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Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1990)

Professional interests include: knee osteoarthritis, rotator cuff injury, deep gluteal syndrome (piriformis syndrome), and more.

1030 Broadview Boulevard
Brackenridge, PA 15014

(724) 224-8700

Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Brackenridge, PA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network, PHOENIX REHABILITATION AND HEALTH SERVICES INC, GREATER PITTSBURGH ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES INC and KEYSTONE REHABILITATION SYSTEMS INC.

Office Locations

1030 Broadview Boulevard
Brackenridge, PA 15014

(724) 224-8700

(724) 224-8139

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Some issues Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD can help you with:

Joint Aspiration

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD in 2023

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shoulder X-ray

In 2023, Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD performed more shoulder X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2012, Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Brackenridge, PA during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	178
doctor visit	268
hip imaging	16
hospital care	15
injections	178
inpatient care	15
musculoskeletal imaging	133
X-rays	133

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Brackenridge, PA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	169
doctor visit	261
hospital care	14
injections	169
inpatient care	14
musculoskeletal imaging	170
X-rays	170

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	41
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Brackenridge, PA during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	200
doctor visit	287
injections	200
musculoskeletal imaging	149
X-rays	149

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	38
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Brackenridge, PA during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	271
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	388
hospital care	12
injections	271
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	24
minimally invasive procedures	24
musculoskeletal imaging	211
upper extremity surgery	24
X-rays	211

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	468
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	78
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Brackenridge, PA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	358
doctor visit	459
hospital care	22
injections	358
inpatient care	22
musculoskeletal imaging	224
X-rays	224

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	63
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Brackenridge, PA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	386
doctor visit	503
hospital care	13
injections	386
inpatient care	13
musculoskeletal imaging	232
X-rays	232

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	43
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Brackenridge, PA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	377
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	504
injections	377
joint surgery	27
minimally invasive procedures	27
musculoskeletal imaging	205
upper extremity surgery	27
X-rays	205

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	40
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Brackenridge, PA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	398
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	548
injections	398
joint surgery	37
minimally invasive procedures	24
musculoskeletal imaging	292
reconstructive surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	37
X-rays	292

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	42
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Brackenridge, PA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	387
doctor visit	507
injections	387
joint surgery	11
musculoskeletal imaging	242
reconstructive surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	242

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	31
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Brackenridge, PA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	452
doctor visit	575
injections	452
musculoskeletal imaging	142
X-rays	142

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	29
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Brackenridge, PA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	411
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	567
injections	411
joint surgery	25
minimally invasive procedures	25
musculoskeletal imaging	180
upper extremity surgery	25
X-rays	180

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	295
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	23
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	18
Dementia	4
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Brackenridge, PA were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

aspiration	326
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	442
hip imaging	16
hospital care	15
injections	326
inpatient care	15
joint surgery	24
minimally invasive procedures	25
musculoskeletal imaging	198
reconstructive surgery	12
upper extremity surgery	24
X-rays	198

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	255
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	65
85 and over	38
Less than 65	41
65 to 74	140

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	13
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1990. He completed residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Sports Medicine American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1990)

Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Sports Medicine American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allegheny Health Network

PHOENIX REHABILITATION AND HEALTH SERVICES INC

GREATER PITTSBURGH ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES INC

KEYSTONE REHABILITATION SYSTEMS INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael J. Rytel, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Mid-Atlantic Surgical Systems, LLC	$2,228 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $600	$1,628
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$379 EUFLEXXA $379
Vericel Corporation	$126 MACI $126
Pfizer Inc.	$56 FLECTOR PATCH $33	CELEBREX $23
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$41 NA $41
Other	$115 DERMABOND PRINEO $29	Zilretta $23	Durolane $17	SCP Bone Substitute $13	PENNSAID $11	Other $23

**Types of Payments**
Education	$2,194
Food and Beverage	$752

Biography

Dr. Michael Rytel is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist. His clinical interests include PCL injury, knee osteoarthritis, and hip sprain. Before performing his residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Dr. Rytel attended Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Rytel is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network.

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