ThomasO.ClantonMD
Orthopaedic Surgery • Vail, COFoot & Ankle Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine
The Steadman Clinic
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Office
181 W Meadow Dr
Vail, CO 81657Phone+1 970-476-1100Fax+1 970-479-5835- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Fellowship trained in Foot and Ankle Surgery in 1981 by Roger Mann, MD, in San Leandro, CA. Fellowship trained in Knee surgery and sports medicine in 1982 by John Feagin, Bill Mott, Ken Lambert and Ray Cunningham in Jackson, Wyoming. Started private practice in Houston, Texas, in 1982. Team Physician at Rice University from 1982-2009. Team Physician Houston Rockets 2004-2009. Orthopaedic physician for Houston Texans 2003-2009. President, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 1999-2000.
Education & Training
St. John's Hospital with John Feagin, Jr., MDFellowship, Knee and Sports Medicine, 1982 - 1982- Oakland and San Leandro Hospitals with Roger Mann, MDFoot and Ankle, 1981 - 1982
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 1977 - 1981- University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1977 - 1981
- University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1976 - 1977
Baylor College of MedicineClass of 1976
Certifications & Licensure
CO State Medical License 2009 - 2025
TX State Medical License 1976 - 2021
WY State Medical License 1982 - 2010
CA State Medical License 1981 - 1983- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Member Best Doctors
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
- Top MD Consumers Checkbook
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 97 citationsAnterior talofibular ligament ruptures, part 1: biomechanical comparison of augmented Broström repair techniques with the intact anterior talofibular ligament.Nicholas A. Viens, Coen A. Wijdicks, Kevin J. Campbell, Robert F. LaPrade, Thomas O. Clanton
The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2014-02-01 - 73 citationsAnatomic Suture Anchor Versus the Broström Technique for Anterior Talofibular Ligament Repair A Biomechanical ComparisonNorman E. Waldrop, Coen A. Wijdicks, Kyle S. Jansson, Robert F. LaPrade, Thomas O. Clanton
The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2012-09-07 - 58 citationsActivity Level and Function After Lateral Ankle Ligament Repair Versus ReconstructionLauren M. Matheny, Nicholas S. Johnson, Daniel J. Liechti, Thomas O. Clanton
The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2016-02-26
Press Mentions
4 Spine, Orthopedic Retirements in 2021June 24th, 2021- Internationally Recognized Orthopaedic Surgeon and Lower Extremity Specialist Thomas O. Clanton, MD RetiresMay 13th, 2021
The Steadman Clinic Welcomes Two Women Fellows in Foot & Ankle ProgramFebruary 10th, 2020- Join now to see all
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle SocietyMember
- American Orthopaedic AssociationMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
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