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Robert Duerr, MD

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Sports Medicine Specialist

Dr. Robert A. Duerr is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery. Dr. Duerr received his medical degree from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and completed fellowship training at Harvard University at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Sports Medicine followed by Orthopedic Shoulder Fellowship training at Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ under guidance of Dr. JT Tokish. Dr. Duerr was employed as Assistant Professor and Team Physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center before being recruited to join Mercy clinic in St. Louis. Dr. Duerr offers comprehensive care for a wide range of orthopedic disorders and sports injuries.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

  • Mercy Clinic Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
    Director of Cartilage Repair and Joint Preservation Program
  • Aug 2022 - Present
  • The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
    Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
  • Assistant Professor, Team Physician
  • Sept 2018 – June 2022

POST-GRADUATE TRAINING

  • Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Harvard UniversityOrthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Jul 2017- Jul 2018

  • Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZOrthopedic Shoulder Fellowship – Dr. JT Tokish May – Jun 2018

  • Allegheny General HospitalOrthopaedic Surgery Residency Jul 2012- Jun 2017

  • University of Pittsburgh, Dept of Biomedical EngineeringResearch Assistant Jun 2007- Jul 2008

EDUCATION & HONORS

  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Miami, FL
    -Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
    -Medical Faculty Association Scholarship Recipient
    Doctorate of Medicine (MD) Aug 2008-May 2012

  • University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
    -Summa Cum Laude
    B.S. Biomedical Engineering Aug 2003-May 2007

CERTIFICATIONS

  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Board Certified 2020-Present

MEDICAL LICENSURES

  • Missouri State Medical License Active 2022 - Present

  • Ohio State Medical License Active 2018 - Present

  • Massachusetts State Medical License 2017 - 2018

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Member 2012 - Present

  • American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine Member 2017 - Present

  • Arthroscopy Association of North America Member 2017 - Present

  • International Cartilage Repair Society Member 2018 - Present

  • International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Member 2019 - Present

AWARDS

  • Resident Leader Nominee, American Orthopaedic Association Leadership Forum Seattle, WA June 2016

  • 1st Place Research Award, Allegheny General Hospital Annual Resident Research Day Pittsburgh, PA May 6, 2016

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society Florida Alpha Chapter, Active Member 2012-Present

  • Summa Cum Laude, B.S. Biomedical Engineering University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI March 2007

GRANT SUPPORT

Research Support

  • Arthrex $119,700 Robert Duerr (PI) 12/10/21-6/30/22

    Prospective study of bone pathologies resulting from acute or chronic injury treated with Intraosseous Bioplasty (IOBP). Prospective, multicenter, sponsor initiated clinical trial.

  • Research Grant #00053010 $460,580.00
  • Smith and Nephew Christopher Kaeding (PI) 08/23/18-04/30/21
  • A prospective, double blinded, multi-center, randomized, controlled trial to evaluate mechanical debridement vs. radiofrequency-based debridement in the treatment of articular cartilage lesions.
    Role: Co-Investigator

  • Research Grant #00044377 $664,723
  • NIH Laura Schmitt (PI) 06/01/18-07/31/21
  • Disability after ACL Reconstruction: Development of an Alternative Model of Care
    Role: Co-Investigator

  • Research Grant #60062495 $716,267 8/1/2018- 7/31/2023
  • NIH/NIAMS Christopher Kaeding (PI)
  • R01 (Spindler)
  • BEAR-MOON: A Two Arm Noninferiority Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing ACL Repair with BEAR™ Device vs. Standard of Care Autograft
    Role: Co-Investigator

PUBLICATIONS (Peer Reviewed Journal Articles)

