SPECIALTIES
Cartilage
Fracture
ACL
Meniscus
MPFL
Knee
Labral Repair
Rotator Cuff
Robert S. Rice, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and he is an expert at diagnosing and treating a wide spectrum of orthopedic conditions and sports-related injuries. He is especially skilled in arthroscopic surgeries of the knee and shoulder as well as fracture repair.
Dr. Rice brings a wide range of skills and training to his practice at Tanner Clinic. The Northern Utah native received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah and earned his M.D. from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. He completed a five-year orthopedic surgery residency at the highly-ranked Mayo Clinic located in Rochester, Minnesota where he was named the “Trauma Resident of the Year” in 2009. Dr. Rice continued his training with a sports medicine fellowship at Taos Orthopedic Institute in Taos, New Mexico.
Outside of work, Dr. Rice enjoys skiing, camping, hunting, golfing, riding four-wheelers, horseback riding, and mountain biking.
Dr. Rice discusses various treatments for knee cartilage injuries, highlighting the use of patients' own cartilage to stimulate tissue growth for effective treatment.
Dr. Rice details common fractures, explaining the use of low-profile plates and screws in surgical interventions to restore alignment and stability.
Dr. Rice explains surgical techniques for ACL injuries such as using the patient's own quadriceps tendon for reconstruction, accompanied by the InternalBrace, to promote stable knee function and quicker recovery.
Dr. Rice discusses common meniscus injuries and treatments, highlighting the shift towards meniscus repair to preserve knee function.
Dr. Rice discusses treating kneecap injuries by using a graft to strengthen the ligament with a focus on reconstruction for kneecap stability.
Dr. Rice discusses biceps tenodesis to preserve muscle function and alleviate lasting pain for patients' normal muscle use.
Dr. Rice addresses shoulder instability, detailing both non-operative and surgical interventions, including repair techniques through arthroscopy.
Dr. Rice explores the commonality of rotator cuff injuries and their surgical treatment through arthroscopic techniques.
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