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Alvin J. Detterline, M.D.

     

Average Rating: 4.6 stars (based on 35 ratings)
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Dr. Alvin J. Detterline is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopy (including knee, shoulder, and hip), and general orthopaedics.

Dr. Detterline strongly believes in minimally invasive procedures utilizing the most up-to-date techniques to maximize patient recovery and minimize pain. Many procedures can be performed arthroscopically (through the use of small incisions and a camera instead of large open surgical wounds) which allow for a quicker recovery for many patients.

  • Dr. Detterline treats both common and complex conditions of the knee, hip, and shoulder. See below examples of the conditions he treats and procedures he performs.
  • Also be sure to see our Video Library below.

About Dr. Detterline

Dr. Detterline grew up in northwest Indiana just outside Chicago. After completing his orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine training, he moved to Baltimore in 2008. He is an avid tennis player who also enjoys exercising, running, national parks, American history, and spending time with his wife and two young children.

Conditions Treated

Knee

All Knee Ligament Injuries/Reconstructions

  • Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
  • Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
  • Medial collateral ligament (MCL)
  • Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) and posterolateral corner structures
  • Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) following patella (kneecap) dislocation

Meniscus Injuries

  • Meniscal repairs
  • Meniscus transplantation
  • Meniscectomy

Articular Cartilage

  • Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) lesions
  • Osteochondral autograft (OATS)
  • Osteochondral allograft
  • Microfracture
  • Cartilage Transplantation

Knee Tendon Injuries

  • Patella tendon ruptures
  • Quadriceps tendon ruptures
  • Tendonitis

Knee Arthritis

  • Partial knee replacement
    • Certified in Biomet Oxford partial knee replacement
  • Patellofemoral resurfacing
  • Total knee replacement

Knee Malalignment

  • Tibial tubercle osteotomy
  • High tibial osteotomy
  • Distal femoral osteotomy

Knee Fractures

  • Patella fractures
  • Tibial plateau fractures
  • Distal femur fractures
Shoulder

Rotator Cuff Tears

  • Acute and chronic tears
  • Partial and complete (full-thickness) tears
  • Tendonitis
  • Impingement of the shoulder

Labral Tears

  • Anterior and posterior from dislocation
  • SLAP tears (superior labrum)

Shoulder Dislocations

  • Labral tears
  • Glenoid (shoulder socket) fractures
  • Repetitive dislocations requiring bone graft augmentation

Biceps

  • Tendonitis
  • Partial or complete bicep tears

Clavicle Fractures

Frozen Shoulder

  • Adhesive capsulitis

AC (Acromioclavicular) Joint

  • AC arthritis
  • Distal clavicle excision
  • Acute and chronic AC separations (separated shoulder)
  • Clavicle fractures
  • Shoulder fractures
  • Proximal humerus fractures
Hip

Hip Arthroscopy

  • Labral Repairs
  • Labral Debridement
  • CAM and Pincer deformity correction

Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)

  • Cam lesions
  • Pincer lesions
  • Labral tears

Abductor Tendon Injuries

  • Gluteus medius and minimus tendinosis and tears
  • Trochanteric bursitis
Foot & Ankle

Fractures and Dislocations

  • Fibula fractures
  • Tibia fractures
  • 5th metatarsal fractures

Tendon Injuries

  • Achilles tendon ruptures
  • Achilles tendonitis
  • Peroneal tendonitis or instability

Ankle Instability

  • Ankle sprains (acute and chronic)
  • Ligament injuries

Sports Injuries

  • Turf toe
  • Ankle impingement
  • Tendonitis
  • Fractures

Video Library

Contact This Provider

Dr. Detterline sees patients at the following Towson Orthopaedic Associates’ locations:

Towson (Bellona) Office
(410) 337-7900

Patient Reviews

My experience was good.. from checking in at the front desk, X-ray, cortisone shot. Everyone was Professional and Respectful which made for an easy going time.

Sheila J-W
August 10, 2022

Excellent front desk staff. They deserve a medal. Outstanding physician!

