About Felix
Dr. Duerr oversees the orthopedic medicine and mobility service at CSU and is
passionate about finding new treatment options for animals with mobility concerns.
He believes that clinical research can not only improve the health of individual
animals but also make a difference for other pets and the people on the other end of the leash. His passion is solving musculoskeletal problems that impact quality of
life, and he has a particular interest in injury prevention. Dr. Duerr completed his
veterinary degree in Germany followed by internships in Canada and a surgery
residency at CSU. He spent several years in private practice before returning to
academia in 2011. He is a diplomate of both the American College of Veterinary
Surgeons (ACVS) and the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and
Rehabilitation (ACVSMR).
Education
MS, Colorado State University, 2007DVM, School of Veterinary Medicine in Hanover, Germany, 2001
Certifications
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation: 2012
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons - Small Animal: 2008
Diplomate, European College of Veterinary Surgeons: 2008
Publications
Read, RL; Duncan, CG; Wallace, AD; Perry, JA; and Duerr, FM. (2012) Assessment of on-screen measurements, magnification, and calibration in digital radiography. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 241: 782-787.Might, KR; Hanzlik, KA; Case, JB; Duncan, CG; Egger, EL; Rooney, MB; and Duerr, FM. (2011) In vitro comparison of proximal ulnar osteotomy and distal ulnar osteotomy with release of the interosseous ligament in a canine model. Veterinary surgery : VS 40: 321-326.Duerr, FM; Twedt, DC; and Monnet, E. (2008a) Changes in pH of peritoneal fluid associated with carbon dioxide insufflation during laparoscopic surgery in dogs. American journal of veterinary research 69: 298-301.Duerr, FM; Duncan, CG; Savicky, RS; Park, RD; Egger, EL; and Palmer, RH. (2008b) Comparison of surgical treatment options for cranial cruciate ligament disease in large-breed dogs with excessive tibial plateau angle. Veterinary surgery : VS 37: 49-62.Duerr, FM; Duncan, CG; Savicky, RS; Park, RD; Egger, EL; and Palmer, RH. (2007a) Risk factors for excessive tibial plateau angle in large-breed dogs with cranial cruciate ligament disease. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 231: 1688-1691.Duerr, FM; Carr, AP; Duke, T; Shmon, CL; and Monnet, E. (2007b) Prevalence of perioperative arrhythmias in 50 young, healthy dogs. The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne 48: 169-177.Duerr, FM; Carr, AP; Bebchuk, TN; and Pople, NC. (2004) Challenging diagnosis--icterus associated with a single perforating duodenal ulcer after long-term nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug administration in a dog. The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne 45: 507-510.
Research Specialty
Dr. Duerr’s specific interest is to improve the quality of life for dogs suffering from orthopedic disease.