Health Link 2007-12
Joint Replacement
Airs:  Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 7:30pm ET
Repeat:  Sunday, December 30, 2007 at Midnight ET
Original Broadcast: May 29, 2007

You may not be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but major advancements in joint replacement surgery have helped thousands regain mobility, not to mention the reduction in pain.  On the next Health Link we'll examine the most common troubles affecting our joints and the latest in treatment options... from minimally invasive hip and knee replacements to resurfacing.  We will also take a look at what's new in back pain treatment.  

Guests:
J. David Abraham, MD
Dr. Abraham, a specialist in sports injuries and joint replacement surgery, merged his private practice with Northeast Orthopaedics upon its inception in 1995. A Delmar native, he graduated from Bethlehem Central High School, and received his undergraduate degree from Colby College. He is a graduate of Albany Medical College where he also did his residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery, completing his training in 1984 and receiving board certification in 1985.He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American College of Sports Medicine and the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Dr. Abraham practices in all areas of orthopaedic surgery with special interests in sports medicine, joint replacement surgery and spine surgery. He is currently using the latest technology called "computer assisted surgery" for his total knee replacements.
 
He has been team physician for both professional and college sports teams in the area including the Albany River Rats (AHL), Albany Choppers (IHL), Albany Capitals (NASL), New York Kick (Indoor Professional Soccer), SUNY Albany Basketball and Siena College Football. An avid hockey fan and player, he has also coached youth hockey in the Troy-Albany Youth Hockey Organization for the last seven years and has served as a board member for the organization.

Dr. Abraham is the managing partner of Northeast Orthopaedics and served as the Chairman of the Medical Staff at St. Peter's Hospital from January of 2002 through December of 2003. He is also the team physician for Albany Academy for Boys.

Dr. Abraham sees patients in the Albany, Delmar, and Clifton Park Offices.  All Offices: 518.453.9088
http://www.northeastortho.com/

Allen L. Carl, MD
Dr. Carl has been on the staff at Albany Medical Center for 19 years and is a professor of orthopaedic surgery and pediatrics.  He practices at the Capital Region Orthopaedic Group located in Albany.  Dr. Carl focuses his expertise in the area of complex spinal diseases and disorders. His clinical and patient care interests are complex spine disorders including: spine trauma, spinal cord injury, scoliosis, spine deformity, disc herniation, and degenerative and arthritic diseases of the spine. 

Dr. Carl has also been involved in innovative developments. He has contributed to 5 patents, some undergoing commercial development. He is also working on projects involving disc repair and disc replacement.  After completing his orthopaedic training at New York University-Bellevue, he went on to a spinal surgery fellowship at Toronto General Hospital.  Dr. Carl is involved in research, education, and direct patient care. He has lectured nationally and internationally on topics involving spine disorders.  He has published more than 50 papers and book chapters and is Associate Editor of The Spine Journal and
Spine Deformities: The Core Curriculum.  Dr. Carl has been cited for the past 10 years in the Best Doctors in America.  Dr. Carl serves on the New York State Spinal Cord Injury Research Board. 

Albany Medical Center
http://www.amc.edu/patient/services/Surgery/orthopaedic/index.html

Marc D. Fuchs, MD
Dr. Marc Fuchs is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon in practice with Capital Region Orthopaedic Group located in Albany. Dr Fuchs' area of specialization is hip and knee reconstruction, hip and knee replacement, arthroscopic surgery, and peripheral joint reconstruction comprises a majority of his practice.

Dr. Fuchs participates with Albany Medical College on the Orthopaedic Department as an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Fuchs is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is also a diplomate with the National Board of Medical Examiners. Dr. Fuchs has been selected by his peers to be included in "The Best Doctors on America" and the "guide to America's Top Surgeons." Dr. Fuchs is affiliated with Albany Medical Center and St. Peter's Hospital.

Dr. Fuchs completed his medical degree in 1981 at the University of Rochester, School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Fuchs post-graduate work included an internship and residency at Northwestern University Medical School. His fellowship in adult reconstruction was completed at Cornell University Medical Center Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Fuchs has practiced orthopaedic surgery in Albany since 1987.

Capital Region Orthopaedic Group
1367 Washington Avenue, Suite 200
Albany, New York 12206
(518) 489-2666
http://www.caportho.com