Board Certified & Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon
”My goals are to provide compassionate, patient-centered care and to achieve superior outcomes using the most advanced techniques and technology.”
”My goals are to provide compassionate, patient-centered care and to achieve superior outcomes using the most advanced techniques and technology.”
Dr. Smith is a board-certified, Harvard fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee. Dr. Smith has published many articles on hip and knee replacement and trained with renowned orthopedic surgeons.
Minimally invasive surgery utilizes small incisions to access the joint. This can be to place a camera (arthroscope) in the joint or to perform joint replacement surgery with limited disruption to the surrounding tissues.
Outpatient or same-day surgery is when a patient goes home on the day of surgery. Advances in anesthesia and refinement of surgical techniques have reduced post-operative pain facilitating early discharge. Additionally, studies have shown that patients that undergo outpatient surgery report an improved surgical experience and fewer hospital-related complications.
The decision to undergo joint replacement surgery or revision joint replacement surgery is consequential. Therefore, getting an independent opinion regarding surgery is often wise, whether that confirms prior decisions or offers alternatives.