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Common Orthopedic Procedures and Conditions Treated:
- Kyphoplasty for Spinal Fractures & Kyphosis
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy
- ILIF: Interlaminar Lumbar Instrumented Fusion
- Laminectomy
- Lumbar Disc Microsurgery
- Minimally-Invasive TLIF with OrthoConnecticut
- PLIF: Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Vertebroplasty
- Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement
- Electromyography
- PRP Therapy for Peroneal Tendonitis
- PRP Therapy for Hip Arthritis
- PRP Therapy for Knee Arthritis
- PRP Therapy for Chronic Knee Pain
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Compression Fractures of the Spine
- Facet Joint Syndrome
- Herniated Disc (Cervical)
- Herniated Discs
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Trapezius Muscle Strain in Upper Back
- Osteoporosis
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis (Cervical)
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Lower Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Whiplash
- Osteoarthritis of the Spine
- Intracept Procedure
- Biceps Tendon Rupture
- Calcific Tendinitis of Shoulder
- Fracture of the Collarbone (Clavicle)
- Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
- Glenoid Labrum Tears
- Hill-Sachs Lesion
- Loose Shoulder (Multidirectional Instability)
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Rotator Cuff Tears
- Shoulder Dislocations
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Subacromial Bursitis
- Joint Pain
- ACL Reconstruction
- ACL Reconstruction (Arthrex® TightRope®)
- ACL Reconstruction with Hamstring
- Regional Anesthesia for Knee Procedures
- Prepatellar Bursa Aspiration
- Cartilage Repair
- Flouroscopic Knee Injection with Steroids
- Joint Arthroscopy
- Meniscal Transplant
- Meniscus Repair
- Microfracture Drilling Procedure
- OATS Cartilage Repair Surgery
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Computer-Assisted Knee Replacement
- Visco-supplementation for Arthritis of the Knee
- Stem Cell Therapy for Knee Pain
- ACL Injuries in Women
- ACL Tear (Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear)
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Meniscus Tears
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis of the Knee
- Patella Fracture (Broken Knee Cap)
- Patella Tendon Rupture
- Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee)
- Patellar Tracking Disorder
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Prepatellar Bursitis (Kneecap Bursitis)
- Quadriceps Tendon Tear
- Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
- Tibial Plateau Fracture Facts
- Knee Joint Pain
- Knee Fracture
- 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
- 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
- Distal Radius Fracture Repair with Volar Plate
- Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
- Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release (Lins)
- Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Dupuytren’s Contracture Needle Aponeurotomy
- Open Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Scaphoid Fracture Treatment with ORIF
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Animal Bites to the Hand
- Basal Joint Osteoarthritis
- Boxer’s Fracture
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
- Colles Fractures
- About Stenosing Tenosynovitis (De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis)
- Distal Radius Fracture Treated
- Dupuytren’s Disease
- Fingertip Injuries Treated
- Ganglion Cysts of Hand
- Mallet Finger
- Nerve Injuries of the Hand
- Scaphoid Fractures
- Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury Treatment
- TFCC Tear Treatment
- Trigger Digit Treated
- Hand and Wrist Joint Pain
- Wrist Sprain
- Enhancing Comfort and Precision: The Role of Regional Anesthesia in Elbow Procedures
- Arthroscopic Elbow Debridement
- Aspiration of the Olecranon Bursa
- Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection Overview
