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Dr. Richard Ma, MD

@RichardMaMD

Gregory L. and Ann L. Hummel Distinguished Professor; Director - Division of Sports Medicine & Dept. Orthopaedic Surgery Clinics; MU Athletics Team Physician

 Columbia, Missouri, USA
Joined March 2013
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Our article looking at cellular differences between common autogenous tissues used for ACL reconstruction! @dvmsebastian87 @mumedicine @muhealth #TLRO #MizzouMedResearch #MizzouMed
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Are all tendon grafts used for #ACL reconstruction created equal? An in-vitro analysis suggests that there are cellular differences among common #tendon grafts used for ACL surgery. @RichardMaMD @MUOrthopaedic ow.ly/gFvu50DfFBU
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Congratulations to @CHS_PanthersFB for finishing their regular season 9-0 last evening! Now the postseason starts. Go Panthers! @Centralia_R6_SD @muhealth @MizzouOrtho
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We had a productive day meeting w/ various staffs of our Congressional leaders from Missouri. Grassroot advocacy is an important way to advocate for our patients and profession. Thank you to @AAOS1 for providing a platform to engage our elected leaders! @AAOSAdvocacy @MSOA1984
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We appreciate the time w/ @RepAnnWagner staff to discuss issues facing MSK care including The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514/S. 1816) + Protecting Approved Care Act (H.R. 10394)! @AAOSAdvocacy #NOLC2026 @AAOS1 @jaimelbellamyDO @NathanGauseMD @MSOA1984
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#NOLC2026 is officially here! If you’re in DC: Repost this to let your colleagues know about your advocacy efforts. If you’re at home: Take a few minutes out of your day to amplify your colleagues' efforts by visiting our Advocacy Action Center: bit.ly/4hq8FZd
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Starting the day at Capitol Hill advocating for musculoskeletal care in Missouri @AAOSAdvocacy with @NathanGauseMD and @jaimelbellamyDO. Thank you for @RepBobOnder for being a strong advocate for many physician and healthcare issues. @AAOS1 #AAOSadvocacy @MSOA1984 @MizzouOrtho
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Friday night + Fall = high school football! It was great to spend the evening on the sideline @Centralia_R6_SD @CHS_PanthersFB with a couple of future sports medicine surgeons @muhealth @MizzouOrtho @MizzouOrtho!
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Great session @AAOS1 #AAOS2026 on prox humerus fractures. A few points: 1) Fracture pattern is impt, 2) Ideal tx should incl. patient expectations on surgery & function, 3) If arthroplasty is likely tx of choice (i.e., head splitting injury), early recon may have better outcomes.
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The future of orthopaedics! The faculty had a great time teaching students from the U.S. and the world @AAOS1 #AAOS2026 Annual Meeting! I loved the energy and creativity with the 🦴 ex fix challenge! Thank you @perryinitiative and @stykercom for supporting the students!
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Great job @Grjackson_MD for bringing home the outstanding resident abstract award at @MSOA1984 Annual Meeting for surviorship of fresh meniscal allograft transplantation! @mumedicine @muhealth @MizzouOrtho @MizzouOrthoRes @MizzouResearch
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Congratulations to all the resident physicians from @umkcortho, @MizzouOrtho, @ChildrensMercy, and @OrthoRes_WashU on a job well done with all of the outstanding musculoskeletal research presented @MSOA1984 2026 Annual Meeting! @BarnesJewish @muhealth @UHKCMO
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Honored to present and great day of talks with many colleagues including @mrshoulderfixit, Dr. Greg Della Rocca, Dr. Jay Bridgeman, and @Grjatckson_MD at the @MSOA1984 Annual Meeting in @WashU St. Louis! @MizzouOrtho @MizzouOrthoRes
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Ready for the #NCAAXC National Cross Country Championships in @CoMoGov! Good luck to all of the athletes coming from all across the US. Let’s go @MizzouTFXC!! #MIZ 🐯 @MizzouOrtho @MizzouOrthoRes @muhealth @NCAATrackField
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Really enjoyed meeting our Congressman and fellow physician @RepBobOnder with @MSOA1984! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to hear about healthcare issues that impact Missourians. @AAOS1 @MizzouOrtho @AAOSAdvocacy #OrthoAdvocacyinAction #MSKcare
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The @msoa1984 delegation to @repcleaver. Thank you for the time with your incredible team to hear issues important to #mskcare to Missourians and @AAOSAdvocacy. @AAOS1 @MizzouOrtho @jaimelbellamyDO @NathanGauseMD #OrthoAdvocacyinAction
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Starting out the day on the Hill @AAOS1 National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference with Missouri colleague @jaimelbellamyDO. Looking forward to meeting with our elected MO representatives! #AAOS @AAOSAdvocacy @MizzouOrtho #OrthoAdvocacyinAction #Mskcare
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Had a great weekend back in Cville. The growth @MedicineUVA was incredible to see including the UVA Orthopaedic Center. Thank you @UVAMedAlum for the award and distinction, hospitality, and the opportunity to connect with colleagues and friends! nitter.cf/UVAMedAlum/status/1833….
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Congratulations to the recipients of our 2024 Awards honoring alumni, former trainees, and faculty of @MedicineUVA: * Walter Reed Distinguished Achievement Award: Matthew A. Howard, III, MD '85 * Distinguished Achievement in Biomedical Sciences: William Wimley, PhD '90 1/3
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Here we go! 🐯 #MIZ #SECMBB @muhealth @MizzouOrtho @MizzouOrthoRes @SEC
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400+ students joined us @AAOS1 Medical Student Program from within & outside of the U.S.! I had great groups of students. The future of orthopaedics is bright! Thank you @AAOS1 for providing this forum to foster the future of our profession. @mumedicine @MizzouOrtho #AAOS2025
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It was great to share the stage with @TigerLiMD & @Joe_EichingerMD @AAOS1 Ask the Expert Session! Great audience engagement on remplissage, chronic bicep tears, & muscle transfers. Thank you @AAOS1 for the opportunity! @mumedicine @MizzouOrtho #AAOS2025 nitter.cf/AAOS1/status/189999740…
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Day 3 at #AAOS2025 had us spinning—literally! 🎥✨ Scroll through for a few highlights, featuring our Bioskills Workshop, Poster Presentations, and a bustling Career Center.
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Day 3 at #AAOS2025 had us spinning—literally! 🎥✨ Scroll through for a few highlights, featuring our Bioskills Workshop, Poster Presentations, and a bustling Career Center.
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