  1. Moore T, Walla N, Harangody S, Flanigan D, Duerr R, Siston R, Magnussen R. Quantitative Visual Assessment of the J-sign Demonstrates High Inter-Rater Reliability. J of ISAKOS. Accepted July 19, 2023
  2. Tan D, Ferrante S, DiBartola A, Crouser N, Magnussen R, Kaeding C, Flanigan D, Duerr R, Siston R, Magnussen R. Quantitative Visual Assessment of the J-sign Demonstrates High Inter-Rater Reliability. J of ISAKOS. Accepted July 19, 2023
  3. Oosten JD, DiBartola AC, Wright JC, Cavendish PA, Milliron EM, Magnussen RA, Duerr R, Kaeding CC, Flanigan DC. More Is Not Merrier: Increasing Numbers of All-Inside Implants Do Not Correlate with Higher Odds of Revision Surgery. J Knee Surg. 2023 Jul 18. doi: 10.1055/a-2112-8158. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37336501.
  4. Gonzalez RC, Ryskamp DJ, Swinehart SD, Cavendish PA, Milliron E, DiBartola AC, Duerr R, Flanigan DC, Magnussen RA. Patellofemoral articular cartilage damage is associated with poorer patient-reported outcomes following isolated medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023 Jul;31(7):2794-2801
  5. Duerr R, Ormseth B, Adelstein J, Garrone A, DiBartola A, Kaeding C, Flanigan D, Siston R, Magnussen R, Elevated Posterior Tibial Slope is Associated with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Failures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery (2023), doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2022.12.034
  6. Meeks B, Ulrich M, Duerr R, Flanigan D. Lateral Meniscal Allograft Transplantation with Distal Femur Osteotomy. Video Journal of Sports Medicine. Accepted December 23, 2022.
  7. Crouser N, Wright J, DiBartola AC, Flanigan DC, *Duerr RA. *Intercondylar Notch Pathology. J Knee Surg. 2022 Dec 20. doi: 10.1055/a-2001-6764. Epub ahead of print. PMID 36539213.
  8. Duerr R, Ormseth B, DiBartola A, Geers K, Kaeding C, Siston R, Flanigan D, Magnussen R. Association of Elevated Posterior Tibial Slope with Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Failure in a Matched Cohort Analysis. American Journal of Sports Med. 2023 Jan;51(1):38-48.
  9. Gonzalez RC, Ryskamp DJ, Swinehart SD, Cavendish PA, Milliron E, DiBartola AC, Duerr RA, Flanigan DC, Magnussen RA. Patellofemoral articular cartilage damage is associated with poorer patient-reported outcomes following isolated medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2022 Nov 16. doi: 10.1007/s00167-022-07221-x. Epub ahead of print. PMID 36383223.
  10. Welder E, Magnussen RA, Fitzpatrick S, Duerr RA, Kaeding CC, Flanigan DC. Arthroscopic Bone Graft Technique for Two-Stage Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Arthrosc Tech. 2022 Sep 17;11(10):e1667-e1674. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2022.05.014. PMID 36311315; PMCID PMC9596458.
  11. Sorensen HH, Magnussen RA, DiBartola AC, Mallory NT, Litsky AS, Stoodley P, Swinehart SD, Duerr RA, Kaeding CC, Flanigan DC. Influence of Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilm on the mechanical strength of soft tissue allograft. J Orthop Res. 2022 May 8:10.1002/jor.25360. doi: 10.1002/jor.25360. Epub ahead of print. PMID 35526143; PMCID PMC9640764.
  12. Randazzo E, Duerr R, Baria MR. Meniscus Root Tears: A Clinical Review. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2022 May 1;21(5):155-158. doi: 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000959. PMID 35522439.
  13. Leon J, Flanigan D, Colatruglio M, Ormseth B, Fitzpatrick S, Duerr R, Kaeding C, Magnussen R. Larger Prior Tibial Tunnel Size is Associated with Increased Failure Risk Following Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. J Knee Surg. 2022 Mar.
  14. Oosten J, Yoder R, DiBartola A, Bowler J, Sparks A, Duerr R, Magnussen R, Kaeding C, Flanigan D. Several Techniques Exist with Favorable Biomechanical Outcomes in Radial Meniscus Tear Repair – A Systematic Review. Arthroscopy. 2022 Aug;38(8):2557-2578.e4
  15. Baria M, Pedroza A, Kaeding C, Durgam S*, Duerr R*, Flanigan D, Borchers J, Magnussen R. Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Microfragmented Adipose Tissue for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2022;10(9).
