RAYMOND THAL, M.D.
Medical Practice at Town Center Dr, Herndon, VA

License number
Virginia 0101234751
Category
Medical Practice
Type
Sports Medicine
Address
Address
1860 Town Center Dr SUITE 300, Herndon, VA 20190
Phone
(703) 435-6604
(703) 787-6575 (Fax)

Professional information

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Dr. Raymond Thal, Centreville VA - MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Specialties:
Sports Medicine
Address:
Town Center Orthopedics
6201 Centreville Rd STE 600, Centreville 20121
(703) 435-6604 (Phone)
Town Center Orthopaedic Assocs
1860 Town Center Dr STE 300, Reston 20190
(703) 435-6604 (Phone)
Procedures:
ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Surgery, Foot & Ankle Fracture & Dislocation Treatment, Joint Drainage, Knee Arthroscopy, Knee Replacement, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Shoulder Arthroscopy, Steroid Injections, Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Conditions:
Adhesive Capsulitis, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear, Arm Fracture (incl. Elbow and Shoulder), Chronic Pelvic Pain, Glenoid Labrum Tear, Knee Dislocation (incl. Meniscal Tear), Knee Sprain, Lateral & Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis & Golf Elbow), Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle), Low Back Pain, Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Tear, Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis of Knee, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain, Rotator Cuff Tear, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Systemic Chondromalacia
Certifications:
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2010, Orthopedic Surgery, 2003
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English
Hospitals:
Town Center Orthopedics
6201 Centreville Rd STE 600, Centreville 20121
Town Center Orthopaedic Assocs
1860 Town Center Dr STE 300, Reston 20190
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
3600 Joseph Siewick Dr, Fairfax 22033
Reston Hospital Center
1850 Town Center Pkwy, Reston 20190
Education:
Medical School
Loyola University Of Chicago/Stritch School Of Medicine
Graduated: 1984
Long Island Jewish Mc
Graduated: 1985
Graduated: 1989
Orth Rsch Va
Graduated: 1990


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Knotless Suture Anchor Assembly

US Patent:
RE37963, Jan 7, 2003
Filed:
Aug 16, 1999
Appl. No.:
09/374599
Inventors:
Raymond Thal - Reston VA 22094
International Classification:
A61B 1700
US Classification:
606232, 606 73, 606 75, 24358, 247063, 247114, 247115
Abstract:
A one-piece or two-piece knotless suture anchor assembly for the attachment or reattachment or repair of tissue to a bone mass. The assembly allows for an endoscopic or open surgical procedure to take place without the requirement of tying a knot for reattachment of tissue to bone mass. In one embodiment, a spike member is inserted through tissue and then inserted into a dowel-like hollow anchoring sleeve which has been inserted into a bone mass. The spike member is securely fastened or attached to the anchoring sleeve with a ratcheting mechanism thereby pulling or adhering (attaching) the tissue to the bone mass.


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Knotless Suture Anchor Assembly

US Patent:
5720765, Feb 24, 1998
Filed:
Nov 1, 1995
Appl. No.:
8/551648
Inventors:
Raymond Thal - Reston VA
International Classification:
A61B 1700
US Classification:
606232
Abstract:
A one-piece or two-piece knotless suture anchor assembly for the attachment or reattachment or repair of tissue to a bone mass. The assembly allows for an endoscopic or open surgical procedure to take place without the requirement of tying a knot for reattachment of tissue to bone mass. In one embodiment, a spike member is inserted through tissue and then inserted into a dowel-like hollow anchoring sleeve which has been inserted into a bone mass. The spike member is securely fastened or attached to the anchoring sleeve with a ratcheting mechanism thereby pulling or adhering (attaching) the tissue to the bone mass.


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Knotless Suture Anchor Assembly

US Patent:
5665112, Sep 9, 1997
Filed:
Jul 15, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/678609
Inventors:
Raymond Thal - Reston VA
International Classification:
A61B 1700
US Classification:
606232
Abstract:
A knotless suture anchor assembly for the attachment or reattachment or repair of tissue to a bone mass. The assembly allows for an endoscopic or open surgical procedure to take place without the requirement of tying a knot for reattachment of tissue to bone mass. A spike member is inserted through tissue mass through a loop and inserted into a dowel-like hollow anchoring sleeve which has been inserted into a bone mass. The spike member is securely fastened or attached to the anchoring sleeve with a ratcheting mechanism thereby pulling or adhering (attaching) the tissue to the bone mass.


