Faculty

Bio

I listen to my patient's needs and help them understand their injury or musculoskeletal disease. I believe it is important to match my patient's expectations with my ability to help. I work with my patients to set their own goals for fitness and health.

Expertise

• Sports Medicine
• Pediatric Orthopedics

Awards & Recognition

• Minnesota Monthly "Top Doctors": 2014, 2020
• Minnesota Monthly Magazine "Best Doctors for Women:"  2011, 2014
• Best Doctors in America®: 2007-2010, 2011-2012, 2013
• Mpls.St. Paul Magazine Top Doctors: 2008, 2012-2015, 2020
• President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports: 1994-2001
• American Academy of Family Physicians Teaching Certificate (Division of Family Practice): 1993-1994
• Sports Hall of Fame (elected), University of Rochester, Rochester, NY: 1992
• Merle Spurrier Award (Athletic Contribution Award), University of Rochester, Rochester, NY: 1974
• Honored on Medical School's Wall of Scholarship for achieving more than 1,000 citations of her paper "Knee Injury Patterns Among Men and Women in Collegiate Basketball and Soccer:" 2018

Publications

View Dr. Arendt's Publications on PubMed

Professional Associations

• Medical Director, Inpatient Orthopedic Ward, University of Minnesota: 2007-Present
• Vice-Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota: 2003-Present
• University of Minnesota Physicians Board Member: 2010-2015
• Clinical Practice Committee: 2006-Present
• President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports: 1994-2001

Research Summary

Research Interests

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament
• Patella
• Patellar Dislocation
• Joint Instability
• Knee Arthritis
• Knee Deformity
• Kneecap Arthritis

Clinical Summary

Dr. Arendt is professor and vice-chair in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and is a faculty advisor for medical students. Dr. Arendt serves on the Editorial Boards of Knee and Shoulder in Sports and Trauma, British Journal of Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics Today, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review, and the American Journal of Sports Medicine.

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Clinical Interests

Patellofemoral dislocations (kneecap dislocations); Sports medicine; Knee arthroplasty (joint replacement); Knee reconstruction; Knee ligament reconstruction; Knee cartilage repair; Disease and injury of the kneecap joint; ACL injuries in females

Hospital Privileges

University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview

 

 

 

Bio

Caitlin Chambers, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. She has a clinical interest in sports medicine including femoroacetabular impingement, hip arthroscopy, knee ligament reconstruction, cartilage and meniscus surgery, as well as shoulder arthroscopy including treatment of instability and rotator cuff tears. Dr. Chambers serves as a team physician for the Minnesota Whitecaps professional women's hockey team.

Expertise

• Orthopedics
• Sports Medicine
• Pediatric Orthopedics

Professional Associations

• Member, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine: 2015-Present
• Member, Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society: 2014-Present
• Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: 2012-Present
• Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society: 2011-Present
• Team Physician, NWHL Minnesota Whitecaps
• Team Physician for Gopher Athletics

Research Summary

Research Interests

• Anterior cruciate ligament injury and reconstruction
• Femoroacetabular impingement
• Women in orthopedic surgery
• Patellar instability
• Sports medicine 

Clinical Summary

Board Certifications

• Board Certified – American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery – Sports Medicine

Clinical Interests

femoroacetabular impingement; hip arthroscopy; hip labral tears; knee ligament injuries; knee cartilage injuries; knee meniscus injuries; rotator cuff tear; shoulder instability; adult sports injuries; pediatric sports injuries

Bio

Dr. Edwards is an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. His clinical interests include pediatrics, pediatric obesity,  sports medicine, and musculoskeletal primary care. 

