Expert Sports Medicine Orthopaedic SurgeonSpecializing In Shoulder, Knee & Elbow

Dr. Rudzki named one of Washingtonian’s 2025 Top Doctors

For over 15 years, Dr. Rudzki has been recognized among Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Doctors for excellence in Orthopaedic Surgery.
Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2025

For over 10 years, Dr. Rudzki has been recognized by Castle Connolly as one of America’s Top Doctors in Orthopaedics.
Northern Virginia Magazine 2025 Top Doctor

Dr. Rudzki has been recognized as a Top Doctor in Northern Virginia for several years for both Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation.
One of Bethesda Magazine’s 2025 Top Doctors

Dr. Rudzki has been recognized as a Top Doctor in Montgomery County & Upper DC for several years for Orthopaedic Surgery.

About Dr. Rudzki

Active in medical & surgeon education, Dr. Rudzki has taught residents from the George Washington University & Walter Reed Medical Centers for over 19 years and been recognized by the GW Resident Teaching Award. Dr. Rudzki serves as a consultant for medical device companies working on implant design and strategies to improve surgical techniques and patient care. This work has taken him from Ireland to Australia to Argentina and across the U.S. For collaborative interactions to teach and learn from experts around the world.

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Patient Testimonials What Our Patients are Saying

Both shoulders were replace with reversed ball and sockets. They were done 6 months apart. I have had no lingering pain, minimal mobility constraints and am playing tennis and swimming easily again.
Dr. Rudzki spends time explaining the procedures and answers questions patiently and sympat...
I am a woman in my mid seventies. I have had a very athletic journey through life. I currently find myself in need of replacement of a few well used body parts. From moment one, my visits with Dr,Rudzki were conversations about what is happening to my right shoulder, why it is bothering me and my cu...
I broke my shoulder while trekking with the chimps in Tanzania nearly ten year ago. I was in the wild for 3 more days before we could fly out and reach an airport where I could fly home. Since several days had passed, healing had started by the time I reached Dr. Rudzki. I opted to delay surgery ...

Cutting-Edge TreatmentsArthroscopic Shoulder Surgery

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure using a high-definition fiberoptic camera through 1 cm incisions to repair tendons, ligaments, and cartilage as well as reconstruct the shoulder joint. Dr. Rudzki is actively engaged in work to improve arthroscopic technology, implants, and techniques.

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Innovative SolutionACL Reconstruction

Surgical procedure to restore knee stability and optimize function after injury to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament through arthroscopic techniques, the best medical evidence, and collaboration with physical therapists to optimize outcomes.

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Research, Publications & LecturesContrast-enhanced ultrasound characterization of the vascularity of the rotator cuff tendon.

Dr. Jonas R. Rudzki

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DownloadsAccess, complete, and download essential patient forms online to streamline your visit...

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Planning for
SurgeryPreparing physically and mentally is the key to achieving the best possible surgical outcome.

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Post-Operative
ProtocolsAdhering to these post-surgical instructions will help ensure a safe and steady recovery process.

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Non-Surgical
Rehabilitation PlansMany orthopaedic issues can be effectively treated with a structured, conservative rehabilitation approach.

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