RobertJosephWetzelMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Cleveland, OH

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Case Western Reserve School of Medicine

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Office
UH Cleveland Medical Center
11100 Euclid Ave Department of Orthopedics
Cleveland, OH 44106
Phone+1 216-844-7200

Fax+1 216-844-5970
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Education & Training

Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, 2014 - 2015
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009 - 2014
Northeast Ohio Medical UniversityClass of 2009

Certifications & Licensure

OH State Medical License 2015 - 2025
MI State Medical License 2015 - 2016
IN State Medical License 2014 - 2015
IL State Medical License 2009 - 2014
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Operative Traction Technique for an Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture in a Patient with Transfemoral Amputation: A Case Report.
Benjamin C Boothby, Lucas R Haase, Samuel D Stegelmann, Joshua K Napora, John K Sontich, George Ochenjele, Robert J Wetzel> ;JBJS Case Connector. 2023 Jan 1
2 citations
Treatment of Concomitant Intra-articular Pathology and Hip Dysplasia With Combined Hip Arthroscopy and Periacetabular Osteotomy Using a Single Radiolucent Traction Tab...
Jensen Kolaczko, Jason Ina, Michael Salata, Robert Wetzel> ;Arthroscopy Techniques. 2022 Nov 1
1 citations
Use of Anatomic Radiographic Horizons for the Lateral Center-Edge Angle in the Classification of Hip Dysplasia.
Mark F Megerian, John T Strony, Sunita R Mengers, Noah M Joseph, Michael J Salata, Robert J Wetzel> ;The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2022 Nov 1
1 citations
Comparison of outcomes and operative course between septic and aseptic nonunion in long bones.
Lucas Haase, Tyler Moon, Andrew Burcke, Jacob Speybroeck, Robert Wetzel, John Sontich, George Ochenjele, Joshua Napora> ;European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology. 2023 Jul 1
1 citations
Clinical Parameters and Radiographic Resorption of a Novel Magnesium Based Bone Void Filler
Steven J. Magister, Jensen G. Kolaczko, Abdus Sattar, Robert J. Wetzel> ;Injury. 2021 Nov 30
2 citations
Increase in gunshot wounds at a level 1 trauma center following the COVID19 pandemic.
Anokha A Padubidri, Amy P. Rushing, George Ochenjele, John K. Sontich, Joshua K. Napora, Ashli Osborne, Sarah J. DeLozier, Robert J. Wetzel> ;OTA International. 2021 Nov 17
2 citations
Epidemiology of Tibial Fractures in Professional American Football Athletes From 2013 to 2019.
Derrick M. Knapik, Christina D. Mack, Rebecca Lee, William Heersink, Robert J. Wetzel, James E. Voos> ;Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2021 Nov 1
3 citations
Acute Fixation of Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneus Fractures Is Safe Using the Sinus Tarsi Approach.
Noah M. Joseph, Alex Benedick, Christopher J. McMellen, Joshua K. Napora, Robert J. Wetzel, John K. Sontich, George Ochenjele> ;Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2021 Jun 1
3 citations
Comparison of time to healing and major complications after surgical fixation of nondisplaced femoral neck stress fractures: A systematic review
Jensen G. Kolaczko, Christopher J. McMellen, Steven J. Magister, Robert J. Wetzel> ;Injury. 2021 Feb 18
6 citations
Comparison of Infrapatellar and Suprapatellar Approaches for Intramedullary Nail Fixation of Tibia Fractures.
Jerry Y Du, Isaac O Lapite, Robert J. Wetzel, John K. Sontich, Elizabeth R Dachenhaus, Jessica L. Janes, George Ochenjele> ;Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2021 Feb 1
3 citations
Clinical Outcomes After Intramedullary Nailing of Intraarticular Distal Tibial Fractures: A Retrospective Review.
