Connor Armstrong, MD fellowship trained in Adult Reconstruction (hip and knee replacement)
Dr. Connor Armstrong is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon in adult hip and knee reconstructive surgery, focusing on the most up-to-date surgical and non-surgical options for osteoarthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and lower extremity deformity around the hip and knee. He specializes in knee arthroplasty, including partial and total knee replacement using standard and minimally invasive approaches, as well as complex revision knee replacement. He also has a passion for computer-assisted navigation and robotic knee replacement. He also specializes in hip replacement utilizing the direct anterior approach, a muscle-sparing and minimally invasive technique allowing for more rapid recovery. He also specializes in complex primary and revision hip replacement.
Dr Armstrong was born and raised in the great state of Texas. He received his Chemical Engineering degree from Texas A&M University. He went on to earn his medical degree from the Long School of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. During medical school he received the Ryan Folsom Student Memorial Award for excellence in Orthopaedics, reserved for one student passionate about Orthopaedics. Dr Armstrong was fortunate enough to stay at UT Health San Antonio to complete his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery. During residency he found his passion for Adult Reconstruction. He completed his Adult Reconstruction Fellowship at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia, a high-volume primary and revision hip and knee replacement center.
Outside of work, Dr Armstrong is a dedicated family man and enjoys spending time with his wife, Julia, an OB-GYN in Corpus Christi, and their children. He is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of care to the people of Corpus Christi, The Coastal Bend, and surrounding South Texas communities.
Education & Training
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Texas A&M University2011 - 2015
- B.S. Chemical Engineering, graduated Cum Laude
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University of Texas Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine2015 - 2019
- M.D., graduated in top quartile
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University of Texas Health San Antonio2019 – 2024
- Orthopaedic Surgery residency program
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Emory Healthcare2024 – 2025
- Adult reconstruction / joint replacement fellowship program in Atlanta, Georgia
Employment
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South Texas Bone and JointStart date: Sept 1 2025
- Corpus Christi, Texas
Leadership Experience
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UT Health San Antonio Admissions Committee/Admissions Co-Direct2015 - 2018
- Selected to be a member of the UT Health San Antonio Admissions Committee during MS1 year, which entailed participating in panels, giving tours, and helping with interview day activities
- Selected to be a UT Health San Antonio Admissions Co-Director during MS2 year, which consisted of planning all interview day activities
- Continued my involvement in the admissions process as an interviewer during my MS4 year
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Veritas Peer Advisor (VPA) /Mentor in Medicine (MiM)2016 - 2019
- Served as a Veritas Peer Advisor during MS2 year which included mentoring a group of 12 first year medical students during monthly meetings as well as attending and helping plan Veritas Retreats
- Continued my involvement as a Mentor in Medicine (MiM) during MS4 year, which entailed giving lectures to first, second, and third year medical students
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Facilitated Acceptance to Medical Education (FAME) Mentor2016 - 2017
- Mentored college students attending UTSA in the FAME program to help ease the transition into medical school for these students
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OITE Reviews2022
- Selected to lead weekly OITE reviews to better prepare our entire residency program for the Orthopaedic In-Service Training Exam
Research
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Outcomes of distal femur fractures treated with the Synthes 4.5mm VA-LCP Curved Condylar Plate2018
- Co-author for retrospective study looking at the efficacy of using the Synthes distal femur plate when fixing distal femur fractures
- Poster accepted by the European Congress for Trauma and Emergency surgery (ECTES)
- Published in International Orthopaedics in September 2018, PMID: 30267242
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The Impact on Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity on Perioperative Outcomes: The Obesity Paradox and Total Joint Arthroplasty2023
- Co-author for Retrospective ACS-NSQIP (American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program) registry study looking at factors leading to postop complications following TKA and THA including metabolic syndrome, BMI, DM, and HTN
- Published in Arthroplasty today in April 2023, PMID: 37151404
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Navigating the complexity of spinal cord injuries with retained foreign bodies and the diagnostic challenge of lead toxicity – a case report2024
- Co-author for case report published in Spinal Cord Series and Cases in April 2024, PMID 38653970
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The Association Between Distal Screw and Articular Subsidence in the Open Treatment of Intra-articular Distal Radius Fractures2025
- Co-author for multi-center retrospective study looking at factors predicting subchondral collapse in the open treatment of distal radius fractures
- Published in The Journal of Hand Surgery in May 2025, PMID: 40372335
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Total Knee Arthroplasty Does Not Affect Performance in Professional Golfers’ Association Players2022
- Co-author for retrospective case-control study looking at performance of PGA golfers before and after TKA when compared to matched controls
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Effectiveness of Nail Plate Construct for the Treatment of Osteoporotic Femur FracturesCurrent
- Retrospective study involving University Hospital and Methodist Healthcare looking at efficacy of nail/plate constructs in the treatment of osteoporotic femur fractures and periprosthetic fractures
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Variability in Expenditure for Orthopaedic Surgery Residencies2019
- Worked with Dr. Rajiv Rajani, our program director, on a project assessing the costs associated with supporting orthopaedic surgery residents
- Survey was sent to all orthopaedic surgery residency program directors in the United States, asking to assess the cost associated with running an orthopaedic residency program
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50th Anniversary UTHSCSA Department of Orthopaedics Journal2016-2017
- Writer and editor for the 50th Anniversary UT Health San Antonio Orthopaedic Journal
- Wrote the Recognitions section containing alumni spotlights as well as the section recognizing UTHSCSA’s long-serving faculty and staff members
Presentations
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UTHSCSA Passport 2018; San Antonio, TX2018
- First author and presenter of “Safety and Efficacy of the Synthes 4.5 MM Variable Angle Locking Compression Distal Femur Plate” poster presentation
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Alamo Orthopaedic Society Biennial Meeting2024
- Selected for podium presentation for The Impact on Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity on Perioperative Outcomes: The Obesity Paradox and Total Joint Arthroplasty
Volunteer Work
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HELP For Better Health2016 - 2017
- Volunteered with special needs individuals and taught lessons in health and hygiene with the goal of increasing these young adults’ independence and preparing them for possible employment
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Student Run Free Health Clinics2015 - 2016
- Volunteered at several student run clinics during medical school helping the underserved in the San Antonio area
Work Experience
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We Make Cents Lawncare2008 - 2013
- Owned and operated a lawncare business throughout high school and college and at its peak I cared for 15 lawns in the community
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Hunting Guide for Fair Chase, Ltd2008 - 2016
- Worked as a hunting guide for Rob Kiebler, a hunting outfitter in South Texas, for many years assisting with trophy deer hunts, hog, and javelina hunting
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Valero Energy Company2014
- Worked as a Process Engineer at the Valero Corporate Office in San Antonio with projects including a waste water management project as well as AutoCAD refinery plant mapping projects
Awards / Achievements
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San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarship Recipient2015-2016
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Ryan Folsom Student Memorial Award for excellence in Orthopaedics2019
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2023 C McCollister Evarts Resident Leadership Nominee2023
Interest / Hobbies
- Spending time with my OB-GYN wife, Julia, and our two children, Wyatt and Addison
- Hunting and fishing (wade fishing, bow hunting, and bird hunting)
- Water sports (wakeboarding and skiing)
- Intramural Sports (sand volleyball, basketball, and softball)