Richard Kyle Martin, MD

What I Do

I am a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon sub-specializing in Sports Medicine and my practice focuses on the knee, hip, and shoulder. I also serve as team physician for the St. Cloud State University Huskies. I remain actively engaged in research focused on investigating the clinical translation of artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve patient outcomes.

My areas of interest include:

• Knee: Instability, ligament injuries, meniscal injuries, cartilage injuries, patellofemoral instability/pain
• Hip: Impingement, labral tear, hamstring tear
• Shoulder: Instability and rotator cuff tear

My research interests lie in orthopedic sports medicine conditions and surgical outcomes. Specifically, I am interested in the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to the field of orthopedic surgery with the goal of improving clinical care. My clinical practice based in Minnesota, USA focuses on the assessment and management of orthopedic conditions involving the knee, hip, and shoulder.

Why I Love My Work

I love what I do because there is a combination of immediate gratification from performing surgery on an injured individual and also the long-term fulfilment in watching them return to sport and life following their rehabilitation.

Getting to Know Me

I am from Winnipeg, Canada. I love traveling and have visited over 35 countries. I am a PADI certified Advanced Open Water Diver and my main interests are cycling, spending time with family, and pretending I’m still an athlete.