Dr. Adamson is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip & knee total joint replacement, revision surgery, & the management of infected hip & knee replacements. He joined Cornerstone in 2021. Dr. Adamson has a special interest in minimally invasive direct anterior total hip replacement and robotic assisted knee replacement. He is a candidate member of the American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons, as well as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Dr. Adamson grew up in Central Nebraska. Prior to working at Cornerstone, Dr. Adamson graduated Cum Laude from Creighton University in Omaha, NE with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. He attended medical school at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Following medical school, he pursued an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society, & was awarded orthopedic intern of the year & the Golden Bone Excellence in Teaching Award. Following residency, Dr. Adamson had the opportunity to pursue advanced training in adult joint reconstruction at the University of California at Los Angeles Orthopedic Hospital in Santa Monica. His fellowship training included advanced techniques in reconstruction of the hip & knee. Dr. Adamson has been a reviewer for the Journal of Knee Surgery. Additionally, he conducted research on robotic assisted knee surgery.
Dr. Adamson has been on medical mission trips to Mexico and Ecuador. In his free time, he enjoys playing hockey and golf, weight-lifting, and exploring Colorado.
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Cornerstone Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, P.C.
2021-Present- Total Joint Specialist, Hip and Knee Replacements Superior, CO
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Adult Joint Reconstruction Fellowship
2022-2021- University of California at Los Angeles
- Santa Monica, CA
- Adam Sassoon, MD- Program Director
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
2015-2020- University of Texas Medical Branch
- Galveston, TX
- Mark Foreman, MD- Program Director
Doctor of Medicine
2015- University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Omaha, NE
Bachelor of Science - Cum Laude
2011- Major: Exercise Science
- Creighton University
- Omaha, NE
MEMBERSHIPS AND ORGANIZATIONS
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Board Eligible
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
HONORS AND AWARDS
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
American Orthopaedic Association Resident Leadership Forum
Golden Bone Teaching Award, UTMB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Intern of the Year, UTMB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
PUBLICATIONS
- Upfill-Brown A, Hsui PP, Sekimura T, Patel JN, Adamson M, Stavrakis Al. Instability is the Most Common Indication for Revision Hip Arthroplasty in the United States: National Trends from 2012 to 2018. Arthroplasty Today. 2021 Aug 31;11:88-101.
- Pellerin C, Adamson M, Janney C (August 14, 2020) Recall Rates of Total Knee Arthroplasty Devices Are Dependent on the FDA Approval Process. Cureus 12(8): e9744
- Kamenskiy AV, Miserlis D, Adamson P, Adamson M, Knowles T, Neme J, Koutakis P, Phillips N, Pipinos I, MacTaggart J. Patient Demographics and Cardiovascular Risk Factors Differentially Influence Geometric Remodeling of the Aorta Compared to the Peripheral Arteries. Surgery. Doi: 10.1016/j.surg.2015.05.013. 2015. PMID: 2609656
LEADERSHIP
President of Exercise Science Majors Club
2010-2011- Creighton University
Arthroplasty Committee
2013-2015- University of Texas Medical Branch
Resident Curriculum Committee
2014-2015- University of Texas Medical Branch
VOLUNTEER
Operation Rainbow
2019- Loja, Ecuador
- One week in Ecuador focusing on pediatric orthopaedic surger
Welcome Home Mission
2011- Vicente Geurrero, Mexico
- Constructed small home for single mother
- Assisted in dental clinic
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Westminister CO 80023