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John A. Ruder,  M.D. Profile

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Hip Preservation & Sports Medicine Specialist

Dr. John Ruder is a fellowship trained sports medicine physician specializing in all facets of sports related injury prevention and treatment. He graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in Biology and subsequently earned his medical degree from the University of Central Florida. He completed an orthopaedic residency at Carolinas Medical Center, followed by a sports medicine fellowship with E. Lyle Cain, MD, Jeffery R. Dugas, MD, Benton A. Emblom MD, and James R. Andrews, MD at the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) in Birmingham, Alabama.

  • Dr. Ruder and his team have excellent insight on the importance of the patient understanding of the situation, a treatment plan and a holistic approach to full recovery and healing.
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  • I cannot recommend Dr. Ruder more highly to anyone with any hip related injuries. He not only has the highest level of experience in this area, but is kind, and skilled in every way you want your doct...

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  • I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Ruder and the care I received for my knee injury. I’ve had an ongoing issue with my knee and re-injury occurred several weeks ago. Dr. Ruder took the time ...

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  • Doctor Ruder did a great job and he took the time to explain everything to me before and after my hip surgery. He also has a great team! Thanks.

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  • Dr. Ruder is amazing! I have extreme anxiety when it comes to doctors and needles. But Dr. Ruder was very accommodating of that and made sure I felt as comfortable as I could. If it wasn’t for him, ...

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Hip Preservation Surgery
Hip Arthroscopy

Hip Preservation Surgery is an orthopedic procedure performed to repair and preserve a deteriorating hip joint and alleviate chronic pain. It can delay or avoid the need for joint replacement surgery and is recommended in young or active individuals.

Patient Education Videos

We offer various resources and educational videos to keep you well-informed about your condition and treatment procedures for a better healthcare experience.

Research & Publicaion
  • Clinical and Morphologic factors associated with Suture Anchor Refixation of Labral tears in the Hip

    The acetabular labrum is critical to hip function. Surgical options for treatment of a damaged labrum include removal, debridement, and refixation using suture anchors.

  • Cyclic and Load-to-Failure Properties of All-Suture Anchors in Human Cadaveric Shoulder Greater Tuberosities

    The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cyclic displacement, stiffness, and ultimate load to failure of 3 all-suture anchors in human cadaveric greater tuberosities.

Dr. Ruder on being a Sports Medicine Specialist at Rothman Orthopaedics

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