• Foot and Ankle Surgery. Upper and Lower Extremity Fracture Care

Current TOSC – The Orthopedic Specialty Clinic

Practice Surgery of the Foot and Ankle

Fractures of the extremities

Lower extremity deformities

May 2017 to present

Prior IHC Orthopedic Specialty Group

Practice TOSH – The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital

Surgery of the Foot and Ankle

Fractures of the extremities

Lower extremity deformities

August 29, 2003 – April 2017

Fellowship University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Washington

Surgery of the Foot and Ankle

Mentors: Sigvard T. Hansen, Jr., M.D., Bruce J. Sangeorzan, M.D., and Stephen K. Benirschke, M.D.

August 2002 – July 2003

Residency University of Utah, School of Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals

Salt Lake City, Utah

Orthopedic Surgery, Program Director: Christopher L. Peters, M.D.

July 1998 – June 2002

Internship University of Utah, School of Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals

Salt Lake City, Utah

General Surgery

June 1997 – June 1998

Licensure Physician and Surgeon

Utah State License Number: 98-364130-1205

Washington State License Number: 025209-MD00041047, expired

Board Board Certified – American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Certification September 2005 to present

M.D. University of Utah, School of Medicine

Salt Lake City, Utah

1993-1997

Honors: Alpha Omega Alpha

Student Delegate to American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress, 1996.

Honors Surgery Program

American Society of Clinical Pathologists’ Award for Academic Excellence and Achievement

Dr. Edgar W. and Ruth Alma Barber Scholarship Award

B.A. University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

1987-88, 1990-93

Christian Albrechts Universität

Kiel, Germany

Summer quarter – 1992

B.A. – German with Chemistry Minor

Magna Cum Laude

Phi Beta Kappa

Honors at Entrance Scholarship

1. 2018 Albin SR, Koppenhaver SL, Van Boerum DH, McPoil TG, Morgan JM, Fritz JM. Timing of initiating manual therapy and therapeutic exercises in the management of patients after hindfoot fractures: a randomized controlled trial. J Man Manip Ther. 2018 Jul;26(3):147-56.
2. 2015 Albin SR, Cornwall MW, Van Boerum DH: Post-op Management of Orthopaedic Surgeries: Ankle and Foot. Orthopedic Section, APTA Independent Study Course 27.1.3. https://www.orthopt.org/uploads/content_files/files/27.1-3-References.pdf
3. 2015 Albin SR, McPoil TG, Cornwall MW, Van Boerum DH, Morgan JM: Plantar Pressure and Gait Symmetry in Individuals with Fractures versus Tendon Injuries to the Hindfoot. J Am Pod Med Assoc. 2015 Nov:105(6):469-77.
4. 2010 Van Boerum DH, Morgan JM, Dockter ER. Perprosthetic Fractures: Intraoperative and Postoperative. Chapter 17. In: Coetzee JC, Hurwitz SR, editors. Arthritis & Arthroplasty: The Foot and Ankle. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier; 2010. p. 146-52.
5. 2003 Van Boerum DH, Randall LR, Mohr A, Bachus KN: Rotational stability of a modified stepcut for use in intercalary allografts. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Am. 2003 Jun; 85-A(6): 1073-1078.
6. 2003 Van Boerum DH, Sangeorzan BJ: Biomechanics and pathophysiology of acquired flatfoot deformity. Foot Ankle Clin N Am. 2003 Sept; 8(3): 419-430.
7. 2000 Van Boerum DH, Smith JT, Curtin MJ: A comparison of the effects of patient-controlled analgesia with intravenous opioids versus epidural analgesia on recovery after surgery for idiopathic scoliosis. Spine. 2000 Sep 15; 25(18): 2355-2357.
8. 1997 Shea KG, Coleman SS,Carroll K, Stevens P, Van Boerum DH: Pemberton Pericapsular Osteotomy to Treat the Dysplastic Hip in Cerebral Palsy. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Am. 1997 Sep; 79-A(9): 1342-1352.

1. 2016 Albin SR, Van Boerum DH, Bellow B, Hunter S: AOFAS 2016 Specialty Day. Cost-Effectiveness of Surgical versus Non-Surgical Management after Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures.
2. 2015 Van Boerum DH: Posterior Approach to Pilons. American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society Annual Meeting 2015. Long Beach, CA. July 18, 2015.
3. 2015 Albin SR, Van Boerum DH: APTA 2015 Orthopedic Section Annual Meeting. Management of Post-operative Foot/Ankle Conditions. Phoenix, Arizona. May 16, 2015.
4. 2000 Van Boerum DH, Randall LR, Mohr A, Bachus KN: Rotational stability of a modified stepcut for use in intercalary allografts. Podium presentation. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Annual Meeting, April 2000. Presented by R. Lor Randall.
5. 2000 Van Boerum DH, Randall LR, Mohr A, Bachus KN: Rotational stability of a modified stepcut for use in intercalary allografts. Poster presentation. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 67^th Annual Meeting. March 15-19, 2000.
6. Smith JT, Van Boerum DH, Curtin MJ: A comparison of the effect of patient-controlled analgesia with intravenous opioids versus epidural analgesia on recovery after surgery for idiopathic scoliosis. Podium presentation. Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting. September 1999. Presented by John T. Smith.

