Biography


Christopher M. Larson, M.D.


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Practice Overview

Chris Larson, MD, a Sports Medicine fellowship-trained surgeon, specializes in hip arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction and multiple-ligament knee injuries repair and reconstruction.

Dr. Larson recently received subspecialty certification in orthopaedic sports medicine from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 

Dr. Larson practices at the Minnesota Sports Medicine clinics. Learn more about the Minnesota Sports Medicine clinics and fellowship program.

Education

Dr. Larson is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his orthopedic residency at the University of North Carolina.  His Sports Medicine Fellowship is from the Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center.

Hospital Affiliations
 
  • University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview (Co-medical director of Orthopedics)
  • Fairview Southdale Hospital
  • TRIA Orthopaedic Center
Professional Affiliations and Membership
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • American College of Sports Medicine
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
Sports Affiliations
  • Team physician, Minnesota Vikings (2007 - present)
  • Team physician, Minnesota State High School League
  • Team physician, Edina High School
  • Team physician, Augsburg College
  • Team USA Soccer Coverage, 2004 and 2005
  • Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA) 2001-2002 (Fellowship)
  • Minnesota Vikings (NFL) 2001-2002 (Fellowship)
  • University of North Carolina, Tar Heel Football and Soccer
  • World Championship Wrestling, 1999-2000
Special Achievements and Awards
  • Voted a top orthopedic surgeon by his peers in Mpls/St. Paul magazine (2007)
  • William C. Patton Resident Teaching Award, University of North Carolina
  • The Resident Research Award, University of North Carolina (orthopaedics and musculoskeletal courses)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Minnesota Medical School
Physician Assistant
Scott Dack, PA-C
Dr. Christopher Larson

Appointment Info

952-944-2519

Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery

Services
  • Fracture
  • General Orthopedics
  • Hip and Pelvis
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee
  • Pediatrics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Trauma and Reconstructive

Patient Education & Forms

Recent publications & presentations 

  • Hip Arthroscopy: Indications and Outcomes, 9th Advanced Surgical Arthroscopic Course; Ankara, Turkey, June 2007.
  • Arthroscopic Management of Femoro-acetabular Impingement: Early Outcome Measures, Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting; San Francisco, CA, April 2007.
  • Instructional Course Lecture: Hip Arthroscopy: Advanced Surgical Techniques (co-presenter), American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting; San Diego, CA, February 2007.  
  • Hip Arthroscopy: Labral Repairs and Hip Impingement (Femoro-acetabular Impingement), Arthroscopy Association of North America; Whistler BC, Canada, January 2007.

Board Certification

Board certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery; and Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

 

Educational Appointments

  • Director of Education:  Minnesota Sports Medicine Foundation (2004 - present)
  • Director of Education:  Minnesota Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Program (2005 - present)
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor:  University of Minnesota, Department of Orthopaedics (2007)
  • Consultant Reviewer:  Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (2004 - present)
  • Consultant Reviewer:  Clinical Orthopedics & Related Research (2005 - present)
  • Consultant Reviewer:  Arthroscopy (2006 - present)
  • Co-Chief Orthopaedics:  University of Minnesota Medical Center (2005 - 07)

 

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