Linnea Welton, MD

K. Linnea Welton, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with specialty training in sports medicine, hip preservation, and knee preservation. She is one of few surgeons who can perform complex hip and knee arthroscopy, and one of even fewer who performs complex bony realignment procedures of the pelvis, femur and tibia. By using a minimally invasive approach, Dr. Welton can reduce injury to surrounding tissues.

Her research in the field of hip preservation and sports medicine has focused on the development of many surgical improvements. She continues to strive toward improving the standards in the field.

Away from work, Dr. Welton is an avid backcountry skier, mountaineer, long-distance triathlete, and mother of two awesome kids.

The conditions Dr. Welton treats include:

• Hip labral tears
• Hip impingement and hip dysplasia
• Knee injuries (ligaments, meniscus, cartilage)

Tune in to KOMO News IRG Health Talks with Dr. Linnea Welton:

• Hip Dysplasia
• Running

Read Dr. Welton's contributions to the MultiCare Vitals blog:

• Minimally invasive hip surgery helps those with hip pain
• Why women are suffering hip pain and what they can do about it
• Hip preservation: The last frontier of orthopedic surgery

Ramos L, Kraeutler MJ, Marty E, Welton KL, Garabekyan T, Mei-Dan O. Pain Scores and Activity Tolerance in the Early Postoperative Period After Hip Arthroscopy. Orthop J Sports Med. 2020 Oct 28;8(10):2325967120960689. doi: 10.1177/2325967120960689. PMID: 33195723. 

Babazadeh S, Kraeutler MJ, Garabekyan T, Welton KL, Mei-Dan O. Longitudinal versus transverse hip arthroscopy portal cosmesis: a case-control trial of simultaneous bilateral cases. Journal of hip preservation surgery. 2019;6(3):265-70.

Mei-Dan O, Welton KL, Kraeutler MJ, Young DA, Raju S, Garabekyan T. The CU PAO: A Minimally Invasive, 2-Incision, Interlocking Periacetabular Osteotomy: Technique and Early Results. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2019 Aug 21;101(16):1495-1504. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.19.00005.

Welton KL, Garabekyan T, Kraeutler MJ, Vogel-Abernathie LA, Raible D, Goodrich JA, Mei-Dan O. Effects of Hip Arthroscopy Without a Perineal Post on Venous Blood Flow, Muscle Damage, Peripheral Nerve Conduction, and Perineal Injury: A Prospective Study. Am J Sports Med. 2019 Jul;47(8):1931-1938. doi: 10.1177/0363546519849663. Epub 2019 May 24.

Welton KL, Jesse MK, Genuario J, Mei-Dan O. Distal Adductor Longus Avulsion: A Technique for Successful Repair. Arthrosc Tech. 2019 May 23;8(6):e617-e622. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2019.02.005. eCollection 2019 Jun.

Learn more about ongoing studies and medical research at the MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation.

I aim to achieve the best results for my patients, while minimizing the risk of complications and getting patients back in the game as fast as possible. Being an athlete myself provides me with a unique perspective to understand my patients’ desire to get back to their athletic pursuits and life goals. I have dedicated my career to providing high quality, comprehensive care to patients. It is a privilege to work in a field of medicine that I am truly passionate about and to serve people in our community.

Hip preservation specialist.