OrthoConnecticut’s Lessons of the Leash to Avoid Injury
As seen in Ridgefield’s HamletHub Walking Your Dog is a Healthy Way to Exercise, But Use Common Sense The beautiful New England fall weather brings out lots of leaf peepers and dog walkers. This year, the number of people bringing their dogs along for a walk while enjoying fall activities such as apple picking, hiking, or […]
Two local physicians named Best of Fairfield County 2020
As seen in Ridgefield’s HamletHub When you have pain, whether it be acute or chronic, you want relief. OrthoConnecticut’s Connecticut Pain Care, voted Best of Fairfield County 2020, takes an active approach to pain using interventional treatment coupled with conservative measures to help patients attain relief. Dr. David Kloth and Dr. Jesse Hochkeppel are proud to […]
An orthopedic surgeon worth talking about
As seen in Ridgefield’s HamletHub Theodore S. Wolfson, M.D., OrthoConnecticut (left)Dr. Theodore Wolfson joined OrthoConnecticut only a month ago and he is already a stand-out within the sports medicine team. “I moved to Connecticut and hit the ground running, so to speak,” said Dr. Wolfson. “I’m seeing patients in Danbury and Southbury and have been able to fill […]
When to Say When: Am I Ready for Joint Replacement Surgery?
From Rehab, RVNAhealth News, Spotlight The decision to have elective surgery is rarely an easy one and joint replacement surgeries are no exception. To help individuals make informed decisions about surgery, experts Dr. John Dunleavy, M.D, Total Joint Specialist, Hip & Knee Surgeon, OrthoConnecticut, and Gigi Weiss, MSPT, RVNAhealth Director of Rehabilitative Services, recently led a virtual panel […]
Theodore Wolfson Joins Sports Medicine at OrthoConnecticut
Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgeon, Theodore S. Wolfson, M.D., Joins OrthoConnecticut OrthoConnecticut has announced that Sports Medicine Specialist and Orthopedic Knee, Hip & Shoulder Surgeon, Theodore S. Wolfson, M.D., will join the practice on September 1st. He will have office hours in both the Danbury and Southbury office locations. Theodore S. Wolfson, M.D., OrthoConnecticut, […]
Preventing and Treating Injuries in Young Athletes
Good Sports: Preventing and Treating Injuries in Young Athletes BY ANDREA VALLUZZO as seen in Back to School, August 2020Hearst Connecticut Media Group Above, Dr. Edmund Ganal, a Ridgefield resident and sports medicine specialist with OrthoConnecticut, with locations throughout Fairfield and Litchfield counties, examines a young athlete’s knee. Sports are a big part of many […]
Handshakes are not a thing of the past for Dr. DiGiovanni
Handshakes are not a thing of the past for surgeon, Dr. Joseph DiGiovanni As seen in Ridgefield’s HamletHub This year, we have all come to discover the simple things in life we take for granted; smiles, hugs, and a handshake to name a few. Handshakes have been the life-long focus of hand surgeon, Joseph DiGiovanni, […]
OrthoConnecticut Offers Solutions for Foot and Ankle Pain
Runners Take Heed! OrthoConnecticut Specialists Offer Solutions for Foot and Ankle Pain As seen in Southbury’s HamletHub Last week, The New York Times published an article about the uptick in solitary leisure focusing on Ridgefield and Darien Running Company and founder, Megan Searfoss. With gyms closed for several months, running has picked up even more fans and exercise enthusiasts. If you’re […]
New Mako SmartRobotics System at Outpatient Surgical Center
OrthoConnecticut announces use of NEW Mako SmartRobotics System at Outpatient Surgical Center OrthoConnecticut surgeons announce they are now using Stryker’s Mako SmartRobotics system for Total Hip, Total Knee and Partial Knee replacement surgery at their outpatient center, Western Connecticut Orthopedic Surgical Center (WCOSC) in Danbury. Now, to assist doctors with joint replacement procedures and provide […]
Hip Replacement Surgery in Pandemic Times
Hip Hip …. delay … Hooray! Hip Replacement Surgery in Pandemic Times As seen in Patient Stories, Rehab, RVNAhealth News, Spotlight Above: Terri Alexander prior to surgery discussing the stairs at her Home Safety Evaluation with RVNAhhealths Joe Naber OT It was late March, and Terri Alexander was ready. Ready to be done with the pain, the sleepless […]