MichaelETorchiaMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Rochester, MN

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma

Assistant Professor, Orthopedics, Mayo Medical School

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Office
200 1st Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905
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Education & Training

Tuckahoe Orthopaedic AssociatesSports Medicine, 1993 - 1994
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1988 - 1993
Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

MN State Medical License 1989 - 2024
IA State Medical License 1996 - 1997
PA State Medical License 1993 - 1994
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Evaluation of Intraoperative Fluoroscopic Techniques to Estimate Femoral Rotation: A Cadaveric Study.
Ivanov, D., Welby, J., Khanna, A., Sems, S., Barlow, J., Torchia, M., Yuan, B.> ;Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2024 Feb 21
Triceps Tenotomy as an Alternative Exposure for Fixation of OTA/AO 13-C Fractures: A Technical Trick.
Aaron R. Owen, David V. Ivanov, Jonathan D. Barlow, Michael E. Torchia, Brandon J. Yuan> ;Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2021 Mar 4
1 citations
Response to Letter to the Editor regarding Barlow et al: "Locking plate fixation of proximal humerus fractures in patients older than 60 years continues to be associat...
Jonathan D. Barlow, Anthony L. Logli, Scott P. Steinmann, Stephen A. Sems, William C. Cross, Brandon J. Yuan, Michael E. Torchia, Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo> ;Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2021 Jan 21
41 citations
Short Versus Long Cephalomedullary Nails for Pertrochanteric Hip Fractures: A Randomized Prospective Study.
Steven F. Shannon, Brandon J. Yuan, William W. Cross, Jonathan D. Barlow, Michael E. Torchia, Pamela K. Holte, Stephen A. Sems> ;Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2019 Oct 1
52 citations
Locking plate fixation of proximal humerus fractures in patients older than 60 years continues to be associated with a high complication rate.
Jonathan D. Barlow, Anthony L. Logli, Scott P. Steinmann, Stephen A. Sems, William W. Cross, Brandon J. Yuan, Michael E. Torchia, Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo> ;Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2019 Jun 1
21 citations
Radiographic outcomes of single versus dual plate fixation of acute mid-shaft clavicle fractures
Xiaobin Chen, Steven F. Shannon, Michael E. Torchia, Bradley S. Schoch> ;Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. 2017 Apr 3
Vascularized Medial Femoral Condyle Graft for Manubrium Nonunion: Case Report and Review of the Literature.
William R. Aibinder, Michael E. Torchia, Allen T. Bishop, Alexander Y. Shin> ;Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances. 2017 Jan 1
14 citations
Extraperiosteal Dual Plate Fixation of Acute Mid-Shaft Clavicle Fractures: A Technical Trick.
Steven F. Shannon, Xiaobin Chen, Michael E. Torchia, Bradley S. Schoch> ;Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2016 Oct 1
27 citations
Fibular shaft allograft support of posterior joint depression in tibial plateau fractures
Adam A. Sassoon, Michael E. Torchia, William W. Cross, Joseph R. Cass, S. Andrew Sems> ;Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2014 Jul 1
14 citations
Proximal Humerus Fractures in the Elderly Can Be Reliably Fixed With a “Hybrid” Locked-plating Technique
Jonathan D. Barlow, Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, Michael E. Torchia> ;Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2011 Apr 9
2 citations
Technical tips for fixation of proximal humeral fractures in elderly patients.
Michael E. Torchia> ;Instructional Course Lectures. 2010 Jan 1
27 citations
Complications and outcomes of functional free gracilis transfer in brachial plexus palsy.
Julie E. Adams, Michelle F. Kircher, Robert J. Spinner, Michael E. Torchia, Allen T. Bishop, Alexander Y. Shin> ;Acta Orthopaedica Belgica. 2009 Feb 1
38 citations
Complex distal humeral fractures: internal fixation with a principle-based parallel-plate technique. Surgical technique.
Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, Michael E. Torchia, Shawn W. O'Driscoll> ;The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2008 Mar 1
13 citations
Posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation.
Nathan Hoekzema, Michael E. Torchia, Mark Charles Adkins, Stephen D. Cassivi> ;Canadian Journal of Surgery. Journal Canadien De Chirurgie. 2008 Feb 1
120 citations
Complex Distal Humeral Fractures: Internal Fixation with a Principle-Based Parallel-Plate Technique
Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, Michael E. Torchia, Shawn W. O'Driscoll> ;The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2007 May 1
54 citations
Locking plate fixation for proximal humeral fractures: initial results with a new implant.
Peter S. Rose, Christopher R. Adams, Michael E. Torchia, David J. Jacofsky, George G. Haidukewych, Scott P. Steinmann> ;Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2007 Mar 1
20 citations
Arthroscopic removal of the glenoid component for failed total shoulder arthroplasty. A report of five cases.
Shawn W. O'Driscoll, Russell S. Petrie, Michael E. Torchia> ;The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2005 Apr 1
20 citations
Bankart repair in patients aged fifty years or greater: Results of arthroscopic and open repairs
John W. Sperling, Scott F.M. Duncan, Michael E. Torchia, Shawn W. O'Driscoll, Robert H. Cofield> ;Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2005 Mar 1
5 citations
Neurovascular compression following isolated popliteus muscle rupture: a case report.
de Ruiter Gc, Michael E. Torchia, Kimberly K. Amrami, Robert J. Spinner> ;Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances. 2005 Jan 1
52 citations
Radiographic analysis of polyethylene glenoid components using modern cementing techniques.
Joseph Mileti, N. Douglas Boardman, John W. Sperling, Robert H. Cofield, Michael E. Torchia, Shawn W. O'Driscoll, Charles M. Rowland> ;Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2004 Sep 1
262 citations
Operative treatment of femoral neck fractures in patients between the ages of fifteen and fifty years.
George J. Haidukewych, Walter S. Rothwell, David J. Jacofsky, Michael E. Torchia, Daniel J. Berry> ;The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2004 Aug 1
8 citations
Treatment of supracondylar femur nonunions with open reduction and internal fixation.
George J. Haidukewych, Daniel J. Berry, David J. Jacofsky, Michael E. Torchia> ;American Journal of Orthopedics. 2003 Nov 1
29 citations
Infection after shoulder instability surgery
John W. Sperling, Robert H. Cofield, Michael E. Torchia, Arlen D. Hanssen> ;Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2003 Sep 1
1 citations
Intramedullary fixation of diaphyseal femoral fractures in elderly patients: analysis of outcomes and complications.
Matison L. Boyer, George J. Haidukewych, Michael E. Torchia> ;American Journal of Orthopedics. 2003 Jan 1
36 citations
Management of the smashed distal humerus.
Shawn W. O'Driscoll, Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, Michael E. Torchia> ;The Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 2002 Jan 1
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