Dr. Christian A. Merrill, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Glastonbury, CT specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Christian A. Merrill, MD is affiliated with Trinity Health of New England, MidState Medical Center, Hartford Healthcare and ORTHOPAEDIC SPORTS SPECIALISTS PC.
84 Glastonbury Boulevard Suite 101
Glastonbury, CT 06033
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian A. Merrill, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christian A. Merrill, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Glastonbury, CT were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.
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Dr. Christian A. Merrill, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery American Board and has a state license in Alabama.
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals (2020)
Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery American Board (2023)
Licensed In: Alabama
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christian A. Merrill, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Christian Merrill's areas of specialization are orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He studied medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut. Dr. Merrill's areas of clinical interest consist of replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement) and orthopedic surgery. He is professionally affiliated with MidState Medical Center and Trinity Health of New England. Hartford Healthcare reports that Dr. Merrill is accepting new patients at his office in Glastonbury, CT.
