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Biography: Dr. Anthony Shaia, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Richmond, VA. He is 65 years old. Dr. Anthony Shaia, MD is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Retreat Doctors' Hospital and Parham Doctors' Hospital.

Biography: A distinguished surgeon, Dr. Kump has spent his career serving both his patients and his country. This Colonel and US Army Reservist was an active duty US Army Physician at the McDonald Army Hospital in Fort Eustis, VA. As an Orthopaedic Surgeon in the Army Reserves, he was initially commissioned to the Signal Corps and after completing medical school transferred to Medical Corps. In his military career, he was deployed to Germany (Task Force Able Sentry, 1996), Kosovo (Operation Enduring Freedom, 2004-2005), and Iraq (two deployments to support Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2008 and 2011). He serves as orthopaedic surgeon to the VMI athletes.

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: Now specializing in MAKOplasty total hip and partial knee replacements.Chippenham Hospital is the only hospital in the central Virginia area to offer this advanced technology/the RIO Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System. Indicated for patients with non-inflammatory or inflammatory degenerative joint disease. For 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 accuracy. Provides real-time data and images allowing surgeons to know and control accurate implant placement.Benefits include accurate alignment and positioning of implants:Important factors affecting surgical outcomes and the lifespan of implants. Enhance stability and mobility. Restore an active lifestyleIt's called direct anterior hip replacement and one Neighborhood Health Watch doctor is having a lot of success by replacing hips with artificial versions that are put in place from the front instead of the back.It's a tissue-sparing alternative to traditional hip replacement surgery with a smaller incision. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. David Miller, with Orthovirginia, says patients recover faster, too. They have no hip precautions. They have their surgery that day. They're up that day. And as soon as they're up and down stairs, they go home which is in a day or two. Doctors can also avoid cutting through muscle with this anterior approach.

Biography: Ahmad Fashandi, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Chippenham Orthopedics, affiliated with Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Fashandi earned his medical degree at University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He then completed his orthopedic surgery residency and an orthopedic surgery trauma fellowship at University of Virginia. In addition, he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of Virginia.Dr. Fashandi is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has specialized training in orthopedic surgeries for traumatic injuries and joint replacements. He provides comprehensive management of fractures of acute and chronic injuries for adults and children including pelvic and acetabular fractures as well as pathology involving soft tissue and infection. In addition, he provides general orthopedic care. When not caring for patients, Dr. Fashandi enjoys cooking, wood working, exercise, and spending time with his two young daughters.