Dr. Steadman’s replacement already in place

By Randy Wyrick

VAIL — Steve Singleton likes sports and he wanted to work with his hands and with people who worked like a team. The occasional mental challenge would also be great. So naturally he fell into a career as an orthopedic surgeon. Now he’s the new surgeon at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute and the Steadman Clinic, taking over Dr. Richard Steadman’s practice — which raises the question, “How to you replace a legend?” His answer? You don’t. “There’s no replacing someone like Dr. Steadman. No one person can fill those shoes,” Singleton said. “This is a special group and a …

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