Summit Orthopaedics
3720 Woodking Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83404
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.
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.
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