Raymond Rocco Monto

Raymond Rocco Monto
Born (1960-11-20)November 20, 1960
Ironbound
Nationality American
Fields Orthopaedic surgeon
Alma mater Haverford College,
Duke University,
New York University
Known for Treating degenerative joint disease, cartilage damage, Tennis elbow, Achilles tendonitis, and many other therapies and minimally invasive surgical techniques to improve mobility and quality of life.

Raymond Rocco Monto, M.D. (born November 20, 1960) is a Board Certified orthopaedic surgeon with a practice on Nantucket, Massachusetts.[1] Monto's work includes developments in sports medicine,[2][3] Tennis elbow surgery,[4][5] hip arthroscopy,[6] platelet-rich plasma,[7][8][9] and innovative orthobiologic treatments for chronic disorders including Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis.[10][11][12][13] Monto lectures frequently in the United States and around the world.[14]

Background

Raymond Rocco Monto was born in Ironbound, New Jersey. He played intercollegiate soccer at Haverford College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1982. He was tri-captain of the soccer team and was a regional NSCAA All America selection in 1981. Dr. Monto graduated magna cum laude with Departmental High Honors in Biology from Haverford College with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Society in 1981. Monto earned his Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.) at the New York University School of Medicine in 1986. During medical school he was an all-star goalkeeper in the Cosmopolitan Soccer League first division, reaching the U.S. national championship Final Four in 1983 with the Union Lancers. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Duke University in 1992, and was a fellow at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in knee and shoulder reconstruction.[15]

Career and Awards

Dr. Monto began his career in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, before starting the first orthopedic surgery and sports medicine practice on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts in 1996.[16][17] After treating large numbers of metatarsal foot fractures on the island he became known for diagnosing the "Vineyard fracture".[18][19][20] In a controversial move in 2013, he relocated his practice to Nantucket.[21][22] He is a media spokesperson and fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons[23][24][25][26] Monto has won several awards, including the 2012 Jacques Duparc research award from the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology for his work on tennis elbow;[27] the 2014 European Hip Society Research Finalist Award; the Smith-Nephew Resident Scholar Award, the Piedmont Orthopedic Society Research Award from Duke University, the Smith & Nephew Orthopedic Resident Scholar Award, and the Magill Rhoads Scholar Award from Haverford College. Monto has lectured extensively across the United States and Europe, giving over 100 presentations and demonstrating orthopedic innovations including the use of platelet rich plasma [28][29] and novel total knee arthroplasty techniques.[30] Monto serves as a consultant reviewer for many international orthopedic journals including the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Bone and Joint Research, and Arthroscopy. He is a lead team physician for United States Soccer and has been a sports medicine consultant to the United States Ski Team, Boston Ballet, and Real Madrid C.F.,[31][32][33][34] and has served in many capacities for Nantucket Cottage Hospital including president of the medical staff, chief of surgery, director of physical therapy and sports medicine, and member of the hospital's board of trustees.[35]

Publications

Additionally, Monto has published numerous medical articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Partial list:

