Curriculum Vitae
David M. Oster, M.D.
ADDRESSDenver-Vail Orthopedics, P.C.
10103 Ridgegate Pkwy., Suite 203
Lone Tree, Colorado 80124
(720) 974-5200
(720) 974-5239 FAX
EDUCATION
UndergraduateUniversity of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
1977-1981
B.S. with Highest Distinction, 1981
Medical SchoolUniversity of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
1980-1984
M.D. 1984
InternshipUniversity of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
Flexible Orthopaedic 1984-85
ResidencyUniversity of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
Orthopaedic 1985-89
FellowshipCincinnati Sportsmedicine and Orthopedic Center
Deaconess Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio
Sports Medicine, 1989-90
MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Medical Association
Colorado Orthopedic Association
Denver Medical Society
OTHER
Examiner Oral Boards
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
2003, 2004, 2005, 2008
BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, July 1992
Recertification 2002
Certificate of Added Qualification Sports Medicine
Certified- 2007
LICENSUREState of Colorado 30158
State of Iowa 27017
APPOINTMENTS
Chief of Orthopedics
Saint Joseph Hospital, 1996-98
Medical Executive Committee
Midtown Surgical Center 2002- 2005
Governing Board
Midtown Surgical Center 2005 to present
President Physician Board
Sky Ridge Surgical Center 2006 to present
HONORS and AWARDS
Editor “Iowa Orthopaedic Journal“ 1987-1988
Associate Editor “Iowa Orthopaedic Journal” 1986-1987
Mosby Book Scholarship Award – Presented to a medical student on academic performance
Alpha Omega Alpha – 1983
Phi Beta Kappa – 1981
Phi Eta Sigma – 1978
All University Fraternity Scholarship Award – 1979. 1980
Charles Lawhead Scholarship Award – Fraternity Award for Activities and Scholarship
RESEARCH
DM Oster: Results of Autologous Cartilage Implants Following Failed Debridement of Articular Defects. 1997- present
S Traina, DM Oster: Motion of Normal and ACL Reconstructed Knees Using Patellar Tendon and Hamstring Autografts.
DM Oster, K Fujisaka, D Levy: A Protocol for Primary ACL Reconstruction. Denver Orthopedic Specialists, Denver CO, 1994-1997
DM Oster, ES Grood, SM Feder, DL Butler: The Effect of Graft Tension and Flexion Angle on the Motion Limits of the Goat Knee. University of Cincinnati Dept of Engineering.
DM Oster, ES Grood, SM Feder, DL Butler: The Motion Limits in the Goat Knee. University of Cincinnati Dept of Engineering.
DL Butler, DM Oster, ES Grood, FR Noyes: The Effect of Irradiation on patellar Tendon Allografts in an in vivo Model: University of Cincinnati Dept of Engineering.
JN Weinstein, DM Oster, J Park, S Loening: The Effect of the Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotriptor on the Bone/Cement Interface: A Preliminary Study. University of Iowa, 1984
PUBLICATIONS
Hamburger MI, Lakhanpal S, Mooar PA, and Oster DM: Intra-Articular Hyaluronans: A Review of Product-Specific Safety Profiles. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism 32, 5:296-309, 2003.
Oster DM: Glomus Tumors. Oxford Textbook of Orthopedics and Trauma. Editors J Buckwalter, C Bulstrode, A Carr, J Fairbank, L Marsh and J Wilson-MacDonald. Oxford University.
Oster DM, Grood ES, Feder, SM, Butler DL, and Levy MS: Primary and coupled motions in the intact and the ACL deficient knee: and in vitro study in the goat model. J Orthop Res 10:476-84, 1994.
Oster DM, Lindenfeld T: Meniscus function and repair. Iowa Orthop J, May 1990.
Weinstein JN, Oster DM, Park JB, Park SH, Loening S: The effect of the extracorpeal shock wave lithotripter on the bone/cement interface in dogs. Clin Orthop 235:261-7, 1988.
PRESENTATIONS (NATIONAL)
2004Non-operative Management of Osteoarthritis. National Hyalgan Speakers Summit. Chairman of meeting
2003Surgical Treatment of Osteoarthritis. International Rheumatology Network
2003Osteoarthritis Pathophysiology and Treatment. Consultants Forum. Chairman of meeting (San Diego)
2003Osteoarthritis Pathophysiology and Treatment. Consultants Forum. Chairman of meeting (Florida)
2002 Update of Clinical Trials with Hyaluronan Therapy. Chairman of meeting (Scottsdale)
2002Update of Clinical Trials with Hyaluronan Therapy. Chairman of meeting (Los Angeles)
2002Update of Clinical Trials with Hyaluronan Therapy. Chairman of meeting (New York)
2002Future of Hyaluronans. Chairman of meeting (Dallas)
2001Overview of Hyaluronans. AAOS
1998Meniscal and Articular Cartilage Symposium: Prospective Carticel Trial.
1991Orthopaedic Research Society Poster Exhibit: The Effect of Graft Tension and Flexion Angle on the Motion Limits of the Goat Knee.
1990American Association of Tissue Banks: Anterior Cruciate Allografts and Autografts.
1988American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: The Effect of the Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotriptor on the Bone/Cement Interface. A Preliminary Study.
PRESENTATIONS (LOCAL)
2005Orthopedics and the Knee. Surgical Assistant State Meeting, Denver, CO.
1997Hamstring vs. Patellar Tendon ACL Reconstruction. Colorado Sports Medicine Symposium. Denver, CO.
1996Intraoperative Complications of Bioabsorbable Interference Screws. Colorado Sports Medicine Symposium. Denver, CO.
1995Glomus Tumors in the Knee. A Report of Two Cases. University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
1995Follow-up of Meniscus Repairs. Colorado Sports Medicine Symposium. Denver, CO.
1991Common Lower Extremity Injuries Seen by Primary Care Physicians. Colorado Academy of Family Physicians.
1992Meniscus Repair and Function. Saint Joseph Hospital Orthopedic Rounds.
1991Meniscus Repair. Colorado Orthopedic Nurses Conference.
1991ACL Allografts and Autografts. Saint Joseph Hospital Orthopedic Rounds.
1991Meniscus Repair and Function. Rose Hospital Orthopedic Grand Rounds.
1989The Effect of the Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotriptor on the Bone/Cement Interface. University of Iowa Orthopedic Dept, Iowa City, Iowa.
1987Fibrosarcoma, Synovial Sarcoma, Liposarcoma and MFH. University of Iowa Orthopedic Dept, Iowa City, Iowa.
1986Metastasis to Bone. University of Iowa Orthopedic Dept, Iowa City, Iowa.
SPORTS TEAM EXPERIENCE
Cherry Creek High School
Denver, Colorado 2004 to present
Arapahoe High School
Denver Colorado 1991-99
Wyoming High School
Cincinnati, Ohio 1989-90
Milford High School
Milford, Ohio 1989
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa 1985-89