Dr. Alvin J. Detterline is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopy (including knee, shoulder, hip, elbow, and ankle), 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, shoulder, elbow, and ankle. See below examples of the conditions he treats and procedures he performs.
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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.
Dr. Detterline is the athletic team physician for: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.
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Treatment of capitellar OCD lesions
Dr. Detterline sees patients at the following Towson Orthopaedic Associates’ locations:
After the Fall – Surgery heals a high school lacrosse player’s shoulder in time for him to start at Notre Dame
Saving a Torn Meniscus: Advanced Repair Saves Sports Career
Maximizing Function After a Torn Meniscus