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Dr. Alexander Orfanos, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in Lebanon, NH specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, NH in 2018 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Alexander Orfanos, MD is affiliated with Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Dartmouth Health and UNIVERSITY ORTHOPEDICS INC.
1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
Lebanon, NH 03756
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.
Dr. Alexander Orfanos, MD graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, NH in 2018. He completed residency at Brown University, Providence, RI. He has a state license in Rhode Island.
Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, NH (2018)
Residency: Brown University, Providence, RI (2023)
Licensed In: Rhode Island
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alexander Orfanos, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,520
Persona $482 |
Avenir $327 |
ZNN $176 |
NCB $158 |
XtraFix $114 |
Other $263 |
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$1,075
Gamma $289 |
T2 ALPHA $221 |
Exeter $155 |
Asnis $153 |
TRIATHLON $88 |
Other $168 |
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$225
ORTHALIGN PLUS $225 |
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$73
AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $73 |
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$46
CORAIL $30 |
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$17
EVOS $17 |
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Dr. Alexander Orfanos is a specialist in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He works in Lebanon, NH. Dr. Orfanos attended Dartmouth Medical School and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with Brown University. He is professionally affiliated with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC).
