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Robert T. Trousdale, M.D.

  1. Orthopedic Surgeon
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Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Hip dysplasia
  1. Hip replacement
  2. Hip surgery
  3. Knee reconstruction
  4. Knee replacement
  5. Reconstructive surgery
  6. Trauma care
  • Adult hip and knee reconstructive surgery
  • Hip dysplasia
  • Trauma
  • Musculoskeletal infections
  1. 1992
    FellowM.E. Muller Foundation
  2. 1992
    Fellow - Fellow in Orthopedic SurgeryMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1991
    ResidentOrthopedic Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1988
    InternshipMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1987
    MDSaint Louis University School of Medicine
  6. 1983
    BSUniversity of Notre Dame

Certifications

  1. 1994
    Orthopedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Best Poster Award in the Primary Hip Clinical Category, 2024 AAHKS Annual Meeting (Poster #79, A817, Should We Use The Largest Femoral Head With the Smallest Acetabular Component in Primary THA?)American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
  2. 2024
    Charnley lecturerBritish Orthopaedic Association
  3. 2022
    AAHKS Surgical Techniques and Technologies Award. Podium PresentationAmerican Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
  4. 2022
    Best in Revision Hip Clinical Category, Poster Award. American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
  5. 2019
    2019 AAHKS Annual Meeting Best Poster AwardAmerican Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  6. 2018
    The Chitranjan S. Ranawat MD AwardKnee Society
  7. 2017
    Mark B. Coventry Clinical Research AwardDepartment of Education Administration
  8. 2017
    The John Charnley Award Paper 2017Hip Society
  9. 2015
    AAHKS 25th Annual Meeting Poster Award; Noninvasive Hemoglobin Monitoring: A Rapid, Reliable, and Cost-effective Method Following Total Joint Replacement. J. Ryan Martin, MD American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  10. 2011
    2011 ISAKOS Scientific Award for best paper "Screening for Femoroacetabular Impingement in Adolescent Asymptomatic Athletes"ISAKOS
  11. 2009
    Hip Squeaking: Biomechanical Study of Ceramic-on-Ceramic Bearing Surface, Chevillotte C, Trousdale RT, Chen Q, Guyen O, An KNHip Society Award paper
  12. 2008
    Outstanding Scientific Paper Award from the Specialty Societies, Hip Squeaking: Biomechanical Study of Ceramic-on-Ceramic Bearing SurfaceInternational Congress for Joint Reconstruction, Orlando, FL
  13. 2008
    Non-arthroplasty Surgical Options in Hip DiseaseF.P. Paterson Lecture, Orthopaedic Update 2008, The Hip: A Lifespan Approach, Vancouver, BC, Canada
  14. 2008
    Poster Award, Total Knee Arthroplasty in Patients with Fibromyalgia has a High Complication RateMid-America Orthopaedic Association 2008 Annual Meeting, Championsgate, FL
  15. 2006
    Lawrence D. Dorr Award paper - A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial Shows that Two incision Total Hips Do Not Recover Quicker Than Mini-Posterior Total Hips.American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  16. 2005
    Mark B. Coventry Clinical Research Award, 2005Reoperation After Revision TKA for Extensor Mechanism Problems
  17. 2005
    Poster Award, Subsequent Joint Arthroplasty After Primary Charnley Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Brief Report. (With Siraj A. Sayeed, MD).Mid-American Orthopaedic Association, 2005
  18. 2005
    The Hip Society Frank Stinchfield Award--Muscle Damage After Total Hip Arthroplasty Done with the Two-Incision and Mini-Posterior TechniquesHip Society
  19. 2001
    ABC Traveling FellowAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  20. 1987
    Graduated with High HonorsSaint Louis University School of Medicine
  21. 1983
    Graduated with HonorsUniversity of Notre Dame

Professional memberships

  1. 2021 - 2022
    PresidentKnee Society
  2. 2008 - present
    MemberInternational Hip Society
  3. 2007 - present
    MemberMembership Committee, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  4. 2002 - present
    Board MemberMid-America Orthopaedic Association
  5. 2002 - present
    MemberHip Society
  6. 2000 - 2004
    Co-ChairOrthopedic Research Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  7. 2000 - present
    MemberCouncil of Academic Affairs, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  8. 2000 - present
    MemberKnee Society
  9. 1998 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  10. 1998 - present
    MemberBoard of Directors, Maurice E. Muller Foundation of North America
  11. 1997 - 1999
    MemberInstitutional Review Board, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  12. 1997 - present
    MemberOrthopedic Nurse Practice Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  13. 1996
    MemberEducation Task Force Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  14. 1996 - present
    FellowAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  15. 1996 - present
    MemberAO North America
  16. 1995 - 1996
    ChairHospital Task Force Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  17. 1994 - 1997
    MemberCritical Pathway Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  18. 1994 - present
    MemberMid-America Orthopaedic Association
  19. 1994 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  20. 1994 - present
    MemberMinnesota Orthopaedic Society
  21. 1992 - 2000
    MemberInfection Control Committee, Rochester Methodist Hospital
  22. 1992 - present
    MemberResident Advisory Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  23. 1992 - present
    MemberA-O Alumni Association
  24. 1991 - 2000
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  25. 1987 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  26. 1987 - present
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  27. 1987 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association

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