Dr. Scott Trenhaile has earned a renowned national and international reputation among his peers. He is frequently sought to give lectures globally at conferences and medical summits on issues related to orthopedic procedures and sports injury management.
Dr. Scott Trenhaile has earned a renowned national and international reputation among his peers. He is frequently sought to give lectures globally at conferences and medical summits on issues related to orthopedic procedures and sports injury management.
As an innovator with extensive knowledge in shoulder, knee and elbow injuries, Dr. Scott Trenhaile has earned a renowned national and international reputation among his peers. He is frequently sought to give lectures globally at conferences and medical summits on issues related to orthopedic procedures and sports injury management. Since 2009, groups of surgeons from the United States, Europe, and Asia have traveled to Rockford, Illinois to observe Dr. Trenhaile’s practice and learn his advanced surgical techniques. The state-of-the-art facilities at Ortho Illinois, including a dedicated cadaver lab and Ortho Illinois Surgery Center, enable him to host a variety of educational events and surgical courses.
Dr. Trenhaile serves on the AANA Copernicus Initiative Committee for Shoulder Evaluation Development and recently served as an expert surgeon for determining the benchmark of protocol for ACL Knee Reconstruction. He holds a number of patents for surgical instruments and techniques that are used throughout the world to allow surgeons to perform minimally invasive arthroscopic orthopedic procedures that were previous “open techniques.”
Currently, Dr. Trenhaile serves as Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine: Rockford, and Assistant Professor at Rush University Medical Center Medical Collage in Chicago, Il. He is a member of many prestigious national and international societies and associations, including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopic Association of North America, and most recently the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, whose invitation-only membership is limited to fewer than 550 physicians world-
Conditions & Treatments
Anterior Knee Pain
Biceps Tendon Disorders
Cartilage Restoration
Complex Knee Ligament Reconstructions (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL)
Frozen Shoulder
Golf Elbow/ MEdial Epicondylitis
Knee Ligament Injuries
Meniscus Tear
Reverse Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder Arthroplasty
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Labral Tears
Superior Capsular Reconstruction
Tennis Elbow/ Lateral Epicondylitis
Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injury
Training
Bachelor’s Degree, Iowa State University
Medical Degree, University of Iowa College of Medicine
Residency, St. Luke’s – Roosevelt Hospital Center / Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Fellowship, Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine Fellowship, Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center
Certification, Certificate of Additional Qualification in Sports Medicine, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Membership
Board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Member, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Member, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Member, the Arthroscopic Association of North America
Member, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES)
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Illinois – College of Medicine, Rockford
Assistant Professor, Rush University Medical Center Medical College, Chicago
Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Midwestern University
Involved with the NIU ATC Student Teaching Program at Rockford University
Team Physician
Affiliated with the 2013 Stanley Cup Champions, the Chicago Blackhawks, and the Blackhawks Medical Network
Rockford IceHogs AHL Hockey
Team physician for several local sports teams at the high school and college levels
Hospital Affiliations
OrthoIllinois Surgery Center
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
Mercy Rockford Hospital
SwedishAmerican Hospital
Prompt,Professional and Polite! I am a repeat customer and would recommend Dr. Trenhaile!
Excellent surgeon with great bedside manner.
For a doctor and a human being is one hell of a good soul and one hell of a surgeon
Very kind and thoughtful
Was feared to have a torn meniscus. He told me as a healthcare professional my self what exactly I need to do and why it happened in the first place. He’s straight to the point.
Thank you, Sir!
Dr Trenhaile listened carefully to my problem and discussed it thoroughly. He didn’t rush me.
excellent, listens, explains everything well, knowable, so helpful!!!
Dr. Trenhaile did a fantastic job! He and his associates are very professional and also very personable. I have never meant more awesome people that have the privilege of working together!!!
Dr Trenhaile was very thorough and conscientious. He took the time to explain MRI results and steps necessary to address areas of concern. I feel very confident in his ability to improve my quality of life!