Josh R. Baxter, PhD

Headshot of Josh R. Baxter, PhD
Penn Medicine Provider

About me

  • Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Insurance accepted

Please contact the practice and/or the member services department of your insurance company for specific details before receiving services. Providers may participate in some, but not all, products offered by a health plan; providers may also accept plans at some practice locations but not others.

Locations

Qualifications and experience

Treatments and Conditions

Research

Publications

Strand KS, Hullfish TJ, Wagner MM, Russo D, Zawel M, Schaubel DE, Humbyrd JC, Baxter JR A novel measurement of altered Achilles subtendon load sharing 6 to 12 months following rupture , Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 44(4): 2026


Song K, Kwon KP, Smith AK, Pohlig RT, Silbernagel KG, Baxter JR Two weeks of cumulative tendon load monitored by insole sensors is associated with plantar flexor function in Achilles tendinopathy , Scientific Reports: 2026


Godshall S, Boakye LAT, Halilaj E, Humbyrd CJ, Baxter JR Continuous Estimation of Achilles Tendon Loading in Rupture Patients Using a Single Boot-Mounted Accelerometer , medRxiv: 2026


Song K, Baxter JR A simple resync method for wearable inertial sensors to track knee flexion for 5 days with high fidelity , 10th World Congress of Biomechanics: 2026


Meyers M, Lapins ER, Lenz A, Baxter JR Three-Dimensional Foot Shape and Plantar Pressure Scanning in a Large Physically Active Cohort , Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society: 2026


Song K, Baxter JR Body-worn Inertial Measurement Units Track Knee Flexion Angle with Similar Accuracy to Optical Motion Capture , 72nd Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society: 2026


Meyers MM, Durnwald C, Baxter JR Gait Changes in Pregnancy , Foot and Ankle Clinics: 2026


Humbyrd CJ, Baxter JR Biology Votes Repair? Commentary on an article by Keyu Wei, MD, et al.: “Comparative Efficacy of Surgical Versus Nonsurgical Management for Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture in a Novel Mouse Model” , Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: 2026


Meyers M, Russo D, Durnwald C, Humbyrd C, Baxter JR Foot Structure Changes and Links to Patient-Reported Pain Interference during Pregnancy and Postpartum , Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society: 2026


Meyers M, Russo D. Zawel M, Kwon M, Durnwald C, Humbyrd CJ, Baxter JR Foot Shape Changes During Pregnancy and Postpartum Are Associated With Patient Pain and Function , Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (CORR): 2026


View all publications