Expertise

• Pediatrics
• Musculoskeletal Primary Care 
• Sports Medicine 

Professional Associations

• American Academy of Pediatrics
• American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
• American Heart Association

Mailing Address

TRIA Orthopedic Center
8100 Northland Drive
Bloomington, MN 55431

Clinical Summary

Board Certifications

• American Board of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics 
• American Board of Pediatrics, Sports Medicine

Bio

Each patient is unique and I enjoy getting to know my patients to best individualize their care. When I understand my patient’s hobbies, goals, and priorities we can work together to make treatment decisions. Improving patient function is a key aspect of orthopedic surgery and I enjoy working with the patient to accomplish their goals.

Expertise

• Orthopedics
• Sports Medicine
• Shoulder and Elbow
• Pediatric Orthopedics

Awards & Recognition

• Mpls.St.Paul Magazine "Top Doctor—Rising Star": 2015
• Mpls.St.Paul Magazine "Top Doctors": 2018, 2020
• Minnesota Monthly "Top Doctors": 2020

Publications

View Dr. Harrison's Publications on PubMed

Professional Associations

• Board of Directors Minnesota Orthopaedic Society: 2011-Present
• Team Physician, Gopher Women's Hockey
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Publications Committee: 2012-Present
• Board of Councilors, AAOS: 2018-Present
• Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society: 2013-Present
• Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: 2012-Present
• Minnesota Medical Society: 2004-Present 
• Residency Associate Program Director of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota: 2014-Present
• Orthopedic Medical Student Clerkship Co-Director at the University of Minnesota: 2015-Present

Community Engagement

• AAOS Volunteer: 2013-Present
• Medical School/Student Mentor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery: 2013-Present

Experts@Minnesota profile

Research Summary

Research Interests

• Rotator Cuff
• Arthroscopy
• Shoulder Replacement and Resurfacing
• Tendinopathy
• Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
• Shoulder Fractures
• Shoulder Pain
• Intra-Articular Injections

Clinical Summary

Dr. Harrison is an associate professor and the residency program director in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Department of Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program. Her clinical interests include arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, shoulder and elbow fractures and dislocations, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis of the shoulder and elbow, arthroscopic shoulder instability and shoulder joint replacement.

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Clinical Specialties

• Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
• Shoulder and elbow fractures and dislocations
• Rheumatoid and osteoarthritis of the shoulder and elbow
• Arthroscopic shoulder instability
• Shoulder joint replacement

Clinical Interests

Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair; Shoulder and elbow fractures and dislocations; Rheumatoid and osteoarthritis of the shoulder and elbow; Arthroscopic shoulder instability; Shoulder joint replacement

Hospital Privileges

University of Minnesota Medical Center; Fairview Maple Grove Medical Center

Bio

Hip preservation surgery is a rapidly evolving field. I strive to provide thoughtful and compassionate care to my patients as well as improve techniques and patient outcomes via collaborative research.

Expertise

• Orthopedics
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Sports Medicine
• Pediatric Sports Medicine
• Hip Dysplasia
• Femoroacetabular impingement
• Cartilage injury and disorders of the hip and knee
• Knee ligament injury
• Patellofemoral instability

Awards & Recognition

• Paul L. Rucker Scholarship, 2006 – 2010
• Dean’s Scholarship, 2006 – 2010
• Minnesota Medical Foundation Scholarship, 2010 – 2014
• Boston Children’s Hospital Annual Sports Medicine Research Day: Best Orthopaedic Research Paper, 2020
• Mpls.St.Paul Magazine "Top Doctor—Rising Star": 2023

