Personal Information
Name: Paul William Grutter
Work Address: Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance
270 East Main Street, Suite 300
Gallatin, TN 37066
Phone: (615)675-2000
Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Certified 7/28/2006 – 12/31/2026
Subspecialty Certification Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Certified 11/9/2007 – 12/31/2026
Professional Work History
2009-Present Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon
Sumner Regional Medical Center
555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066
2008-2009 Assistant Team Physician - Baltimore Orioles
Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD 21201
2008-2009 Assistant in Orthopaedic Surgery / Shoulder Fellow
Division of Sports Medicine
Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
10753 Falls Road, Suite 215, Lutherville, MD 21093
2007-2008 Chief Orthopaedic Surgeon
48th Combat Support Hospital
Forward Operating Base - Salerno, Afghanistan
2004-2008 Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon
Major, USAF, MC
1st Medical Group (ACC) SGOSO
Langley AFB, VA 23665-2080
Education
2008 – 2009: Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship
The Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
1999 – 2004:Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Wayne State University / Detroit Medical Center
Detroit, Michigan
1995 – 1999: Medical Degree
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
Columbia, Missouri
1991 – 1995: Bachelor of Science
Truman State University,
Kirksville, Missouri
Major: Chemistry, Minor: Biology
Graduated cum laude
Professional Affiliations
2018 to Present: American Shoulder and Elbow Society
1999 to Present: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
1999 to Present: Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons
2008 to Present: American College of Sports Medicine
1996 to Present: American Medical Association
1991 to Present: Alpha Chi Sigma
Professional Training
2007 ACI certification Genzyme Biosurgery
2007 Advanced Cardiac Life Support
2006 Basic Life Support
2004 Advance Trauma Life Support
2001 Microsurgery Certification
Publications
Grutter PW, McFarland EG, Zikria BA, Dai Z, Petersen SA. Techniques for suture
anchor removal in shoulder surgery. Am J Sports Med, 2010;38:1706-10.
Johansen JA, Grutter PW, McFarland EG, Petersen SA. Acromioclavicular injuries:
indications for treatment and treatment options. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 2011;20,S70-
S82
Petre BM, MD, Grutter PW, Rose DM, Belkof SM, McFarland EG, MD; Petersen SA.
Triceps Tendons: A Biomechanical Comparison of Intact and Repaired Strength
J Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2011;20:213-218.
Grutter PW, Petersen SA. Anatomic Acromioclavicular Ligament Reconstruction: A
Biomechanical Comparison of Reconstructive Techniques of the Acromioclavicular Joint.
Am J Sports Med. 2005;33:1723-8
Grutter PW, Markel DC. Tips of the Trade: Simple Techniques for Passing Suture
Through Bone. Am J Orthop 2005;34:47-48
Grutter PW, DeSilva GL, Meehan RE, DeSilva SP. The Accuracy of Distal Posterior
Interosseous and Anterior Interosseous Nerve Injection. J Hand Surg 2004;29A:865-870
Presentations
2009: Johns Hopkins Grand Rounds: Combat Orthopaedics. Podium presentation.
Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD. January 15, 2009
2004: Anatomic Acromioclavicular Reconstruction: A Biomechanical Comparison of Reconstructive Techniques of the Acromioclavicular Joint. Podium presentation. Detroit Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, Troy, MI. May 10, 2004.
2002: The Accuracy of Distal Posterior Interosseous and Anterior Interosseous Nerve Injection. A tool for pre-operative outcome assessment for wrist denervation. Podium presentation. American Association for Hand Surgery Annual meeting, Kaui, Hawaii. January 8-11, 2003.
2002: Wolter Plate Fixation of Acromioclavicular Separations and Distal Clavicle Fractures.Podium presentation , Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, December 9-14, San Diego, California. Poster presentation, 9th ICSS, May 2-5, 2004, Washington, DC
Honors and Recognition
Medical
2008 Army Commendation Medal recipient for meritorious achievement and meritorious service during Operation Enduring Freedom Jan 3, 2008 to May 17, 2008 Forward Operating Base – Salerno, Afghanistan.
2008 Air Force Commendation Medal for outstanding achievement and meritorious service to the United States Air Force. 29 September 2004 – 15 July 2008.
2004: Research Award recipient. Wayne State University Annual Research Day, June 9, 2004
2003: Resident/Fellows Award recipient; American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting, Kaui, Hawai, January 8-11, 2003
Military
2008 NATO Medal for service in relation to ISAF Operation
2008 US Air Force Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Star in recognition of service in support of Operation Enduring Freedom
2008 US Army Combat Action Badge in recognition of Soldiers personally engaged by the enemy.
2008 Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
2008 National Defense Service Medal
2007 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
1995 Honor Flight: USAF Officer Training School
Undergraduate
1994: NCAA Division II All-American Linebacker (CM-Frank)
1994: Team Captain Truman State University Football
1994: 1st Team Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association All-Conference Linebacker
1994: TSU Athletic Leadership Award
1994: TSU Linebacker of the Year
1993: TSU Special Teams Player of the Year
1992 – 1994: MIAA Conference All-Academic Football Team