Orthopaedic Surgery

Specializing in the total joint replacement of the hip & knee, our capabilities include both new implants and the removal or replacement of first-generation joint prostheses. Downstate Health offers the premier total joint replacement service in Brooklyn.

For individuals with a variety of foot and ankle problems, including athletic injuries, fractures, arthritis, and deformities, we bring together 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 treatments depending on what’s right for you.

Whether you need an evaluation or second opinion our specialists are available to diagnose the entire spectrum of hand and upper extremity problems, we treat a variety of conditions.

For the treatment for benign, malignant and metastatic musculoskeletal diseases, we provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment with a multidisciplinary group of physicians. Our faculty specializes in the treatment of pediatric and adult patients with bone and soft tissue sarcomas, metastatic disease, and benign tumors of bone and soft tissue; limb sparing surgery and innovative methods of endoprosthetic reconstruction; the use of cryosurgery in the treatment of bone tumors; and minimally invasive methods of biopsy and tumor ablation. With fewer than 200 orthopaedic oncologists, Downstate is pleased to offer this specialty to its patients.

We provide expert acute trauma care as well as consultative and support services to patients with multiple injuries, including complicated fractures, poly trauma, malunion, non-union, pelvic fractures, and soft tissue injuries.

Downstate Health provides 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.

Our 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 are uniquely qualified to handle the surgical treatment of spinal disorders using the latest microsurgical and minimally invasive techniques.

The sports medicine service provides medical and surgical care for sport- and exercise related injuries of athletes. The service focuses on improving athletic performance, while mitigating and preventing injuries.