Jamie L. Friedman, MD

More about Dr. Friedman

Dr. Friedman is a Colorado native. Growing up here she understands the active population of Colorado and enjoys taking care of their orthopaedic needs. As a former athlete, she has sustained several sports injuries herself, so she also understands how important it is to get patients back to the life they love.

Dr. Friedman is married to Justin, an Army Veteran and current aerospace engineer. They enjoy doing outdoor activities together including skiing, mountain biking, and camping. They love sharing these adventures with their two young daughters, Zoe and Shiloh, as well as their dog, Bowser.

Areas of Interest

Dr. Friedman’s interests include treating a full range of sports injuries and specializes in complex injuries involving the shoulder and knee. Her fellowship training included both arthroscopic and open shoulder surgery including revisions as well as cartilage restoration procedures of the knee.

Philosophy of Care

“I have a passion for treating people of all ages and activity levels, from elite athletes to people who want to reduce pain during work or leisure activities. It’s important for me to spend time with each patient to understand their injury as well as their individual treatment goals. Coming up with a plan together and helping a patient to improve their quality of life is what I love most about this job.”

Education and Training

Fellowship

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship
University of Colorado; Denver, CO

Residency

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
University of Connecticut Health Center; Farmington, CT

Medical School

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Undergraduate

University of California - Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara, CA
Bachelor of Science, Major: Biochemistry
Bachelor of Arts, Major: Mathematics

Distinctions

Board Certified

Memberships

• Arthroscopic Association of North America
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society
• American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine

Team Physician (2019-2020)

• Colorado Avalanche Hockey
• Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse
• University of Colorado (Football and Men’s Basketball)
• Denver University Hockey

Awards

• Aircast Award for Clinical Science, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Baltimore, MD “Biceps Tenotomy Versus Tenodesis in Active Patients Younger Than 55 Years: Is There Difference in Strength and Outcomes?”
• 1st Place Poster at the Dean’s Symposium for Continuous Quality Improvement & Patient Safety, Farmington, CT  “Incidence of Post-Operative Complications Following Implementation of a Checklist”

Peer Reviewed Publications

1. Biceps Tenotomy Versus Tenodesis in Active Patients Younger Than 55 Years: Is There a Difference in Strength and Outcomes? Friedman JL, FitzPatrick JL, Rylander LS, Bennett C, Vidal AF, McCarty EC. Orthop J Sports Med. 2015 Feb. 12;3(2):2325967115570848.
2. Temporary Transarticular K-wire Fixation of Critical Ankle Injuries at Risk: A Neglected "Damage Control" Strategy? Friedman J, Ly A, Mauffrey C, Stahel PF. Orthopedics. 2015 Feb. 38 (2):122-7.
3. Arthroscopic Capsular Release and Debridement of Painful Shoulder Osteoarthritis in Patients with Loss of Motion: A Mid-to Long-Term Follow-Up Study. Wolf MR, Williams, AA, Friedman JL, Shea KP. Arthroscopy, Volume 33, Issue 10, e166 - e167
4. Semitendinosus vs Gracilis Grafts With 1- vs 2-Tunnel Techniques for Coracoclavicular Ligament Reconstruction: A Biomechanical Study. Otto, A; Friedman, JL; Szolomayer, LK; Baldino, JB; Obopilwe, E; Cote, MP; Mazzocca, AD; Arciero, RA. The American Journal of Sports Medicine 2022 Apr;3635465221092131
5. Predictors of Mid- to Long-Term Outcomes in Patients Experiencing a Knee Dislocation: A Systematic Review of Clinical Studies. Smith JR, Belk JW, Friedman JL, Dragoo JL, Frank RM, Bravman JT, Wolcott ML, McCarty EC. Journal of Knee Surg. 2022 Oct;35(12):1333-1341.
6. Return to Driving after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review. Salem H, Park D, Friedman JL, Bravman JT, McCarty EC, Frank RM. Orthop J Sports Med 2021 Jan 21;9(1):2325967120968556.

Book Chapters

1. Coyner K, Friedman J, Pavano C. Mazzocca A, Lindsay A, (eds). Biologics in Orthopaedic Surgery: Ligament Reconstruction in the Knee Elsevier. 2019

Podium Presentations

1. "Biceps Tenotomy Versus Tenodesis in Active Patients Younger Than 55 Years: Is There a Difference in Strength and Outcomes?"
   American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine; Baltimore, MD. 2012
2. "Correlation of the Exam Under Anesthesia with Glenoid Track Measurements for Shoulder Instability: A Clinical Tool to Assess Bone Loss"
   Arthroscopic Association of North America; Orlando, FL. 2019

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