Nathan Ladd Cafferky MD FAAOS
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery
Adult Reconstruction and Trauma at The Steadman Clinic
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181 W Meadow DrSuite 400Vail, CO 81657
Phone+1 970-476-1100
Fax+1 970-479-9166
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Summary
- Dr. Nathan Cafferky is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Vail, CO, specializing in hip and knee reconstructive surgery. His educational background includes a medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine, residencies in surgery and orthopaedic surgery at the University of Colorado and Geisinger Health System, and a fellowship in adult reconstructive orthopaedics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He is experienced in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, hip and knee arthroscopy, trauma, and hip and knee surgery. His research contributions include publications on robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty and CT-free robotic systems in notable journals. He received the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from Centricity Practice Solution, GE Healthcare in 2017.
Education & Training
University of Colorado School of MedicineFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2014 - 2015
Geisinger Health System (Danville)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010 - 2014- University of ColoradoResidency, Surgery, 2008 - 2010
Loma Linda University School of MedicineClass of 2008
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2010 - Present
CO State Medical License 2013 - 2027
PA State Medical License 2010 - 2014
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centricity Practice Solution, GE Healthcare, 2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Combined Medial Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty and Revision Allograft Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.Ryan J Froom, Alexi J Panos, Molly E Kessenich, Nate Dickinson, Mikalyn T DeFoor
Arthroscopy Techniques. 2026-08-01 - 14 citationsImage-Free Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty Results in Quicker Recovery but Equivalent One-Year Outcomes Compared to Conventional Total Knee Arthroplasty.Irfan A Khan, John R Vaile, Cristian A DeSimone, Douglas E Parsell, Jared D Heinze
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2023-06-01 - Correction to: Improved accuracy and fewer outliers with a novel CT-free robotic THA system in matched-pair analysis with manual THA.Atul F Kamath, Sridhar M Durbhakula, Trevor Pickering, Nathan L Cafferky, Trevor G Murray
Journal of Robotic Surgery. 2022-08-01
Journal Articles
- Question and Answer – Integrating a robotic assistant into a high-volume orthopaedic practice.John A. Polikandriotis, Nathan L. Cafferky, Journal of Orthopaedic & Innovation, 3/29/2021
- The Functionality of a Novel Robotic Surgical Assistant for Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case SeriesAlexandra Alessi, Evan Fitzcharles, Ian C. Weber, Nathan L. Cafferky, Case Reports in Orthopedics, 3/17/2021
Press Mentions
VSON Expands to Gunnison, Crested Butte, TellurideSeptember 21st, 2021- More Personalized, Accurate Knee Surgery with RoboticsApril 21st, 2021
In the Operating Room, a Robot That Could Improve Knee Replacement OutcomesApril 24th, 2019
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