CURRICULUM VITAE RICHARD AUBREY LEMON, M.D. ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON
BIRTH DATE AND PLACE
October 14, 1955 Tawas City, Michigan
MARITAL STATUS
Married, Christina Cummings, Registered Dietitian, M.S.
EDUCATION
1973–1976 Bachelor of Science Northern Michigan University Marquette, Michigan
1976–1980 Doctor of Medicine University of Michigan Medical School Ann Arbor, Michigan
INTERNSHIP–RESIDENCY
1980–1985 University of Wisconsin – Clinical Science Center Madison, Wisconsin Orthopaedic Surgery A.A. McBeath, M.D., Chairman LICENSURE
1981 Wisconsin #23997 2002 Minnesota #45252 2008 Michigan #4301091711
BOARD CERTIFICATION
1987 American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery 1994 American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, re-certification 2004 American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, re-certification 2015 American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, re-certification (current certification valid through December 31, 2027) Curriculum Vitae Richard Aubrey Lemon, M.D. Page 2
TEACHING AFFILIATIONS
1986–1987 Clinical Faculty Appointment Veteran’s Administration Hospital Madison, Wisconsin
1985–1995 Clinical Instructor University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin
1995–2011 Clinical Assistant Professor University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin
2011-present Clinical Professor University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin
CLINICAL TEACHING
1st and 2nd Year Medical Students: Physical Exam 2nd Year Medical Students: Knee Exam – Lab for Musculoskeletal Course 4th Year Medical Students in Office PGY2, PGY3, PGY4 Orthopaedic Surgery Residents at Meriter Hospital
CLINICAL PRACTICE
1985–present Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine UW-Health 1 South Park Street Madison, WI 53715
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
1985–1990 Veterans Administration Hospital, Active Staff Madison, Wisconsin
1985–present Meriter Hospital Madison, Wisconsin
1998–present University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Madison, Wisconsin Curriculum Vitae Richard Aubrey Lemon, M.D. Page 3
HONORS
1973–1976 United States Gypsum National Merit Scholarship
1973–1976 Northern Michigan University Merit Scholarship
1974–1976 4.0 Award Northern Michigan University
1976 Phi Kappa Phi Northern Michigan University
1976 Valedictorian (4.0 GPA) Northern Michigan University
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Wisconsin Orthopaedic Society Wisconsin State Medical Society Dane County Medical Society Dane County Sports Medicine Council Madison Orthopaedic Society
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Lemon RA, Engber WD, McBeath AA: A complication of silastic hemiarthroplasty in bunion surgery. Foot and Ankle 4(5):262-266, 1984.
Lemon RA, Engber WD: Trigger wrist. Journal of Hand Surgery 10A(1):61-63, 1985.
Lemon RA, Bartlett DH: Arthroscopic assisted internal fixation of certain fractures about the knee. Journal of Trauma 25(4):355-358, 1985.
Ray JM, Clancy WG Jr, Lemon RA: Semimembranosus tendinitis: An overlooked cause of medial knee pain. The American Journal of Sports Medicine 16(4):347-351, 1988.
Franklin PD, Lemon RA, Barden HS: Accuracy of imaging the menisci on an in-office, dedicated, magnetic resonance imaging extremity system. The American Journal of Sports Medicine 25(3):382-388, 1997.
