Edmund A. Ganal, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
Specialty Areas Sports Medicine including shoulder, knee & hip arthroscopy & General Orthopedics Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2012)ABOS Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Subspecialty (2015) Licensures ConnecticutNew York POSTGRADUATE TRAINING:Fellowship2012 – 2013 Orthopaedic Sports MedicineSteadman Philippon Research InstituteVail, CO Resident2006 – 2010Orthopaedic Surgery Naval Medical Center San Diego San Diego, CA Internship2003 – 2004SurgeryNaval […]
What is Hip Arthroscopy?
What is Hip Arthroscopy? Ross Henshaw, M.D. Total Joint Specialist | Hip & Knee Surgeon For people with chronic hip pain not caused by arthritis, Hip Arthroscopy provides excellent results. Dr. Ross Henshaw explains and shows how this procedure can repair a tear or spur in the labrum, using tiny incisions and a camera. He […]
Meet Dr. Henshaw, Sports Medicine & Shoulder Specialist
Meet Dr. Henshaw: Knee, Hip & Shoulder Surgeon Ross Henshaw, M.D. Total Joint Specialist | Hip & Knee Surgeon Dr. Ross Henshaw, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Specialist, explains how patients who are provided with a full explanation of what their treatment will entail, from surgery to recovery, experience less anxiety. Patients want to know what […]
Dr. Soojian: Excellent doctor
Dr. Soojian: Excellent doctor Excellent doctor. Had an issue with my wrist. Dr. Soojian diagnosed it and took out the fluid, which fixed the problem. I had almost no waiting time. He has a great approach and manner to his work. Took his time to explain what caused the fluid build-up and to explain my […]
Disc Replacement Surgery
Disc Replacement Surgery for a Herniated Disc in the Neck Justin C. Paul, M.D., Ph.D. Spine Specialist | Surgeon Listen to Justin Paul M.D., Ph.D. discuss what to do when you have a herniated disc in your neck. This condition can become so severe it can cause pain in a person’s arm, even down to the fingertips. […]
How to Shovel Snow Without Hurting Your Back
How to Shovel Snow Without Hurting Your Back Justin C. Paul, M.D., Ph.D. Spine Specialist | Surgeon Dr. Justin Paul provides useful winter weather tips & how to shovel snow without hurting your back. Check out his 3 top tips for avoiding back pain when shoveling snow. Related Resources: Exercising in Cold Weather Diagnosis and […]
What is an Anterior Cruciate Ligament?
What is an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)? Angelo Ciminiello, M.D. Sports Medicine Specialist | Knee, Hip & Shoulder Surgeon The ACL, which stands for anterior cruciate ligament, is the main stabilizing ligament inside the knee. Tears of this ligament usually occur from contact sports that involve twisting. Patients usually feel a pop, followed by swelling […]
What is a Rotator Cuff?
What is a Rotator Cuff? Angelo Ciminiello, M.D. Sports Medicine Specialist | Knee, Hip & Shoulder Surgeon Dr. Angelo Ciminiello explains what the rotator cuff is, and some of the injuries that can occur to it. Learn about the symptoms and treatment options for rotator cuff injuries. Related Resources: Rotator Cuff Injuries Diagnosis & Treatment […]
Shoulder Instability Symptoms
Shoulder Instability Symptoms Angelo Ciminiello, M.D. Sports Medicine Specialist | Knee, Hip & Shoulder Surgeon Dr. Angelo Ciminiello reviews the signs and symptoms of shoulder instability, also known as shoulder dislocation, how it happens, diagnosis and treatment options. Related Resources: Shoulder Dislocations Diagnosis & Treatment of Elbow and Shoulder Conditions View Dr. Ciminiello’s Bio › Contact us […]
What is a Meniscus?
What is a Meniscus? Angelo Ciminiello, M.D. Sports Medicine Specialist | Knee, Hip & Shoulder Surgeon Dr. Angelo Ciminiello explains what the meniscus is, and some of the injuries that often occur to it. Learn about symptoms of meniscus tears and treatment options. Related Resources: Meniscus Tears Diagnosis & Treatment of Knee Conditions View Dr. […]
Sports Medicine and Trauma
Sports Medicine and Trauma Angelo Ciminiello, M.D. Sports Medicine Specialist | Knee, Hip & Shoulder Surgeon Dr. Ciminiello offers state-of-the-art techniques for sports injuries and trauma, including rodding of fractures, computer navigation assistance, minimally invasive fracture fixation, and all-inside anatomic ACL reconstruction. These techniques can restore anatomy and increase function at a faster pace than […]
Types of ACL Grafts
ACL grafts for ACL reconstruction surgery Angelo Ciminiello, M.D. Sports Medicine Specialist | Knee, Hip & Shoulder Surgeon Dr. Angelo Ciminiello reviews several types of ACL grafts for ACL reconstruction surgery, and some of the differences between them. Related Resources: ACL Reconstruction: Patellar Tendon Graft Technique What is an Anterior Cruciate Ligament? View Dr. Ciminiello’s […]
Four Danbury Orthopedics Physicians Named Top Docs 2017
Four physicians from Danbury Orthopedics have been named Top Doctors for 2017, according to Connecticut Magazine andMoffly Media, both of which recently published their annual surveys. In the specialty of Orthopedic Surgery, Michael Brand, MD, Joseph DiGiovanni, MD, Ross Henshaw, MD, and John Lunt, MD, were each awarded the honor for the fifth year in […]
Tennis Elbow
By Paul D. Protomastro, M.D. Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon, OrthoConnecticut TENNIS AND GOLFER’S elbow are common orthopaedic conditions that lead to pain, weakness and disfunction of the elbow. Both conditions actually represent tears of the forearm tendons off of the humerus bone at the elbow. A tear on the outside (lateral) part of the […]
Danbury Orthopedics Opens New State-of-the-Art Facility: All Services Now Centralized in Musculoskeletal Center of Excellence
Danbury, CT — Danbury Orthopedics has opened a new state-of-the-art Musculoskeletal Center of Excellence at 2 Riverview Drive in Danbury. The new center, the first of its kind in the region, will offer the full spectrum of high-quality orthopedic services , pain management, advanced imaging including MRI and physical therapy under one roof. The new […]
Shattered Clavicle Doesn’t Result in Shattered Dreams
The condition: Colleen, a Physical Therapy graduate student working toward her doctorate at University of Connecticut, was working out at the campus gym when a squat bar holding 200 pounds of weights fell off a rack and on to her. The result was a broken clavicle, in addition to a puncture wound to her lower […]
The Hip Replacement Benefits of New Approaches
Today’s Hip Replacements Have Shorter Recovery Times and Longer-Lasting Results If you suffer from persistent hip pain due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, an injury, or joint deterioration, a hip replacement could both relieve pain and improve mobility. During the procedure, your damaged hip joint is replaced with implants that recreate the ball and socket of […]
Dr. Brady: Was Tremendously Helpful
Dr. Brady: Was Tremendously Helpful I had my spinal fusion done in June of 2008. I feel extremely lucky to have been under the care of Dr. Brady. He did everything possible to make the surgery go smoothly, and was tremendously helpful during my recovery. Having scoliosis was one of the most stressful experiences of […]