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Publications

• Hassan MM, Rahman OF, Hussain ZB, Burgess SL, Yen Y, Kocher MS. Opioid Overprescription in Adolescents and Young Adults Undergoing Hip Arthroscopy. J hip pres. 2021. Epub ahead of print.
• Breen MA, Hassan MM, Johnston P, Upton J, Bixby SD. Quantification of popliteal artery narrowing with QISS MRA during active ankle plantarflexion in healthy, asymptomatic volunteers and its potential application in the diagnosis of popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES). Skeletal Radiol. 2021 Apr 2. doi: 10.1007/s00256-021-03751-6. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33797565.
• Hassan MM, Hussain ZB, Rahman OF, Kocher MS. Trends in Adolescent Hip Arthroscopy From the PHIS Database 2008-2018. J Pediatr Orthop. 2021 Jan;41(1)e26-e20. DOI: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000001696/PMID: 33027235.
• Hassan MM, Naqvi A, McKenzie SA, Thompson TL, Wilson RH. Post-Operative Outcomes in Obese Vs. Non-Obese Children with Adolescent Idiopatic Scoliosis Undergoing Posterior Spinal Deformity Surgery: An ACS-NSQIP Analysis. Sur Cas Stud Op Acc J. 4(2)- 2020. DOI: 10.32474/SCSOAJ.2020.04.000183.
• Hassan MM, Mohamed N, Edwards D, Gwam CU, Castrodad MI, Wilkie WA, Remily EA, Delanois RE (2019) Surgical Complications in Obese Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroscopy: A Propensity-Score Matched Study. OSP J Orthop. 1(1)- 2019. DOI: JOP.1000101

Poster Presentations

• 05/2017 - Combined European Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Association and Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Meeting: Barcelona, Spain, Mahad Hassan, MD; Abbas Naqvi, MD; Terry Thompson, MD; Robert Wilson, MD “Perioperative Outcomes in Obese vs Non-obese Children Following Posterior Spinal Deformity Surgery; An ACS-NSQIP Analysis”
• 01/2021- Pediatric Research In Sports Medicine Virtual Meeting – Hip Disorders – Poster # 39 – Mahad Hassan, MD; Zaamin Hussain, MD; Omar Rahman, MD; Mininder Kocher, MD, MPH “Trends in Adolescent Hip Arthroscopy From The PHIS Database 2008- 2018”
• 8/2021 – AAOS 2021 Annual Meeting; San Diego, California – Sports Medicine Poster Session 1 – Tuesday, August 31 – Poster # P0422 - Mahad Hassan, MD; Omar Rahman, MD; Zaamin Hussain, MD; Stephanie Burgess, PA-C; Yi-Meng Yen, MD, PhD; Mininder Kocher, MD, MPH “Opioid Overprescription in Adolescents and Young Adults Undergoing Hip Arthroscopy”

Podium Presentations

• 07/2016 - National Medical Association Annual Meeting: Los Angeles, CA Mahad Hassan, MD; Abbas Naqvi, MD; Terry Thompson, MD; Robert Wilson, MD “Perioperative Outcomes in Obese vs Non-obese Children Following Posterior Spinal Deformity Surgery; An ACS-NSQIP Analysis
• 01/2021- Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Virtual Meeting – Opioid Session –1/29/21 3:30 - 4:15 pm - Mahad Hassan, MD; Omar Rahman, MD; Zaamin Hussain, MD; Stephanie Burgess, PA-C; Yi-Meng Yen, MD, PhD; Mininder Kocher, MD, MPH “Opioid Overprescription in Adolescents and Young Adults Undergoing Hip Arthroscopy”

Book Chapters

• Hassan M., Beamer B., Heyworth B., Yen Y., Kocher M., (2022 tentatively), “Surgical Technique: Arthroscopic Treatment of Chronic Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis” Nho S, Hip Arthroscopy and Hip Joint Preservation Surgery (2^nd Edition). Springer. (accepted ahead of print)

Professional Associations

• Member of J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society, 2011 – present
• Candidate Member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), 2014 – present
• Member of American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), 2019 – present
• Member of Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society (PRISM), 2020 – present
• Associate Member of International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA), 2020 – present
• Reviewer of The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2020 – present
• Member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, 2021-present 

Research Summary

Research Interests

• Pincer impingement of the hip
• Cartilage restoration of the hip
• Hip dysplasia
• Open and arthroscopic treatment of hip micro instability