(Note: The above 5 articles have been cited in 156 publications.) Curriculum Vitae Richard Aubrey Lemon, M.D. Page 4
ORAL PRESENTATIONS: LOCAL
“Management of Hip Fractures,” Combined Nursing Inservice, Madison, Wisconsin
Madison General Hospital June 1983 St. Mary’s Hospital August 1983 University of Wisconsin Hospital September 1983 Methodist Hospital December 1983 Veteran’s Administration Hospital July 1984
“ Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Trauma Victim,” University of Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services Outreach Program, Mauston, Wisconsin, May 1984
“ Sports Injuries,” University of Wisconsin Emergency Management Techniques, Madison, Wisconsin, December 1984 and April 1985
“ Orthopaedic Approach to Arthritis,” Pfizer Lecture Series, Boscobel, Wisconsin, January 1986
“ A Properly Exposed Radiograph: An Orthopaedic View,” Wisconsin Society of Radiologic Technologists, Madison, Wisconsin, October 1986
“Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Shoulder Syndromes,” Primary Care Conference, Department of Family Practice, Meriter Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin, September 1987
“ Fractured Hips,” Inservice Presentation, Meriter Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin, November 1987
“Orthopaedics and X-Rays,” Wisconsin Society of Radiologic Technologists, Madison, Wisconsin, September 1988
“ Knee Injuries in the Athlete,” Madison Area Medical Record Association Meeting, Madison, Wisconsin, November 1989
“Dislocations, Subluxations, and Fractures,” National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Capitol Chapter Workshop, Madison, Wisconsin, April 1990
“ Total Knee Arthroplasty,” Adventures in Living and Learning Program, Lake Edge United Church of Christ, Madison, Wisconsin, April 1990
“Sports Injuries,” Sertoma Club Meeting, Meriter Foundation, Madison, Wisconsin, April 1992 Curriculum Vitae Richard Aubrey Lemon, M.D. Page 5
“ Total Knee Arthroplasty,” Update on Total Joint Replacement, Jackson Foundation, Madison, Wisconsin, March 1993
“ Careers in Orthopaedics,” Madison Metropolitan School District, James Madison Memorial High School, Madison, Wisconsin, 1994–2004
“Orthopaedics,” Sauk Trail Elementary School, Middleton, Wisconsin, 1995–2002
“ Total Knee Arthroplasty,” Update on Total Joint Replacement, Jackson Foundation, Madison, Wisconsin, April 1995
“ Total Knee Arthroplasty,” Eighth Annual Central Wisconsin Claims Association Conference, Madison, Wisconsin, October 1996
“Fractures,” Northside Elementary School, Middleton, Wisconsin, October 1996
“ Independent Medical Evaluations,” Fifth Annual State Risk Management Conference, Madison, Wisconsin, November 1997
“Acute Knee Injuries,” EBI Conference, Madison, Wisconsin, December 1997
“ Acute Knee Injuries,” Wisconsin Society of Radiology Technicians, Madison, Wisconsin, October 1999
“ Careers in Orthopaedics,” Middleton-Cross Plains School District, Middleton High School, Middleton, Wisconsin, 2000-2005
“ Total Hip Replacement,” Meriter Health Services, Madison, Wisconsin, September 2002
“ Total Hip & Knee Replacement,” Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Madison, Wisconsin, November 2002
“Worker’s Compensation,” University of Wisconsin Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Madison, Wisconsin, September 17, 2003
“ Acute Knee Injuries,” Wisconsin Society of Radiology Technicians, Madison, Wisconsin, April 2004
“Acute Knee Injuries,” Meriter Hospital Outreach Program, Madison, Wisconsin, August 16, 2005 Curriculum Vitae Richard Aubrey Lemon, M.D. Page 6
“Acute Knee Injuries,” Meriter Hospital: “Lean on Meriter Orthopedic Series,” Madison, Wisconsin, May 18, 2006
“Worker’s Compensation Update,” University of Wisconsin Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Madison, Wisconsin, February 7, 2007
“Acute Knee Injuries,” Meriter Hospital: “Lean on Meriter Orthopedic Series,” Madison, Wisconsin, May 9, 2007
