What makes Connecticut Orthopaedics different? Theres simply no other Connecticut practice that offers the convenience, speed and comprehensive experience that youll find with us. From your first visit, to diagnosing your injury, to treatment and rehabilitation, we offer end-to-end orthopaedic services designed to accommodate your every need.
We started in 1963 with only two physicians. Today we are the largest privately-owned orthopaedic practice in New England. With over 50 doctors serving 20 locations including multiple Urgent Care | Walk-In centers and three surgical centers we make it convenient for you to get the orthopaedic care you need, close to where you live.
Orthopaedic injuries are painful. We believe your recovery should be as painless as possible. Its why we offer the best orthopaedic services in Connecticut from diagnosis, to treatment, to rehabilitation fully catered to your injury and your unique needs.
With multiple walk-in centers, you can count on us to see you as soon as possible. Plus, its convenient to get evaluated and diagnosed with our in-office X-rays and state-of-the-art MRI Centers. If you need surgery, our 9,000 square foot Surgical Center is conveniently located and offers the most innovative treatments in the area, performed by nationally-recognized surgeons. And our integrated Sports Therapy | Rehab program helps you restore function, regain movement and get back to doing what you enjoy.
Dr. Irving currently uses a direct anterior (or frontal) approach for most total hip replacements. He has been using this approach or a variation of it since 1995, starting with cemented hip stems. The anterior approach uses a 3 5 inch incision near the groin, almost in the seam or pleat line of slacks. This way to do a total hip has been said to be the least invasive way to do the operation. Both parts of the hip replacement, the stem and the cup, can be precisely placed through this one incision. Most of the time no muscle is cut or released during the operation which minimizes post-operative discomfort while allowing a very fast return to normal lifestyle, work and recreational activities. Pain is low level after this hip replacement with patients requiring minimal narcotic use for 2-3 weeks afterward. The risk of the hip coming out of joint or dislocating in the early post-operative period is certainly reduced with this approach. When used with contemporary uncemented hip stems, patients can be up walking the same day as surgery. While some younger healthier patients can go home the day after surgery, the usual hospital stay is 2 days. Patients, who for safety and social reasons, elect to go a rehab center will stay in the hospital 3 days.
Patients initially use a walker or crutches. They are instructed on the use of a cane while hospitalized to be safe, comfortable and confident getting in and out of bed, on and off a toilet and up and down stairs. Because the femoral stem of implant is uncemented, and because a patient has just had major hip surgery, the leg must be protected for a short period of time. Dr. Irving asks patients to use the walker or crutches for a week post-operatively then progress to a cane. Patients usually can wean themselves off of the cane by 3 to 4 weeks after the operation. Still, some discomfort can persist as the healing process matures. Golf and other recreational activities can be attempted after 4 weeks.
2-Incision Total Hip Dr. Irving pioneered a 2-incision total hip approach which was used extensively between 2000 and 2008. He lectured on, demonstrated and taught this surgery to hundreds of surgeons from around the world. This operation incorporated a small portion of the anterior approach to place the socket and a small part of the standard posterior approach to place the hip stem. The introduction into the US of newer more compact uncemented hip stems allowed the hip replacement to be done again via one anterior incision. But, this is an operation Dr. Irving still uses for certain complex hip cases, especially revisions.
Total hip replacement is one of the best orthopedic reconstructive operations done today. Patients can return to most activities and live a normal life. The direct anterior approach is one option to help with an accelerated recovery.
Connecticut Orthopaedics is pleased to announce that Susan Bader has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of the organization. An experienced healthcare leader, Bader has served as Connecticut Orthopaedics Chief Financial Officer for the past ten years.
I am honored and grateful to accept this position with such a distinguished organization, said Bader. I appreciate the boards trust in me, and I look forward to leading this company and its exceptional physicians and team members in our constant goal of providing the highest level of care to our patients and the communities we serve.
Susans extensive experience as Chief Financial Officer of our practice makes her uniquely qualified for this role, said the board. She has developed an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the business and built strong working relationships with physicians, managers, and staff members throughout the organization. We have every confidence that Susan is well prepared to lead the Connecticut Orthopaedics team in this next exciting chapter of the companys evolution.
Connecticut Orthopaedics is a premier team of orthopaedic doctors, surgeons and health care professionals who provide compassionate and innovative care at over 20 locations across southern Connecticut including Urgent Care | Walk-In centers, Sports Therapy | Rehab locations, and three state-of-the-art surgical centers.
Started in 1963, Connecticut Orthopaedics is the largest privately-owned orthopaedic practice in New England, making it convenient for you to get the orthopaedic care you need, close to where you live.