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 we have learned more about SARS-CoV-2, much attention has been focused on disease prevention. Currently, two vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna have been FDA approved, and three vaccines from AstraZeneca, Janssen, and Novavax are participating in Phase 3 Clinical Trials. Let’s take a closer look at the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, which are being distributed to high-risk populations:
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there are approximately 1.5 times more people living the United States with a knee or hip replacement as there are people living with heart failure. The most common indication for knee replacement is debilitating joint pain from underlying osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis develops when cartilage (the “cushion” in the joint) wears away, which can eventually result in bones rubbing against one another. This can lead to debilitating joint pain and.....
Continue Reading 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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