Bearings Used in Hip Replacement Surgery
What is a Hip Replacement Surgery and What Bearings are Used? John Dunleavy, M.D. Total Joint Specialist | Hip & Knee Surgeon If degenerative arthritis or osteoarthritis is causing hip pain, you may need a hip replacement. In this video, Dr. John P. Dunleavy explains and shows how hip replacement surgery creates a smooth arc […]
Anterior Approach Hip Replacement
Anterior Approach Hip Replacement John Dunleavy, M.D. Total Joint Specialist | Hip & Knee Surgeon Dr. Dunleavy discusses how the Anterior Approach Hip Replacement is one of several total hip replacement surgery options. He details how the operation is performed for quicker recovery and return to normal function. Related Resources: The Hip Replacement Benefits of […]
Do I Need to go to NYC for my Surgery?
Do I Need to go to NYC for my Surgery? John Dunleavy, M.D. Total Joint Specialist | Hip & Knee Surgeon Patients no longer need to travel to NYC for hip or knee replacement surgery, but rather can take advantage of the state-of-the-art facilities located right in the Danbury area. Select patients can even have […]
Dr. Frank: My shoulder has recovered pain free
Dr. Frank: My shoulder has recovered pain free Dr. Frank was very professional, he was upfront about every aspect of the surgery and the rehab needed. His follow up program as very useful in my recovery. My shoulder has recovered pain free. I have and would recommended Dr. Frank to anyone needing shoulder surgery. Pasquale
Dr. Frank: I Am Pain Free and Have Full Range of Motion
Dr. Frank: I Am Pain Free and Have Full Range of Motion On December 7, Dr. Frank repaired my rotor cuff, bicep tendon, and torn labrum. Prior to surgery Dr. Frank walked me thru (in detail) the surgical procedure, what I could expect after surgery, including post surgical pain, and my rehab plan. Surgery went […]
Dr. Frank: I Couldn’t Be Happier
Dr. Frank: I Couldn’t Be Happier I’m 71, and had serious tears in both my rotator cuff and bicep. Dr. Frank did a thorough, highly professional and successful surgery. Now I’m told that recovery of my mobility and strength are much better than the typical patient, and I’m pretty much 100%. I couldn’t be happier. […]
Patients point to an attentive staff as major advantages
Recent patients point to an attentive staff and immediate return to home as major advantages DANBURY, CT – For decades, word of mouth advice has been important in the health care field, where people advise family and friends on their personal experiences, both good and bad, about practitioners, procedures, and results. That communication has been […]
Dr. Ciminiello: The quality of the entire experience with you and your team has truly changed my life for the better
Dr. Ciminiello: Changed my life for the better I just wanted to say thank you for drastically improving my daily life. As you know, I was a competitive Tennis Player in my early 20’s and after 4 shoulder surgeries I decided to hang up the racket. Over the past 20+ years I have been living […]
Dr. Lynch and Dr. Protomastro: I Left Having Had Great Care
Dr. Lynch and Dr. Protomastro: I Left Having Had Great Care Dr. Lynch and Dr. Protomastro from OrthoConnecticut were terrific when I broke my wrist April 6. Dr. Lynch happened to be in the hospital when I was in the Emergency room. He came down to read the X-rays and set the break. He was […]
John P. Dunleavy, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
Specialty AreasHip and knee specialist: joint replacement surgery, total hip replacement, total and partial knee replacement, robotic assisted total hip replacement, robotic assisted partial knee replacement, revision surgery, complex hip and knee reconstruction/ revision, minimally invasive hip and knee replacement techniques, customized knee replacementBoard Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2012) Licensures Connecticut (2009)New York […]
Running Right to Avoid Common Injuries
Running Right – to Avoid Common Injuries Story by Ross Henshaw, MD, Sports Medicine Specialist, OrthoConnecticut DANBURY, CT – As any runner will tell you, this simple sport is one of the most rewarding and convenient exercise activities. It’s a wonderfully efficient way to improve your health, except when it produces chronic, nagging injuries. So […]
Artificial Cervical Disc Replacement
This procedure replaces a degenerative or damaged spinal disc with an implant designed to preserve motion in your neck. This procedure can relieve the pain of compressed nerves in the cervical spine.
Vertebroplasty
This minimally-invasive procedure is an injection of bone cement into a vertebra. It stabilizes a compression fracture of the spine. One or more vertebrae may need to be treated.
PLIF: Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
This procedure fuses two of your vertebrae with implants and bone graft material. It stabilizes your spine. It can be used to treat pain caused by degenerative disc disease.
Minimally-Invasive TLIF with OrthoConnecticut
Minimally-Invasive TLIF (Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion) This minimally invasive procedure is used to remove a degenerated disc to relieve the compression of nerve roots in the lumbar spine. It is performed through a small incision on the back.
Lumbar Disc Microsurgery
This minimally-invasive procedure relieves pressure on nerve roots caused by a herniated disc. It can eliminate the pain of sciatica.
Laminectomy
This procedure relieves pressure on the nerve roots in the spine. It is most commonly performed to relieve the pain of stenosis. This is a narrowing of the spinal canal that is often caused by the formation of bony growths that can press against the nerve roots. The surgeon may treat one or […]
ILIF: Interlaminar Lumbar Instrumented Fusion
In this minimally-invasive procedure, the spinal nerve roots are decompressed and a metal device is implanted to stabilize the spine and help relieve back problems from conditions such as spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and degenerative arthritis.