

Professional Summary
Education & Certifications
- Medical Education: Georgetown University School of Medicine (1995) DC
- MD, Santa Monica Sports Medicine, Knee, Sports Medicine (2007)
- Fellowship: Stanford University Hand Surgery Fellowship (2001) CA
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- Residency: University of New Mexico Office of GME (2000) NM
- Internship: University of New Mexico Office of GME (1996) NM
- MD, Georgetown University, Medicine, Magna Cum Laude (1995)
Honors & Awards
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Georgetown University School of Medicine (1994)
- Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ), Hand Surgery (2004)
- Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ), Sports Medicine (2007)
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- Magna Cum Laude, Georgetown University School of Medicine (1995)
- Rettig Award for Academic Excellence, National Football League Physician Society (2017)
- San Francisco Magazine "Top Doctors", San Francisco Magazine (2017)
- San Francisco Magazine "Top Doctors", San Francisco Magazine (2018, 2019)
- Teacher of the Year Award, Stanford Orthopaedic Surgery (2002)
Memberships
- Vice President, National Football League Physician Society (2020 - Present)
- Board Member, National Football League Physician Society (2017 - Present)
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Administrative Appointments
- Consutant Team Physician, San Francisco Giants (2012 - 2013)
- Head Team Physician, Medical Director, San Francisco 49ers (2014 - Present)
- Program Director, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (2002 - 2008)
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- Team Physician, Stanford Men's Basketball (2004 - 2007)
- Team Physician, San Francisco 49ers (2007 - Present)
- Team Physician, Golden State Warriors (2011 - 2013)
- Team Physician, San Francisco Giants (2014 - Present)
Publications
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Frostbite: an orthopedic perspective.
McAdams, T. R., Swenson, D. R., & MILLER, R. A. (1999). Frostbite: an orthopedic perspective. American Journal of Orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.), 28(1), 21–26. -
Long-term follow-up of surgical release of the A(1) pulley in childhood trigger thumb
McAdams, T. R., Moneim, M. S., & Omer, G. E. (2002). Long-term follow-up of surgical release of the A(1) pulley in childhood trigger thumb. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS, 22(1), 41–43. -
The role of plain films and computed tomography in the evaluation of scapular neck fractures
McAdams, T. R., Blevins, F. T., Martin, T. P., & DeCoster, T. A. (2002). The role of plain films and computed tomography in the evaluation of scapular neck fractures. JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA, 16(1), 7–11. -
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Injury to the dorsal sensory branch of the ulnar nerve in the arthroscopic repair of ulnar-sided triangular fibrocartilage tears using an inside-out technique: a cadaver study.
McAdams, T. R., & Hentz, V. R. (2002). Injury to the dorsal sensory branch of the ulnar nerve in the arthroscopic repair of ulnar-sided triangular fibrocartilage tears using an inside-out technique: a cadaver study. Journal of Hand Surgery, 27(5), 840–44. -
The effect of pronation and supination on the minimally displaced scaphoid fracture
McAdams, T. R., Spisak, S., Beaulieu, C. F., & Ladd, A. L. (2003). The effect of pronation and supination on the minimally displaced scaphoid fracture. CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, (411), 255–59. -
Improving resident work environment: Evaluation of a novel cooperative program
Curet, M. J., & McAdams, T. R. (2003). Improving resident work environment: Evaluation of a novel cooperative program. SURGERY, 134(2), 158–63. -
Magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosis of chronic posterolateral rotatory instability of the elbow.
Grafe, M. W., McAdams, T. R., Beaulieu, C. F., & Ladd, A. L. (2003). Magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosis of chronic posterolateral rotatory instability of the elbow. American Journal of Orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.), 32(10), 501–3. -
Central screw placement in percutaneous screw scaphoid fixation: a cadaveric comparison of proximal and distal techniques.
Chan, K. W., & McAdams, T. R. (2004). Central screw placement in percutaneous screw scaphoid fixation: a cadaveric comparison of proximal and distal techniques. Journal of Hand Surgery, 29(1), 74–79. -
Arthroscopic evaluation of scaphoid waist fracture stability and the role of the radioscaphocapitate ligament
McAdams, T. R., & Srivastava, S. (2004). Arthroscopic evaluation of scaphoid waist fracture stability and the role of the radioscaphocapitate ligament. ARTHROSCOPY-THE JOURNAL OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND RELATED SURGERY, 20(2), 152–57. -
CT angiography in complex upper extremity reconstruction.