Clinical Summary

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery – Board eligible

Clinical Interests

Arthroscopic and open hip preservation procedures (including periacetabular osteotomy, hip arthroscopy, and surgical hip dislocation); ACL reconstruction for adults and growing patients; Knee ligament repair and reconstruction; Cartilage preservation procedures of the hip and knee; Arthroscopic treatment of shoulder instability

Hospital Privileges

TRIA Orthopedic Center, Regions Hospital, Methodist Hospital

Bio

Dr. Macalena joined the University of Minnesota Department of Orthopedic Surgery as an Assistant Professor in 2011. He has a clinical interest in sports medicine and athletic injuries to the knee. Dr. Macalena's specific interests include knee ligament reconstructions, cartilage surgery, meniscus surgery, and joint preservation. He was appointed director of M Health's cutting-edge Cartilage Restoration and Joint Preservation Program in 2019.

UMN Sports Medicine Page

Macalena Patient Letters

 

Expertise

• Orthopedics
• Sports Medicine
• Pediatric Orthopedics
• Cartilage Restoration and Joint Preservation
• Knee injuries and conditions

Awards & Recognition

• Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctor—Rising Star: 2015-2017
• Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctor: 2018
• Minnesota Monthly "Top Doctors": 2020

Publications

View Dr. Macalena's Publications on PubMed

Professional Associations

• Director of the Cartilage Restoration and Joint Preservation Program
• Co-Course Director of Family Medicine Sports Medicine Program
• Planning Committee for the Current Concepts Course
• TCF Bank Sports Conference Director
• Team Physician for Gopher Athletics: Baseball, Football, Softball, Wrestling

Research Summary

Research Interests

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament injuries and reconstructions
• Joint preservation
• Knee cartilage 
• Knee ligaments
• Knee surgery 
• Meniscus injuries 
• Meniscus transplantation 
• Multi-ligament knee injuries and reconstructions 
• Osteotomies about the knee 
• Posterior Cruciate Ligament injuries and reconstructions 

Clinical Summary

Board Certifications

• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine 
• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Clinical Interests

Knee ligament injuries; Knee cartilage injuries; Adult sports injuries; Pediatric sports injuries; Shoulder ligament injuries; Other knee, shoulder and ankle injuries

Bio

Dr. Nelson is an associate professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. His clinical interests include sports medicine, ACL injuries and reconstructions, revision ACL reconstructions, articular cartilage injuries, meniscal injuries and transplants, shoulder instabilities, arthroscopic shoulder surgery, and arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs. He also practices at TRIA Orthopedic Center.

Expertise

• Orthopedics
• Sports Medicine

Awards & Recognition

• Best Doctors in America®: 2011-2012, 2013
• Mpls St. Paul Magazine "Top Doctor:" 2012, 2014-2015, 2020, 2021
• U.S. News & World Report Top Doctor: 2012
• "Best Doctors for Women," Minnesota Monthly: 2014
• Minnesota Monthly "Top Doctors:" 2014, 2020, 2021

Professional Associations

• The Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons (2013-present)
• NHL Team Physician Society, Director of Education (2018-present)
• American Orthopaedic Association (2008-present)
• Mid-America Orthopaedic Association (2008-present)
• International Soc. of Arthroscopy Knee Surgery & Ortho Sports Med (ISAKOS) (2006-present)
• European Meniscal Transplant Group (2006-present)
• International Cartilage Research Society (2002-present)
• Arthroscopy Association of North America (2001-present)
• Orthopaedic Research Society (2000-present)
• American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (1999-present)
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (1999-present)
• Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (1994-present)
• Staff Physician – Children's Hospital
• Medical Director – TRIA Research and Education Institute
• Medical Director – University of Minnesota Athletics 

Research Summary

Research Interests

• ACL clinical outcomes
• Pediatric/Adolescent ACL injuries
• Cartilage restoration outcomes
• Shoulder instability
• Rotator cuff clinical outcomes
• Athletic Injuries

Clinical Summary

My special interests are the knee and shoulder which include: shoulder instabilities, shoulder surgery, arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs, ACL injuries, meniscal and articular cartilage injuries. I have a passion for sports, especially hockey, and I am excited to bring that into my practice.

