Physicians with special interest in Total Joint Replacement
- Gordon L. Avery, MD
- Dean R. Bennett, MD
- Robert M. Dombrowski, MD
- Mark C. Hartley, MD
- William A. Hazel, Jr., MD
- Thomas J. Klein, MD
- H. Edward Lane, III, MD
- William C. Lennen, MD
- Matthew J. Levine, MD
- Mark P. Madden, MD
- Thomas A. Martinelli, MD
- John P. McConnell, MD
- Mark R. McMahon, MD
- David W. Romness, MD
- Daniel E. Thompson, MD
- Charles R. Ubelhart, MD
- Peter J. Verdin, Jr., MD
- Brantley P. Vitek, MD
- Young J. You, MD
- Daniel E. Weingold, MD
- Bruce S. Zimmer, MD
Total Joint Patient Testimonials
Barbara – Annandale
Knee Replacement
Dennis – Amissville
Total Hip Replacement
Blanca – Leesburg
Bilateral Hip Replacement
Carolyn – Alexandria
Bilateral Hip and Knee Replacements
Brian – Reston
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement
James – Arlington
Knee Replacement
Commonwealth Orthopaedics Magazine
- Advances in knee
replacement
Variety of implants and procedures improve outcomes - Hip resurfacing
can be best option
Younger patients can improve quality of life with new procedure - Slow steps to
joint replacement
Patients learn their treatment options before surgery - Excellent joint
surgery outcomes
Commonwealth replacement patients report high satisfaction - Athlete regains
his edge
Minimally invasive surgery restores full activity - Not your dad’s
artificial hip
Implant refinements improve patient outcomes - Guidance for
joint surgeons
Computer-assisted surgery improves hip and knee replacement - New knee? Get
moving!
One-on-one coaching reactivates patients after surgery - Advancing surgical
skills
Hands-on lab teaches shoulder arthroscopy techniques - Shoulder joint
replacement
Achieving pain relief and regaining mobility
Orthopaedic Services
Total Joint Replacement
Total joint replacement, or arthroplasty, is the process of surgically removing a damaged or arthritic joint and replacing it with an artificial joint known as a prosthesis. This type of procedure is most often done on joints where the cartilage is so damaged that it is causing the patient severe pain, stiffness, or immobility. Hip and knee replacements are the most common type of joint replacement procedures, though replacement surgery can be performed on other joints including the shoulder, foot, ankle, elbow, and fingers. The materials used in modern joint replacements are carefully designed to enable the artificial joint to move much like, if not exactly like, a normal joint.
Many of our physicians specialize in total joint replacement, including minimal incision replacement and other innovative procedures that maximize implant function and speed recovery time. Implementing the latest technology and techniques to ensure the least invasive and most positive outcome for each patient, Commonwealth is committed to helping total joint patients achieve maximum pain relief and restored function as quickly and conservatively as possible.
Excellent Joint Surgery Outcomes
Commonwealth Orthopaedics' surgeons perform more than 800 joint replacement surgeries annually. We recently surveyed more than 2,600 patients in a three-year study of patients who underwent joint replacements with one of our surgeons during 2003-2006. We received a 35% response rate. The results of the survey are shown below.
Decreased Pain.
98% of patients noted pain relief following
joint replacement surgery.
Improved Function and Activity Level
94% of patients improved their function and activity level.
Extent of Function and Activity Level Improvement
94% of patients rated the improvement in activity level and function as
good to excellent.


