Dr. Abraham practices general orthopedic surgery; however, in recent years, his primary focus of practice has been hip and knee replacement with a dedicated interest in robotic assisted knee replacement. Dr. Abraham is committed to improving long term outcomes for his patients with this technology.
Joint replacement procedures have gone from being long operations with lengthy inpatient hospital stays to outpatient procedures. Thanks to further research and developing technology, the pain associated with a joint replacement has been greatly decreased.
If youre a candidate for a knee replacement, then youre an excellent candidate for a robotic knee replacement performed by Dr. Abraham. Computer-assisted robotic technology enhances the precision of joint placement, providing longer-lasting and more comfortable outcomes.
A robotic-assisted knee replacement uses mapping technology to increase the precision and accuracy of the surgery. Keep in mind that robotics assist the surgery; robots are not actually performing the surgery.
Dr. Abraham grew up in Wichita, Kansas. He obtained his undergraduate degree from York College in York, Nebraska. He played 4 years of college basketball for the York College Panthers. After graduation from York, he attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine, where his love for orthopedic surgery began. He was fortunate to complete his internship and residency at the University of Tennessee Campbell Clinic in Memphis, Tennessee, where he received excellent training in all aspects of orthopedics.
He joined Apex Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in September 2009 and is grateful to be working alongside a team of compassionate and skilled physicians and surgeons. Dr. Abraham practices general orthopedic surgery; however, in recent years, his primary focus of practice has been hip and knee replacement with a dedicated interest in robotic assisted knee replacement. Dr. Abraham is committed to improving long term outcomes for his patients with this technology.
When he is not helping his patients, Dr. Abraham enjoys being involved in his childrens lives and traveling with his wife. He helps coach soccer and basketball teams and plays Kidz Bopon his radio. He and his wife have served as foster parents for over 5 years and stay very humble through helping others in tough situations. He and his family involve themselvesin their church community and enjoy hosting a life group in their home. Dr. Abraham enjoys going to Colorado as often as possible for snow skiing, hiking, and taking in the grandeur of God.
Dr. Clymer received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, and then completed his residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He wears many hats at APEX, with specialty interest in Total Joint Arthroplasty, Lumbar Spine, Sports Medicine, Upper and Lower Extremity General Orthopedics, Workers Compensation, Legal Medical Record Reviews, and Expert Witness Work.
As people age and sit more throughout the day, many will experience back pain and other issues like pinched nerves or stenosis. In some cases, this pain is best treated through conservative routes such as physical therapy or pain injections. However, sometimes surgical intervention is a much quicker and more appropriate treatment plan. Dr. Clymer specializes in both.
When an injury at the workplace occurs, the injured person will typically involve their employer in the process for post-injury care with workers compensation. Your physician at APEX Orthopedics & Sports Medicine treats all patients, no matter where their injury occurred as our welcome guests. We are passionate about helping people move on from injuries and we make sure to address all safety concerns we have with the patient to ensure successful recoveries.
Hand surgeon specializing in acute and chronic conditions of the elbows, forearms, wrist, and hands including fractures, tendon and nerve injuries, arthritis, nerve compression syndromes such as carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, masses such as ganglion cysts.
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