Arthroscopy

Our surgeons utilize arthroscopic techniques to minimize the invasiveness of common procedures of the hip, knee, ankle, shoulder and elbow. This minimizes pain and speeds your recovery in an effort to get you "back in the game" as quickly as possible.

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Joint Reconstruction

Our surgeons are specially trained to use the newest technology to minimize pain, speed recovery, and get you back to your active lifestyle. Cutting-edge techniques include robotic surgery, partial knee replacement, cartilage transfer, and image-based joint replacement.

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New Location Downtown!

909 SW 18th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
As team physicians for the Timbers, we are pleased to offer the convenience of our new downtown clinic at Jeld-Wen Field — Another location to receive excellent orthopaedic care provided by Sports Medicine Oregon.

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Dr. Edelson | Sports Medicine Physician

Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Edelson is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who is fellowship-trained in sports medicine. His practice includes a wide range of orthopaedic and sports injuries, focusing primarily on knee and shoulder injuries, and is especially skilled in arthroscopic surgery of knees and shoulders. He currently provides orthopaedic support for Nike and local area high schools. For recreation he enjoys golf, skiing and working out. He and his wife Jill have three children.

Education

  • Undergraduate: Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
  • Medical: Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR
  • Masters in Pathology: Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR

Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Training

  • Surgery Internship: University of Utah Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals, Salt Lake City, UT
  • Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: University of Utah Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals, Salt Lake City, UT
  • Sports Medicine Fellowship: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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Richard Edelson, MD

Richard H. Edelson, MD

Dr. Edelson specializes in the treatment of a variety of orthopaedic conditions and performs several orthopaedic procedures including:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Cartilage Restoration
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Knee Arthroscopy