery-The Ohio State University College of Medicine
- The Ohio State University Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery Chief Resident
- The Ohio State University Medical Center Resident Educator of the Year
- J. Hutchinson Award for Academic Excellence in Medical School
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Honors
AOA Medical Honors Society - Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
- National Merit Scholar
- Mortar Board Honors Society
Associations
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA)
- Columbus Medical Association (CMA)
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Research & Teaching
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Research
Orthopedic ONE's Arthritis CME - Published writer in the medical community including the American Journal of Sports Medicine
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