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Knotless Suture Anchor Assembly

US Patent:
5658313, Aug 19, 1997
Filed:
Jul 15, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/678602
Inventors:
Raymond Thal - Reston VA
International Classification:
A61B 1700
US Classification:
606232
Abstract:
A knotless suture anchor assembly for the attachment or reattachment or repair of tissue to a bone mass. The assembly allows for an endoscopic or open surgical procedure to take place without the requirement of tying a knot for reattachment of tissue to bone mass. A spike member is inserted through tissue mass through a loop and inserted into a dowel-like hollow anchoring sleeve which has been inserted into a bone mass. The spike member is securely fastened or attached to the anchoring sleeve with a ratcheting mechanism thereby pulling or adhering (attaching) the tissue to the bone mass.


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Two-Part Captured-Loop Knotless Suture Anchor Assembly

US Patent:
6024758, Feb 15, 2000
Filed:
Feb 23, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/027741
Inventors:
Raymond Thal - Reston VA
International Classification:
A61B 1700
US Classification:
606232
Abstract:
A two-part captured-loop knotless suture anchor assembly which includes a suture anchor with a snag device thereon or therein, and a catch and loop device. The device facilitates reattachment and repair of soft tissue which has torn away from a bone mass.


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Wedge Shaped Suture Anchor And Method Of Implantation

US Patent:
5683418, Nov 4, 1997
Filed:
Apr 29, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/235737
Inventors:
Brian H. Luscombe - Warren NJ
Dennis D. Jamiolkowski - Long Valley NJ
Jack S. Pedlick - Butler NJ
Izi Bruker - Flemington NJ
Daniel C. Rosenman - Hazlet NJ
Raymond Thal - Herndon VA
Assignee:
Mitek Surgical Products, Inc. - Westwood MA
International Classification:
A61B 1700
US Classification:
606232
Abstract:
A suture anchor is described which in one form may be easily fabricated from extruded material by angular cuts and bore holes which provide an offset pulling force to the suture. In an alternate and preferred embodiment the suture anchor is injection molded having an annular displaced corner and abutment wall which act to seat the suture anchor firmly within a bore hole. Novel application means are also disclosed which hold the suture anchor on a frangible shaft for insertion and upon completion of the insertion permit fracture of the frangible portion and removal of the instrument.


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Knotless Suture Anchor Assembly

US Patent:
5569306, Oct 29, 1996
Filed:
Jun 6, 1995
Appl. No.:
8/471508
Inventors:
Raymond Thal - Reston VA
International Classification:
A61B 1700
US Classification:
606232
Abstract:
A knotless suture anchor assembly for the attachment or reattachment or repair of tissue to a bone mass. The assembly allows for an endoscopic or open surgical procedure to take place without the requirement of tying a knot for reattachment of tissue to bone mass. A spike member is inserted through tissue mass through a loop and inserted into a dowel-like hollow anchoring sleeve which has been inserted into a bone mass. The spike member is securely fastened or attached to the anchoring sleeve with a ratcheting mechanism thereby pulling or adhering (attaching) the tissue to the bone mass.


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Raymond Thal, Reston VA

Specialties:
Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Work:
Town Center Orthopedic Assoc
1860 Town Center Dr, Reston, VA 20190 Town Center Orthopedic Assoc
6201 Centreville Rd, Centreville, VA 20121
Education:
Loyola University Chicago (1984)


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Captured-Loop Knotless Suture Anchor Assembly

US Patent:
5709708, Jan 20, 1998
Filed:
Jan 31, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/792738
Inventors:
Raymond Thal - Reston VA
International Classification:
A61B 1704
US Classification:
606232
Abstract:
An enhanced knotless suture anchor assembly having a snag element or recess attached to, or formed in, an anchor assembly, for capturing a looped section of the suture element for enhanced knotless surgical soft tissue reattachment to bone.