Gregory H. Tchejeyan, MD

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For obvious reasons, infections are a complication surgeons always try to avoid. Infections are particularly inconvenient in orthopedic joint replacement surgery. Ordinarily, in the unfortunate circumstance of infection, IV or oral antibiotics are administered to the patient, sending the antibiotics through the bloodstream to fight the infection. However, in joint replacement surgeries, the implanted device is made of metal. Blood doesn’t circulate on metal like it would th...rough normal joints, which means the antibiotics may not reach the infection. Let us explain When a bacteria is growing on metal, it can form a film, called glycocalyx (which means sugar coat), which attaches to the metal. This film prevents antibiotics from reaching the infection. Consequently, the only way to heal these types of infections after joint replacement surgery is unfortunately with another surgery. This subsequent surgery would remove the implant, treat the patient with antibiotics, kill the infection, and then replace the joint with a new implant. Clearly, infections are, quite literally, a pain! That’s why good surgeons do everything they can to try and prevent infections. Fortunately, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Gregory H. Tchejeyan, has an extremely low complication rate with infections. In fact, he’s ranked nationally as having one of the lowest infection rates associated with surgery! https://tjnortho.com/infection-prevention/ . . . . #LAKneeGuy #MAKO #UKA #uniknee #unicompartmental #partialknee #medialknee #latteralknee #PFR #patellofemoralreplacement #patellofemoraljoint #partialkneereplacement #partialkneeresurfacing #OATS #orthopedicsurgeon #orthopedicsurgery #orthopedicdoctor #orthopedic #orthopedics #jointreplacement #medicaltechnology #technology #kneereplacement #kneepain #orthopedicsurgery #orthopedics #hipreplacement #kneesurgery #knee #arthritis #sportsmedicine #kneereplacementsurgery #kneeinjury #orthopedicsurgeon #orthopaedic #jointpain #orthopaedics #hipsurgery

How Does Robotic Surgery Actually Work? When it comes to minimally invasive surgery, perhaps the most popular instrument is the Da Vinci Robot, which is a multi-arm robot allowing surgeons to get into very tight spaces. Dr. Greg Tchejeyan, orthopaedic surgeon in the greater Los Angeles area, explains it in simpler terms It’s like building a ship in a bottle! The Da Vinci Robot is often used in delicate surgeries that general surgeons, heart surgeons, and urologists per...form. In comparison, robotic surgery used in the field of orthopedics marries a robotic arm with computer navigation. This technology is known as the Mako Robotic-Arm. To learn more, visit our website. . . . . . #LAKneeGuy #MAKO #UKA #uniknee #unicompartmental #partialknee #medialknee #latteralknee #PFR #patellofemoralreplacement #patellofemoraljoint #partialkneereplacement #partialkneeresurfacing #OATS #orthopedicsurgeon #orthopedicsurgery #orthopedicdoctor #orthopedic #orthopedics #jointreplacement #medicaltechnology #technology #kneereplacement #kneepain #orthopedicsurgery #orthopedics #hipreplacement #kneesurgery #knee #arthritis #sportsmedicine #kneereplacementsurgery #kneeinjury #orthopedicsurgeon #orthopaedic #jointpain #orthopaedics #hipsurgery

The Success of Knee Arthroscopy After Knee Replacement With knee replacement surgeries, it’s possible that patients may experience issues post-surgery. This doesn’t necessarily mean they have to have it re-done; they may just need to clean up some scar tissue that has developed. To do this, surgeons use an arthroscopic tool called a resector to remove the scar tissue that developed in between the joints. If this tissue becomes impinged, or pinched, between the metal and th...e plastic it can cause discomfort. In Mary’s case, it was the tissue under the kneecap (patella) causing the most pain. Click here to read the full story or watch a knee arthroscopy done by Dr. T himself! https://1l.ink/BB2K46R . . . . . #LAKneeGuy #MAKO #UKA #uniknee #unicompartmental #partialknee #medialknee #latteralknee #PFR #patellofemoralreplacement #patellofemoraljoint #partialkneereplacement #partialkneeresurfacing #OATS #orthopedicsurgeon #orthopedicsurgery #orthopedicdoctor #orthopedic #orthopedics #jointreplacement #medicaltechnology #technology #kneereplacement #kneepain #orthopedicsurgery #orthopedics #hipreplacement #kneesurgery #knee #arthritis #sportsmedicine #kneereplacementsurgery #kneeinjury #orthopedicsurgeon #orthopaedic #jointpain #orthopaedics #hipsurgery

Before surgery is considered, doctors attempt to employ non-surgical methods of treatment whenever possible. One of these treatments is injections. There are four main types of injections used for the knee: Steroid or Cortisone Viscosupplementation Platelet Rich Plasma... Stem Cell Injections are usually done in an office setting. With hips, the joint is deeper so an ultrasound or x-ray may be needed to confirm joint location. That’s not always necessary with knees and shoulders. Click here to read more! https://1l.ink/DX5S6H3

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Robotic Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery in full swing at Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital