Richard Steadman | |
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 Steadman in 2016 | |
| Born | J. Richard Steadman 1937 Sherman, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 85) Vail, Colorado, U.S. |
| Education | Texas A&M University University of Texas Southwestern Medical School |
| Known for | microfracture surgery, arthrofibrosis |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Surgeon |
| Institutions | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center |
| Sub-specialties | orthopedics, knee |
| Awards | Inductee, Colorado Ski Hall of Fame Albert Trillat Award H. Edward Cabaud Memorial Award GOTS-Beiersdorf Prize Inductee, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Hall of Fame |
J. Richard Steadman (June 4, 1937 – January 20, 2023) was an American orthopedic surgeon and founder of The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) located in Vail, Colorado. Steadman revolutionized orthopedic surgery. For a time, he was a clinical professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, but was known for his work in the area of microfracture surgery, and for treating injured sports stars from around the world.[1] In January 2014, he announced his retirement from his surgical practice.[2]
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- ^ Wyrick, Randy (2014-01-29). "Steadman retiring from active surgical practice". Vail Daily. Eagle County, Colorado: Colorado Mountain News Media. Retrieved 2014-02-03.