Mammoth Orthopedic Institute

04/16/2026

2026 Mountain Orthopedic Rendezvous - Speaker Alert!
Lee Pace, MD

Lee Pace, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and fellowship director at the Andrews Institute in Plano, TX. He completed his medical school at Boston University (magna cm laude, AOA) and his residency at the University of Washington. He completed two fellowships after residency. The first was a pediatric orthopedic fellowship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and the second was a sports medicine fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital.

His practice currently focuses primarily on reconstructive knee surgery, and he is the highest-volume trochleoplasty surgeon in the country. He is also a team physician for the FC Dallas MLS soccer team.

https://site.pheedloop.com/event/MORe2026/register

04/14/2026

Big congratulations to our two Orthopedic Sports Medicine matches!

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Collin Nevil (University of Kansas School of Medicine- Kansas City) and Dr. Nicholas Mangutz (Central Michigan University College of Medicine) on this incredible achievement. Your hard work, dedication, and passion for sports medicine have truly paid off.

Wishing you both continued success as you take this exciting next step in your careers—we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish! 💪🏽🏥

04/11/2026

The Mammoth Orthopedics Institute (MOI) has recently expanded to the Northern Inyo Hospital, providing call services and elective surgery to reduce the need to transfer or refer patients out of the area.

We have been making the drive to Bishop since before (MOI) existed. Whether it was the brick building on the corner of Home and Line, the Little Yellow House behind Dwayne's Pharmacy, or the current offices next to the brewery donated by Dave and Roma McCoy, MOI surgeons have been making the trip so patients don't have to.

Winter travel can be intimidating or even impossible, but it's worth it to care for this community and provide board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic subspecialist care up and down the grade.

As commutes go, the scenery is pretty great. Visit us at the Northern Inyo clinic on Pioneer or the Mammoth Hospital clinic on Main Street.
https://www.nih.org/nihd-news/2025/june/nihd-moi-partner-to-strengthen-local-orthopedic-2/
Tags: Northern Inyo

04/11/2026

Sign up now, and be a part of the conversation! This year’s focus is on the knee (arthroscopy and arthroplasty). This year’s learning format will include lectures, demonstrations by our physical therapists, and open discussion with your peers.

https://site.pheedloop.com/event/MORe2026/register

04/10/2026

Mammoth Orthopedic Institute Scholarship Announcement!
There are a lot of scholarships out there. Most ask the same thing: GPA, Awards, Activities, and a list of everything you’ve done.

Usually, the same students win them all. This scholarship is different. At Mammoth Orthopedic Institute, we’re launching our first scholarship for the Eastern Sierra communities we serve. Three scholarships. $2,500 each. One for a graduating senior from Mammoth, Bishop, and Ridgecrest.

Here’s the catch: We don’t want your resume. We don’t care about your GPA. We don’t need a list of achievements. We want one thing: tell us your story, a real one, a moment that shows who you are, when things went right, when things went wrong, when no one was watching, even when it didn’t matter—and you showed up anyway.

Because all of us at Mammoth Orthopedic Institute know one thing to be true. The people who make the biggest impact aren’t always the ones with the best resumes.
They’re the ones with the strongest habits. The quiet discipline. The ones who do the small things right—over and over again.

How you do anything is how you do everything. That’s what we’re looking for. Not perfection, not polish, but character. If you’re a graduating senior from Mammoth, Bishop, or the Ridgecrest area—or you know someone who is—send them this. Have them sit down and write something real. Details to follow in the coming weeks.

04/09/2026

04/08/2026

Kimmy Fasani's full part from "After Forever" | ASN

TransWorld SNOWboarding brings us Kimmy Fasani's full part in the epic film "After Forever." The lines Kimmy draws are next level.

04/08/2026

2026 Mountain Orthopedic Rendezvous - Speaker Alert!
Butterfly in the Blizzard
Kimmy Fasani

Kimmy Fasani is a professional snowboarder, entrepreneur, and advocate. Driven by a love of snowboarding, a commitment to equality in sports, and a profound ability to evolve as both an athlete and a mother, Kimmy is one of the most beloved and respected athletes of her generation. In fall 2024, she was featured on the cover of Outside Magazine, and her documentary Butterfly in the Blizzard—released in spring 2025—is currently nominated for two Sports Emmy Awards: Outstanding Long Form Documentary and Outstanding Editing.