1. 2018 Lateral Malleolus Fractures. Acute Care Ortho/Fracture Conference. Intermoutain Medical Center. April 3. 2018.
2. 2017 Operative Treatment of Achilles Tendon Ruptures. Utah State Orthopedic Society Annual Meeting. September 22, 2017.
3. 2017 Foot and Ankle Injuries for Primary Care PAs/NPs. 35^th Annual Utah PA/NP Conference. Snowbird, Utah. August 10, 2017.
4. 2016 Posterior Approach to Pilons. Grand Rounds. Department of Orthopedics. University of Utah. May 4, 2016.
5. 2016 Calcaneus Fractures and Lisfranc Injuries. Workers Compensation Fund Insurance Provider Conference. Salt Lake City, UT. January 28, 2016.
6. 2011 Orthopedic Injuries – In the Backcountry. Powderbirds Preseason Medical Conference for Helicopter Ski Guides. Snowbird, Utah. December 19, 2011.
7. 2011 Foot and Ankle Injuries for Primary Care PAs/NPs. 35^th Annual Utah PA/NP Conference. Snowbird, Utah. August 11, 2011.
8. 2010 The Dreaded Jones Fracture. Intermountain Healthcare Value Recognition Program. December 31, 2010.
9. 2010 Foot and Ankle Injuries for Level 1 Trauma PAs/NPs. Trauma Conference. Intermountain Medical Center. November 15, 2010.
10. 2010 Foot and Ankle Injuries for Emergency Room Physicians. Emergency Medicine Curriculum Series. University of Utah. September 15, 2010.
11. 2009 Ankle Sprain, or is it?. TOSH Physical Therapy Continuing Education Conference. The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital. April 20, 2009.
12. 2009 Foot and Ankle Injuries for Emergency Room Physicians. Emergency Medicine Curriculum Series. University of Utah. February 18, 2009.
13. 2007 Foot and Ankle Injuries for Emergency Room Physicians. Emergency Medicine Curriculum Series. University of Utah. August 8, 2007.
14. 2007 Ankle Arthritis – Fusion or Replacement. Workers Compensation Fund Insurance Provider Conference. Salt Lake City, UT. July 18, 2007.
15. 2007 Foot and Ankle Injuries for Primary Care Physicians. Orthopedic Specialty Group CME Conference. LDS Hospital. November 3, 2007.
16. 2006 Foot and Ankle Injuries. Workers Compensation Fund Insurance Provider Conference. Salt Lake City, UT. October 18, 2006.
17. 2006 Distal Tibia Fractures: Indications and Treatment Options. AO Fracture Course. Salt Lake City, Utah. May 20, 2006.
18. 2006 Cavovarus and Planovalgus Reconstruction. TOSH Physical Therapy Continuing Education Conference. The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital. November 9, 2006.
19. 2005 Foot and Ankle Tendonopathies. TOSH Physical Therapy Continuing Education Conference. The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital. November 15, 2005.
20. 2005 Foot Trauma. Biomet/Arthrotec Foot and Ankle Conference. Warsaw, Indiana. November 5, 2005.
21. 2005 Healthy living with arthritis of the foot and ankle. Arthritis Foundation. The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital. April 13, 2005.
22. 2004 Foot and Ankle Trauma. Podiatry Education Conference. Department of Podiatry. VA Medical Center. October 19, 2004.
23. 2004 Bone and cartilage issues in the foot and ankle. Physical Therapy – Staff Education Conference. The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital. August 17, 2004.
24. 2004 Healthy living with arthritis of the foot and ankle. Arthritis Foundation. The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital. June 9, 2003.
25. 2003 Sports medicine for the foot and ankle. Department of Orthopedics. McKay-Dee Hospital. Ogden, Utah. October 30, 2003.
26. 2003 Foot Trauma. Biomet Regional Conference. Denver, Colorado. September 22, 2003.
27. 2003 Biomechanics and pathophysiology of acquired flatfoot. Harborview Medical Center. ACE Presentation Symposium. July 18, 2003.
28. 2002 Adolescent hallux valgus. Department of Orthopedics. Pediatric Conference. June 14, 2002.
29. 2002 Tarsal coalitions and flatfeet. Department of Orthopedics. Pediatric Conference. May 24, 2002.
    • A comparison of the effects of patient-controlled analgesia with intravenous opioids versus epidural analgesia on recovery after surgery for idiopathic scoliosis. Sherman Coleman Scientific Session. March 15, 2002.
30. 2001 Surface Biomaterials. Department of Orthopedics. Basic Science Conference. April 27, 2001.
31. 2001 Rotational Stability of a Modified Stepcut for Use in Intercalary Allografts. Department of Orthopedics. Grand Rounds. April 4, 2001.
32. 2000 Complications of Antegrade and Retrograde Femoral Nailing. Department of Orthopedics Grand Rounds: Morbidity and Mortality Conf. October 25, 2000.
33. 2000 External Fixation and Vascular Injuries. Deparment of Orthopedics. Fracture Conference. October 13, 2000.
34. 1999 Surface Biomaterials. Department of Orthopedics. Basic Science Conference. April 14, 1999.
35. 1999 Injuries of the Distal Biceps Tendon. Department of Orthopedics. Grand Rounds. October 6, 1999.
36. 1999 Soft Tissue Injuries and Wound Healing. Department of Orthopedics. Basic Science Conference. April 23, 1999.
37. 1999 Injuries of the Distal Biceps Tendon. Musculoskeletal Radiology Conference. St. Mark’s Hospital. March 30, 1999.
38. 1999 Complications Associated with Operatively Treated Calcaneal Fractures. Department of Orthopedics. Grand Rounds: Morbidity and Mortality Conference. January 27, 1999.