Lori A.
July 12, 2022
Doc Detterline & his staff are amazing. Experience, attitude & manners are at a level that is rarely seen anywhere else. You can practically smell the pride & professionalism in this office right as you enter the doors. I am
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Burt B.
July 12, 2022
Alvin J. Detterline, MD. was very professional. Checked to make sure I had any questions before my surgery that he could answer. Explained what it was going to be like after the surgery. He did not sugarcoat it. He told
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Karen B.
May 20, 2022
My son had a Femoroacetabular Imingement or FAI, and we had a consultation w/Dr. Detterline. Dr. Detterline was always so confident and thorough with his information, he has a ton of experience, including with younger patients, and I would not
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Uma D.
May 10, 2022

Great work and friendly staff. Helped me through every step of the process. Thankful to be walking and jogging again

Brandon W.
April 12, 2022
I am always treated with dignity and respect by all the people who assist me at this office. They are friendly and courteous to me and ensure that I am safely moved about during my appointments. My surgeon, Dr. Detterline,
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Carlene E.
March 24, 2022

Doctor Detterline is an excellent example of what a doctor should be in every aspect

Shawn G.
February 26, 2022

The Dr. And entire staff were professional, helpful, courteous, and friendly. The Dr. Was thorough, and took the time to provide information, to address concerns, and to answer questions. A highly positive experience.

Chris S.
February 23, 2022

Very personsble, caring and knowledable. He makes me feel special and that he cares about my well being. Additionally, he listens and explains everything about my injuries.

Barney D.
January 28, 2022
I unfortunately tore my shoulder up and Dr D operated on it and everything was on going great until i tore the good work he had done and he brought me back to fix the damage i had done.
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Gary G
January 25, 2022
Dr. Detterline is amazing at his craft. True professional. I was super worried about my hip arthroscopy surgery…knowing what I know now-I would not give it a second thought- ESPECIALLY with him as my surgeon. Class act all the way.
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Stephanie O.
January 18, 2022
Kelly, I wanted to thank you for your help in getting Dr. Detterline to be Kim’s orthopedist. We were really in a bind and you came through for us. The surgery went well and Kim is recovering nicely. You have
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Russ J.
August 12, 2021
Dr. Detterline is an awesome doctor and a great human being, which reflects in his caring bedside manners. I came to him after two failed knee surgeries, being in pain and having limited mobility. After the total knee replacement surgery,
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JEANNE D.
January 5, 2021

Dr. Detterline did a great job for my son Nathan. ACL surgery with patellar graft and meniscus repair.

Sheila E.
December 21, 2020

Dr. Detterline did my surgery and he was wonderful. From beginning to end everyone was to notch!

Racheal G.
December 21, 2020

Dr. Detterline was excellent. Repaired torn meniscus and follow up visit was great!

David S.
December 21, 2020

The most professional,caring staff!
I had Dr. Detterline for complete knee replacement surgery. I highly recommend him!! TOA is the “best”.

Connie Z.
December 21, 2020
I spent a few years getting injections in my knees due to bone on bone arthritis. Dr. Detterline repaired my left knee meniscus tear beautifully. Several years later, he performed a right total knee replacement on me. I have recovered
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Kathy H.
September 29, 2020
Dr. Detterline performed knee surgery on me two weeks ago. Although I was expecting it, I had no pain post op. Yes, he does run late with his appointments but when he gets in the exam room he listens to
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Cathy k.
February 26, 2020
Dr. Alvin Detterline is a wonderful, caring, & very knowledgeable doctor. I have had the misfortune of having torn the meniscus in my right and left knee (5 years apart) but had the GOOD FORTUNE to have Dr. Detterline take
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Colleen C.
February 24, 2020
We took our teenage son to Dr. Detterline for a second opinion after months of PT under the care of a different ortho doc and missing an entire season of sports. Bilateral hip surgery, full recovery, and back on the
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Kathy F.
February 11, 2020

Dr. Detterline, Trish & Operating Room Crew THANK YOU all for such a wonderful experience with my knee replacement. I really enjoyed meeting all of you and I felt in good hands when we met.  

Susan S
November 30, 2019

2+ weeks post arthroscopic shoulder surgery and good as new! Dr. [Detterline] and his team at Towson Orthopedics were amazing and I highly recommend if you are having any shoulder issues to see them!!

Bettina M.
November 14, 2019
Dr. Detterline, We did it! We got me to the bottom of the Grand Canyon – I am writing this from the campground near Phantom Ranch. Thank you for your help in this challenge – now let’s figure out a
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Bonnie W.
October 23, 2019

To Dr. Detterline, Melissa and Everyone Else in the Office, Thank you for all your care and help. Merry Christmas!

