Joint Replacement Versus Joint Preservation

Jordan Gruskay, MD, Surgical Sports Medicine Specialist, Connecticut Orthopaedics, discusses differences beween joint replacement and joint preservation.

Nerve Block Reduces Pain After Breast Surgery

Theresa Bowling, MD, Director of Anesthesia, Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute says anesthesiologists at St. Vincent’s Medical Center have incorporated a series of three nerve blocks to eliminate or decrease the pain experienced by patients after breast surgery.

Hip Treatment Advances

Dr. Julianne Forlizzi with Connecticut Orthopedic Institute at Hartford HealthCare St. Vincent's Medical Center discusses common hip conditions and the latest in surgical options.

Understanding Treatment Plans for Hip Pain

Julianne Forlizzi, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute, St. Vincent’s Medical Center says doctors often recommend that patients with hip pain start with physical therapy, but might use injections or surgery if more aggressive treatment is necessary.

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Melina Pedraza

After a car accident with a tractor trailer in 2019, Melina Pedraza was in pain every day. She had nerve damage and had a tough time walking. When other treatments didn’t help, she opted for spinal surgery, and turned to Dr. Gerard Girasole, co-director of the Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport. Using new 7D radiation-free technology, he was able to perform a time consuming spinal fusion surgery in a short period of time and get pinpoint accuracy. Melina did exceptionally well, and within hours after surgery, she was out of bed and her leg pain was gone.