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Thomas Halvorson, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Spokane, WA

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Orthopaedic Surgery Spokane, WA

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Orthopedic/Sports Medicine Surgeon

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  • Office

    Shriners Hospital Spokane, Washington 99204, United States
    911 W. 5th Ave.
    Spokane, WA 99204
    Phone+1 509-455-7844

Education & Training

  • The Orthopedic Specialty Clinic
    The Orthopedic Specialty ClinicFellowship, 1996 - 1997
  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1989 - 1994
  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityInternship, Surgery, 1988 - 1989
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 1988
  • Montana State University
    Montana State UniversityB.S., Engineering Science, with Honors, 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • MT State Medical License
    MT State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1999 - 2025
  • ID State Medical License
    ID State Medical License 2014 - 2018
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1988 - 2003
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 1996 - 1998
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1992 - 1995
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
  • Outstanding Research Award Department of Orthopaedics, Tulane University School of Medicine, 1994
  • Freshman Engineering Scholarship Alumni Association, Montana State University, 1984
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Chondroblastoma of the Patella Presenting as Knee Pain in the Adolescent.  
    Michael Wolfe M.D., Thomas L. Halvorson M.D., James T. Bennett M.D., Pamela Martin M.D., Orthopaedic Review 24, 1/1/1995
  • The Effects of Bone Mineral Density on Pedicle Screw Fixation.  
    Thomas L. Halvorson M.D., Lee A. Kelly M.D., Kevin A. Thomas Ph.D., Thomas S. Whitecloud III M.D., and Stephen D. Cook Ph.D., Spine, 1/1/1994
  • Biomechanical Evaluation of the Anterior Drawer Test: The Contribution of the Lateral Ankle Ligaments.  
    Can Bulucu M.D., Kevin A. Thomas Ph.D., Thomas L. Halvorson M.D., Stephen D. Cook Ph.D., Foot and Ankle, 1/1/1991
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Effects of Bone Mineral Density on Pullout Strength of Pedicle Screws in Human Lumbar Spines
    Thomas L. Halvorson M.D., Lee A. Kelley M.D., Kevin A. Thomas Ph.D, Stephen D. Cook Ph.D, Thomas S. Whitecloud III M.D., Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Heidelberg, Germany, 5/12/1991
  • Transpedicular Screw Pullout Strengths in Normal and Osteoporotic Human Spines
    Thomas L. Halvorson, Lee A. Kelley, Thomas S. Whitecloud III, Stephen D. Cook, Transactions, 1/1/1991
  • Analysis of Failed Cemented Total Knee Prostheses: A Retrospective study
    Thomas L. Halvorson M.D., Kevin Thomas Ph.D., Mark R. Brinker M.D., Stephen D. Cook Ph.D., Biomaterials, Artificial Cells and Artificial Organs, 1/1/1989
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Lectures

  • Results of Triple Soft Tissue Releases in Cerebral Palsy Patients. 
    San Francisco, CA - 10/1/1992
  • Effect of Surgical Fit and Hydroxylapatite on the Mechanical and Biologic Response to Porous Coated Implants. 
    Washinton, DC - 2/1/1992
  • Electrical Stimulation for the Treatment of Established Nonunions Secondary to Trauma 
    Washinton, DC - 2/1/1992
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Press Mentions

  • Orthopedic Specialty Institute Opens First Two Locations in Idaho, Washington
    Orthopedic Specialty Institute Opens First Two Locations in Idaho, WashingtonFebruary 13th, 2016