ChristopherJohnTuckerMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Bethesda, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma, Shoulder Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Office
8901 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814
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Education & Training

Hospital for Special Surgery/Keller Army Community HospitalFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2012 - 2013
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium (SAUSHEC)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2004 - 2009
UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

TX State Medical License 2006 - 2025
OH State Medical License 2014 - 2025
VA State Medical License 2009 - 2024
MS State Medical License 2021 - 2024
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

All-Suture Suspensory Button Has Similar Biomechanical Performance to Metal Suspensory Button for Onlay Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis.
Donald F Colantonio, Christopher J Tucker, Timothy P Murphy, Patrick K Mescher, Anthony H Le, Robert M Putko, Erik R Holm, Robert Weishar, Tarun K Vippa, Theodore N Ru...> ;Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation. 2022 Dec 1
1 citations
Epidemiology of Meniscus Injuries in the Military Health System and Predictive Factors for Arthroscopic Surgery.
Jordan G Tropf, Donald F Colantonio, Christopher J Tucker, Rhon, D., Rhon, D., Daniel I Rhon> ;The Journal of Knee Surgery. 2022 Aug 1
Differences in Outcomes between Patellar Dislocations Managed in Emergent versus Non-Emergent Care Settings.
Chad E Cook, Mohammad Saad, Christopher J Tucker, Kyong S Min, Richard B Westrick, Rhon, D., Rhon, D., Rhon, D., Daniel I Rhon> ;The Journal of Knee Surgery. 2022 Aug 1
1 citations
Patellar Stress Fracture After Suture Anchor Patellar Tendon Repair in an Active Duty Military Member: A Case Report.
Timothy P Murphy, Patrick K Mescher, Christopher J Tucker> ;JBJS Case Connector. 2022 Mar 23
4 citations
Nonoperative Care Including Rehabilitation Should Be Considered and Clearly Defined Prior to Elective Orthopaedic Surgery to Maximize Optimal Outcomes.
Daniel I Rhon, Christopher J Tucker> ;Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation. 2022 Jan 1
4 citations
A High-Sensitivity International Knee Documentation Committee Survey Index From the PROMIS System: The Next-Generation Patient-Reported Outcome for a Knee Injury Popul...
Rhon, D., Rhon, D., Matthew S. Tenan, Richard J. Robins, Andrew J. Sheean, Travis J. Dekker, Motion Collaborative, James R. Bailey, Husain Bharmal, Matthew W. Bradley,...> ;The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2021 Oct 6
7 citations
The Pericapsular Nerve Group Block for Perioperative Pain Management for Hip Arthroscopy.
Fernicola, I. Jacob Tannehill, Christopher J. Tucker, W. Robert Volk, Jonathan F. Dickens> ;Arthroscopy Techniques. 2021 Jul 1
2 citations
Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis of the Shoulder: Indications and Technique Options.
Clayton W. Nuelle, Andrew J. Sheean, Christopher J. Tucker> ;Arthroscopy. 2020 Apr 20
15 citations
Functional Outcomes After Isolated and Combined Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in a Military Population
Christopher J. Tucker, Eric J. Cotter, Brian R. Waterman, Kelly G. Kilcoyne, Kenneth L. Cameron, Brett D. Owens> ;Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2019 Oct 11
7 citations
Current Practices in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in the U.S. Military: A Survey of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons
John Synovec, K. Aaron Shaw, Ivan J Antosh, Jason A. Grassbaugh, Christopher J. Tucker, Stephen A. Parada, Edward D. Arrington> ;Military Medicine. 2019 Jan 1
6 citations
The Conservative Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee.
Jack M. Bert, Nathan K. Endres, Christopher J. Tucker, Annabelle Davey> ;Orthopedics. 2018 Sep 1
8 citations
Single Versus Double-Bundle PCL Reconstruction: Scientific Rationale and Clinical Evidence.
Christopher J. Tucker, Patrick W. Joyner, Nathan K. Endres> ;Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine. 2018 Jun 1
7 citations
Stress radiographs for evaluating acromioclavicular joint separations in an active-duty patient population: What have we learned?
K. Aaron Shaw, John Synovec, Josef K. Eichinger, Christopher J. Tucker, Jason A. Grassbaugh, Stephen A. Parada> ;Journal of Orthopaedics. 2018 Feb 2
48 citations
Patient-reported outcomes in orthopaedics
Daniel L. Christensen, Jonathan F. Dickens, Brett A. Freedman, Timothy C. Mauntel, Brett D. Owens, Benjamin K. Potter, Matthew T. Provencher, John M. Tokish, Brian R. ...> ;The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2018 Jan 1
1 citations
Report of the 2017 Arthroscopy Association of North America Traveling Fellowship-A Fellowship Odyssey.
Michael J. Alaia, Nathan K. Endres, Patrick W. Joyner, Christopher J. Tucker> ;Arthroscopy. 2017 Dec 1
24 citations
Comparison of the Suture Anchor and Transosseous Techniques for Patellar Tendon Repair A Biomechanical Study
Joseph T. Lanzi, Justin Felix, Christopher J. Tucker, Kenneth L. Cameron, John R. Rogers, Brett D. Owens, Steven J. Svoboda> ;The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2016 May 13
19 citations
Shoulder impingement in the United States military
Mark S. Hsiao, Kenneth L. Cameron, Christopher J. Tucker, Matthew Benigni, Theodore A. Blaine, Brett D. Owens> ;Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2015 Sep 1
12 citations
A Comparison of Limb-Socket Kinematics of Bone-Bridging and Non-Bone-Bridging Wartime Transtibial Amputations
Christopher J. Tucker, Jason M. Wilken, P Daniel J Stinner, Kevin L. Kirk> ;The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2012 May 16
7 citations
Posterior thigh abscess as a complication of continuous popliteal nerve catheter.
Christopher J. Tucker, Kevin L. Kirk, James R. Ficke> ;American Journal of Orthopedics. 2010 Mar 1
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Professional Memberships

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons - AAOS
Fellow
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine - AOSSM
Member
Arthroscopy Association of North America - AANA
Member
Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons
Member