  16. Lynch D, Duerr R. Technique for Arthroscopic Transtibial Medial Meniscus Posterior Root Repair. Video J Sports Med. October 2021.
  17. Kohls M, Magnussen R, Fitzpatrick S, Kaeding C, Flanigan D, Duerr R. Intra-articular Steroid Injection at the Time of Knee Arthroscopy Increases Risk of Post-operative Infection. KSSTA. Sept 28, 2021
  18. Geers K, Ormseth B, Garrone A, Siston R, Duerr R. Anterior Closing Wedge Proximal Tibia Osteotomy and Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Quadriceps Tendon Autograft. Video J Sports Med. May 2021.
  19. Colatruglio M, Flanigan DC, Harangody S, Duerr RA, Kaeding CC, Magnussen RA. Identifying Patients with Patella Alta and/or Severe Trochlear Dysplasia Through the Presence of Patellar Apprehension in Higher Degrees of Flexion. Orthop J Sports Med. 2020; 8(6).
  20. Duerr R, Harangody S, Magnussen R, Kaeding C, Flanigan D. Technique for Biplanar Lateral Opening Wedge Distal Femoral Osteotomy in the Valgus Knee. Arthroscopy Techniques. 2020;9(9):e1323-e1333.
  21. Duerr R, Harangody S, Magnussen R, Kaeding C, Flanigan D. Technique for medial closing wedge proximal tibia osteotomy in the valgus knee. Arthroscopy Techniques. 2020;9(7):e925-e933.
  22. Leininger A, Duerr R, Chauhan A, McGovern R, Christoforetti J. Endoscopic-Assisted anatomic reconstruction of chronic proximal hamstring avulsion with achilles allograft. Arthroscopy Techniques. 2020;9(8):e1133-e1139.
  23. Morris J, Magnussen RA, Dibartola A, Aldabbeh S, Duerr R, Kaeding C, Flanigan D. Patient outcomes after horizontal cleavage tear repair: A systematic review. Arthroscopy. 2020;36(8):2316-2331.
  24. Ackermann J, Duerr RA, Barbieri Mestriner A, Shah N, Gomoll AH. Effect of Graft-Host Interference Fit on Graft Integration after Osteochdondral Allograft Transplantation: A comparative MRI Analysis of Two Instrumentation Sets. Cartilage. 2019 Aug 2. PMID 31375032.
  25. Duerr RA, Garvey KD, Ackermann J, Matzkin EG. Influence of graft diameter on patient reported outcomes after hamstring autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. 2019 Orthopedic Reviews. https://doi.org/10.4081/or.2019.8178
  26. Ackermann J, Ogura T, Duerr R, Mestriner A, Gomoll A. Mental health has no predictive association with self-assessed knee outcome scores in patients after osteochondral allograft transplantation of the knee. Orthop J Sports Med. 2018 Dec 10;6(12). PMID 30560141
  27. Duerr RA, Ackermann J, Gomoll A. Orthobiologics in sports medicine: Amniotic derived treatments and formulations. Clinic Sports Med. 2019 Jan; 28(1):45-59. PMID 30466722.
  28. Duerr RA, Melvin PR, Phillips DJ. Acromioclavicular ‘Pseudo-dislocation’ with concomitant coracoid process fracture and coracoclavicular ligament rupture in a 12-year-old male. Ortho J Harvard Med School. 2018 June.
  29. Ackermann J, Ogura T, Duerr R, Mestriner A, Gomoll A. Pre-operative mental health has a stronger association with baseline self-assessed knee scores than defect morphology in patients undergoing cartilage repair. Cartilage. 2018 Jul. PMID 29972067
  30. Duerr R, Nye D, Akhavan S. Clinical evaluation of an arthroscopic, knotless, suprapectoral biceps tenodesis technique: Loop ‘n’ Tack tenodesis. Orthop J Sports Med. 2018 Jun. PMID 30090828
  31. Duerr RA, Christoforetti JC. Arthroscopic Repair of Posterior Glenohumeral Capsular Rupture with Concomitant Anterior and Posterior Labrum Detachment. Arthrosc Tech. 2016 Aug 8;5(4):e865-869. PMID 27709050
  32. Duerr RA, Chauhan AC, Akhavan S, Frank DA, DeMeo PJ. An algorithm for diagnosing and managing primary and recurrent patellar instability. JBJS Reviews. 2016 Sep;4(9). PMID 27760074
  33. Bhandari M, et al. (HEALTH Investigator). Hip fracture evaluation with alternatives of total hip arthroplasty versus hemiarthroplasty (HEALTH): protocol for a multicentre randomized trial. BMJ Open. 2015 Feb;5(2):e0062363 PMID 25681312
  34. Duerr R, Chen D, Owens P. The Miami Breakout Cast: A novel method for applying a removable cast. J Hand Surg Eur 2011 Nov;36(9):822-4. PMID 21914691