Board Certifications

• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery- Sports Medicine;
• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Clinical Interests

Shoulder instability; Arthroscopic shoulder surgery and rotator cuff repair; Articular cartilage injuries; ACL injuries and reconstructions; Meniscal injuries and transplantation

Hospital Privileges

University of Minnesota Health Maple Grove Clinics; University of Minnesota Medical Center

Bio

Allison Rao, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and shoulder/elbow surgery. She has a particular interest in shoulder surgery and treats patients with a wide variety of shoulder conditions ranging from dislocations to rotator cuff tears, to arthritis.

Expertise

• Sports Medicine
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

Awards & Recognition

• Mpls.St.Paul Magazine "Top Doctor—Rising Star": 2023
• Young Scholars Memorial Fellowship Award, American Shoulder and Elbow Society: 2021
• Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society Medical Student Award: 2013
• Western Orthopedics Association Young Investigator Award: 2013
• Stanford University School of Medicine Medical Scholars: 2010-2012
• University of Pennsylvania Recipient of the College Alumni Research Grant
• University of Pennsylvania Recipient of the Stellar Award for Outstanding Senior Honors Thesis

Publications

View Dr. Rao's Publications on PubMed

Professional Associations

• Member, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine: 2019-Present
• Member, Arthroscopy Association of America: 2019-Present
• Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: 2014-Present
• Member, Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society: 2013-Present
• Member, Orthopaedic Research Society: 2012-Present

Research Summary

Research Interests

• Periprosthetic shoulder infections
• Rotator cuff augmentation
• Rotator cuff tears
• Shoulder Arthritis
• Shoulder Replacement
• Arthroscopy
• Shoulder Pain
• Elbow Pain

Clinical Summary

I believe in the importance of the doctor-patient relationship and clear communication about goals and expectations. I use my expertise to help patients return to a healthy, active lifestyle and achieve their goals through shared decision-making.

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Clinical Interests

Rotator cuff tear, shoulder arthritis, shoulder replacements, shoulder instability, dislocation, arthroscopic surgery, shoulder surgery, elbow surgery

Hospital Privileges

M Health Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center (CSC) & M Health Fairview Maple Grove

Bio

Dr. Jacob Ristow, MD, is a board-eligible orthopedic surgeon with a focus on sports medicine and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at MSU-McLaren Flint and an orthopedic shoulder and sports medicine fellowship at TRIA-University of Minnesota. During his fellowship, Dr. Ristow served as the fellow team physician for the University of Minnesota football and men’s hockey teams. After fellowship, Dr. Ristow remained in Minneapolis to join the Department of Orthopedic Surgery as an Assistant Professor. Outside of his clinic and operative days in Burnsville and Woodbury, Dr. Ristow is active in resident education at the university and assists as a team physician for the University of Minnesota women’s basketball team. In his free time, he enjoys jogging, golfing, skiing, and traveling.

Care Philosophy

• I believe in practicing personalized medicine with shared decision-making between myself and my patients. My job as a physician is not only to maintain the highest standards of care, but to help educate my patients on their condition in order to make a treatment plan that best suits them and their goals. My top priority is for patients to leave the office feeling comfortable and confident in their diagnosis and treatment.

Expertise

• Orthopedics
• Sports Medicine

Honors & Recognition

• Randle E. Pollard, MD Endowed Urologic Prize
• Robert Jason Gore Scholarship
• Emory Clark Scholarship
• Kohler Company Scholarship
• Edmund J. and Estelle D Walker Scholarship

Publications

• Magone KM, Ristow JJ, Root K, Atkinson T, Sardelli M. “Marking Pen Bacterial Contamination During
  Shoulder Surgery.” Orthop J Sports Med. 2022 Feb 14;10(2):23259671211062225. doi:
  10.1177/23259671211062225. eCollection 2022 Feb.