Bogdan, M. A., Klein, M. B., Rubin, G. D., McAdams, T. R., & Chang, J. (2004). CT angiography in complex upper extremity reconstruction. Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland), 29(5), 465–469. -
The effect of arthroscopic sectioning of the lateral ligament complex of the elbow on posterolateral rotatory stability
McAdams, T. R., Masters, G. W., & Srivastava, S. (2005). The effect of arthroscopic sectioning of the lateral ligament complex of the elbow on posterolateral rotatory stability. JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY, 14(3), 298–301. -
Acute compartment syndrome of the thigh in a football athlete - A case report and the role of the vacuum-assisted wound closure dressing
Lee, A. T., Fanton, G. S., & McAdams, T. R. (2005). Acute compartment syndrome of the thigh in a football athlete - A case report and the role of the vacuum-assisted wound closure dressing. JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA, 19(10), 748–50. -
In vivo anatomy of the Neer and Hawkins sign positions for shoulder impingement
Pappas, G. P., Blemker, S. S., Beaulieu, C. F., McAdams, T. R., Whalen, S. T., & Gold, G. E. (2006). In vivo anatomy of the Neer and Hawkins sign positions for shoulder impingement. JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY, 15(1), 40–49. -
Injury to the deep motor branch of the ulnar nerve during hook of hamate excision
Fredericson, M., Kim, B.-J., Date, E. S., & McAdams, T. R. (2006). Injury to the deep motor branch of the ulnar nerve during hook of hamate excision. ORTHOPEDICS, 29(5), 456–58. -
Two ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction methods: The docking technique versus bioabsorbable interference screw fixation - A biomechanical evaluation with cyclic loading
McAdams, T. R., Lee, A. T., Centeno, J., Giori, N. J., & Lindsey, D. P. (2007). Two ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction methods: The docking technique versus bioabsorbable interference screw fixation - A biomechanical evaluation with cyclic loading. JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY, 16(2), 224–28. -
Deltoid flap combined with fascia lata autograft for rotator cuff defects: a histologic study
McAdams, T. R., Knudsen, K. R., Yalamanchi, N., Chang, J., & Goodman, S. B. (2007). Deltoid flap combined with fascia lata autograft for rotator cuff defects: a histologic study. KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY, 15(9), 1144–49. -
Ligament and tendon injury to the elbow: clinical, surgical, and imaging features.
Saliman, J. D., Beaulieu, C. F., & McAdams, T. R. (2006). Ligament and tendon injury to the elbow: clinical, surgical, and imaging features. Topics in Magnetic Resonance Imaging , 17(5), 327–36. -
Abduction and external rotation in shoulder impingement: An open MR study on healthy volunteers - Initial experience
Gold, G. E., Pappas, G. P., Blemker, S. S., Whalen, S. T., Campbell, G., McAdams, T. A., & Beaulieu, C. F. (2007). Abduction and external rotation in shoulder impingement: An open MR study on healthy volunteers - Initial experience. RADIOLOGY, 244(3), 815–22. -
Surgical decompression of the quadrilateral space in overhead athletes
McAdams, T. R., & Dillingham, M. F. (2008). Surgical decompression of the quadrilateral space in overhead athletes. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 36(3), 528–32. -
Tibial aperture bone disruption after retrograde versus antegrade tibial tunnel drilling: a cadaveric study
McAdams, T. R., Biswal, S., Stevens, K. J., Beaulieu, C. F., & Mandelbaum, B. R. (2008). Tibial aperture bone disruption after retrograde versus antegrade tibial tunnel drilling: a cadaveric study. KNEE SURGERY SPORTS TRAUMATOLOGY ARTHROSCOPY, 16(9), 818–22. -
Arthroscopic Treatment of Triangular Fibrocartilage Wrist Injuries in the Athlete
McAdams, T. R., Swan, J., & Yao, J. (2009). Arthroscopic Treatment of Triangular Fibrocartilage Wrist Injuries in the Athlete. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 37(2), 291–97. -
An analysis of four ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction procedures with cyclic valgus loading
Shah, R. P., Lindsey, D. P., Sungar, G. W., & McAdams, T. R. (2009). An analysis of four ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction procedures with cyclic valgus loading. JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY, 18(1), 58–63. -
Nerve Injuries About the Elbow
Hariri, S., & McAdams, T. R. (2010). Nerve Injuries About the Elbow. CLINICS IN SPORTS MEDICINE, 29(4), 655-? -
An anatomic study of the coracoid process as it relates to bone transfer procedures
Dolan, C. M., Hariri, S., Hart, N. D., & McAdams, T. R. (2011). An anatomic study of the coracoid process as it relates to bone transfer procedures. JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY, 20(3), 497–501. -
Arthroscopic repair of the scapholunate interosseous ligament.
