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University Researcher Determined to Enhance Understanding of Neck Pain
Neck pain is the third most common chronic pain condition in the U.S. and the fourth leading cause of disability worldwide, according to an article published in the Journal of the American...
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Associate Professor Alicia Harrison, MD, Leading the Way in Orthopedic Education
EXCELLING IN THE MEDICAL FIELD runs in the family of Associate Professor Alicia Harrison, MD. Her father, a general critical care surgeon, and her mother, an obstetrics registered nurse, exposed her...
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Fourth-year Resident Wins at AAOS, Works to Increase Medical Student Interest in Orthopedics
FOR LAUREN CASNOVSKY, MD, PGY-4, orthopedics has always been a passion. As a child she had metatarsus adductus, a common foot condition that causes the front half of the foot to turn inward, which...
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U of M Orthopedist Works to Attract and Retain Diversity in Orthopedic Surgery and On the Ice
JOEL BOYD, MD, ADJUNCT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR and orthopedic surgeon, is no stranger to being a pioneer in industries that aren’t necessarily known for diversity: orthopedics and hockey. He...
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International Education Scholarship Provides Residents a Unique Surgical Experience and Supports Legacy of Care
WHEN THINKING OF ORTHOPEDIC RESIDENCY, you might imagine long hours in the operating room, limited time off, and endless studying; but not necessarily providing orthopedic ...
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Female Representation Draws Erica Gauger, MD, to the U of M Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program
Erica Gauger, MD, was first drawn to medicine while studying anatomy as a part of her undergraduate psychology degree at Illinois Wesleyan University.
“I realized it was more exciting than what I...
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Women’s Sports Medicine Program First of its Kind in the Twin Cities
THE TWIN CITIES HAS LONG LED ORTHOPEDIC TRENDS in the Midwest. Recently, HealthPartners’ TRIA Orthopedic Center-Woodbury, in conjunction with U of M faculty, spearheaded a Women’s Sports Medicine...
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Jeffrey Macalena, MD, Named Cartilage Restoration and Joint Preservation Program Director
WHEN IT COMES TO SURGERY, Jeffrey Macalena, MD, enjoys when there is a discrete problem that can be identified and fixed. “There’s a problem, a procedure, and then hopefully the patient goes back to...
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Time on the Slopes Leads Kris Kimber, MD, to a Life of Orthopedic Care
For Kristofer Kimber, MD, it took some time providing care to injured skiers on the mountains of Colorado and California to realize that a career in the medical field might be a good fit for him....
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International Collaboration on Patellofemoral Instrumented Stress-Testing Device Provides Accurate, Objective Information
Collaboration between physicians and scientists is an essential element of advancement and innovation in orthopedics. Elizabeth Arendt, MD, professor and department vice chair, is a world-renowned...
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Heather Bergeson, MD, Promotes Awareness of Youth Sports Culture and Compassionate Care
The idea that “practice makes perfect” might be pushing young athletes in the U.S. too far, according to Heather Bergeson, MD, adjunct assistant professor and primary care sports medicine specialist...
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Minnesota Orthopedist Pioneers Sports Medicine as a Subspecialty
Robert Hunter’s family loves the Minnesota Gophers. In fact, when he was born at the University of Minnesota Medical Center on a Saturday in 1949, his father was at the Gophers football game.
“My...
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Academic Sports Medicine Specialist, Marc Tompkins, MD, Helps Get Patients Back in Motion
Apart from leading a busy sports medicine practice, Marc Tompkins, MD, associate professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, is combining his passion for clinical care with innovative...
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U of M Orthopedic Work Abroad: Making Patients Better One Country at a Time
Physician burnout and wellness have been hot topics in the medical community, and rightly so. Physicians make life or death decisions and are expected to perform with superb precision, all while...
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Fifty Years of Innovation in Orthopedics
A lot can happen in 50 years. Organizational restructuring, new leaders, scientific advancement, and changes to medical care have been rapid and continuous at the University of Minnesota in...
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Alumnus William Cross, MD, Combines Passion for Orthopedic Trauma with Education, Research, and Leadership
Orthopedic trauma surgery is unlike other orthopedic subspecialties in that extremely complex and unpredictable cases can present in the emergency department at any time.
“What’s different about the...
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U of M Orthopaedic Residency Prepares Eric Nelson, MD, for Service as Combat Zone Medic
Eric Nelson, MD, is a Gopher through and through. Raised in Plymouth, MN, he chose the University of Minnesota Medical School because of its reputation and proximity to home, having completed his...
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Orthopaedist, Inventor, and CEO Improves Care for Patients with Motion Loss
One of the most problematic complications that can occur from orthopaedic surgery is motion loss. Thankfully, physicians are problem solvers – whether it’s performing a complex surgery, researching...
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Resident’s Research into Better Understanding How Cartilage Develops Could Lead to Innovative Replacement Therapies
The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF), offered 38 grants to fund orthopaedic research by residents, fellows, and practicing orthopaedic surgeons in 2018; only 4...
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UMN Orthopaedic Surgeons Working Hard to Reduce Opioid Use for Pain, While Maintaining Patient Comfort
The University of Minnesota Department of Orthopaedic Surgery’s team of physicians has developed innovative pain reduction techniques, including the use of liposomal bupivacaine (a local anesthetic...
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