Nathan S. Rencher, DO

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Summit Orthopaedics

3720 Woodking Dr,
Idaho Falls, ID 83404

SPECIALTIES

Biceps Tenodesis Labral Tear Rotator Cuff Shoulder Hip ACL Cartilage Meniscus Knee

Meet Dr. Rencher

Dr. Rencher’s Bio

Dr. Nathan Rencher is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon. He is a native of Idaho Falls and attended Idaho Falls High School. He was very active in high school sports and was a two-time Idaho State Champion in track. As a collegiate athlete at BYU he was a Mountain West Champion as well as a national contender in hurdles and relays.

After attending Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, he completed his orthopaedic surgery residency in Ohio at Affinity Medical Center. With additional training in Sports Medicine during his fellowship at Beacon Orthopaedics, Dr. Rencher worked with every level of athlete including high school, and college, all the way to the professional Cincinnati Reds.

Dr. Rencher loves sports and outdoor activities. He is energized to be back in Idaho Falls which offers so many opportunities for both of those, as well as close proximity to his family and friends.

As an athlete himself, Dr. Rencher understands the sacrifices athletes go through and the desire to return as quickly as possible after an injury.

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Dr. Rencher

Specialties

Shoulder: Biceps Tenodesis

Dr. Rencher describes the anatomy of the shoulder and the biceps tenodesis procedure he does to alleviate pain and irritation caused by a superior labral tear.

Shoulder: Labral Repair

Dr. Rencher discusses how he repairs torn labrums using minimally invasive techniques such as knotless anchors and sutures to minimize tissue damage.

Shoulder: Rotator Cuff

Dr. Rencher talks about how he utilizes arthroscopy along with compressive implants in order to promote faster healing and a stronger repair.

Shoulder: Superior Capsular Reconstruction

Dr. Rencher details the non-anatomic repair options, such as reverse total shoulder arthroplasty or superior capsular reconstruction, for irreparable rotator cuff tears.

Hip

Dr. Rencher talks about how he repairs labral tears in the hip and reconstructs more damaged labrums with a graft.

Knee: ACL

Dr. Rencher discusses options for ACL repair, including the all-inside technique, the quad tendon graft, and the use of an InternalBrace.

Knee: Cartilage

Dr. Rencher emphasizes the importance of restoring damaged cartilage to avoid a total knee arthroplasty.

Knee: Meniscus

Dr. Rencher highlights the importance of maintaining knee functionality in the meniscus by employing less invasive knotless technology and explores the benefits of platelet-rich plasma (PRP).

Knee: MPFL

Dr. Rencher addresses patella dislocation and tracking problems and details MPFL (medial patellofemoral ligament) reconstruction in cases of recurrent dislocation or failed non-operative treatments.