BOOK CHAPTERS

  1. Duerr R. (2021) Non-Arthroplasty Management of Knee Osteoarthritis. In: AAOS Resident Curriculum. Sports Medicine Section: Chapter 19.
  2. Duerr R., Magnussen R.A. (2020) Outcomes of Surgery for Coronal Instability. In: Oussedik S., Lustig S. (eds) Osteotomy About the Knee. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-49055-3_7
  3. Duerr R, Hunt T, Higgins L. Chapter: Arthroscopic Trans-tendon Double Row Subscapularis Repair Using All Suture Medial Row Anchors. Video Atlas: Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Techniques.
  4. Duerr R, Frank D. Chapter 12: Type 2 Superior Labral Anterior Posterior (SLAP) Tear in 55 year-old male with Concomitant Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tear Treated with Long Head of Biceps Tenodesis and Rotator Cuff Repair. In: Strauss E, Verma N. The Biceps and Superior Labrum Complex: A Clinical Casebook. Springer, November 6, 2017.

PEER REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS (Presenter listed first)

  1. Ferrante S, Adelstein J, Quinn J, Cavendish P, Flanigan D, Magnussen R, Duerr R. How Body Mass Index Impacts the Complications and Outcomes of Patients with Multi-Ligamentous Knee Injuries Who Undergo Operative Repair: A Review of the Current Literature.
    E-poster. ISAKOS Biennial Congress. June 18-21, 2023.
  2. Iyer A, Bustamante G, Milliron E, Cavendish P, Kirven J, Flanigan D, Kaeding C, Duerr R. Early Results of ACL Reconstruction with Quadriceps Tendon Autograft All-Inside Technique.
    E-poster. ISAKOS Biennial Congress. June 18-21, 2023.
  3. Ormseth B, Adelstein J, Garrone A, DiBartola A, Kaeding C, Flanigan D, Siston R, Duerr R. Elevated Posterior Tibial Slope is Associated with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Failures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    E-poster. ISAKOS Biennial Congress. June 18-21, 2023.
  4. Cavendish P, Palumbo R, Duerr R, Magnussen R, Flanigan D. Outcomes Following Transtibial Meniscus Root Repair are not Affected by Pre-operative Coronal Plane Alignment.
    Podium Presentation. AAOS Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. March 9, 2023.
  5. Clark K, Flanigan D, Magnussen R, Duerr R, Kaeding C, Swinehart S, Dibartola A, Milliron E, Cavendish P, Brunst C. Pediatric Patients are Ready to Return to Sport at Six Months Following Meniscal Repair Based on Isokinetic Dynamometry Testing.
    Mid-America Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. Podium Presentation. April 20, 2023.
  6. Good L, Palumbo R, Milliron E, Cavendish P, Kirven J, Dibartola A, Duerr R, Magnussen R, Flanigan D. Coronal Alignment Does Not Affect Outcomes After Transtibial Meniscus Root Repair.
    Mid-America Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. Podium Presentation. April 22, 2023.
  7. *Duerr R, *Barbee J, Flanigan D. Development of an Instrument to Measure Self-Efficacy in Orthopedic Surgery Trainees. Poster Presentation. 2022 AOA Annual Leadership Meeting, Providence, RI. June 2022.
  8. Duerr R. Sanders J, Geers K, Garrone A, SIston R, Piscitani F, Binzel K, Knopp M, Magnussen R, Flanigan D. Accuracy of 3D Printed Cutting Guide Versus Free-Hand Technique for Anterior Closing Wedge Proximal Tibia Osteotomy in an Animal Model. Poster Presentation.
    AOSSM Annual Meeting, Colorado Springs, CO. July 2022.
  9. Duerr R, Hollman J, Flanigan D. Orthopedic Resident and Fellow Perspectives on Autonomy and Entrustment in the Operating Room. Podium Presentation.
    AAOS Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. March 2022.
  10. Duerr R, Barbee J, Flanigan D. Development of an Instrument to Measure Self-Efficacy in Orthopedic Surgery Trainees.
    Poster Presentation. American Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. Providence, RI. June 15, 2022
  11. Ryskamp D, Gonzalez R, Cavendish P, Miliron E, DiBartola A, Duerr R, Flanigan D, Magnussen R. The Impact of Articular Cartilage Status on Outcomes of Isolated Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction.
    Paper Presentation. Mid-America Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. April 2022.
  12. Gonzalez R, Gonzalez R, Cavendish P, Miliron E, DiBartola A, Duerr R, Flanigan D, Magnussen R. The Impact of Multiple Prior Dislocations on Outcomes of Isolated Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction.
    Paper Presentation. Mid-America Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. April 2022.
  13. Duerr R, Miller J, Jones D, DiBartola A, Flanigan D, Kaeding C, Magnussen R. Failure Risk of BTB Autograft vs Quadrupled Semitendinosus Autograft in Teenage Population Undergoing ACL Reconstruction.
    Paper Presentation. Mid-America Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. April 2022.
  14. Flanigan D, Magnussen R, Duerr R, DiBartola A, Kaeding C, Stoodley P, Ormseth B, Schneider J. Incidence, Common Pathogens, and Risk Factors for Infection after ACL Reconstruction: A Systematic Review.
    Paper Presentation. Mid-America Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. April 2022.
  15. Kirven J, DiBartola A, Bowler J, Duerr R, Magnussen R, Flanigan D. How Safe is Platelet-Rich Plasma in Orthopedics? A Systematic Review. Paper Presentation.
    Mid-America Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. April 2022.
  16. Oosten J, DiBartola A, Wright J, Duerr R, Magnussen R, Kaeding C, Flanigan D. The More the Merrier? Meniscus Implants – An Analysis of All-inside Repair Failure.
    Paper Presentation. Mid-America Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. April 2022.