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition at the Elbow
- Elbow Bursitis
- Inflammation of the Biceps Tendon at the Elbow
- Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
- Little League Elbow AKA Medial Apophysitis
- Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
- Media Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury
- Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow
- Elbow Overuse Injuries
- Throwing Injuries of the Elbow
- Unveiling Elbow Joint Pain: Expert Solutions from OrthoConnecticut
- Accessory Navicular
- Achilles Tendon Injuries
- Adult Acquired Flatfoot
- Ankle Sprains
- Bunions
- Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain
- Claw Toe
- Calcaneus Fracture
- Talus Fracture
- Haglund’s Deformity (Retrocalcaneal Bursitis)
- Hallux Rigidus (Stiff Big Toe)
- Hammer Toe
- High Ankle Sprain
- Ingrown Toenails
- Jones Fractures
- LisFranc (Midfoot) Fracture-Dislocation
- Metatarsalgia
- Morton’s Neuroma
- Soleus and Gastrocnemius Muscle Strains
- Osteochondral Injuries of the Talus
- Peroneal Tendon Tears
- Peroneal Tendonitis
- Pilon Fracture: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)
- Sesamoiditis
- Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tibial Fractures
- Foot, Ankle & Lower Extremity Joint Pain
- Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Replacement
- Anthroscopic Ankle Cartilage Repair
- Bunionectomy (Chevron Bunionectomy)
- Bunionette Deformity Correction
- Calcaneal Fracture Fixation
- Learn about Cheilectomy for Arthritis of the Big Toe
- Excision of Mortons Neuromas
- Big Toe Fusion (First MTP Arthrodesis)
- Fixation for LisFranc Injury
- Gastrocnemius Recession
- Hammer Toe Correction (PIP Joint Arthroplasty)
- Jones Fracture Fixation (Intramedullary Screw)
- The Kidner Procedure
- Lapidus Bunionectomy Procedure Animation
- Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
- Evans Osteotomy for Adult Flat Foot Treatment
- Medial Calcaneal Sliding Osteotomy
- Midfoot Fusion
- Platelet Rich Plasma Injections
- Resection of Haglunds Deformity
- Subtalar Fusion
- Surgery for Achilles Tendon Rupture
- TightRope™ Fixation for Ankle Syndesmosis
- Triple Arthrodesis
- Absorbable Antibiotic Bead Treatment
- Ankle Fusion, Transfibular
- Calcaneal Osteotomy
- Cotton Osteotomy | Flat Foot Surgery
- Excision of Soft Tissue Masses
- First MTP Joint Replacement
- Mallet Toe Surgery
- Partial Nail Removal (Matrixectomy)
- Tarsal Tunnel Decompression
- Tendon Transfer (FHL to Achilles)
- Tibiotalocalcaneal Fusion Surgery for Severe Arthritis in the Ankle
- Total Ankle Joint Replacement (Salto® Talaris)
- Metatarsal Fracture Fixation
- Weil Osteotomy for Claw Toe
- Achilles Tendon Repair
- Arthroscopy of the Ankle
- First MTP Joint Fusion
- Lapidus Arthrodesis (with Medial Plate Fixation)
- Minimal Incision Toe Bone Spur Removal
- Plantar Fascia Release
- PRP Injection Treatment
- Talar Fracture Fixation
OrthoConnecticut Video Library:
- Bilateral Total Hip Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Spine Surgery Questions
- Dr. Justin Paul Explores Innovative Treatments and Proactive Care for the Spine
- Spinal Fracture Surgery
- Lateral Based Spine Surgery
- Welcoming Dr. Wolfson to OrthoConnecticut
- Anterior Lumbar Spine Surgery from Front
- How to Prevent Plantar Fasciitis
- Meet Dr. Henshaw, Sports Medicine & Shoulder Specialist
- What is Hip Arthroscopy?
- Types of ACL Grafts
- Sports Medicine and Trauma
- What is a Meniscus?
- Shoulder Instability Symptoms
- What is a Rotator Cuff?
- What is an Anterior Cruciate Ligament?
- How to Shovel Snow Without Hurting Your Back
- Disc Replacement Surgery
- What Device Will be Used in my Hip Replacement?
- Modern Approaches to Knee Surgery
- Should I be Nervous About My Knee Replacement Surgery?
- What Approach is Used for Hip Replacement Surgery?
- What are the Benefits of Outpatient Surgery?
- Bearings Used in Hip Replacement Surgery
- Anterior Approach Hip Replacement
- Do I Need to go to NYC for my Surgery?