“Worker’s Compensation Update,” University of Wisconsin Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Madison, Wisconsin, November 17, 2010
“ What’s New in Orthopedics?” University of Wisconsin Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Madison, Wisconsin, August 8, 2012
“ Worker’s Compensation in Wisconsin,” University of Wisconsin Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Madison, Wisconsin, April 30, 2014
“What’s New in Total Knee Arthroplasty?” University of Wisconsin Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Madison, Wisconsin, April 29, 2015
“ Worker’s Compensation in Wisconsin,” University of Wisconsin Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Madison, Wisconsin, November 18, 2015
ORAL PRESENTATIONS: REGIONAL
“A Complication of Silastic Hemiarthroplasty in Bunion Surgery,” Lemon RA, Engber WD, McBeath AA. Wisconsin State Orthopaedic Society, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, November 1983
“Arthroscopic Assisted Internal Fixation of Certain Fractures About the Knee,” Lemon RA, Bartlett DH. Wisconsin State Orthopaedic Society, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, November 1983
“ Acute Knee Injuries,” Heritage Insurance Company, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, October 1997
“ Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy,” GAB Robbins, Regional Meeting, Brookfield, Wisconsin, October 1997
“ Acute Knee Injuries,” American Family Insurance Fall Medical Seminar, Wausau, Wisconsin, October 1997 Curriculum Vitae Richard Aubrey Lemon, M.D. Page 7
“Independent Medical Evaluations,” EBI Conference, Brookfield, Wisconsin, April 1998
“Acute Knee Injuries,” Seminar at Allegro, Ltd., Stevens Point, Wisconsin, August 1998
“ Independent Medical Evaluations,” Lorman Seminar: Workers’ Compensation in Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, June 1999
“The Independent Medical Exam,” Allegro, Ltd., Wausau, Wisconsin, June 1999
“ Understanding the Independent Medical Examination,” Worker’s Compensation Employers Network, Wausau, Wisconsin, June 2001
“ Aggravation of Preexisting Condition,” State Bar of Wisconsin Continuing Legal Education Seminar, Brookfield, Wisconsin, February 2002
“Acute Knee Injuries,” MedEx, LLC Worker’s Compensation Symposium, Brookfield, Wisconsin, June 2002
“Symptom Magnification,” 2nd Annual MedEx, LLC Worker’s Compensation Symposium, Brookfield, Wisconsin, June 27, 2003
“Treatment of Low Back Pain,” 3rd Annual MedEx, LLC Worker’s Compensation Symposium, Brookfield, Wisconsin, June 4, 2004
“ Worker’s Compensation Law,” Wisconsin State Orthopaedic Society, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, June 11, 2004
“ Acute Knee Injuries: Making the Diagnosis,” 4th Annual MedEx, LLC Worker’s Compensation Symposium, Brookfield, Wisconsin, June 3, 2005
“Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain: What Works?” 5th Annual MedEx, LLC Worker’s Compensation Symposium, Brookfield, Wisconsin, June 2, 2006
“Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain: What Works?” Wisconsin Insurance Symposium, Appleton, Wisconsin, February 20, 2009
“ Robotic Assisted Knee Surgery,” Wisconsin Society of Perianesthesia Nurses (WISPAN), Winter Seminar, Madison, Wisconsin, January 29, 2011.
“What’s New in Orthopedics?” Wisconsin Society of Perianesthesia Nurses (WISPAN), Fall Seminar, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, September 15, 2012. Curriculum Vitae Richard Aubrey Lemon, M.D. Page 8
“ Acute Knee Injuries” and “Total Knee Arthroplasty,” Cities and Villages Mutual Insurance Company (CVMIC), Wauwatosa, WI, October 30, 2012
“What’s New in Orthopedics?” National Association of Orthopedic Nurses–Dane County Chapter, Madison, WI, November 15, 2013
“ Worker’s Compensation Update,” Aplin & Ringsmuth 2015 Worker’s Compensation College, Delafield, WI, January 15, 2015
ORAL PRESENTATIONS: NATIONAL
“Applicability of a Single Particle Fixed-Energy Accelerator for Production of a Short Lived, Positron Emitting Nuclides for Clinical Use.” Wieland BW, Highfill RR, Lemon RA, Howell RS. Society of Nuclear Medicine South-Eastern Chapter, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, October 1977
