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Paul D. Maitino, DO, FAOAO |
Dr. Maitino: Hip and Knee Replacement and Resurfacing Procedures
Sports Medicine & Orthopedics
Arthroscopy (Minimally Invasive Surgery) Techniques
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), arthroscopy is "a surgical procedure orthopaedic [sic] surgeons use to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint." Arthroscopy is a technique used to gain greater awareness of the patient's joint structure. Benefits to arthroscopic surgery include its minimally invasive nature - because miniscule instruments are used with a small lens and fiber optic technology, open surgery is no longer a necessity. Click here to read more about arthroscopy.
Sports Medicine
Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on treating injuries or pathologies associated with sports or athletic activities. Common sports medicine injuries include concussion, muscle cramps, ACL sprains, ankle sprains, and shin splints. Find out more about sports medicine.
Hip Replacement Surgery
Total hip joint replacement is a surgery that replaces diseased cartilage and bone of the hip joint with artificial prostheses. Total hip joint replacement becomes necessary when osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis begin limiting your everyday activities. Dr. Maitino sees many patients with hip problems every year, and will suggest total hip joint replacement after a careful diagnosis of the joint problem or if other treatments do not relieve hip pain. You don't have to live with joint pain.
Hip Resurfacing / Partial Hip Resurfacing
Hip resurfacing is a minimally invasive technique that tries to keep as much of the remaining healthy bone as possible. Originally implemented in the 1970's, hip resurfacing technology has come a long way and now provides an alternative to a more invasive hip replacement surgery. Find out more about Dr. Maitino's hip resurfacing solutions.
Direct Anterior Approach to Hip Replacement
Direct anterior approach is a minimally invasive approach to hip replacement surgery. Direct anterior approach to hip replacement is beneficial as it allows for decreased hospital stay, quicker rehabilitation period, smaller incision, reduced muscle disruption, less blood lost, reduced risk of dislocation of the joint, and a return to pre-operative activity.
Knee Replacement Procedures
Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement, as defined by Stryker Orthopaedics, is "a surgical procedure in which certain parts of an arthritic or damaged knee joint are removed and replaced with a prosthetis, or artificial joint." The aim of knee replacement is to replicate a healthy joint and get you back to an active lifestyle. Dr. Maitino performs minimally invasive knee joint replacement that helps get you moving back in step. Dr. Maitino uses the latest
technology to perform knee replacement surgery. Click here to learn
about robotic surgery.
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