Her film Butterfly in the Blizzard, seven years in the making, offers a deeply personal look at her transformation as both an elite athlete and a mother. Through raw, intimate footage captured over five years, the film explores themes of matrescence—the transition into motherhood—alongside childhood trauma, partnership, identity, and her experience with cancer. Supported by expert voices in maternal health, the film provides an honest and powerful portrayal of Fasani’s evolution and resilience.

Beyond her accomplishments in snowboarding, Fasani remains deeply committed to advocacy, supporting organizations such as Boarding for Breast Cancer and For All Mothers. Her journey reflects an unwavering ability to evolve, persevere through life’s challenges, and find strength in vulnerability. Through her work, she continues to inspire others to push boundaries, prioritize mental and physical well-being, and discover healing in the outdoors.

https://www.kimmyfasani.com/mystory

04/01/2026

2026 Mountain Orthopedic Rendezvous - Speaker Alert!
Damn The Torpedoes - Save the Meniscus
Tags: Nicholas Colyvas, MD, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, @

Dr. Nicholas Colyvas is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder, with particular interests in meniscus repair, rotator cuff surgery, and biceps tendon surgery. He has extensive experience in treating athletes of all types, both professional and amateur. He has also served as team physician for numerous sports teams, including rugby and football.

Colyvas is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, where he serves on the practice management committee. He also serves on the board at the California Orthopaedic Association and is a frequent speaker and moderator at their conferences. Colyvas enjoys teaching orthopedic residents at UCSF and assisting with challenging, complex knee and shoulder surgeries. In his free time, he enjoys racing vintage race cars both locally and internationally.

https://site.pheedloop.com/event/MORe2026/speakers/SPEFKVLKFFA

03/30/2026

Happy National Doctors' Day! 🩺 Today, we honor the incredible, hard-working physicians dedicated to providing exceptional orthopedic care to our patients. Thank you for your compassion and dedication!

https://www.mammothortho.com/about-us.html

03/26/2026

Mammoth Orthopedics Offers Remote Consultations
Should you consider a remote consultation?

Decisions about your healthcare are among the most important you will make. Orthopaedic ailments can have a significant effect on one’s quality of life; knee or shoulder pain can inhibit everyday activities, ranging from walking to reaching for something on a high shelf, to something as simple as sleeping. Whether you wish only to return to these daily activities, are a weekend warrior, or want to resume a life of elite athletic ability, you should feel well-informed and have carefully considered your treatment plan.

You may be wondering if you are a candidate for a certain procedure or treatment, or you may be seeking a “second opinion” regarding your injury or ailment. In this case, a discussion with another physician can be valuable for confirming the diagnosis, reviewing treatment options, or even catching something that was not seen during the first evaluation. This is a relatively common practice, and it is unlikely that a physician would object.

https://www.mammothortho.com/remote-consultation-mammoth-orthopedic-institute.html

03/20/2026

Tyler Williamson, MD, is a sports medicine fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon. He grew up in Minnesota and attended the University of Minnesota, where he graduated with High Distinction from his Biochemistry program. Dr. Williamson then attended New York University School of Medicine for his medical degree, after which he returned to the University of Minnesota for his orthopaedic surgery residency. He went on to complete his sports medicine fellowship in the highly active communities of Lake Tahoe and Mammoth Lakes, CA.

Dr. Williamson’s fellowship training provided experience with cutting-edge procedures, including ACL repair, the Bridge Enhanced ACL Restoration (BEAR) implant, direct anterior total hip arthroplasty, and shoulder arthroplasty using patient-specific computerized planning. Despite its sports medicine emphasis, his unique fellowship afforded continued training in knee and hip arthroplasty and fracture care. Before returning to Mammoth Lakes to join the Mammoth Orthopedic Institute, Dr. Williamson joined a private practice in Minnesota and was the first physician in the state of Minnesota to perform an ACL repair using the BEAR implant for non-research purposes.

https://www.mammothortho.com/stephen-knecht-md.html