Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine

Adult Reconstruction/Total Joint Service

The adult reconstruction service is the premier total joint replacement service in Brooklyn. Specializing in the total joint replacement of the hip & knee, our services include both new implants and the removal or replacement of first generation joint prostheses. Our reconstruction service is the tertiary referral service for patients requiring complex reconstructions for advanced arthritic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, renal disease, sickle cell anemia and lupus as well as patients requiring revisions for loosening, fractures or infection, utilizing state of the art implants or allograft reconstructions. As the only academic reconstruction service in the borough we also provide services for patients with avascular necrosis, tumors and periprosthetic fractures.

Hand Service

Our hand specialists offer care to patients with hand injuries or chronic conditions, including rheumatic diseases, Dupuytren's disease, carpal tunnel syndrome and tumors as well as tendon and nerve conditions. Special faculty interests include wrist arthroscopy, microscopic reconstructive and free-flap surgery.

Pediatric Orthopaedic Service

We provide orthopaedic care for children from infancy to adolescence. This includes treatment of congenital and developmental disabilities such as hip dislocation, congenital anomalies and major neuromuscular problems, including cerebral palsy and spina bifida. Treatment is also provided for children with skeletal growth abnormalities as well as congenital foot abnormalities such as club foot and flat feet. Procedures such as limb reconstructions, limb lengthening, muscle or tendon transfers, acetabular reconstruction, clubfoot surgery and the management of spinal deformities are offered.

Foot and Ankle Service

The Foot and Ankle Service is a unique multidisciplinary team of orthopaedic surgeons and non-surgical podiatrists specializing in biomechanical and nonsurgical treatment options. We provide complete evaluation and diagnosis, as well as both surgical and non-surgical treatment for individuals with a variety of foot and ankle problems, including athletic injuries, fractures, arthritis, and deformities. Our comprehensive team specializes in all foot and ankle problems including ankle replacement, diabetic foot treatment, foot and ankle reconstruction, post-traumatic ankle reconstruction, rheumatoid reconstruction, plantar fasciitis and vascular necrosis.

Spine Service

Our spine service is uniquely qualified to handle the surgical treatment of spinal disorders using the latest microsurgical and minimally invasive techniques. The spine service provides treatment for infections, tumors, traumatic injuries (fractures/dislocations) and degenerative diseases (spinal stenosis, disc disease, herniated discs) of the adult spine. We treat disorders of the cervical and lumbar spine resulting in upper and/or lower extremity radiculopathy, neurogenic myopathies and myelopathic conditions. Our patient population encompasses children as well as adult patients, providing expertise in the treatment of congenital problems, spinal curvatures (scoliosis/kyphosis) and neuromuscular spine deformities.