Corina C. Brown, Edward M. Barksdale, Robert J. Wetzel, John K. Sontich, George Ochenjele> ;Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global Research & Reviews. 2020 Jun 10
11 citations
Comparison of Clinical Outcomes After Intramedullary Fixation of Tibia Fractures Caused by Blunt Trauma and Civilian Gunshot Wounds: A Retrospective Review.
Eric J. Smith, Robert J. Wetzel, John K. Sontich, George Ochenjele> ;Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2020 Jun 1
7 citations
Identifying a clinical decision tool to predict discharge disposition following operative treatment of hip fractures in the United States.
Lakshmanan Sivasundaram, Joseph E Tanenbaum, Sunita Mengers, Nikunj N. Trivedi, Charles A Su, Michael J. Salata, George Ochenjele, James E. Voos, Robert J Wetzel> ;Injury. 2020 Feb 21
Combined Surgical Approach to Young Adults with Hip Dysplasia and Concomitant Intra-Articular Pathology Using Intra-Abdominal Monitoring.
Robert J. Wetzel, Noah M. Joseph, Derrick M. Knapik, Jonathan Copp, Michael J. Salata> ;The Iowa Orthopaedic Journal. 2020 Jan 1
1 citations
Honey-Based Salve and Burdock Leaf Dressings as an Alternative to Surgical Debridement of a Traumatic Wound Eschar
Adam Schell, Jonathan Copp, Kath M. Bogie, Robert J. Wetzel> ;Advances in Wound Care. 2019 Mar 1
3 citations
Response to Letter to the Editor: Costs and Radiographic Outcomes of Rotational Ankle Fractures Treated by Orthopaedic Surgeons With or Without Trauma Fellowship Train...
Walter W. Virkus, Robert J. Wetzel, Todd O. McKinley, Anthony T. Sorkin, Jeffery S. Cheeseman, Lauren C. Hill, Laurence B. Kempton> ;The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2018 Oct 1
4 citations
Scapular Body Fracture in the Athlete: A Systematic Review.
Mithun Neral, Derrick M. Knapik, Robert J. Wetzel, Michael J. Salata, James E. Voos> ;HSS Journal. 2018 Oct 1
11 citations
Costs and Radiographic Outcomes of Rotational Ankle Fractures Treated by Orthopaedic Surgeons With or Without Trauma Fellowship Training.
Walter W. Virkus, Robert J. Wetzel, Todd O. McKinley, Anthony T Sorkin, Jeffrey S. Cheesman, Lauren C. Hill, Laurence B. Kempton> ;The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2018 Jun 15
2 citations
Heterotopic Ossification of the Inferior Pubic Ramus.
Christina W. Cheng, Simon P. Kim, John J. Francis, Robert J. Wetzel> ;The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2018 Jun 1
18 citations
Prevalence and Management of Coracoid Fracture Sustained During Sporting Activities and Time to Return to Sport: A Systematic Review.
Derrick M. Knapik, Sunny H. Patel, Robert J. Wetzel, James E. Voos> ;The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2018 Mar 1
9 citations
Wide Variation of Surgical Cost in the Treatment of Periarticular Lower Extremity Injuries Between 6 Fellowship-Trained Trauma Surgeons.
Robert J Wetzel, Laurence B Kempton, Edwin S Lee, Michael Zlowodzki, Todd O McKinley, Walter W Virkus> ;Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2016 Dec 1
Allograft Cortical Strut for Reconstruction of Space-occupying Bone Lesions
Jason C Tank, Michael F. Vignos, Robert J. Wetzel, Scott D Weiner> ;Orthopedics. 2014 Jan 1
8 citations
Demonstration of saw blade accuracy and excursion: a cadaveric comparison study of blade types used in total knee arthroplasty.
Robert J. Wetzel, Ritesh R. Shah, Lalit Puri> ;The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2013 Jun 1
60 citations
Platelet-rich plasma as an effective treatment for proximal hamstring injuries.
Robert J. Wetzel, Ronak M. Patel, Michael A. Terry> ;Orthopedics. 2013 Jan 1
4 citations
Endoprothetik des oberen Sprunggelenks beim Rheumatiker
S. Schill, R. Wetzel> ;Zeitschrift Für Rheumatologie. 2011 Jun 22
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Hospital Affiliations

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterCleveland, Ohio
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical CenterBeachwood, Ohio