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Dr. Michael Rerko is a Board Certified orthopedic surgeon with a American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons sub-specialty certification for hand surgery, and fellowship training in hand and upper extremity. Dr. Rerko completed his orthopedic residency program at The Ohio State University and fellowship training at The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
His practice includes the treatment of:
- Common hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder conditions
- Nerve compression conditions such as carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome
- Nerve injuries of the hand and upper extremity
- Degenerative and overuse conditions of the upper extremity
- Dupuytren’s disease
- Fractures and traumatic upper extremity injuries
- Arthroscopic surgery of the hand and upper extremity
- Dr. Rerko also has training and experience in more areas such as microsurgery, replantation, and joint replacement of the hand and upper extremity.
Commonly Treated Conditions
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome | Ulnar Neuropathy
- Finger Fractures
- Hand and Wrist Arthritis
- Hand Fractures
- Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
- Tennis Elbow – Lateral Epicondylitis
Commonly Performed Procedures
Clinic Locations
Surgery Locations
Education
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Undergraduate:
The University of Notre Dame -
Medical Degree:
Indiana University School of Medicine -
Orthopedic Residency:
The Ohio State University Medical Center -
Fellowship:
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center -
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Subspecialty certification for hand surgery
Titles, Honors & Awards
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Awards
Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Associations
- Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA)
Research & Teaching
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Clinical Educator
Riverside Family Practice, Dublin Family Medicine, Mount Carmel College of Nursing, Ohio University DO School -
Research
Ohio Academy of Family Physicians Lecture - Presenter at top associations including Mid-America Orthopedic Association
Patient Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I see an orthopedic specialist?
Consider seeing an orthopedic specialist when pain persists, limits your movement or interferes with daily activities. A specialist can identify the cause and discuss surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Traumatic bone or joint injuries caused by an accident or fall may require immediate orthopedic trauma and fracture care.
What is the difference between an orthopedic surgeon and a sports medicine physician?
An orthopedic surgeon treats conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons and can perform surgery when necessary. Sports medicine focuses on preventing and rehabilitating activity-related injuries.
Orthopedic ONE’s sports medicine program includes primary care sports medicine physicians, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers and physical therapists. The right provider depends on the condition and whether surgical expertise may be needed.
How do I know if I have a rotator cuff tear?
Lingering shoulder pain or pain that keeps you awake at night may be a sign of a rotator cuff tear, particularly in adults over 40. Tendinitis, bursitis, arthritis and shoulder impingement can also cause pain, so an orthopedic shoulder specialist should determine the underlying cause.
Can physical therapy help me avoid surgery?
Yes. Physical therapy is often a first-line treatment for musculoskeletal pain and injuries. A treatment plan may include therapeutic exercise, manual treatment, pain-relief techniques, activity changes and injury-prevention education.
For some patients with osteoarthritis, physical therapy and other conservative treatments may help delay or avoid joint-replacement surgery. Learn more about Orthopedic ONE’s approach to joint preservation.