Matthew L. Hansen, MD

Matthew L. Hansen, MD is a Board Certified, fellowship-trained specialist in orthopedic sports medicine and advanced shoulder and elbow surgery, including arthroscopic rotator cuff and labrum repair, shoulder replacement, elbow arthroscopy, elbow replacement, elbow ligament reconstruction, knee ligament reconstruction (ACL and PCL), hip arthroscopy and cartilage restoration.

Dr. Hansen’s educational achievements include graduating with distinction from Cornell University and receiving his doctorate in medicine from the University of Utah, School of Medicine. He was selected to the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery Residency in New York City, and internship at The New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Medical Center.

Dr. Hansen completed fellowship training at the distinguished Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, California. He was privileged to be mentored by renowned surgeon Dr. Frank Jobe, team surgeon for the LA Dodgers, who invented Tommy John surgery of the elbow (ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction).

During his fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Dr. Hansen worked in conjunction with team surgeons providing care for the LA Dodgers, the LA Lakers, and the LA Angels of Anaheim. He also worked with the LA Kings, the LA Sparks, the LA Galaxy, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, and USC football.

He is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and a candidate member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is also an active member of the Orthopaedic Research Society.

Dr. Hansen is active in academic medicine and research. He has authored and co-authored several orthopedic articles and publications. He is performing cutting-edge research in shoulder and elbow biomechanics and athletic performance at the SHRI-CORE Orthopedic Research Labs at The CORE Institute.

Dr. Hansen was honored as a 1992-93 NJCAA Academic All-American in basketball. He continues to enjoy sports and outdoor recreation with his family.

Research & Experience

Areas of Specialty

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (Adults and Youth)
Advanced Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff and Labrum Repair
Shoulder Replacement
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Ligament Reconstruction
Elbow Replacement
Knee Ligament Reconstruction (ACL and PCL)
Cartilage Restoration

Education

Medical School
University of Utah School of Medicine
Salt Lake City, Utah

Bachelor of Science Degree, with distinction
Cornell University, School of Mechanical Engineering
Ithaca, New York

Professional Training
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship
Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
Los Angeles, California

Orthopedic Surgery Residency
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York City, New York

General Surgery Internship
New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Medical Center
New York City, New York

U.S. Certification And Licensure

Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners, 2001
Medical Licensure: States of Arizona and California

Research Presentations

Strengthening the Inferior Rotator Cuff Enables Abduction in Massive Rotator Cuff Tears
ML Hansen, FA Cordasco, EV Craig, RF Warren
Paper presentation
ASES/AAOS Combined Shoulder and Elbow Meeting, 2006
Orlando, Florida

Strengthening the Inferior Rotator Cuff Enables Abduction in Massive Rotator Cuff Tears
ML Hansen, FA Cordasco, EV Craig, RF Warren
Poster presentation
Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, 2006
Chicago, Illinois

The Effects of Rotator Cuff Tear and Repair Technique on Glenohumeral Joint Contact
ML Hansen, RE Glousman, JE Tibone, TQ Lee
Paper presentation
Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic Alumni Meeting, 2006
Hershey, Pennsylvania

Research Awards

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Resident Research Award
The Influence of Inferior Rotator Cuff Co-contraction on Glenohumeral Stability in Massive Rotator Cuff Tears. A Cadaver Model.
2002-2003

Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic Fellows Research Award
The Effects of Rotator Cuff Tear and Repair Technique on Glenohumeral Joint Contact
2006 

Publications

Biomechanics of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears—Implications for Treatment
ML Hansen, JC Otis, JS Johnson, FA Cordasco, EV Craig, RF Warren
in revision, 2006

A Closed-loop Cadaveric Foot & Ankle Loading Model
ML Hansen, JC Otis, SM Kenneally, JT Deland
Journal of Biomechanics 34:551-555, 2001

A Cadaveric Foot Model for Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
JC Otis, SM Kenneally, ML Hansen, JT Deland
The International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, ASME Winter Annual Meeting, Anaheim, 1998.

Arch Strain in Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
JC Otis, AJ Elliot, SM Kenneally, ML Hansen, JT Deland
Gait & Posture Vol 7, p. 147, 1998

Biomechanical Evaluation of the Stability of Thoracic Burst Fractures
JD Schlegel, KN Bachus, KG Shea, ML Hansen, HK Dunn
In 65th Annual Meeting, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1998

Community Presentations

The CORE Institute Big on Bones Community Lecture. Pediatric ACL Injury Management, Embassy Suites North, April 2008.

The CORE Institute Big on Bones Community Lecture. Common Youth Sports Injuries, A.T. Still University, May 2008.

The CORE Institute Big on Bones Community Lecture. Youth Sports Injuries, Cardinals Training Facility, May 2008.

The CORE Institute Big on Bones Community Lecture. Managing Shoulder Pain, Mercy Gilbert McAuley Auditorium, August 2008.

The CORE Institute Big on Bones Community Lecture. Elbow and Shoulder Injuries in Baseball Players, Velocity Sports Performance, August 2008.

The CORE Institute Big on Bones Community Lecture. Total Shoulder & Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Banner Good Samaritan, October 2008.

The CORE Institute Big on Bones Community Lecture. Advancements in Joint Replacement of the Shoulder, Spooner PT, November 2008.

The CORE Institute Big on Bones Community Lecture. Math, Science and Being a Physician, CHW Roadways to Healthcare Careers Program, April 2009.

The CORE Institute Big on Bones Community Lecture. Running Injury Prevention, Foothills PT & Sports Medicine, September 2009.

The CORE Institute Big on Bones Community Lecture. How the Shoulder Works, Trilogy at Power Ranch, November 2009.

The CORE Institute Big on Bones Community Lecture. MSI: Medical Scene Investigation, CHW Roadways to Healthcare Careers Program, December 2009.

The CORE Institute Big on Bones Community Lecture. Managing Shoulder Pain, Sunland Village East, December 2009.

The CORE Institute Big on Bones Community Lecture. MSI: Medical Scene Investigation, CHW Roadways to Healthcare Careers Program, February 2010.

The CORE Institute Big on Bones Community Lecture. Exercise, Nature's Fountain of Youth, Queen Creek Town Hall, February 2010.

The CORE Institute Big on Bones Community Lecture. MSI: Medical Scene Investigation, CHW Roadways to Healthcare Careers Program, May 2010.

The CORE Institute Big on Bones Community Lecture. How the Shoulder Works, Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch, August 2010.

The CORE Institute Lecture Program. New Surgical & Non-Surgical Treatments for Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis, Courtyard Tempe Downtown, April 2011.