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Orthopaedic surgery in the 21st century is a highly
technological field. In the past a single orthopaedic
surgeon could treat every condition that involved
the bones, joints, ligaments and tendons. Times
have changed.
Advances in treatment options and in orthopaedic
science have forced the specialization of orthopaedic
surgeons. Several studies have confirmed that
operative outcomes are improved when performed
by surgeons who perform a high volume of that
particular procedure.
1/18/08
Drs. Kang, Brandon, Franks and Scopp lectured at the
Salisbury Sports Medicine Symposium - January 18-19,
2008. Topics included elbow and shoulder disorders
commonly found in athletes. Attendees were
certified athletic trainers (ATCs), physical
therapists and physical therapy assistants from
throughout the Delmarva.
1/15/08
Dr. Scopp traveled to Hawaii to lecture at the
Orthopaedic Today International meeting on joint
restoration techniques. He also lectured in
San Francisco and Trippler Army Medical Center
(Orthopaedic Residency Program) during the same
trip.
11/07/07
Dr. Scopp traveled to Mexico City, Mexico to lecture
at the Latin American Orthopaedic Society meeting on
the state of the art techniques in joint
preservation.
4/12/07
The first patello-femoral arthroplasty at
Peninsula Regional Medical Center was performed by POA surgeons. This is a unique, joint preservation surgery where only the knee cap and the trochlear groove are replaced, thereby maintaining the rest of the knee joint. Dr. Scopp says, "This is an excellent option for end-stage arthritis of the patella and the trochlea. Patients are relieved of pain, function is restored and the knee is left feeling more natural than a complete knee replacement. This option is not available to patients with arthritis to the entire knee, however. It is limited to arthritis of the patello-femoral joint only.
10/20/06
Dr. Scopp has had a very busy fall traveling both
nationally and internationally lecturing on Joint
Preservation techniques and cartilage repair.
He was recently named team physician for the U20
Men's US Soccer - the national team for the World
Cup in 2007.
11/14/06
Dr. Brandon performs more total shoulder and reverse
total shoulder replacements in the region than
any other surgeon. This surgery is highly specialized
and usually performed exclusively at academic
facilities. The reverse total shoulder replacement
is designed for patients who have been told that
there are no other options available to treat
their shoulder arthritis associated with a rotator
cuff tear.
11/14/06
POA is happy to offer patellofemoral joint replacement.
In this surgery, only the patellofemoral or knee
cap joint is replaced, preserving the remainder
of the knee, giving a more natural feel. Additionally,
our surgeons routinely perform partial or unicompartmental
knee replacement surgery, as well as minimally
invasive joint replacements.
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