Dr. Jamie Friedman specializes in treating a full range of sports injuries and specializes in complex injuries involving the shoulder and knee. Her fellowship training included both arthroscopic and open shoulder surgery including revisions as well as cartilage restoration procedures of the knee.
Jamie L. Friedman, MD
Fellowship Trained and Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Areas of Interest
As a Colorado Native she understands the active population of Colorado and enjoys taking care of their orthopaedic needs. As a former athlete, she has sustained several sports injuries herself, so she also understands how important it is to get patients back to the life they love.
She is married to Justin, an Army Veteran and current aerospace engineer. They enjoy doing outdoor activities with their two daughters including skiing, mountain biking, and camping.
Sports Medicine
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trauma/Fracture Care
ABOUT DR FRIEDMAN
Fellowship
Sports Medicine, University of Colorado, Denver, CO
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT
Medical School
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Undergraduate
BS is Biochemistry, University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
BA in Mathematics, University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
Memberships & Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy Association of North America
Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society
Team Physician (2019-2020)
Colorado Avalanche Hockey
Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse
University of Colorado (Football and Men’s Basketball)
Denver University Hockey
Aircast Award for Clinical Science, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Baltimore, MD
“Biceps Tenotomy Versus Tenodesis in Active Patients Younger Than 55 Years: Is There
Difference in Strength and Outcomes?”
1st Place Poster at the Dean’s Symposium for Continuous Quality Improvement & Patient Safety, Farmington, CT
“Incidence of Post-Operative Complications Following Implementation of a Checklist”
Friedman JL, FitzPatrick JL, Rylander LS, Bennett C, Vidal AF, McCarty EC.
Biceps Tenotomy Versus Tenodesis in Active Patients Younger Than 55 Years: Is There a Difference in Strength and Outcomes?
Orthop J Sports Med. 2015 Feb. 12;3(2):2325967115570848.
Presented American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine; Baltimore, MD. 2012
Received the Aircast Award for Clinic Science
Friedman JL, Yang JS, Vogel LA, Arciero RA.
Correlation of the Exam Under Anesthesia with Glenoid Track Measurements for Shoulder Instability: A Clinical Tool to Assess Bone Loss
Arthroscopy. 2019 Dec.
Presented at Arthroscopic Association of North America; Orlando, FL. 2019
Otto A, Friedman JL, Szolomayer LK, Baldino JB, Obopilwe E, Mazzocca AD, Arciero RA.
Semitendinosus vs. Gracilis Grafts With 1- vs. 2-Tunnel Techniques for Coracoclavicular Ligament Reconstruction: A Biomechanical Study
AM J Sports Med. 2022 Jun;50(7):1983-1989.
Smith JR, Belk JW, Friedman JL, Dragoo JL, Frank RM, Bravman JT, Wolcott ML, McCarty EC. Predictors of Mid- to Long-Term Outcomes in Patients Experiencing a Knee Dislocation: A Systematic Review of Clinical Studies
J Knee Surg. 2022 Oct;35(12):1333-1341
Salem H, Park D, Friedman JL, Jones SD, Bravman JT, McCarty EC, Frank RM. Return to Driving after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review.
Orthop J Sports Med 2021 Jan 21;9(1):2325967120968556.
“Incidence of Post-Operative Complications Following Implementation of a Checklist”
1st Place Poster at the Dean’s Symposium for Continuous Quality Improvement & Patient Safety, Farmington, CT
Wolf MR, Williams AA, Friedman JL, Shea KP. Arthroscopic Capsular Release and Debridement of Painful Shoulder Osteoarthritis in Patients with Loss of Motion: A Mid- to Long-Term Follow-up Study.
Arthroscopy. 2017 Oct
Friedman J, Ly A, Mauffrey C, Stahel PF. Temporary Transarticular K-wire Fixation of Critical Ankle Injuries at Risk: A Neglected “Damage Control” Strategy? Orthopedics. 2015 Feb. 38 (2):122-7.
SPECIALTIES
Injuries & Conditions
Ligament Tears (ACL, MCL, PCL, LCL)
Meniscal Tears
Sprains and Strains
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Patellar Tendonitis
Fracture Care
General Knee Pain
Treatments
Cartilage Restoration
Arthroscopy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Joint Preservation
Ligament Repair and Reconstruction
Patellar Tendon Repair
ACL Reconstruction
Injuries & Conditions
Shoulder Instability
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Impingement
Tennis Elbow
Golfer’s Elbow
Labral Tears
Fracture Care
Frozen Shoulder
General Shoulder Pain
Treatments
Arthroscopy
Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Repair and Reconstruction
Acromioclavicular (AC Joint) Reconstruction
Shoulder Stabilization
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Joint Preservation
Bicep and Triceps Repair
Philosophy of Care
I have a passion for treating people of all ages and activity levels, from elite athletes to people who want to reduce pain during work or leisure activities. It’s important for me to spend time with each patient to understand their injury as well as their individual treatment goals. Coming up with a plan together and helping a patient to improve their quality of life is what I love most about this job.
Nicole Derby, PA-C
Physician Assistant to Jamie Friedman, MD
Areas of Interest
Nicole was born and raised in Rochester, New York. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY where she majored in both Neuroscience and Psychology and played on the women’s varsity soccer team. She then attended Duke University in Durham, North Carolina and completed her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies.
After graduation, Nicole worked for an orthopedic practice in Albany, NY before joining Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group, where she is focused on the treatment of orthopedic sports medicine injuries.
Nicole and her boyfriend moved to Colorado Springs in the summer of 2024. They thoroughly enjoy many of the outdoor activities Colorado has to offer, including trail hiking and biking. She also enjoys running, CrossFit, traveling and spending time at home with their two crazy cats.
About Nicole Derby, PA-C
Graduate
Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Duke University Physician Assistant Program, Durham, NC
Undergraduate
BS in Neuroscience, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
BA in Psychology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Certifications
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Memberships
American Academy of Physician Assistants
North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants
Physician Assistants of Orthopedic Surgery
Honors
Pi Alpha member, National Honor Society for Physician Assistants
