Dr. Janos P. Ertl, MD

Expert Publications

• Anterior endoscopic correction of scoliosis.
• DETECTION OF EVOKED POTENTIALS BY ZERO CROSSING ANALYSIS.
• Does Syndesmotic Injury Have a Negative Effect on Functional Outcome? A Multicenter Prospective Evaluation.
• Prosthetic interventions for people with transtibial amputation: Systematic review and meta-analysis of high-quality prospective literature and systematic reviews.
• Arthroscopic treatment of transchondral talar dome fractures.
• Triplane fracture of the distal tibial epiphysis. Long-term follow-up.
• Evoked potential recovery from tape recorded zero crossings of the EEG.
• IQ evoked responses and Fourier analysis.
• Fourier analysis of evoked potentials and human intelligence.
• Brain response correlates of psychometric intelligence.
• Low-noise, interference-resistant amplifier suitable for biological signals.
• Magnetic resonance imaging of the shoulder in the primary care setting.

Media Releases

Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Janos P. Ertl, who serves patients in Indiana.

Dr. Ertl is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He is in practice with IU Health Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at the offices in Carmel and Indianapolis, Indiana.

Committed to ensuring the best outcome possible, IU Health Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine offers a full spectrum of orthopedic services, including: joint replacement and revision, orthopedic trauma, spine, upper & lower extremities, rehabilitation, and sports medicine. 

“We are dedicated to addressing all of your orthopedic and sports medicine needs and helping you get back to enjoying life. Whether you face an injury to your bone or muscle or are feeling the impact of arthritis on your joints, our orthopedics experts are here to help you. From your first appointment through treatment, rehabilitation and follow-up, we provide expert care to help you return to your previous level of activity quickly and safely” as stated on their website. 

Alongside his clinical role, Dr. Ertl serves as an Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He can also be found on staff at Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital, within the Total Joint Replacement Program and Eskenazi Health Orthopedics.

The Eskenazi Health Total Joint Replacement Program offers joint replacement surgery to those suffering from moderate to severe osteoarthritis or chronic joint pain in the hips, knees and shoulders. Staff members provide coordinated care from first consultation through surgical recovery and rehabilitation. 

Located on the third floor of the Sandra Eskenazi Outpatient Care Center, Eskenazi Health Orthopedics provides a full range of services to help patients maintain strong bones, care for injuries and disorders, and fight cancers occurring in the bones. It also provides expertise in the treatment of orthopedic trauma cases at the Smith Level I Shock Trauma Center at Eskenazi Health.

A 1981 graduate of the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Dr. Ertl went on to perform his internship at the University of Southern California. He then completed his residency at St Joseph Hospital, Chicago Naval Regional Medical Center, followed by his fellowship at the University of California, Sacramento.

With over four decades of experience in his field, the doctor is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons.

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

In addition to English, Dr. Ertl speaks German.

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