Michael R. Meisterling, MD

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Dr. Michael Meisterling is a board certified sports medicine fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee injuries and conditions. His focused expertise includes primary and complex joint injuries including knee ACL/PCL/MCL/FCL repairs/reconstructions, knee alignment (osteotomies), patellar instability, shoulder arthroscopy for instability and rotator cuff tears, along with shoulder, hip, and knee arthroplasty.

Dr. Michael Meisterling joined Twin Cities Orthopedics (formerly St. Croix Orthopedics) in 2005 after completing a fellowship in sports medicine at Adidas Sports Medicine in Auckland, New Zealand. Dr. Meisterling received his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska and completed his residency at the University of Minnesota Department  of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Meisterling is a general orthopedist with a subspecialty certification in sports medicine. He is published in national medical journals and has lectured on various orthopedic conditions. Dr. Meisterling is board certified and a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Clinical Interest

Sports medicine, including treatment of sports injuries to all areas of the body in athletes of all ages and abilities, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair, and shoulder repairs/instability

Knee care, including repairs/reconstructions for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)/posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)/fibular collateral ligament (FCL), osteotomies, patellar instability, knee arthroscopy, meniscus surgery, fracture management, knee arthroplasty/joint replacement, and knee arthritis

Shoulder care, including shoulder arthroplasty/joint replacement, bicep tenodesis/tentotomy, rotator cuff repair, arthroscopy, impingement, instability/dislocation, labral repair, subacromial decompression, superior labrum anterior and posterior (SLAP) repair, and fracture care

Hip care, including anterior hip arthroplasty/joint replacement, bursitis, and fracture management

Ankle care, including tendon ruptures and fracture care

Hand care, including carpal tunnel release and trigger finger release

Wrist care, including carpal tunnel release, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fracture care

Education

Certification
Board Certified, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
Subspecialty Certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Fellowship
Fellowship in Sports Medicine at Adidas Sports Medicine, Auckland, New Zealand

Residency
University of Minnesota Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Internship
Hennepin Medical County Center

Medical Degree
Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska

Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations

Amery Regional Medical Center
Eagan Orthopedic Surgery Center
High Pointe Health Campus
Lakeview Hospital
Other facilities throughout Eastern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Minnesota Orthopaedic Society

Sports Affiliations

Coached over 30 youth teams

Staff