  17. Duerr R, Perry J, Magnussen R, Flanigan D, Ormseth B, Siston R, Garrone A, Kaeding C, Schmitt L. Relationship Between Posterior Tibial Slope and Sagittal Plane Mechanics During Jump Landing After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.
    Paper Presentation. ISAKOS 2021 Global Congress. Nov 27-28, 2021.
  18. Duerr R, *Tan D, Magnussen R, Dibartola A, Kaeding C, Flanigan D. Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Mid- to Long-Term Outcomes After Multi-Ligamentous Knee Injury. *Paper Presentation. ISAKOS 2021 Global Congress. Nov 27-28, 2021.
  19. Duerr R, Kohls M, Magnussen R, Flanigan D, Kaeding C. The Impact of Intra-articular Steroids on Infection Rates After Knee Arthroscopy.
    E-poster presentation. ISAKOS 2021 Global Congress. Nov 27-28, 2021.
  20. Flanigan D, Martin K, Dibartola A, Duerr R, Kaeding C, Magnussen R. Failure Rates and Outcome Scores Following Meniscus Repair in Pediatric Patients: A Matched Cohort Study.
    E-Poster Presentation. ISAKOS 2021 Global Congress. Nov 27-28, 2021.
  21. Flanigan D, Wright J, Dorweiler M, Dibartola A, Duerr R, Kaeding C, Magnussen R. Concomitant Repair of Medial and Lateral Meniscus Tears: Does It Work? E-Poster Presentation.
    ISAKOS 2021 Global Congress. Nov 27-28, 2021.
  22. Magnussen R, Sparks A, Dibartola A, Everhart J, Duerr R, Kaeding C, Flanigan D. Inter and Intra-Rater Reliability of Measurements of ACL Tunnels with Radiographs, CT, and MRI.
    Paper Presentation. ISAKOS 2021 Global Congress. Nov 27-28, 2021.
  23. Magnussen R, Pappa N, Long J, Duerr R, Dibartola A, Kaeding C, Flanigan D. Influence of Patellofemoral Anatomy on Outcomes of Isolated MPFL Reconstruction for Patellar Instability.
    E-Poster Presentation. ISAKOS 2021 Global Congress. Nov 27-28, 2021.
  24. Magnussen R, Dorweiler M, Oosten J, Dibartola A, Kirven J, Blackwell R, Duerr R, Flanigan D. Impact of Number of Inside-Out Sutures on Meniscal Repair Failure.
    E-Poster Presentation. ISAKOS 2021 Global Congress. Nov 27-28, 2021
  25. Kohls M, Magnussen R, Fitzpatrick S, Kaeding C, Flanigan D,* Duerr R.
    Institutional Review of the Impact of Intra-Articular Steroids on Rates of Infection after Knee Arthroscopy. *Podium Presentation. Mid-America Orthopaedic Assocation Annual Meeting. Sept 30, 2021. Amelia Island, FL.
  26. Long J, Magnussen R, Duerr R, Kaeding C, Flanigan D. Failure Risk and Patient Reported Outcomes Following MPFL Reconstruction Using Peroneus Longus Allograft.
    Poster Presentation. Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. Oct 1, 2021. Amelia Island, FL.
  27. Duerr R, *Ormseth B. Endoscopic-Assisted Quad Tendon ACL Graft Harvest with All-inside Graft Preparation. AAOS Orthopedic Video Theater. *Accepted March 2021 for presentation. AAOS 2021 Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA
  28. Duerr R, Tan D, Dibartola A, Kaeding C, Flanigan D, Magnussen R. Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Mid- to Long-Term Patient Outcomes after Multi-ligamentous Knee Injury.
    Accepted for Poster Presentation. AAOS Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA September 2021.
  29. Duerr R, Ormseth B, Dibartola A, Flanigan D, Siston R, Kaeding C, Magnussen R. Increased Posterior Tibial Slope is Associated with Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Graft Re-Rupture.* Podium Presentation. AOSSM /AANA Combined Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN July 2021*
  30. Duerr R, Watson J, Barrow R. Comparing the risk of long-term degenerative changes following either meniscal repair or partial meniscectomy: results of a meta-analysis.
    ePoster, International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty Annual Congress 2019, Toronto, CAN.
  31. Duerr R, Watson J, Barrow R. What is the rate of clinical success following meniscal repair of ramp lesions and horizontal, radial, and root tears? A meta-analysis.
    ePoster, International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty Annual Congress 2019, Toronto, CAN.
  32. Duerr R, Ackermann J, Ogura T, Menistriner A, Gomoll A. Pre-operative mental health has a stronger association with baseline self-assessed knee scores than defect morphology in patients undergoing cartilage repair.
    Podium Presentation, International Cartilage Repair Society Annual Meeting 2018, Macau, China.
  33. Duerr R, Nye D, Akhavan S. Clinical evaluation of an athroscopic, knotless, suprapectoral biceps tenodesis technique.
    Poster Presentation. AOSSM 2017 Annual Meeting. Toronto, CA
  34. Duerr R, Longwell M, Florack M, Nistico L, Altman G, Altman D. Proprionibacterium acnes colonization impairs fracture healing in a rat model of an open femur fracture treated with intramedullary fixation.
    Podium Presentation, OTA Annual Meeting. National Harbor, MD. October 6, 2016
  35. Duerr R, Longwell M, Florack M, Nistico L, Altman G, Altman D. Proprionibacterium acnes colonization impairs fracture healing in a rat model of a femur fracture treated with intramedullary fixation.
    Podium Presentation. 18th Annual OREF /ORS Regional Resident Research Symposium. Pittsburgh, PA. April 8, 2016
  36. Duerr R, Sawardeker P, Kam C, Ouellette E. Evaluation of the blood supply to the interosseous ligament complex.
    * Poster Presentation. AAOS Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. March 2012*
  37. Sawardeker P, Duerr R, Kam C, Ouellette E. Analysis of vascularity of the interosseous ligament complex.
    Poster presentation. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. March 2012