- Anatomy of the Spine
- Anatomy of the Shoulder
- What is Ankle Arthroscopy?
- Big Toe Arthritis: Everything You Need to Know
- What are Bunions?
- What is the Achilles Tendon?
- What is Plantar Fasciitis?
- What are Foot & Ankle Fractures?
- What is an Ankle Sprain?
- What is Ankle Arthritis?
- What are Flat Feet?
- Distal Clavicle Excision
- Removal Calcific Tendinitis
Patient Success Stories
- Athlete Returns to Sports After Bilateral Total Hip Replacement
- Knee Replacement Success Story: Ray Shail
- Torn ACL Halts Game Play But Not Spirits
- ACL Injury Doesn’t Mean Life Stops
- From Surgery to Strumming in Three Weeks
- Dr. Ciminiello and the Achilles Comeback!
- Shattered Clavicle Doesn’t Result in Shattered Dreams
- Wheelchair to Walking
- Silicone Knuckle Implant Restores Finger to Full Working Order
- Radial Nerve Surgery Gets Carpenter Quickly Back to His Passions
- Hand Surgery Alleviates Cellist’s Arthritis
- Strongman Gets Impressive Results for Torn Pectoral Muscle
- Overcoming a Rare Ankle Condition to Walk Without Pain
- Recovery Renews Teen Athlete’s Championship Potential
- Athlete Regains Strength and Ability to Throw Pain Free
- Knee replacement gets 72-year-old back to ski patrol
- Persistence in care saves a life
- Taking steps to relieve heel pain
Physician’s Articles
- Nursemaid’s Elbow
- Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries
- Sprained Ankle Still Hurts After 2 Weeks?
- Shoulder Separation Injuries
- Shoulder Arthritis: Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery
- Knee Replacement Implants
- Shoulder Conditioning for Faster, Injury-Free Swimming
- Treatment of Scoliosis In Children
- Ankle Arthritis
- Total Joint Pain Management
- Adult Trigger Finger
- Throwing Injuries in Children
- Keeping Up with Today’s Youth Sports Injuries
- Overuse Sports Injuries in Children and Teens
- Torn Knee Cartilage
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
- Rapid Recovery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Osteoarthritis and Exercise
- Keeping Your Back Healthy Developing Core-Strength and Preventing Injury
- What Are Bunions? Does Mine Need Surgery?
- Exercise: Training and Conditioning
- Total Hip Arthroplasty Update
Get Moving Blog
- The Importance of Strength Training for Women Over 50: Building Muscle and Boosting Longevity
- Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Exploring Bunion Surgery: Why Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Stands Out at OrthoConnecticut
- Arthritis vs. Osteoarthritis: What You Need to Know
- Keep Your Green Thumb Healthy: Easy Stretches for Gardeners
- The Ins and Outs of Pickleball Injuries
- Exploring Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery with the Arthrex System, Dr. Sealey’s Preferred Approach
- Kyphoplasty: A Swift Solution for Spinal Fractures
- Psoriatic Arthritis: A Primer
- Cervical Radiculopathy or “Pinched Nerve”: Finding Relief at the Spine Center at OrthoConnecticut
- Quadriceps Tendon Repair Post Op Protocol
- Is Cracking Your Neck Bad For You?
- What is Pediatric Bone & Joint Day?
- Top Tips for Recovering from Bunionectomy Surgery
- Juvenile Arthritis Diet Tips for Managing Pain
- Shin Splints in Kids: A Guide to Treatment
- What are the First Signs of Hip Problems?
- How to Know If You Pulled Your Hamstring
- What are the Four Stages of Osteoarthritis?
- Compression Socks After Surgery: What You Need to Know
- Why Does My Elbow Hurt When I Bend It?
- Toe Pain Causes: 6 Most Common Reasons Your Toe Hurts
- What to expect after ACL Reconstruction Surgery
- Exercising in Cold Weather: Here’s How You Can Take Advantage of the Benefits While Staying Safe!
