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TJ Ridley, MD
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Dr. TJ Ridley is a sports medicine fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic surgery, as well as minimally invasive knee, hip and shoulder replacement. He has a subspecialty focus on cartilage preservation and hip arthroscopy. Dr. Ridley additionally performs robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery. He offers assessment and diagnostic care as a sports medicine/orthopedic surgeon for all musculoskeletal conditions as well as activity-related sports injuries. He provides treatments ranging from medications and therapies to surgical and non-surgical procedures.
Dr. Ridley graduated summa cum laude from Gustavus Adolphus College while playing both football and hockey. He went on to earn two Academic All-American awards. After completing medical school at the University of Iowa, Dr. Ridley completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of Minnesota. While at Minnesota, he was a resident team physician for Patrick Henry High School football and served as a reviewer for the Journal of Arthroscopy. He was awarded the Gustilo Resident Research Award for his extensive research during residency.
Dr. Ridley pursued specialized training at the world-renowned Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. He trained under leaders in sports medicine, including Doctors Tom Hackett, Armando Vidal, Peter Millett, Marc Philippon, and Matt Provencher. During this fellowship, Dr. Ridley learned advanced arthroscopic and reconstructive surgical techniques for the treatment of complex disorders of the knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow as well as all sports-related injuries. While there, Dr. Ridley cared for professional athletes from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, ATP/WTA, and PGA tours in addition to treating collegiate, high school, and recreational athletes. He served as the team physician for the US Men’s & Women’s Ski and Snowboard Teams. Dr. Ridley has also received additional subspecialty board certification in sports medicine, making him double board certified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.
Given Dr. Ridley’s specialized training and breadth of experience, he performs a unique set of surgical treatments when non-surgical treatments have failed. He firmly believes in listening to his patients so he can better understand their needs, limitations, and goals.
Throughout his training, Dr. Ridley has received awards for teaching and research. He has been published in peer-reviewed journals, written book chapters and review articles, and produced instructional surgical videos. His work has been presented at numerous local, regional, national, and international meetings.
Dr. Ridley was also recently a patient himself, undergoing both right and left hip arthroscopies for femoral acetabular impingement with labral repair.
Dr. Ridley’s wife, Courtney, works for General Mills and they had their first child, a baby girl, in January of 2022. When not spending time with his family, he enjoys skiing, biking, fishing, and golfing.
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Clinical Interest
Elbow care, including tennis/golfer’s elbow, distal bicep and triceps injuries, treatment of the overhead athlete including ligament, tendon, cartilage, traumatic injuries, ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (Tommy John surgery), osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) treatment, biceps and triceps tendon repair, and open and arthroscopic treatment of tennis elbow
Hip care, including femoroacetabular impingement with labral tears, proximal hamstring tendon injuries, total hip replacement, hip arthroscopy for both primary and complex revisions involving labral repair, labral reconstruction, and capsular reconstruction
Knee care, including ACL injuries, multi-ligamentous knee injuries, meniscus injuries, patellar instability, chondral injuries, knee malalignment surgery, quadriceps, and patellar tendon injuries and knee osteoarthritis, knee ligament reconstruction (including ACL reconstruction), articular cartilage repair and transplant, meniscus surgery, and knee replacement including robotic-assisted total and partial knee replacement surgeries
Shoulder care, including shoulder instability/labral injuries, shoulder separation injuries, proximal bicep tendon injures, rotator cuff tears, osteoarthritis of the shoulder, total and reverse shoulder arthroplasty, shoulder arthroscopy, labral repair, rotator cuff repair, treatment of shoulder instability, AC joint and CC ligament reconstructions, and treatment of SLAP tears
Sports medicine, including non-surgical and surgical treatment of a broad range of sports injuries in athletes of all ages
Pediatric care, including treatment of upper and lower extremity sprains/strains, sport injuries, and common fracture care
Fracture care, including treatment of common orthopedic fractures involving the knee, hip, shoulder, ankle, elbow, and wrist
Education
Fellowship
The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO
Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine
Residency
University of Minnesota, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Minneapolis, MN
Medical Degree
University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA
Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations
Blaine Orthopedic Surgery Center
Mercy Hospital, Coon Rapids
Mercy Hospital, Unity Campus, Fridley
M Health Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center, Maple Grove
North Memorial Ambulatory Surgery Center, Maple Grove
Professional Affiliations
Arthroscopy Association of North America, Resident/Fellow Membership
Mid-America Orthopaedic Association, Resident/Fellow Membership
Minnesota Orthopaedics Society, Resident/Fellow Membership
American Orthopaedics Society of Sports Medicine, Resident/Fellow Membership
Achievements & Awards
6x Student Athlete Award Gustavus Adolphus College
2x Academic All-American, Gustavus Adolphus College
W.R. Ingram Award for Superior Achievement in Medical Neuroscience, University of Iowa
Michael Bonfiglio Award for Orthopaedic Research, Iowa Orthopaedic Society & UI Department of Orthopaedics
American Association for Hand Surgery, 2017 Annual Meeting, Waikoloa HI, Best Resident Clinical Paper Presentation
Gustilo Research Resident Award, Best Scientific Paper, University of Minnesota Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Sports Affiliations
U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Team Physician, National & International Team Coverage
Team Physician: Champlin Park High School
Staff
Korey Jaminski, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Board Certified
About
Korey Jaminski, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant working in partnership with Dr. TJ Ridley to provide excellent orthopedic care. Korey serves dual roles within Dr. Ridley’s team, engaging in clinical and surgical responsibilities. These duties encompass patient evaluation and medical oversight, encompassing pre- and post-operative care, in addition to providing assistance to Dr. Ridley during surgical procedures. Korey finds fulfillment in the care of athletes and aiding patients in their journey to regain peak functionality and enhance their quality of life.
In his spare time, he enjoys playing ice hockey, working out, skiing, snowboarding, boating, traveling, and spending time with his family, friends, and dogs.
Education
Certification
Certified Physician Assistant, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Medical Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Alderson Broaddus University
Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin – Madison
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS)
Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AAOSM)
Achievements & Awards
MAPA Scholarship Award Recipient, Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants
Katie M.
Care Coordinator