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

  1. Duerr R. The Scouting Report – Association of Elevated Posterior Tibial Slope with Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Failure in a Matched Cohort Analysis. Duke University, January 2023
  2. Duerr R. St Louis University Journal Club Invited guest speaker – Association of Elevated Posterior Tibial Slope with Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Graft Failure in a Matched Cohort Analysis. Jan 31, 2023
  3. *Duerr R. *Co-Moderator: Sports Medicine Breakout Session. 2023
    Mid-America Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. Miramar, FL. April 2023
  4. Duerr R. Cadaveric Lab Faculty. AOSSM Surgical Skills Course. Management of the Athlete’s Knee. Course Faculty. Rosemont, IL, November 19, 2022
  5. Duerr R. Quad is the way to go. Why all of the hype and is it here to stay? AOSSM Surgical Skills Course. Management of the Athlete’s Knee. Invited Speaker. Rosemont, IL, November 18, 2022
  6. *Duerr R. *Co-Moderator: Sports Medicine Breakout Session. 2022
    Mid-America Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. April
    2022
  7. *Duerr R. *Performing an Opening Wedge Osteotomy, I See a Hinge Fracture: What Now? Osteotomy of the Knee: The ISAKOS Perspective. Invited Speaker: AOSSM/AANA Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN July 2021.
  8. Duerr, R. Non-Arthroplasty Options for Osteoarthritis of the Knee. OSU MedNet Webcast. https://ccme.osu.edu/WebCastDetail.aspx?ID=891. Nov 23, 2020.
  9. Duerr R. Distal Femur Osteotomy Pearls and Pitfalls. ISAKOS Webinar Series: *Osteotomy Around the Knee: A Powerful Tool for Joint Preservation. * https://isakos.com/GlobalLink/Video/3454. Aug 27, 2020.
  10. Duerr, R. Osteotomy Indications, Pearls, and Pitfalls. AOSSM Fellows Webinar Series: Knee Osteotomies and Cartilage Restoration. Invited speaker. June 9, 2020.

ONLINE PUBLICATIONS

  1. Duerr R. Endoscopic-assisted Quadriceps Tendon ACL Graft Harvest with All-inside Graft Preparation. VuMedi.com.https://www.vumedi.com/video/endoscopic-assisted-quadriceps-tendon-acl-graft-harvest-with-all-inside-graft-preparation/. April 12, 2020