- Bone Marrow and its Healing Properties: Understanding BMAC Treatment (Bone Marrow Aspirate Cell Concentrate Treatment)
- Stressed Knees: Inside MPFL Reconstruction
- High Arches, aka Cavus Foot: What You Need to Know
- Understanding Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- OrthoConnecticut Helps Build Awareness of Juvenile Arthritis
- Signs of a Concussion in a Child
- Knee Stress Fracture Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
- Pulled Hamstrings: Everything You Need to Know
- Can Sciatica Cause Hip Pain?
- The Most Common Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers Used for Orthopedic Issues
- 7 Common Orthopedic Injuries Seen at OrthoCare Express
- What is the Difference Between a Podiatrist and an Orthopedist?
- Is Having Flat Feet a Disability? Should I Worry?
- Athletes Need to “Rest and Test” After COVID-19
- Shoulder Labrum Tears: What Are They?
- Frozen Shoulder
- Text Neck, It’s a Real Thing!
- Resolved to Exercise … Next Steps
- De-stress with a gentle yoga practice
- Tips to Avoid Back Pain During Leaf Clean-Up
- Tips to help with Osteoarthritis
- Girls and Sports
- Managing Knee Pain When Driving and Traveling
- Youth Sports Injuries
- Skiing Injury Prevention
- De Quervain’s Tendonitis: What It Is & How It’s Treated
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Foot & Ankle Fractures
- Preventing Shoulder Injuries
- Tennis Elbow
- The Hip Replacement Benefits of New Approaches
- Preventing Winter Sport Injuries
- Patients point to an attentive staff as major advantages
- Running Right to Avoid Common Injuries
OrthoConnecticut News
- OrthoConnecticut Welcomes Michael J. Sayegh, M.D.
- 15 OrthoConnecticut Physicians Named to Castle Connolly’s 2024 Top Doctors List
- OrthoConnecticut: Danbury Hospital Earns Gold Seal for Spine Surgery Excellence
- OrthoConnecticut Announces Partnership with HOPCo
- Top Doctor Recognition in 2023 for OrthoConnecticut Physicians
- Top Doctor Recognition in 2022 for OrthoConnecticut Physicians
- Five Simple Pre- and Post-Run Stretches to Avoid Injury
- Meet the OrthoConnecticut Physician Dr. Henshaw: Sports Medicine Specialist, Knee, Hip & Shoulder Surgeon
- Meet the OrthoConnecticut Physician Dr. John Dunleavy
- Meet OrthoConnecticut Physician Assistant Christopher Geier, PA-C
- OrthoConnecticut Cuts Ribbon Unveiling New Ridgefield Location
- Meet The Physician: An Interview With Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Angelo Ciminiello
- Founding Member of OrthoConnecticut / Danbury Orthopedics Passes Away
- OrthoConnecticut Moves to New Space in the Heart of Ridgefield
- Oh, my aching neck and back! OrthoConnecticut specialists talk spine ailments
- OrthoConnecticut Has the Answers: What Is Robotic Assisted Spine Surgery?
- My Back is Out! Should I See a Spine Surgeon?
- OrthoConnecticut Welcomes Spine Specialist Abiola A. Atanda, M.D. to the Spine Team
- Top Doctor Recognition for OrthoConnecticut Physicians
- OrthoConnecticut Now Offers Waterproof Lattice Mesh-like Arm Casts
- Orthopedic and Spine Specialist Abiola A. Atanda, M.D. Joins OrthoConnecticut
- Top Doctor Recognition in 2021 for OrthoConnecticut Physicians
- Randy Sealey: Green Card Stories
- Business Spotlight: Dr. Thomas Guglielmo
- Medical Spotlight Shines Light on OrthoConnecticut
- HANDSHAKE: The Hand Center at OrthoConnecticut Newsletter
- Fun facts from OrthoConnecticut as you carve your turkey
- Dr. Dunleavy discusses fitness for seniors in the Fall during Covid-19
- OrthoConnecticut’s Lessons of the Leash to Avoid Injury
- Two local physicians named Best of Fairfield County 2020
- An orthopedic surgeon worth talking about
- When to Say When: Am I Ready for Joint Replacement Surgery?