“Semimembranosus Tendinitis: An Overlooked Cause of Medial Knee Pain.” Ray JM, Clancy WG, Lemon RA. American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee, July 1985
ORAL PRESENTATIONS: INTERNATIONAL
“ Femoral Malunions,” 15th Annual Meeting, Blue River Trauma Society, Blue River, British Columbia, Canada, January 1993
“Orthopaedic Potpourri,” 16th Annual Meeting, Blue River Trauma Society, Blue River, British Columbia, Canada, January, 1994
“Total Hip Revision Surgery,” 17th Annual Meeting, Blue River Trauma Society, Blue River, British Columbia, Canada, January 1995
“ Accuracy of Imaging the Menisci on an In-Office, Dedicated, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Extremity System,” 18th Annual Meeting, Blue River Trauma Society, Blue River, British Columbia, Canada, January 1996
“ Orthopaedic Case Presentations,” 20th Annual Meeting, Blue River Trauma Society, Blue River, British Columbia, Canada, January 1998
“ Acute Knee Injuries,” 21st Annual Meeting, Blue River Trauma Society, Blue River, British Columbia, Canada, January 1999 Curriculum Vitae Richard Aubrey Lemon, M.D. Page 9
“Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy,” 22nd Annual Meeting, Blue River Trauma Society, Blue River, British Columbia, Canada, January 2000
“ Commercial Aircraft Evacuation,” 23rd Annual Meeting, Blue River Trauma Society, Blue River, British Columbia, Canada, January 2001
“Crossing the North Atlantic,” 24th Annual Meeting, Blue River Trauma Society, Blue River, British Columbia, Canada, January 2002
“Distal Femoral Osteotomies,” 25th Annual Meeting, Blue River Trauma Society, Blue River, British Columbia, Canada, January 2003
“Worker’s Compensation Law in Wisconsin,” 26th Annual Meeting, Blue River Trauma Society, Blue River, British Columbia, Canada, January 2004
“ Surgical Infections,” 27th Annual Meeting, Blue River Trauma Society, Blue River, British Columbia, Canada, January 2005
“Orthopaedics in Africa,” 28th Annual Meeting, Blue River Trauma Society, Blue River, British Columbia, Canada, January 2006
“Worker’s Compensation Law in Wisconsin,” 29th Annual Meeting, Blue River Trauma Society, Terrace, British Columbia, Canada, February 2007
“Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain,” 30th Annual Meeting, Blue River Trauma Society, Terrace, British Columbia, Canada, February 2008
“Equatorial Medicine,” 31st Annual Meeting, Blue River Trauma Society, Terrace, British Columbia, Canada, February 2009
“ What’s New in Orthopedics?” 32nd Annual Meeting, Blue River Trauma Society, Terrace, British Columbia, Canada, February 2010
“ Robotic Assisted (MAKO) Unicompartmental Knee Replacement,” 33rd Annual Meeting, Blue River Trauma Society, Terrace, British Columbia, Canada, February 2011
“ Update on Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement,” 34th Annual Meeting, Blue River Trauma Society, Terrace, British Columbia, Canada, February 2012
“ What’s New in Orthopedics?” 35th Annual Meeting, Blue River Trauma Society, Terrace, British Columbia, Canada, February 2013 Curriculum Vitae Richard Aubrey Lemon, M.D. Page 10
“ Cement in Orthopedics: Past, Present and Future,” 36th Annual Meeting, Blue River Trauma Society, Terrace, British Columbia, Canada, February 2014
“ What’s New in Orthopedics?” 37th Annual Meeting, Blue River Trauma Society, Terrace, British Columbia, Canada, February 2015
“Patellofemoral Arthroplasty” 38th Annual Meeting, Blue River Trauma Society, Terrace, British Columbia, Canada, February 2016
MISCELLANEOUS
Lemon RA, Wieland BW: Computed Simulation of Large Scale Production of Positron Emitting Radionuclides-Accelerator Target Simulation (ATS). Exhibit, Annual Society of Nuclear Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, 1977
Lemon RA, Engber WD, McBeath AA: Failed Silastic Hemiarthroplasty. Exhibit, American Orthopaedic Foot Society, Anaheim, California, March 1983