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Biography

Randy Viola, MD is an orthopedic digit, hand, wrist, elbow, forearm and general orthopedic trauma specialist at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado. Utilizing exceptional skill and innovation, Dr. Viola treats a variety of upper extremity conditions including both degenerative conditions as well as trauma-induced injuries. Dr. Viola is recognized as an expert in the area of hand and orthopedic trauma surgery and sports medicine of the upper extremity. His exceptional skill in treating chronic, acute and complex cases makes Dr. Viola a top orthopedic surgeon. From high-level athletes, to everyday active individuals, his goal is to keep patients active and pain-free. With a keen interest in sports medicine research, Dr. Viola has published numerous studies associated with the upper extremity. His years of research, integrated with one of the largest medical databases in the world, allows him to apply a unique treatment approach to patients. This evidence-based medical philosophy is one that continuously allows him to maximize and improve patient outcomes. Through innovation and compassion, Dr. Viola incorporates trust, education, proven research and years of experience to provide patients with the highest level of care. His focus remains steadfast: to treat each patient effectively and efficiently so that they can return to their lives and move past their injuries.

Languages

• English

Education

• Cornell University (Grad. 1988)
• University Of Chicago - Pritzker School Of Medicine (Grad. 1992)

Other Specialties

• Sports Medicine Physician

Areas of Expertise

• Broken wrist/broken hand
• Hand, Wrist and Microsurgery
• Elbow Arthroscopy
• Wrist pain
• Dislocated elbow
• Tennis Elbow
• Golfer's Elbow
• Elbow Fracture Reconstruction
• Elbow Contracture Treatment

Awards & Recognitions

• University of Washington Laurnen Spine Research Award
• Frank B. Smith Memorial Research Scholarship, North Pacific Orthopaedic Society

Publications & Research

• Fields D, Kwiatkowski K, Bonser D, Viola RW, Viola VE: Non-equilibrium versus equilibrium emission of complex fragments emitted in 14N induced reactions on Ag and Au at E/A = 20-50 MeV. Physics Letters B, 200(3): 356-360, 1988.
• Wilcox M, Viola RW, Johnson K, Billington A, Hess G, et al: Synthesis of photolabile “precursors” of amino acid neurotransmitters. The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 55(5): 1585- 1589, 1990.
• Kahn A. Pottenger LA, Phillips F, Viola RW: Evidence for proteoglycan interactions within aggregates. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 9: 777-786, 1991. 4. Viola RW, Kahn A, Pottenger LA: Paraxial macrodystrophia lipomatosa of the medical right lower limb
• Viola RW, Kiser PK, Bach AW, Hanel DP, Tencer AF: Biomechanical analysis of capitate shortening combined with capitate-hamate fusion in the treatment of kienbock’s disease. University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics 1996 Research Report.
• Viola RW, Hanel DP: Early surgical release of the post-traumatic stiff elbow. University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics 1997 Research Report.
• Viola RW, Adler A, King HA, Wilson CB: Delayed infection after elective spinal instrumentation and fusion: a retrospective analysis of eight cases. Spine, 22(20): 2444-2451, 1997.
• Viola RW, Kiser PK, Bach AW, Hanel DP, Tencer AF: Biomechanical analysis of capitate shortening combined with capitate-hamate fusion in the treatment of kienbock’s disease. Journal of Hand Surgery, 23(3): 395-401, 1998.
• Viola RW, Hanel DP: Early “Simple” Release of posttraumatic elbow contracture associated with heterotopic ossification. Journal of Hand Surgery, 24(2): 370-80, 1999.
• Viola RW, Steadman JR, Mair S, Briggs KK, Sterett WI: Anterior cruciate ligament injury incidence among male and female professional alpine skiers. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 27(6): 792-5, 1999.
• Plancher KD, Ho C, Cofield SS, Viola RW, Hawkins RJ: Role of MRI in the management of “skier’s thumb” injuries. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America, 7(1): 73-84, 1999.
• Viola RW, Hastings H 2nd: Treatment of ectopic ossification about the elbow. Clinical Orthopaedics, (370): 65-86, 2000.
• Torry MR, Decker MJ, Viola RW, O’Connor DD, Steadman JR: Intra-articular knee joint effusion induces quadriceps avoidance gait patterns. Clinical Biomechanics, 15(3): 147-59, 2000.
• Viola RW, Sterett WI, Newfield D, Steadman JR, Torry MR: Internal and external tibial rotation strength after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using ipsilateral semitendinosus and gracilis tendon autografts. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2
• Viola RW, Boatright KC, Smith KL, Sidles JA, Matsen FA 3rd: Do shoulder patients insured by workers’ compensation present with worse self-assessed function and health status? Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 9(5):368-72, 2000.
• Mair SD, Viola RW, Gill TJ, Briggs KK, Hawkins RJ: Can the impingement test predict outcome after arthroscopic subacromial decompression? Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 13(2): 150-3, 2004.
• Torry MR, Decker MJ, Jockel J, Viola RW, Sterett WI, Steadman JR: Comparison of tibial rotation strength in patients status post-ACL reconstruction with hamstring versus patellar tendon autografts. Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, 14(6): 325-331, 2004