J. Richard Steadman

Biography

Olatec’s co-founder, J. Richard Steadman, MD, is a world-renowned KOL in the fields of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. Dr. Steadman is the Founder of the internationally known Steadman Clinic in Colorado. He has over 40 years of experience in the field of orthopaedics and is recognized worldwide for his innovative surgical procedures developed over time and employed today by orthopaedic surgeons practicing throughout the world. The Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) has one of the largest patient databases in existence, and its research supports the evidence-based practice of Orthopaedics at the Steadman Clinic. Dr. Steadman and the Institute have published over 70 research articles and have presented over 150 research papers at national and international conferences. In 2015, Dr. Steadman was inducted into the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Hall of Fame, honoring individuals in the sports medicine community who have contributed immensely and set themselves apart from others in the field. 

Research Interest

orthopaedics