BOOKS

  1. Duerr R. The Intern Handbook, Allegheny General Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2014

LOCAL PRESENTATIONS

  1. Duerr R. Posterolateral Corner and PCL Injuries. OSUWMC Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Complex Knee Conference. January 2021
  2. Duerr R. Osteotomies about the Knee. OSUWMC Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Complex Knee Conference. September 2020
  3. Duerr R. Quadriceps and Patellar Tendon Injuries. OSUWMC Orthopedic Sports Medicine Residency Lecture Series. September 2020
  4. Duerr R. Radiographic Correlates in Sports Medicine. OSUWMC Orthopedic Sports Medicine Residency Lecture Series. Sept 2019, Jan 2020, Apr 2020, Sept 2020, Jan 2021, Apr 2021, Sept 2021 
  5. Duerr R. Management of Early Arthritis in the Varus Knee. OSUWMC Orthopedic Sports Medicine Residency Lecture Series. July 2020
  6. Duerr R. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries and Treatment. OSUWMC Orthopedic Sports Medicine Residency Lecture Series. June 2020
  7. Duerr R. Revision ACL Reconstruction. OSUWMC Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Complex Knee Conference. March 2020
  8. Duerr R. Osteotomies and Non-arthroplasty Management of Knee Osteoarthritis. OSUWMC Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Lecture Series. April 2020
  9. Duerr R. The Role for Osteotomies in Revision ACL Reconstruction. Michael J. Patzakis Endowed Lectureship. Columbus, OH. September 6, 2019.
  10. Duerr R. Arthroscopic treatment after failed Laterjet procedure. The Ohio State University, Sports Medicine Fellowship Reunion. September 22, 2018.
  11. Duerr R, Longwell M, Florack M, Nistico L, Altman G, Altman D. Proprionibacterium acnes colonization impairs fracture healing in a rat model of a femur fracture treated with intramedullary fixation.
    Allegheny General Hospital Dept of Orthopedic Surgery, Resident Research Day. Pittsburgh, PA. May 6, 2016
  12. Duerr R. Posterior glenohumeral capsular rupture with concomitant anterior and posterior labrum detachment. Allegheny General Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Grand Rounds. Pittsburgh, PA. September 8, 2015.
  13. Duerr R. Rat femur fracture model to investigate pathogenicity of proprionibacterium acnes. Allegheny General Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Resident Research Day. Pittsburgh, PA. May 2015
  14. Duerr R. Chronic achilles tendon rupture repair techniques. Allegheny General Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Grand Rounds. Pittsburgh, PA. Dec 2, 2014
  15. Duerr R. An unusual case of unicameral bone cyst. Allegheny General Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Grand Rounds. Pittsburgh, PA. February 4, 2014.

COURSES TAUGHT

  1. Duerr R. Med2 Career Week. Mini AO Course. The Ohio State University Medical School. Columbus, OH. Spring 2020 and Spring 2021
  2. Duerr R. Musculoskeletal Small Group. Lower Extremity Lecture. The Ohio State University Medical School. Columbus, OH. Fall 2019 and Fall 2021
  3. Duerr R. Musculoskeletal Telehealth: Transforming the Future. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Department of Orthopedic Surgery. April 2020

PROFESSIONAL MENTORING

  1. Orthopedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellowship Clinical Rotation. OSUWMC Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Faculty Member. Sept 2018 – Present
  2. Othoepdic Surgery Sports Medicine Residency Clinical Rotation. OSUWMC. Assistant director of rotation. Sept 2019 – Present
  3. Orthopedic Surgery Medical Student Sub-Internship. OSUWMC Medical School. Core faculty for 3rd and 4th Year Medical students. 2020 – Present.
  4. Geers, Katie. Undergraduate Thesis Advisor and Thesis Committee Member. Design of 3D Printed Patient Specific Cutting Guide for use in Anterior Closing Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy. Current Masters Student.
  5. Duerr R. Musculoskeletal Small Group. Lower Extremity Lecture. The Ohio State University Medical School. Columbus, OH. Fall 2019 and Fall 2021

TEAM COVERAGE

  • Pittsburgh Pirates, MLB
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Resident Assistant Team Physician 2016 – 2017

  • Pittsburgh, Pirates, MLB
    Bradenton, FL
    Spring Training Coverage Mar 1-7, 2017

  • The Ohio State University
    Columbus, OH
    Assistant Team Physician 2018 – 2022

  • Mehlville High School Football
    Saint Louis, MO
    Team Physician 2022 – Present

  • Oakville High School Football
    Saint Louis, MO
    Team Physician 2022 – Present

  • Big Walnut High School Football
    Sunbury, OH
    Team Physician 2019 - 2021

  • Stonehill College Football & Men’s Hockey
    North Easton, MA
    Assistant team physician 2017 - 2018

  • Brookline High school Football
    Brookline, MA
    Assistant team physician 2017 - 2018

  • Bethel Park High school Football
    Bethel Park, PA
    Resident team physician 2013 - 2016

COURSES/CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

  • 2022 MAOA Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX April 2022

  • 2021 AAOS Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA Sept 2021

  • 2021 AANA/AOSSM Combined Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN July 2021

  • 2021 AANA/AOSSM Specialty Day, Virtual Meeting March 2021

  • 2019 Smith & Nephew NAVIO Robotic Surgical Training, Fort Lauderdale, FL Sept 2019

  • 2019 AOSSM Annual Meeting, Boston, MA July 2019

  • 2019 AOSSM & ISAKOS Surgical Skills: Osteotomies about the knee, Rosemont, IL April 2019

