Peter Millett, MD

Shoulder surgeon and sports medicine specialist at The Steadman Clinic in Vail sharing news on shoulder, knee & elbow athletic injuries.

[Peter Millett, MD @MillettMD]

#RotatorCuff care is evolving beyond repair. The question is no longer only, “Can we fix the tear?” but “How do we restore the shoulder?”

Better outcomes come from personalized decisions that consider biology, biomechanics, healing, and patient goals. https://t.co/AhRDFST4PE

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A study by Dr. Millett and colleagues found patients ≤65 undergoing reverse total shoulder arthroplasty had gains in pain, function, and quality of life: 89% resumed recreation, and 95% returned to work with minimal limits. https://t.co/TKo8oFqnDc #medtwitter

[Arthroscopy Journal @ArthroscopyJ]

Explore how bony augmentation procedures compare with soft tissue stabilization after failed arthroscopic Bankart repair in competitive athletes. #ShoulderStability #SportsMedicine #ArthroscopicSurgery @jildehMD @MillettMD @drprovencher @sportsdocmatt

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Every shoulder is unique & treatment decisions should be too. Honored to be part of the international team recognized with the @AOSSM Excellence in Research Award for developing the BRACE Score to improve shoulder instability care. More ➡️ https://t.co/0WH9SLG2qm #medtwitter

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Dr. Millett and colleagues show medial meniscal extrusion varies with loading: it increases in weightbearing and decreases with flexion. This challenges how we interpret static MRI scans and supports a more functional view of knee assessment. https://t.co/RiS8eFVIYG #medtwitter

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Not every #meniscustear should be treated the same way.

The #meniscus plays a critical role in load distribution and joint preservation. That's why the goal isn't just addressing the tear, it's preserving knee function for years to come. https://t.co/6j7q3kTk17 #kneeinjury

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Congrats to the #CarolinaHurricanes on their #StanleyCup victory! Thanks to #MarkJankowski and #SethJarvis for allowing us to share these great photos.

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Arthroscopic #shouldersurgery is often called “routine,” but the reality is complex. It's a precision tool for cuff tears or instability. Less cutting means faster recovery but success relies on a strict rehab partnership. Surgery is the start. https://t.co/8eL1B9y2UV #medtwitter

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It’s no longer “single-row vs double-row.”
It’s match the construct to the tear.
Double-row still has a clear role in footprint restoration and compression, especially in complex tears. But the real shift: indication > technique
https://t.co/vYPLfRRykW #RotatorCuffRepair

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Last day in the OR with Matt Wardlaw! Thanks for all your help over the last decade and congratulations on your promotion to product director for Arthrex in the Rocky Mountains!

[Peter Millett, MD @MillettMD]

Standardized repairs aren't only path for posterior #shoulderinstability. Study in @ArthroscopyJ by Dr Millett/colleagues examines return to competition & recurrence in elite athletes. Better question: what does this injury mean for the athlete?https://t.co/93av0MR5wl #medtwitter

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Dr. Millett has been included in DoctorsDoctor — Shoulder 2025, a peer-selected index of shoulder surgeons across the United States.

DoctorsDoctor publishes transparent methodology and does not sell listings or placement.

View the list ⬇️
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[Peter Millett, MD @MillettMD]

@aossmjournals #rotatorcuff study: this surgery isn’t just about early recovery, it’s about durability. Patients ask, “Will I get back?” but also, “Will it last?” Outcomes vary, but many maintain lasting function. Success = a shoulder holding up over time. https://t.co/xXUxm1TJat

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Dr. Millett and collaborators continue to advance arthroscopy beyond incremental change. The 2026 @aanaorg Lightbulb Award recognized the Articulator��� Arthroscopic Bur for expanding minimally invasive bone resection capability. Details ➡️ https://t.co/BM6sMMi2RP #medtwitter

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A championship moment for the #Princeton Tigers!

Kudos on your #NationalChampionship win, and congratulations to all the players on the team, along with every #lacrosse athlete we’ve had the opportunity to care for and support. #sportsmedicine

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Always grateful to play a small role in helping athletes get back to doing what they love. Good luck to all the hockey players we have cared for!

[Peter Millett, MD @MillettMD]

Watching the #StanleyCup semifinals this week has been especially meaningful. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of treating more than 100 #NHL players.

Elite hockey demands an incredible balance of skill, durability, recovery, and resilience.

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Dr Millett's Former AGA research fellows Dr Rony dey Hazra and Dr Max Hinz taking what they learned in Vail and caring for a patient in Berlin, Germany!