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Lance Rettig, M.D.
Hand Surgeon

Dr. Lance Rettig specializes in disorders of the hand, wrist and elbow and treats acute and chronic conditions of the upper extremity. Dr. Rettig also specializes in orthopedic sports medicine.

Dr. Rettig earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1997 and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Indiana University in 2002. He then performed a one-year hand surgery fellowship at the Raymond T. Curtis National Hand Center at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, MD from 2002-2003.

Dr. Rettig returned to Indianapolis in 2003 to join Reconstructive Hand to Shoulder of Indiana and Methodist Sports Medicine. He has served as an orthopedic consultant for the Indianapolis Colts since 2014. He has also served as an orthopedic consultant for Indiana State University since 2004 and is head team physician for North Central High School.

A native of Indianapolis, Dr. Rettig graduated from North Central High School where he played tennis. When he is not working, Dr. Rettig and his wife enjoy spending time with their three daughters. He also enjoys running, golf, and snow skiing.

Education

  • 1989-1993 Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Bachelor of Science with High Honors, Biology.
  • 1993-1997 Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN. Doctor of Medicine.

Internship:

  • 1997-1998 General Surgery. Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.

Residency:

  • 1997-2002 Orthopaedic Surgery. Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.

Fellowship:

  • 2002-2003 Curtis National Hand Center, Baltimore, M.D.

Licensure:

  • 1997 M.D., Indiana
  • 2002 M.D., Maryland

Privileges

  • 2003 Clarian Hospitals
  • 2003 St. Vincent Hospital
  • 2004 Bloomington Hospital & Healthcare System

Honors/Awards

  • 1990 Dean's List
    Sigma Chi Academic Scholarship
  • 1991 Dean's List
    Sigma Chi Academic Scholarship
    Phi Eta Sigma Honorary Society
  • 1992 Dean's List
    Sigma Chi Academic Scholarship
    Howard Hughes Undergraduate Research Award
  • 1993 Dean's List
    Howard Hughes Undergraduate Research Award
    Phi Beta Kappa
    Order of Omega
  • 2002 Garceau-Wray Award (Outstanding Research Orthopaedic Residency)

Projects

1997 Assisted Thomas Klootwyk, M.D. Methodist Sports Medicine Center, in basic science research. Worked on a study to characterized the intrinsic cellular properties of the posterior cruciate ligament in a rabbit model.

2002 Research - Implant Arthroplasty in Patients with Primary Osteoarthritis of the Metacarpophalangeal Joint - Raymond Curtis Research Grant.

Publications

  • Intramedullary Fixation of Metacarpal Fractures. Lance Rettig, M.D. and Thomas J. Graham, M.D. In Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery The Hand 2nd ed. J.W. Strickland (ed.). Baltimore, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (In press)
  • Rettig LA, Luca L, Murphy MS. Silicone implant arthroplasty in patients with idiopathic osteoarthritis of the metacarpophalangeal joint. J Hand Surg (Am) 2005;30:667-672.
  • Rettig AC, Snead DS, Rettig LA. In: Johnson DL, Mair SD eds. Hand Injuries: Mosby; 2006:407-426.

Activities

  • 1995-1996 Secretary, Indiana University School of Medicine Student Council.
  • 1998-2001 Member, Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedics Education Committee.
  • 1999-2002 Volunteer Medical Staff for Arlington High School Football Team.
  • 2003-Present Team Physician Lebanon High School.
  • June 2004 Orthopaedic Surgeon Consultant, Indiana State University
  • June 2004 Volunteer Clinical Assistant Professor, Indiana University School of Medicine
Lance Rettig, M.D.

  • 13431 Old Meridian Street
    Suite 225
    Carmel, IN 46032

  • 1312 W Arch Haven Ave
    Suite B
    Bloomington, IN 47403

  • 6920 Gatwick Drive
    Indianapolis, IN 46241

  • 6085 Heartland
    Suite 200
    Zionsville, IN 46077