Sean C. Tracy, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Specialties: Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder, Joint Restoration, Cartilage Restoration

I am passionate about the patient relationship and want to return you to the activities you want to do as quickly as possible. I'll listen to your wants and needs and tailor an individual treatment plan for you.

Specialty Procedures and Specialty Achievements

  • Fellowship trained in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy with a focus on minimally invasive surgery.
  • Past team coverage for the San Diego Padres and multiple college programs
  • Current team physician for the Milwaukee Wave, Racine Raiders, and multiple high school teams.
  • Treats athletes of all levels including kids and weekend warriors
  • Multiple publications in leading Orthopedic Journals

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Licensing

  • Wisconsin Medical License (45930)

Medical Education:

  • Undergraduate Studies: University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN (1994-1998), Magna Cum Laude, Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medical Honor Society
  • Medical School: Northwestern University, Chicago, IL (1998-2002)
  • Post Graduate Studies: The Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI (2002-2007), Resident Research Reward
  • Fellowship: San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine, San Diego, CA (2007-2008)

Other Positions

  • Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  • Wisconsin Medical Society
  • Team Physician: Milwaukee Wave
  • Team Physician: Milwaukee Milkmen
  • Team Physician: Racine Raiders Football
  • Team Physician: Wisconsin Wolfpack Football
  • Team Physician: Whitnall High School
  • Team Physician: Greendale High School
  • Assistant Team Physician: San Diego Padres
  • Assistant Team Physician: San Diego University Aztecs

Research/Presentations:

  • Tracy SC, Myer JJ. Arthroscopic Evaluation and Management After Repeated Luxatio Erecta of the Glenohumeral Joint. Orthopedics. 2009 May;32(5):367.
  • Tracy SC, Et al. The Effect of Butyric Acid on Normal Tendons: A Potential Stimulus for Extracellular Matrix Expression. Am J Orthop. 2011 Mar;40(3):142-7.
  • Hackbarth DA, Tracy SC, et al. Torsional Stability of a Chevron Interface for Intercalary Allograft Fixation of the Femur. J Surgical Oncology. 2020; Vol 3(1):2-4.
  • Osteochondral Defects of the knee. Presented at the Medical College of Wisconsin Grand Rounds 2004
  • Injuries in Running Athletes. Presented at the Medical College of Wisconsin Grand Rounds 2005
  • Posterior Ankle Impingement. Presented at the Medical College of Wisconsin Grand Rounds 2006
  • Torsional Stability of a Chevron Interface for Intercalary Allograft Fixation: Preliminary Results. Presented at the Medical College of Wisconsin resident research day 2007
  • Acute Patellar Dislocation. Presented at the University of California San Diego Grand Rounds 2008
  • The Effect of Butyric Acid Impregnated Sutures on Cell Proliferation and Angiogenesis in Aged Rabbit Achilles Tendon: a Potential Stimulus for Rotator Cuff Repair. Presented at San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine fellows research day 2008
  • Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDS). Presented at Greendale High School 2010
  • Common Occupational Shoulder Injuries: Evaluation and Management. Presented to Concentra Medical Physicians 2011
  • Basketball Injuries. Presented at the Wheaton Franciscan sports medicine meeting 2011
  • Hip Injuries. Presented at the Quad Med physicians meeting 2011
  • So you want to be a Doctor? Presented to students at Greendale High School 2011
  • Is it OK to work through the Pain. Presented at the Fitness Together open house 2012
  • The Injured Knee. Presented to Concentra Medical Physicians 2013
  • Management of Common Dislocations. Presented to Wheaton Franciscan Emergency room PA’s and NP’s 2013
  • Tendonitis: What do we know in 2014. Presented at the Midwest Orthopedic Hospital Sports Symposium 2014
  • A brief history of surgery and shoulder arthroscopy. Presented at the Midwest Orthopedic Hospital Sports Symposium 2020
  • Up to date on knee injuries in Athletes. Presented to the Midwest Orthopedic Hospital Sports Symposium 2024

Languages Spoken

  • English
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