• Ristow J, Cordeiro M, Boyle D, Telehowski P, Atkinson T. “Factors influencing side air curtain deployment in
  rollover motor vehicle accidents”. Traffic Inj Prev. 2020;21(5):303-307. doi:
  10.1080/15389588.2020.1750606. Epub 2020 Apr 22.

• Ristow J, Mead M, Cordeiro M, Ostrander J, Atkinson T, Atkinson P. “Pre-bending a dynamic compression plate
  significantly alters strain distribution near the fracture plane in a mid-shaft femur.” Proc Inst Mech Eng H. 2020
  May;234(5):478-485. doi: 10.1177/0954411920903875. Epub 2020 Feb 5.

• Ristow JJ, Orgel M, Ostrander J. “Short Arm Plaster of Paris Cast – Technique and Evaluation.” OTA Video Library. 2019 Sept. 

• Ristow JJ, Ellison CM, Mickschl DJ, Berg KC, Haidet KC, Gray JR, Grindel SI. “Outcomes of shoulder
  replacement in humeral head avascular necrosis.” J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2019 Jan;28(1):9-14. doi:
  10.1016/j.jse.2018.06.031. Epub 2018 Sep 14.

Professional Associations

• American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
• Arthroscopy Association of North America

Clinical Summary

Board Certifications

• Michigan Unrestricted Medical License, #4301505521
• Minnesota Unrestricted Medical License, #70941
• ABOS Part 1 Orthopedic Board Exam 2022 – Board Eligible

Clinical Interests

Arthroscopic and open shoulder surgery, shoulder instability, rotator cuff repair, shoulder arthritis and arthroplasty. Arthroscopic and open knee surgery, ACL reconstruction, meniscal injuries and transplantation, knee ligamentous injuries, cartilage preservation, knee arthritis and arthroplasty. Fracture care.

Bio

Dr. Tompkins is an associate professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He has a clinical interest in sports medicine that includes knee repair and reconstruction, shoulder repair and reconstruction, cartilage injuries, sports related ankle injuries, and sports related elbow injuries.

Expertise

• Orthopedics
• Sports Medicine

Awards & Recognition

• AOSSM Traveling Fellowship-South America: 2017

Publications

View Dr. Tompkins' Publications on PubMed

Professional Associations

• Director of Resident Arthroscopy Curriculum
• International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: 2017-Present
• American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine: 2014-Present
• Arthroscopy Association of North America: 2014-Present
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: 2014-Present
• AOSSM Council of Delegates: 2015-Present

Research Summary

Research Interests

• Patellar Instability
• Knee ligaments including multi-ligamentous injury
• Cartilage regeneration
• Osteochondritis Dissecans
• Biceps labral complex pathology
• Shoulder instability
• Rotator cuff repair

Research Funding Grants

• University of Minnesota Innovation Research Grant—Minimally-Invasive, Wearable, Continuous Monitoring of Knee Flexion Posture for Real-Time Biofeedback: 2017-2018
• University of Minnesota Foundation Grant—Matrix Composition, MRI and Healing of Human Meniscus: 2016-2017
• University of Minnesota Foundation Grant—Evaluating the Efficacy of Lateral Heel Wedges for Osteoarthritis of the Knee: 2013-2014

Clinical Summary

Board Certifications

• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Subspecialty

Clinical Interests

Shoulder; Knee; Sports Medicine; Knee repair and reconstruction; Shoulder repair and reconstruction; Cartilage injuries; Sports related ankle injuries; Sports related elbow injuries; Athletes

Clinical Specialties

Shoulder, Knee, Sports Medicine, Knee repair and reconstruction, Shoulder repair and reconstruction, Cartilage injuries, Sports related ankle injuries, Sports related elbow injuries, Athletes