Our Physicians
Jessica S. Morton, M.D.
Total Joint Specialist | Hip & Knee Surgeon
Tel: 203-797-1500
Ext: 6624
Fax: 203-730-9507
Offices: Danbury, Ridgefield, Southbury
Specialty Areas:
Hip and knee specialist: joint replacement surgery, anterior hip replacement surgery, total hip replacement, total and partial knee replacement, robotic assisted total hip replacement, robotic assisted total knee replacement, robotic assisted partial knee replacement, revision surgery, complex hip and knee reconstruction/revision, minimally invasive hip and knee replacement techniques, customized knee replacement.
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (eligible)
Medical Licenses:
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
More About Total Joint Specialist, Hip & Knee Surgeon Jessica S. Morton, M.D.
Dr. Jessica Morton is a fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in hip and knee total joint replacement surgery. She is trained and experienced in the technically demanding, minimally invasive anterior hip replacement surgery. When a patient is eligible, Dr. Morton finds this approach advantageous as it allows access to the hip joint while avoiding nearby muscles and tendons.
Dr. Morton completed a prestigious fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at the Rothman Orthopedic Institute in Philadelphia. Prior to that she was Executive Chief Resident in Orthopedic Surgery at New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital in New York City. She graduated from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania with honors and a prize for orthopedic research.
Dr. Morton has a wide range of research experience and is a published author, speaker, teacher and volunteer. She is passionate about patient care and uses her diverse surgical experiences and knowledge to benefit her patients.
Fellowship & Graduate Training:
- Fellow: Adult Reconstruction, Rothman Orthopedic Institute; Philadelphia, PA
- Executive Chief Resident and Resident: Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital; New York, NY
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, PA
- Honors – Alpha Omega Alpha, William G. Munns Memorial Prize for Orthopedic Research
- B.S. in Biology and Minor in Sustainability, Cum Laude, University of Florida; Gainesville, FL
- Honors – Phi Beta Kappa, Dean’s List
Common Hip & Knee Procedures and Conditions Treated
Common Hip
Conditions
- Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip
- Hip Bursitis (Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Osteoarthritis of Hip Treated with OrthoConnecticut
- Femoral Fractures
- Femoral-Acetabular Impingement Treated with OrthoConnecticut
- Hip and Pelvic Fractures
- Labral Tears of the Hip
- Muscle Strain Injuries of Thigh Treated with OrthoConnecticut
Common Hip
Procedures
- PRP Therapy for Hip Arthritis
- Anesthesia (Lumbar Puncture, Spinal) with OrthoConnecticut
- Computer-Assisted Hip Replacement Surgery
- Femur Fracture Fixation with OrthoConnecticut
- Arthroscopy: An Advanced Outpatient Procedure for Hip Joint Examination and Treatment
- Hip Fracture Treatment with Surgical Screws
- Hip Hemiarthroplasty (Bipolar)
- Hip Replacement
- Total Hip Replacement, Anterior Approach
- Stem Cell Therapy
- Hip Joint Injection
Common Knee
Conditions
- ACL Injuries in Women
- ACL Tear (Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear)
- Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee)
- Patellar Tracking Disorder
- Quadriceps Tendon Tear
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Tibial Plateau Fracture Facts
- Knee Fracture
- Meniscus Tears
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis of the Knee
- Patella Tendon Rupture
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Prepatellar Bursitis (Kneecap Bursitis)
- Patella Fracture (Broken Knee Cap)
- Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
- Knee Joint Pain
Common Knee
Procedures
- PRP Therapy for Knee Arthritis
- PRP Therapy for Chronic Knee Pain
- ACL Reconstruction
- ACL Reconstruction (Arthrex® TightRope®)
- ACL Reconstruction with Hamstring
- Prepatellar Bursa Aspiration
- Joint Arthroscopy
- OATS Cartilage Repair Surgery
- Regional Anesthesia for Knee Procedures
- Cartilage Repair
- Visco-supplementation for Arthritis of the Knee
- Stem Cell Therapy for Knee Pain
- Flouroscopic Knee Injection with Steroids
- Meniscal Transplant
- Meniscus Repair
- Microfracture Drilling Procedure
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Computer-Assisted Knee Replacement
Call OrthoConnecticut today at 1.833.678.4628 to learn more or to schedule an appointment.
