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Specialties
Anatomical
Shoulder, Arm, Elbow, Hand and Wrist, Hip, Knee, Foot and Ankle
Treatment
Arthritis, Arthroscopic Surgery, Deformity, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine, Trauma/Fractures, Cartilage and Joint Sparing
My approach to treating patients
Your health and quality of orthopaedic care are my top priorities. I strongly believe the most successful patient care results from a two-way treatment process. From the very first visit, I make a conscious effort to establish a warm, friendly rapport with each of my patients to encourage open and direct communication.
I believe that knowledgeable patients make the best decisions about their own treatment. That's why I explain every step of the diagnostic process. Next, I want my patients to understand their condition: How it developed and how various treatment approaches can improve or repair the problem. When we consider treatment alternatives, I present a realistic outlook on the results we can achieve. I'll also be frank about any risks that might be involved. If a non-surgical option is available, I'll explain that avenue in depth.
I wand to hear your needs, include them in my diagnosis and treatment decisions, and welcome your input and feedback each step of the way. I strongly believe continuing education is the key to providing excellent, ongoing patient care.
My practice preferences include reconstructive procedures in the shoulder and the knee. They include arthroscopic techniques and modern operative techniques for joint, ligament, and cartilage replacement.
I have been and Arthroscopist for over 20 years. Many disorders of the shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle can be treated in this way on an outpatient basis. Ligaments can be reconstructed. The rotator cuff tendons can be repaired. Shoulder instability can be corrected. Joint cartilage and the meniscus can be transplanted.
I am especially interested in "Joint Preservation." This is an area of Orthopaedics that strives to avoid replacement, usually in the younger and more active patients. This includes cartilage replacement - autograft, donor grafts, and cartilage reimplantation (Carticel), ligament reconstruction, and limb reallignment.
When it is appropriate, I will replace your knee or hip. When it is the better choice, a good partial knee replacement is also available.
All of my patients know that I have always tried to make the smallest surgical incisions. Recently, technology has developed that allows Hip and Knee Joint Replacement to be done well through incisions that are half of those used even three years ago. To you, this means less pain and therefore a more rapid return to activity. It also means less narcotic use, fewer complications, and fewer transfusions. This usually means leaving the hospital in 3 days for joint replacements and the next day for partial knees.
Our purpose is to handle each and every patient visit with care and proficiency. It is also highly important to us that our Doctor/Patient relationship is open and honest. It is my responsibility to make sure patients are well informed about their conditions and the multiple choices of treatment. Mrs. Reich and I will also provide you with patient education materials, (e.g., web sites, pamphlets, and video tapes) that give you added appreciation of your condition and treatment options.
My practice also offers helpful patient education resources in print or on-line formats to help make your decision-making, treatment, and recovery as quick and pain-free.
The best compliment I receive is when patients recommend me to one of their family members or friends. My patient's trust is of utmost importance to me. Any injury causes you concern and anxiety - you may not know what is wrong and what needs to be done to correct your injury. My main approach to helping heal your injury is to keep you well informed - through dialogue between us and through external sources of information that are available. It is my job to help you understand why I take, or do not take, certain actions.
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