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Dr. Daniel Kensinger Witmer, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Professional interests include: total joint replacement, knee injury, trauma, and more.

150 Enterprise Drive
Rocky Hill, CT 06067

(860) 529-0295

Dr. Daniel Kensinger Witmer, MD is an orthopedist in Rocky Hill, CT specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Daniel Kensinger Witmer, MD is affiliated with Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford Healthcare and ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES OF HARTFORD, PC.

Office Locations

Address:

150 Enterprise Drive
Rocky Hill, CT 06067

Address:

31 Seymour Street Suite 100
Hartford, CT 06106

Address:

499 Farmington Avenue 3rd Floor, Suite 300
Farmington, CT 06032

Address:

7 Elm Street Suite 303
Enfield, CT 06082

Some issues Dr. Daniel Kensinger Witmer, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

aspiration	44
doctor visit	217
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	24
injections	44
inpatient care	24
lower extremity surgery	7
manual therapy	28
musculoskeletal imaging	72
rehabilitation	29
X-rays	70

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	47
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

aspiration	173
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	12
doctor visit	727
fracture surgery	38
hospital care	75
injections	173
inpatient care	75
joint surgery	61
lower extremity surgery	84
manual therapy	36
musculoskeletal imaging	183
open surgery	15
pelvic imaging	15
reconstructive surgery	61
rehabilitation	74
X-rays	197

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	342

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	452
Black	23
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	110
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	25
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

aspiration	156
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	28
doctor visit	557
fracture surgery	14
hospital care	39
injections	156
inpatient care	39
joint surgery	59
lower extremity surgery	74
manual therapy	122
musculoskeletal imaging	183
pelvic imaging	17
reconstructive surgery	59
rehabilitation	248
X-rays	199

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	292

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	409
Black	12
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	84
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

aspiration	277
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	75
doctor visit	1525
fracture surgery	22
hospital care	49
injections	277
inpatient care	49
joint surgery	205
lower extremity surgery	216
manual therapy	138
musculoskeletal imaging	289
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	205
rehabilitation	260
revision surgery	24
spinal procedures	31
X-rays	319

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Kensinger Witmer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Daniel Kensinger Witmer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Rocky Hill, CT were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	162
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	38
doctor visit	758
fracture surgery	21
hospital care	46
injections	162
inpatient care	46
joint surgery	110
lower extremity surgery	97
manual therapy	81
musculoskeletal imaging	181
open surgery	13
pelvic imaging	16
reconstructive surgery	110
rehabilitation	153
revision surgery	24
spinal procedures	31
X-rays	197

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Kensinger Witmer, MD.

**Gender**
Female	81
Male	40

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	108
Hispanic	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	24
75 to 84	42
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	40

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Kensinger Witmer, MD From 2018 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Kensinger Witmer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	21
High Cholesterol	18
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	8
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	7
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	3
Cancer	3

Education & Training

Dr. Daniel Kensinger Witmer, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. He completed residency at University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Residency: University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Daniel Kensinger Witmer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Hartford Healthcare

ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES OF HARTFORD, PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Daniel Kensinger Witmer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$2,589 Avenir $1,091	Persona $401	Persona Revision $393	OSSEOTI RECONSTRUCTIVE SYSTEM $190	ROSA-Knee $142	Other $373
Stryker Corporation	$1,137 Mako $808	ACCOLADE $143	TRIATHLON $125	TRIDENT $40	Axsos $20
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$597 VERILAST Hips $434	Legion Revision $87	Journey II BCS $76
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP	$225 DJO Surgical Empowr Knee System $150	DJO Surgical TaperFill Hip System $75
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$174 TFN ADVANCED $107	EXPRESSEW $66
Other	$509 Intellijoint HIP $154	Remedy Spacer $119	GMK Sphere $108	CLARIX $102	TRIGEN InterTAN $16	Other $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,450
Travel and Lodging	$1,692
Education	$89

Research Payments

Dr. Daniel Kensinger Witmer, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $1,653.

Biography

Dr. Daniel Witmer sees patients in Farmington, CT and Hartford, CT. His medical specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Witmer attended medical school at Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Connecticut Children's Medical Center and Hartford Hospital.