
James Eugene Tibone MD
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Professor, Orthopedics, USC School of Medicine
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6801 Park Terrace100 400Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone+1 310-665-7200
Fax+1 310-665-7245
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Education & Training
Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1975 - 1979
Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1973 - 1974
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1973
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1974 - 2028
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PowerChart (Clinical), Cerner Corporation, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification HealtheLife and PowerChart, Cerner Corporation, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PowerChart (CQM), Cerner Corporation, 2016-2017
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Fascia lata allograft superior capsule reconstruction restores glenohumeral translation but alters glenohumeral kinematics at low abduction angles.Nickolas F Fretes, James E Tibone, Victor Hung, Michelle H McGarry, Gregory J Adamson
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2025-07-01 - 4 citationsBiomechanical Comparison of Full-Thickness Versus Partial-Thickness Quadriceps Tendon Grafts for ACL Reconstruction.Jalen Dansby, James Tibone, Dave T Huang, Andrew Nakla, Casey Batten
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2025-06-01 - A Biological Spacer to Treat Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: A Biomechanical Study Utilizing a Secured Versus Unsecured Tensor Fascia Lata Graft.Ajith Malige, James E Tibone, Aaron Hui, Daniel Kwak, Josh Jewell
The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2024-07-01
Journal Articles
- Bicruciate Lesion Biomechanics, Part 2—Treatment Using a Simultaneous Tensioning Protocol: ACL Fixation First Is Better Than PCL Fixation First to Restore Tibiofemoral...James Tibone, MD, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
- Bicruciate Lesion Biomechanics, Part 1—Diagnosis: Translations over 15 Mm at 90° of Knee Flexion Are Indicative of a Complete TearJames Tibone, MD, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
Press Mentions
Venerated Orthopedic Surgeon, James E. Tibone, MD, Will Be Honorably Mentioned in the Leading Physicians of the WorldApril 26th, 2017
Duke Baseball Star Is Playing NCAA Tournament with a Torn ACL. How?June 10th, 2023
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