OsteoarthritisofHand near Midlothian, VA

Biography: Dr. Vivek Sharma, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Richmond, VA. He is 56 years old. Dr. Vivek Sharma, MD is affiliated with Johnston-Willis Hospital, Chippenham Hospital and TriCities Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Miles Birmingham, DO is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in North Chesterfield, VA. He is 43 years old and has been practicing for 14 years. Dr. Miles Birmingham, DO is affiliated with Johnston-Willis Hospital and Chippenham Hospital.

Biography: Anna Vedina, MD, ABIM, is an board-certified internal medicine physician with Primary Health Group - Johnston Willis in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Vedina received her undergraduate degree from Utah State University and completed medical school at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. She then moved to Richmond to complete her residency training in internal medicine at VCU's School of Medicine.Dr. Vedina is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She has a special interest in preventive medicine and women's health issues. She has expertise in assisting patients manage chronic health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. In addition to English, she is fluent in Russian.Dr. Vedina lives in Midlothian and enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.

Biography: Chippenham Hospital is the only hospital in the central Virginia area to offer this advanced technology/the RIO® Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic SystemIndicated for patients with non-inflammatory or inflammatory degenerative joint diseaseFor a potential higher level of patient-specific implant alignment and positioning To accurately reproduce the surgical plan, an aspect not consistently achieved in manual techniquesPre-op scan performed to create a patient-specific 3-D model of the joint, and to plan optimal implant placement.During surgery, the system:Guides the surgeon in preparing the joint anatomy and positioning the implants in the desired orientation with more accuracyProvides real-time data and images allowing surgeons to know and control accurate implant placementBenefits include accurate alignment and positioning of implants:Important factors affecting surgical outcomes and the lifespan of implants.Enhance stability and mobilityRestore an active lifestyle

Biography: Dr. Mark Jones specializes in joint replacement surgeries, including minimally-invasive knee replacements and total hip and knee replacements. He is fellowship-trained and board-certified.

Biography: Dr. Michael Mariscalco specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee, and shoulder replacement surgery. He played collegiate soccer and was previously drafted into Major League Soccer. As a former athlete, he understands how musculoskeletal problems can significantly affect patients, both physically and mentally. He listens to each patient and strives to provide individualized care while incorporating the latest technology.Dr. Mariscalco has been with the OrthoVirginia group in Richmond since completing his fellowship training in 2013. He is married and the proud father of four children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with is family, hiking, biking and coaching youth soccer.

Biography: Nearly 600,000 people undergo knee replacement surgery every year. But new technology has the replacement joint lasting longer than it used to. Dr. William Nordt is an orthopedic surgeon at the Parham Doctors Medical Complex. He tells us surgery should still be a last resort.We put people in programs where we try to understand how they carry the forces through their knee joint and why that knee joint is deteriorating in a specific area. And then through neuromuscular training, or physical therapy we try to reduce the forces on that joint.