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Dr. Tom Hackett is an Orthopaedic Surgeon whose practice focuses on the surgical and non-surgical treatment of knee, shoulder and elbow disorders. He is a specialist in the arthroscopic treatment of sports injuries and trained directly under Dr. Frank Jobe, the founder of the ‘Tommy John’ procedure and one of the pioneers in shoulder and elbow surgery in overhead athletes. Dr. Hackett also has completed additional training in the management of musculoskeletal trauma and fracture management at Harbourview hospital in Seattle.
Dr. Hackett is a former collegiate athlete who received a degree in anthropology from The Colorado College and has worked both locally and internationally as an archaeologist, mountaineer, guide, and ski patrolman. After developing extensive, hands-on experience in wilderness medicine and rescue he went on to formally study medicine; initially at the University of Wyoming and subsequently at Creighton University where he received a MD.
Dr. Hackett then went on to complete a general surgery internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at Boston's prestigious New England Medical Center at Tufts University. He completed a Sports Medicine fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Clinic in Los Angeles where he specialized in surgery of the knee, shoulder and elbow. While in Los Angeles he served as an assistant team physician to the LA Lakers, Sparks, Dodgers, Kings, Ducks and Galaxy professional sports teams.
Currently he serves as the head team physician for the US Snowboard Team as well as a team physician for the US Ski Team. He is an assistant physician to the Colorado Rockies Major league baseball team and is the medical director for the American Mountain Guides Association.
Dr. Hackett is a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthoapedic Surgeons. He is an active member of the American Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the Wilderness Medical Society.
He has conducted research in surgery of the shoulder, elbow and knee and has published articles in peer reviewed medical journals, written several book chapters and
continues to present his research at national and international meetings.
IN THE MEDIA
Dr. Tom Hackett discusses Blake Griffin's recovery from a meniscus tear, which will cause the NBA star to miss the Olympics in London.
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Dr. Tom Hackett of the Steadman Clinic explains how Kendall Marshall's surgery could have him ready for action on Friday when UNC faces Ohio in the Sweet 16.
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Dr. Tom Hackett From The Steadman Clinic Explains The 22-foot Superpipe Following Sarah Burke's Accident
January 13, 2012
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Dr. Tom Hackett Discusses Freeskier Sarah Burke's Accident and The Risk of Extreme Sports
Dr. Tom Hackett featured in Shape Magazine
Dr. Tom Hackett discusses Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's broken arm, surgery and
recovery
Dr. Tom Hackett explains the concussion-like symptoms that have Sidney Crosby on the sidelines again.
Djokovic discusses his "dream year"
From the top of the Empire State Building in New York, 2011 US Open champion Novak Djokovic explains how professionalism led him through an impressive year.
How Does Recent Scrutiny on Surgeon-Device Company Relationships Impact Orthopedics? 5 Responses "
See Dr. Hackett's blog on CNN Health
"Tri Challenge: Tapering before the race"
Will There Be a Place for Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon Relationships With Device Companies in the Future?
Is PRP a Passing Trend or the Future of Sports Medicine?: 4 Physician Responses
What Role Does Biologics Play in Sports Medicine?: 4 Physician Responses
Sports Illustrated asks Dr. Tom Hackett to assess Tiger Woods latest myriad of
injuries
Dr. Hackett featured on thecleanestline.com
Nick Baumgartner on his Snowboarder X Gold Medal
The Ski Channel Profiles Elbow, Shoulder & Knee Specialist Dr. Hackett
Dr Hackett featured in Sports Illustrated Video Interview explaining the injury Jay Cutler sustained in the NFC Championship game
Dr. Hackett featured in the Vail Mountaineer
Dr. Tom Hackett weighs in on Stephen Strasburg's need for Tommy John surgery, gives his opinion on when the phenom can return and how it will affect his pitching
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