
Steven Defroda MD
Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma, Shoulder Surgery
Physician
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1100 Virginia AveColumbia, MO 65212
Phone+1 573-882-2663
Fax+1 573-884-2552
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Education & Training
- Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 2014
Certifications & Licensure
- MO State Medical License 2021 - 2026
- VT State Medical License 2019 - 2026
- IL State Medical License 2020 - 2023
- IN State Medical License 2020 - 2021
- RI State Medical License 2014 - 2020
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Inductee Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Characterization of distal biceps tendon and triceps tendon injuries in National Football League players from 2009 to 2022.Ashwin R Garlapaty, Molly Jones, John Baumann, Christian Gunn, James L Cook
Journal of Orthopaedics. 2025-10-01 - Viability of chondrocytes harvested during treatment of hip femoroacetabular impingement.Steven DeFroda, Molly Jones, Bryce Rigden, Caleb Bischoff, Jarod Richards
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. 2025-06-07 - Fresh Meniscal Allograft Transplantation Is Associated With Superior Functional Outcomes for Acetabular Labral Reconstruction in a Preclinical Canine Model.Brent A Prenger, John R Baumann, James L Cook, Chantelle C Bozynski, Cristi R Cook
The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2025-06-01
Press Mentions
- Injured NFL Players Return to Play Too SoonMay 20th, 2025
- NFL Players More Likely to Injure Knee After Shorter Rest PeriodMay 7th, 2025
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