Matthew T. Provencher, MD, Assistant Editor-in-Chief Emeritus - Matthew Provencher, MD | Orthopedic Knee & Shoulder Surgeon

It is hard to imagine a colleague more energetic or productive than Matthew T. Provencher, M.D.. Thus, it is no surprise that Matt is winding down his career as an editor of Arthroscopy and Arthroscopy Techniques, because as is so often the case, Matt is winding up for something bigger and better. Thus, we acknowledge Matt for his service and excellence as a journal editor, friend, and leader, and we take a moment to admire Matt’s present accomplishments, and prepare to stand in awe of his future achievement.

And so, please join us in celebrating and thanking Dr. Provencher. Matt began as an Arthroscopy journal reviewer in 2004. Back then, articles came in the mail and reviews were typed, printed, and dutifully mailed back to the journal home office, in an era well before the advent of our modern, electronic peer-review system.

Based on Matt’s excellence as a reviewer, he was promoted to the journal Editorial Board in 2007, and in short order, to the position of Associate Editor in 2008,¹ then Deputy Editor in 2010.² In 2014, Matt was once again promoted, assuming the role and title of Assistant Editor-in-Chief,³ thereby playing a pivotal role in the developmental success of Arthroscopy Techniques, our online-only companion to Arthroscopy. Since the first Technical Note with video was published in 2012,⁴ and under Matt’s leadership, the volume of Arthroscopy Techniques articles is approaching 1,000.

Along the way, Matt has established himself as a leader of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, just to name a few. Matt has published more than 200 peer-reviewed scientific publications and 5 textbooks. In Matt’s present position as a clinician, researcher, and fellowship faculty at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, he is performing the most difficult arthroscopic and related surgical cases, as evidenced by his current publications as well as articles in press. Readers may stay tuned, because as Matt extricates himself from the day-to-day task of editing our journals, he will doubtless redouble his efforts in publication, research, teaching, clinical care, and leadership in Arthroscopy, Arthroscopy Techniques, AANA, and beyond. In other words, in Matt’s new position as Assistant Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, we anticipate that he will contribute to Arthroscopy, Arthroscopy Techniques, AANA, and other societies in many other capacities. And, if we are being redundant, it is intentional, because Matthew T. Provencher, M.D., is productive beyond the most imaginable of motivated and dedicated boundaries.

We thank Matt and his lovely family for their dedication and service⁵ to Arthroscopy, Arthroscopy Techniques,⁶and AANA. We congratulate Matt on his commencement. We eagerly anticipate his future authorial submissions and continued contribution as a leader of our journals.

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Gene reiling

Jul 21, 2023

by Gene reiling on Matthew Provencher, MD

Success

If you are planning to see Dr Provencher ,do not hesitate ,do it. In 2018 Dr Provencher replaced my LCL. I had no complications and very little pain. I did my physical therapy as prescribed. I was able to ski 30 plus days the winter of 2019-2020. Before seeing dr Provencher I had spent a years time trying to solve my problem locally. I saw a pain specialist, orthopedic urgent care and a orthopedic surgeon. All had access to an mri done locally. It was also read by local radiologist. Pain dr gave injections as did orthopedic urgent care. No relief from pain. Orthopedic surgeon told me about arthritis, meniscus needing cleaning up and general deterioration from age. Told me to take ibuprofen for pain. At that time I reached out to Steadman Clinic. By luck of the draw I was assigned Dr Provencher. I took with me the mri that had been done locally and viewed by 3 local Drs and 1 PA. It took Dr Provencher less than a minute to tell me my problem was my LCL after viewing my mri. He told me my options . I selected surgery as I wanted to continue an active life style. It was a complete success!!

THEODORE Wirecki

by THEODORE Wirecki on Matthew Provencher, MD

My reverse shoulder replacement

I had my reverse shoulder replacement with Dr.Provencher four months ago. Took an hour, home an hour later. No pain with the meds cocktail, ice machine, and lidocaine pump. My recovery was incredible quick and effortless, no pain and good range of motion. Dr.Provencher is really the best surgeon, and a genuine and kind human being. If you are able to have Dr. Provencher do your shoulder you would be a fool to go anywhere else. The Steadman Clinic is state of the art, extremely efficient, using tranexamic acid intravenously right before surgery to minimize bleeding and many other sophisticated strategies not available in community hospitals. The process and the outcome way exceeded my expectations. If you would like more detail about the experience email me or call on my cell, 3036182303.
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Alvin Hrubes

Feb 1, 2023

by Alvin Hrubes on Matthew Provencher, MD

My shoulder was ruined in a car accident. I am 82 years old and Dr. Provencher did more than I had ever hoped for. He did a reverse shoulder and at 2 weeks the range of motion exceeded what I had before replacement. He is my hero! Thank you, Dr. Provencher!!

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