SomaticNerveBlock near Charlottesville, VA

Care Philosophy: My goal is to treat each patient as an individual. Commonly, a given problem may have several possible solutions. I like to present the available options, and give patients a choice based on their own individual goals and desires. I strive to make treatment recommendations based on the best and most recent scientific evidence available.

Biography: Dr. Harry Shaia specializes in joint replacements, especially of the hip and knee. He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and is Director of Orthopedic Trauma and a board member at Henrico Doctors' Hospital and OrthoVirginia. He grew up in Richmond and enjoys running, watching Notre Dame sports, and spending time with his wife and four children.

Biography: Dr Hepper is an orthopedic surgeon with specialty training in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery and additional training in minimally invasive techniques and microsurgery. His practice focuses on all aspects of hand, wrist, and elbow problems. Commonly treated disorders include fractures of all types; elbow and wrist arthritis and instability; and common hand problems including carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren's disease, and thumb arthritis. Dr Hepper completed his medical degree at Vanderbilt University. Subsequently, he completed his residency training in orthopedic surgery at Washington University in Saint Louis. He then received specialty training in hand, wrist, elbow and microsurgery at Curtis National Hand Center in Baltimore. Dr Hepper was born and raised outside Nashville, TN. He and his wife, a dermatologist, have three young children. He enjoys golf, spending time with family, and following UNC athletics.

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.

Care Philosophy: He finds it very fulfilling to see patients return to participating in many of their favorite activities after a successful joint replacement. Additionally, the field is constantly evolving and he enjoys staying current on the latest advancements in areas like robotic surgery and computer navigation.