References

  1. ↑ "Dr. Raymond Rocco Monto, MD". Health Grades, Inc. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  2. ↑ Reuters (July 2, 2009). "Study: baby boomers prone to exercise injuries". Fox News. Fox News Group. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  3. ↑ Constable, Burt (February 2, 2010). "Super Bowl dreams span ages from kid to weekend warrior". Chicago Daily Herald. Paddock Publications. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  4. ↑ Harrison, Laird. "Can chronic tendinopathy be turned into an acute conditions?". Medscape.com. WebMD. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
  5. ↑ Kofler, Bergit. "Tennis elbow repair: anchoring for better results" (PDF). EFORT.org. EFORT. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  6. ↑ Bhattacharjee, Yudhijit (May 1, 2007). "Getting the clearest look at a hurting hip". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  7. ↑ Kolata, Gina (September 4, 2011). "As sports medicine surges, hope and hype outpace proven treatments". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
  8. ↑ Baker, Eliot (March 5, 2009). "Orthopedic surgeon on cutting edge of innovative new treatment option". The Inquirer and Mirror. Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror Newspaper. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  9. ↑ Lowry, Fran. "Platelet-rich plasma shows promise but results vary widely". Medscape.com. WebMD. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  10. ↑ Leahy, Maureen. "PRP effective in teating chronic Achilles tendinosis". AAOS.org. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  11. ↑ Pollack, Peter. "PRP is a useful option for treating chronic plantar fasciitis". AAOS.org. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  12. ↑ Raeburn, Paul. "Wise Buy? Platelet-rich plasma". Medpagetoday.com. MedPageToday. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  13. ↑ O'Neil, Devon. "No more knife: the stem-cell shortcut to injury recovery". outsideonline.com. Outside Magazine. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
  14. ↑ Baumhauer, Judith. "Regenerative strategies and emerging technologies course" (PDF). AOFAS.org. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  15. ↑ Squires, Sally (February 23, 1993). "Stress fractures common among U.S. soccer players". The Washington Post. The Washington Post. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  16. ↑ Henrichs, Jay (2011). Home remedies from a country doctor. Sky Horse Publishing. pp. 304–306. ISBN 9781602399730.
  17. ↑ Grace, Shirley. "Marketing: keep 'em coming". physicianpractice.com. Physician Practice Magazine. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  18. ↑ Collins, Laura. "The Vineyard Fracture". The New Yorker Magazine (August 2006). The New Yorker Magazine. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  19. ↑ Swanson, Stevenson (September 6, 2006). "Footwork keeps isle doc hopping". The Chicago Tribune. The Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  20. ↑ Fein, Ian (June 29, 2006). "This little piggy was fractured: orthopedic surgeon documents malady". The Vineyard Gazette. The Vineyard Gazette. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  21. ↑ Ashe, Ivy (February 28, 2013). "Island commuter no more: Dr. Monto is on the move". The Vineyard Gazette. The Vineyard Gazette. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  22. ↑ Kirchheimer, Barbara. "To Sell or Not to sell: a guide for orthopedic practices eyeing deals with hospitals". beckershospitalreview.com. ASC Communications. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
  23. ↑ AAOS Public Relations. "Media breifing: speaker bio". AAOS.org. Academy of Orthopedic Surgeron. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  24. ↑ Pearson, Laura. "Platelet-rich plasma debate: fact vs. fiction". AAOS.org. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  25. ↑ Neale, Todd. "AAOS: Uncertain future for platelet-rich plasma". MedPageToday. Med Page Today. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  26. ↑ Harrison, Laird. "Stem cells augment rotator cuff repairs". Medscape.com. WebMD. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  27. ↑ EFORT Press Release. "Award winners 2012 EFORT". EFORT.org. European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT). Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  28. ↑ Conference Coverage. "Platelet-rich plasma is more effective than cortisone for severe chronic hip bursitis". ICJR.net. International Congress for Joint Reconstruction. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
  29. ↑ Beck, Melinda (March 30, 2010). "Spinning blood isn't just for athletes" (PDF). Wall Street Journal. Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  30. ↑ Exactech Inc. "Advances in knee surgery". issuu.com. Exactech Inc. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  31. ↑ Hayes, John. "How a soccer player became a physician for US teams". Medscape.com. WebMD. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  32. ↑ Rabinowitz, Ed. "Sports physicians are vital part of the team". hcplive.com. MD Magazine. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  33. ↑ Kirchheimer, Barbara. "5 new developments on orthopedics". beckersasc.com. ASC Communications. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
  34. ↑ Castillo, Michelle. "Frequent soccer headers may leave lasting brain damage". CBSnews.com. CBS News. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  35. ↑ Hickey, K. "Board of Trustees". Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Retrieved 2 October 2016.

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