Zachary W.
October 23, 2019
Dr. Detterline, I can never thank you enough for an excellent, skillfull operation on my knee. Today I walked 2.4 miles around the beach road at my summer place in less than an hour. Very good strides, very little limping.
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Don K.
October 23, 2019
Dr Detterline came highly recommended (by previous patients and OR staff) for a hip labrum tear issue. Dr. Detterline is very thorough, knowledgeable, conservative and takes his time to educate his patients on the problem and surgery if needed. He
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Cindy D.
July 14, 2019
Dr. Detterline performed my ACL repair and menisci repair in my left knee. He did an amazing job and correctly identified two complications I was having post-surgery including a rare Cyclops Lesion. He truly does care about your well being,
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Parker K.
March 12, 2019
In December of 2017 I had a Med & Lat Meniscectomy on my R-Knee and in September of 2018 I had a Large popliteal cyst removed from behind my left knee and down into my calf muscle that was causing
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Linda M.
January 4, 2019
I went to Dr. Detterline after my previous surgeon told me I was healed even though I still had significant pain a year after surgery. He showed a genuine care for my situation and we explored non-surgical and surgical options.
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Kyle
October 11, 2018
Dr. Detterline is a “10.” He cares about people. He patiently explains the problem as well as the solution. His bed side manners are exceptional. Dr. Detterline has replaced both of my knees and I am still feeling great after
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Barbara D.
April 20, 2018

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Awards & Affiliations

Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Gunnar B.J. Andersson, M.D., Ph.D. Resident Teacher Award

Jorge O. Galante, M.D. Chief Resident Excellence in Research Award

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation: Midwest Orthopaedic Resident Research. Symposium Third Place Award Recipient

Phi Beta Kappa

Wake Forest University Dean’s List

Sigma Pi Sigma, National Physics Honor Society

Golden Key National Honor Society

Dr. Detterline attended Wake Forest University where he graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. degree in Physics and Chemistry in 1998. He received his M.D. degree from Indiana University in 2002. He completed his orthopaedic residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. Dr. Detterline received his fellowship training in sports medicine and arthroscopy at the Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center under the esteemed Dr. Frank Noyes.

Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)

Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine: ABOS

Dr. Detterline is the athletic team physician for:

Calvert Hall College High School

Friends School (Baltimore)

Mercy High School

Parkville High School

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

Arthroscopy Association of North America

Member, NFL Disability Neutral Physician Panel

Maryland Orthopaedic Association

Maryland State Medical Society

Detterline AJ, Provencher MT, Ghodadra N, Bach BR Jr, Romeo AA, Verma NN. A new arthroscopic technique to determine anterior-inferior glenoid bone loss: validation of the secant chord theory in a cadaveric model. Arthroscopy. 2009 Nov;25(11):1249-56.

Rue JP, Busam ML, Detterline AJ, Bach BR Jr. Posterior wall blowout in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: techniques for avoidance, recognition, and salvage. J Knee Surg. 2008 Jul;21(3):235-40.

Provencher MT, Detterline AJ, Ghodadra N, Romeo AA, Bach BR Jr, Cole BJ, Verma N. Measurement of glenoid bone loss: a comparison of measurement error between 45 degrees and 0 degrees bone loss models and with different posterior arthroscopy portal locations. Am J Sports Med. 2008 Jun;36(6):1132-8.

Detterline AJ, Goldstein JL, Rue JP, Bach BR Jr. Evaluation and treatment of osteochondritis dissecans lesions of the knee. J Knee Surg. 2008 Apr;21(2):106-15.

Rue JP, Lewis PB, Detterline AJ, Verma NH, Bach BR Jr. Minimally invasive medial collateral ligament reconstruction using Achilles tendon allograft. Tech Knee Surgery. 2007 Dec;6(4):266-73.

Detterline AJ, Lattermann C, Bach BR Jr. Technical Note: Creation of transosseous patellar tunnels during extensor mechanism repair. J Knee Surg. 2007 Jul;30(3):249-50.

Nicholson GP, Goldstein JL, Romeo AA, Cole BJ, Hayden JK, Twigg SL, McCarty LP, Detterline AJ. Lateral meniscus allograft biologic glenoid arthroplasty in total shoulder arthroplasty for young shoulders with degenerative joint disease. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2007 May;14(Epub ahead of print).

Detterline AJ, Goldberg SH, Bach BR Jr, Cole BJ. Treatment options for articular cartilage defects of the knee. Orthop Nurs. 2005 Sep-Oct;24(5):361-66.

Meldrum R, Feinberg JR, Capello WN, Detterline AJ. Clinical outcome and incidence of pregnancy after bipolar and total hip arthroplasty in young women. J Arthroplasty. 2003 Oct;18(7):879-85.

Ford LE, Detterline AJ, Ho KK, Cao W. Gender- and height-related limits of muscle strength in world weightlifting champions. J Appl Physiol. 2000 Sep;89(3):1061-64.