- Theodore Wolfson Joins Sports Medicine at OrthoConnecticut
- Preventing and Treating Injuries in Young Athletes
- OrthoConnecticut Offers Solutions for Foot and Ankle Pain
- New Mako SmartRobotics System at Outpatient Surgical Center
- Hip Replacement Surgery in Pandemic Times
- OrthoCare Express has been vital option during pandemic
- OrthoConnecticut Commends AAOS For Taking a Stand on Diversity
- OrthoConnecticut Applauds ABOS Statement on Injustice
- OrthoConnecticut Plans Full Reopening for June 15th
- OrthoConnecticut Offering Virtual Medical Visits
- Be safe while enjoying the great outdoors
- What to Do After an ACL Injury
- Woman injured by falling branch in New Canaan
- Orthopedic Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist, Dr. Insel
- Dr. Ciminiello Leads Danbury Hat Tricks Medical Team
- OrthoConnecticut Physicians Receive Top Doc Honors
- Staying safe in the winter months
- The Total Joint Program at Danbury Hospital
- OrthoConnecticut Coastal Orthopedics Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary in Westport – Walk-In Urgent Care Services Extremely Successful
- OrthoConnecticut Officially Opens Litchfield Office With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- The Watermark Organized Successful Orthopedic Panel and Lunch
- OrthoConnecticut Doctors Honored by Their Peers and Their Patients
- Lisa Cyr to Participate in the April 2018 Mission of Guatemala Healing Hands Foundation
- Expanded Office Hours for Drs. Hermantin and Sealey
- OrthoConnecticut Moves Westport Office
- OrthoConnecticut Welcomes Five New Physicians
- Coastal Orthopedics Moving to Facility at Westport Medical Center
- Orthopedic and Pain Care Practices announce new name: OrthoConnecticut
- Multipractice merger unties Orthopedic practices
- Four Danbury Orthopedics Physicians Named Top Docs 2017
- Danbury Orthopedics Opens New State-of-the-Art Facility: All Services Now Centralized in Musculoskeletal Center of Excellence
- Danbury Group Helps Ankle Replacement Patient
Provider Curricula Vitae
- Michael J. Sayegh, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- Robert L. Brady, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- Paul D. Protomastro, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- Paulina Piekarska, D.P.M. A.A.C.F.A.S., Curriculum Vitae
- Vanessa T. Damm, Curriculum Vitae
- Jan E. McCauley, PA-C, Curriculum Vitae
- Mark J. Fletcher M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- Michael M. Lynch, M.D. Curriculum Vitae
- Jeffrey V. DeLuca, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- Michael G. Soojian, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- Brian A. Bast, D.O, Curriculum Vitae
- Joshua B. Frank, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- Julianne M. Forlizzi, M.D. Curriculum Vitae
- Thomas G. Guglielmo, D.P.M., Curriculum Vitae
- Robert Yaghoubian, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- Anthony R. Viola, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- John E. Mullen, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- Edmund A. Ganal, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- Jessica S. Morton, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- John P. Dunleavy, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- Randolph J. Sealey, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- D. Ross Henshaw, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- Jesse T. Hochkeppel, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- Michael G. Brand, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- Joseph DiGiovanni, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- Angelo Ciminiello, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- Justin C. Paul, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- Aaron N. Insel, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- Theodore S. Wolfson, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- Brandon S. Shulman, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- Abiola A. Atanda, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- Robert Deveney, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- Steven A. Saunders, PA-C, Curriculum Vitae
- James W. Depuy, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
- Patrick Moxon, PA-C, Curriculum Vitae
- Lauren Boggs, PA-C, Curriculum Vitae
Call OrthoConnecticut today at 1.833.678.4628 to learn more or to schedule an appointment.
