Surgical Procedures

Dr. Lynch (right) recently performed the first computer navigated total knee arthroplasty in New Haven County.

Dr. Irving and his physician associate Jaclyn Ryan perform a minimally invasive total hip replacement.

Dr. Reznik's Pre-operative Instructions

Please let Dr. Reznik's nurse know if you are taking one of the following: Accutane, Coumadin, Plavix or other blood thinners, Insulin, hypertensive medications and/or seizure medications. Accutane patients will need blood tests pre operatively to check liver functions. Patients taking blood thinners will need to adjust or stop them to decrease intra operative bleeding. Heart valve replacement patients on Coumadin must switch to Lovenox 5 to 7 days preop. Hypertensive and seizure meds should be taken as directed.

See also:  Medications to Avoid 10 Days Before Your Surgery

Post-Operative Instructions for Dr. Reznik's Surgical Procedures

For post surgical instructions and patient education on all procedures, click the links below.

Knee Procedures:

General Knee Arthroscopy

ACL Tears

Partial Meniscectomy

Meniscal Repair Instructions

Patello-Femoral Problems (Lateral Release)

Patella Realignment (Tibial Tubercle Transfer/Lateral Release)

Cartilage Defects and Osteochondritis Dissecans

Repair of Tibial Plateau Fractures

Shoulder Procedures:

General Shoulder Arthroscopy

Arthroscopic Acromioplasty (Impingement Syndrome)

Rotator Cuff Repairs

Labral or Bankart Lesion Repair

Frozen Shoulder ( Adhesive Capsulitis)

Clavicle Fractures

Partial Biceps Tear and/or Biceps Tenodesis

Acromioclavicular (A-C) Joint Reconstruction

A-C Joint Reconstruction Surgical Photos

Dr. Bernstein's Surgical Procedures Documents:

Carpal Tunnel Surgery

Discharge Instructions

Preoperative Protocol

Postoperative Protocol

Postoperative Hand Surgery Instructions

Wrist Arthroscopy