Best Orthopedic Doctor in Fairfield Ohio

by | Dec 15, 2020 | Doctor Interviews

Meet Dr. James Doug Abbott, MD an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in knee replacement surgery as well as other preventative knee care.

In this interview Dr. Abbott, MD and Anthony Maritato, PT discuss trends in knee replacement surgery, jogging after knee replacement, and a host of other important topics.

Dr. Abbott, MD works in the Mercy Health Network and can be found by clicking here >

1. What are some trends in total knee replacements for 2021?

00:00 – In this video we discuss athletic adults who may need a total knee replacement at an earlier stage in life.

01:32 – more durable materials and some implants may last 30-years.

02:00 – We are now able to offer knee replacements to younger individuals.

02:35 – one study showed a reduction in disability with receiving a knee replacement in younger patients.

2. When is it time to have a knee replacement?

00:00 What are the standards to qualify a patient for a knee replacement? 

01:15 Things to postpone having a total knee replacement.

01:35 PRP Platelet rich plasma and stem cell therapy

2:05 Consider how much you have already given up.

02:28 First we start by treating the symptoms.

02:58 What else is going on medically that may make surgery more risky.

03:50 What do we look at in a younger person?

3. Genicular Nerve Ablation and Pain Management

 

4. Motion Before Surgery Is An Indicator For Motion After Surgery

There are various ways to postpone needing a knee replacement, but an important indicator of post surgical range of motion is the patient’s range of motion before surgery. Sometimes it is better to have a knee replacement sooner rather than waiting too long.

 

About the Author -

Anthony Maritato, PT has been a licensed physical therapist since 2006. He specializes in post surgical care and rehabilitation of total knee replacement and rotator cuff repair surgery.

Mr. Maritato is also nationally recognized as a therapist educator teaching courses related to Medicare reimbursement, contracting, and documentation.

Total Therapy Solutions LLC is Tony's primary practice which he owns with his wife Kathy who is also a licensed physical therapist.

Anthony Tony Maritato, PT

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