Henry Boateng

Henry Boateng, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Division of Trauma. His research focuses on acetabular fractures, complex poly-trauma, pelvic fractures, and trauma mortality, with a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. He has active collaborations in orthopedic trauma research and has contributed to studies on surgical timing, femur fractures, and global health initiatives.

• MD from Georgetown University (2003)
• Orthopaedic Surgery Internship at Johns Hopkins University (2004)
• Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Johns Hopkins University (2008)
• Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School (2009)

Dr. Boateng's research explores the intersection of orthopedic trauma surgery, geriatric care, and diagnostic imaging. His work includes studies on CT accuracy in detecting elbow arthrotomies, factors influencing trauma mortality, and outcomes of international surgical rotations. His publications emphasize multidisciplinary care and surgical optimization.

His recent articles highlight advancements in orthopedic trauma diagnostics, geriatric mortality analysis, and global surgical capacity-building. Dr. Boateng has received multiple teaching awards, including the Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2016) and Lion Care Award (2017). He serves on the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation's Board, Conflict of Interest Committee, and Research Committee since 2017.