  • 2019 AAOS Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV March 2019

  • 2018 ICRS Focus Meeting: I’m Not Ready For Metal, Milan, IT Dec 2018

  • 2018 Stryker Mako Robotic Surgical Training, Las Vegas, NV July 2018

  • 2018 Harvard Sports Medicine Course, Martha’s Vineyard, MA July 2018

  • 2018 Arthrex Fellows Course, Naples, FL June 2018

  • 2018 San Diego Shoulder Course, San Diego, CA June 2018

  • 2018 ICRS Annual Meeting, Macau, China April 2018

  • 2018 18th International Sports Medicine Fellow Hip & Cartilage Course, Carlsbad, CA Jan 2018

  • 2017 Smith & Nephew Fellows Course, Andover, MA Aug 2017

  • 2017 AOSSM Annual Meeting, Toronto, CA July 2017

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES

National Organizations

  • AOSSM 2021 Emerging Leaders Inaugural Program 2021-Present

  • American Journal of Sports Medicine Journal Reviewer 2020-Present

  • Arthroscopy Journal Reviewer 2020-Present

  • Journal of Knee Surgery Reviewer 2020-Present

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

  • Orthopedic Department Culture Committee – Committee Member 2021-2022

  • Clinical Outcomes Research Task Force – Committee Chairperson 2019-2022

  • Imaging Recovery Work Group. Post-COVID Work Group – Committee Member 2020-2022

  • IHIS Physician Advisory Board – Committee Member 2020-2022

  • Ortho/Neuro/MSM Supply Management (ONMSM) - Committee Member 2020-2022

  • Sports Medicine Value Analysis Team – Committee Member 2020-2022

  • Faculty Career Acceleration Program – Participant Fall 2019

  • Medical Student Summer Research Program – Advisor 2019-2022

  • Orthopedic Department Residency Admissions Committee 2019-2022

  • Orthopedic Department Quality Committee – Member 2019-2022

  • Sports Medicine Resident Clinical Rotation – Assistant Director 2018-2022

  • Sports Medicine Fellowship Quality Project Advisor 2019-2022

  • Sports Medicine Fellowship Journal Club – Advisor 2018-2022

Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA

  • Orthopaedic Surgery Administrative Chief Resident 2016-2017

  • Orthopaedic Surgery Morbidity & Mortality Conference, Resident Coordinator 2015-2016

  • Resident Research Committee, Resident Member 2015-2016

  • Trauma Liaison Committee, Resident Member 2013-2015

  • Medical Student Education Committee, Resident Member 2013-2015

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

  • Orthopaedic Surgery Interest Group, Vice President 2010-2011

  • Freshman Gross Anatomy Course, Teaching Assistant 2009-2010

  • Class of 2012 Student Council, Financial Aid Representative 2008-2010

COMMUNITY SERVICE

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

  • Medical Student Mentor, In-coming 1st year student mentor 2011-2012

  • Community Outreach and Teaching Service, Program Volunteer 2009-2011

  • Florida Keys Health Fair, Student Volunteer 2009-2011

  • Marathon Key Health Fair, Student Volunteer 2009-2011

  • Pre-Medical Student Mentor, Undergraduate Student Mentor 2009-2010

NATIONAL SERVICE

  • AANA, Copernicus Initiative
    -Resident Participant, Hip arthroscopic labrum repair (Rosemont, IL)
    July 17, 2015

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE

  • Medical Aid Nicaragua: Outreach Scholarship (MANOS), Cuje, Nicaragua
    -Resident physician volunteer with College of William & Mary student group
    March 2013

  • Hospital de Universidad Nacional San Antonio Abad Del Cusco, Cusco, Peru
    -Student volunteer
    May-July 2007

INTERESTS & HOBBIES

Professional and Collegiate Sports, Adult League Ice Hockey, Fitness, Nutrition, Cooking, Travel, Movies

PERSONAL REFERENCES

  • Christopher Kaeding, MD
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    Chief of Sports Medicine, The Ohio State University
    Phone:

  • Andrew Glassman, MD
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    Chairman, Dept of Orthopedic Surgery, The Ohio State University
    Phone:

  • John (JT) Tokish, MD
    [javascript protected email address]
    Fellowship Director, Mayo Clinic Phoenix
    Phone:

  • Andreas H. Gomoll, MD
    [javascript protected email address]
    Fellowship Director, Brigham & Women’s Hospital
    Phone:

  • Elizabeth Matzkin, MD
    [javascript protected email address]
    Fellowship Director, Brigham & Women’s Hospital
    Phone:

  • Patrick J. DeMeo, MD, MBA
    [javascript protected email address]
    Chairman, Dept of Orthopedic Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital
    Phone:

  • Daniel T. Altman, MD
    [javascript protected email address]
    Residency Program Director, Allegheny General Hospital
    Phone:

  • Sam Akhavan, MD
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    Assistant Program Director, Allegheny General Hospital
    Phone:

Robert Duerr, MD