Vail, Colo.-based Steadman Clinic's Matthew Provencher, MD, received AlloSource's Dr. Steven Gitelis Inspiration Award to recognize his work using donated human tissue to help patients heal.
What you should know:
1. Dr. Provencher uses donated human tissue to recreate joint surfaces.
2. He is a shoulder, knee and sports medicine surgeon at Steadman Clinic.
3. Additionally, Dr. Provencher is an author, lecturer, researcher and educator. He is a leading voice on orthopedic arthroscopy techniques as well as recurrent sports injuries.
On the honor, he said: "Every day I see the healing power of donated human tissue, especially cartilage, to recreate the joint surface. Tissue donors have significantly advanced the field of orthopedics and the treatments available for patients."