Stuffmann, E. S., McAdams, T. R., Shah, R. P., & Yao, J. (2010). Arthroscopic repair of the scapholunate interosseous ligament. Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, 14(4), 204–8. -
Biomechanical Evaluation of a Novel Reverse Coracoacromial Ligament Reconstruction for Acromioclavicular Joint Separation
Shu, B., Johnston, T., Lindsey, D. P., & McAdams, T. R. (2012). Biomechanical Evaluation of a Novel Reverse Coracoacromial Ligament Reconstruction for Acromioclavicular Joint Separation. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 40(2), 440–46. -
Articular cartilage regeneration in the knee
Articular cartilage regeneration in the knee. (2008). Current Opinions in Orthopaedics, 19. -
Articular Cartilage Injury in the Athlete
Articular Cartilage Injury in the Athlete. (2009). Clin Sports Med, 28(1). -
Clinical Efficacy of the Microfracture Technique for Articular Cartilage Repair in the Knee An Evidence-Based Systematic Analysis
Mithoefer, K., McAdams, T., Williams, R. J., Kreuz, P. C., & Mandelbaum, B. R. (2009). Clinical Efficacy of the Microfracture Technique for Articular Cartilage Repair in the Knee An Evidence-Based Systematic Analysis. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 37(10), 2053–63. -
Pectoralis Major Tendon Rupture: A Biomechanical Analysis of Repair Techniques
Hart, N. D., Lindsey, D. P., & McAdams, T. R. (2011). Pectoralis Major Tendon Rupture: A Biomechanical Analysis of Repair Techniques. JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH, 29(11), 1783–87. -
Emerging Options for Treatment of Articular Cartilage Injury in the Athlete
Mithoefer, K., McAdams, T. R., Scopp, J. M., & Mandelbaum, B. R. (2009). Emerging Options for Treatment of Articular Cartilage Injury in the Athlete. CLINICS IN SPORTS MEDICINE, 28(1), 25-? -
ACL Reconstruction in Patients Aged 40 Years and Older A Systematic Review and Introduction of a New Methodology Score for ACL Studies
Brown, C. A., McAdams, T. R., Harris, A. H. S., Maffulli, N., & Safran, M. R. (2013). ACL Reconstruction in Patients Aged 40 Years and Older A Systematic Review and Introduction of a New Methodology Score for ACL Studies. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 41(9), 2181–90. -
Prevalence of abnormal patellofemoral congruence in elite american football players and association with quadriceps isokinetic testing.
Brown, C. A., Carragee, C., Sox-Harris, A., Merchant, A. C., & McAdams, T. R. (2014). Prevalence of abnormal patellofemoral congruence in elite american football players and association with quadriceps isokinetic testing. The Journal of Knee Surgery, 27(1), 47–52. -
New developments in magnetic resonance imaging techniques for shoulder instability in athletes.
McAdams, T. R., Fredericson, M., Vogelsong, M., & Gold, G. (2010). New developments in magnetic resonance imaging techniques for shoulder instability in athletes. Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine, 1, 137–42. -
Ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal interventions in American football: 18 years of experience.
Dave, R. B., Stevens, K. J., Shivaram, G. M., McAdams, T. R., Dillingham, M. F., & Beaulieu, C. F. (2014). Ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal interventions in American football: 18 years of experience. AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology, 203(6), W674–83. -
Articular Cartilage Injury in Athletes
McAdams, T. R., Mithoefer, K., Scopp, J. M., & Mandelbaum, B. R. (2010). Articular Cartilage Injury in Athletes. CARTILAGE, 1(3), 165–79. -
New Frontiers for Cartilage Repair and Protection
Zaslav, K., McAdams, T., Scopp, J., Theosadakis, J., Mahajan, V., & Gobbi, A. (2012). New Frontiers for Cartilage Repair and Protection. CARTILAGE, 3(1), 77S–86S. -
Chondral Rib Fractures in Professional American Football: Two Cases and Current Practice Patterns Among NFL Team Physicians.
McAdams, T. R., Deimel, J. F., Ferguson, J., Beamer, B. S., & Beaulieu, C. F. (2016). Chondral Rib Fractures in Professional American Football: Two Cases and Current Practice Patterns Among NFL Team Physicians. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 4(2), 2325967115627623-? -
CT angiography in complex upper extremity reconstruction
Bogdan, M. A., Klein, M. B., Rubin, G. D., McAdams, T. R., & Chang, J. (2004). CT angiography in complex upper extremity reconstruction. JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-BRITISH AND EUROPEAN VOLUME, 29B(5), 465–69. -
Cartilage Subsurface Changes to Magnetic Resonance Imaging UTE-T2*2 Years After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Correlate With Walking Mechanics Associated With Knee Osteoarthritis
Titchenal, M. R., Williams, A. A., Chehab, E. F., Asay, J. L., Dragoo, J. L., Gold, G. E., … Chu, C. R. (2018). Cartilage Subsurface Changes to Magnetic Resonance Imaging UTE-T2*2 Years After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Correlate With Walking Mechanics Associated With Knee Osteoarthritis. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 46(3), 565–72. -
Tendon Excision Following Distal Semitendinosus Injury in the Elite Athlete: A Surgical Technique.
Rebolledo, B. J., McAdams, T. R., & Cooper, D. E. (2018). Tendon Excision Following Distal Semitendinosus Injury in the Elite Athlete: A Surgical Technique. HSS Journal : the Musculoskeletal Journal of Hospital for Special Surgery, 14(2), 181–85. -
Video Analysis of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears in Professional American Football Athletes.
Johnston, J. T., Mandelbaum, B. R., Schub, D., Rodeo, S. A., Matava, M. J., Silvers-Granelli, H. J., … Brophy, R. H. (2018). Video Analysis of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears in Professional American Football Athletes. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 46(4), 862–868.
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Injury to the dorsal sensory branch of the ulnar nerve in the arthroscopic repair of ulnar-sided triangular fibrocartilage tears using an inside-out technique: a cadaver study.
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