Dr. Alvin J. Detterline is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist.
Dr. Detterline specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopy (including knee, shoulder, hip, elbow, and ankle), and general orthopaedics. He 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, shoulder, elbow, and ankle. Here is just an example of the conditions he treats and procedures he performs.
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
- Articular cartilage allograft
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
Rotator Cuff Tears
- Acute and chronic
- Partial and complete
- 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 dislocators requiring bone graft augmentation
Biceps
- Tendonitis
- Partial or complete tears
Clavicle Fractures
AC (Acromioclavicular) Joint
- AC arthritis
- Distal clavicle excision
- AC separations (separated shoulder)
- Acute and chronic
- Clavicle fractures
- Shoulder fractures
- Proximal humerus fractures
Arthroscopic Hip Surgery
- Labral repair
- Labral debridement
- CAM and Pincer debridement
Femoroacetabular Impingement
- CAM lesions
- Pincer lesions
- Labral tears
Stress Fractures
Articular Cartilage Injuries
- Loose bodies
- Focal cartilage defects
Ankle/Foot Fractures and Dislocations
- Fibula fractures
- Tibial fractures
- 5th metatarsal fractures
Tendon Injuries of the Foot and Ankle
- Achilles tendon ruptures
- Achilles tendonitis
- Peroneal tendonitis or instability
Articular Cartilage
- Osteochondral lesions of the talus
- Ankle arthroscopy and microfracture
Ankle Instability
- Sprains
- Acute and chronic
Sports Injuries
- Turf toe
- Ankle impingement
Arthroscopy
- Treatment of capitellar OCD lesions
Sports Injuries
- Tendonitis
- Fractures
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Education and Training
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.
Athletic Team Affiliations
Dr. Detterline is athletic team physician for:
- Calvert Hall College High School
- Friends School (Baltimore)
- Mercy High School
- Parkville High School
More 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 exercise, running, national parks, American history, and spending time with his wife and two young children.
Certification and Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy Assocation of North America
- Member, NFL Disability Neutral Physician Panel
- Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified
- Maryland Orthopaedic Association
- Maryland State Medical Society
Honors and Awards
- 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
Sept. 8, 2009 — Last summer, Calvert Hall varsity soccer player Elliott Crompton aggressively jumped up for a header during a scrimmage and, as he came back down, “something weird happened” in his knee. “No big deal,” he thought, and kept playing. But the next day, he called his mom at work to say, “I can’t move.” He was seated at his computer with his knee locked. 
Maximizing Function After a Torn Meniscus
