A fellowship-trained orthopedic total joint surgeon, my practice focuses on hip and knee replacement, reconstruction of fractures around prosthetic hip and knee implants, and management of general orthopedic conditions and fractures. I have received advanced training in the less invasive direct anterior total hip replacement, a muscle-sparing technique that potentially allows for earlier recovery.
My approach to patient care is to first listen to the needs and goals of each patient and provide the finest individualized orthopedic care. I attempt to exhaust conservative modalities before proceeding with surgical interventions. I believe that having open discussions regarding disease processes and setting appropriate expectations is essential for obtaining optimal outcomes.
As the temperatures outside begin to drop, many children (and adults) start to get excited about Halloween. In anticipation of a candy-filled evening on October 31, I would like to look back on the origin of the tradition. Halloween originated approximately 2,000 years ago with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.....
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Total joint replacement has been traditionally considered an inpatient surgical procedure that requires a several day hospitalization. The reasons for this belief include concerns over postoperative pain control, limited mobility after surgery, and concerns about perioperative complications. Over the past decade, however, advances in perioperative pain control and less invasive surgical techniques have allowed earlier patient mobilization and more aggressive rehabilitation. The combination of
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If you’ve turned on a television recently, you’ve more than likely heard about the opioid epidemic that is sweeping across America. In the medical setting, opioid medications are utilized to relieve pain. Unfortunately, these medications have many side effects, including
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