Dr. Welch To Present Lecture on Cartilage Restoration Advances

Dr. Tyler Welch of Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is scheduled to present a lecture on Thursday, January 19th titled Recent Advances in the Treatment of Cartilage Injuries and Early Arthritis: The Future is Here. Open to the general public, the lecture will take place from 6:30-8PM at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital – Hospital Classroom, located on Borthwick Avenue.

Topics of discussion will include: the role of cartilage in joint function, common symptoms in patients with cartilage injuries, the history of cartilage surgery, and the ways in which treatment options have evolved over the last ten to fifteen years in orthopedic medicine. Dr. Welch will also share various cartilage treatment techniques that he currently practices at the Cartilage Center at Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, as well as how location, size, and extent of a cartilage injury’s damage can dictate the appropriate treatment options for a patient.

Dr. Welch is a Board-Certified physician at Atlantic Orthopaedics who specializes in cartilage restoration, sports medicine, joint replacement, and arthroscopic surgery of the hip, knee and shoulder. He is the lead doctor of the clinic’s new Cartilage Center, a place for patients experiencing joint pain and early arthritis. Using cutting-edge treatments in cartilage restoration, Dr. Welch and his team are able to help patients resolve hip, elbow, knee, shoulder and other joint pain, while avoiding more costly and invasive replacement procedures down the road.

His lecture at Portsmouth Regional Hospital is free and open to the general public. To register, please visit portsmouthregionalhospital.com and find the event under “Classes and Events”.

Concussion Information Night – Nov 29

Andrew McMahon, DO of Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine will lead a discussion titled Get Your Head Out of the Game, a Concussion Information Night for parents, youth coaches, administrators, and those wanting to learn more about concussions and young athletes. The session will be held at 6PM on Tuesday, November 29th in the York High School’s Band Room, located at 1 Robert Stevens Drive.

Dr. McMahon will host the informational event with York High School Trainer Emily Castaline. Free to the public, it will provide information and answer audience questions relative to concussions in youth sports, including: recognizing the signs of concussion and what parents should do if they suspect their child has one, the Parks and Recreation Department’s Return-to-Play policy following concussion, and what a baseline test is and the information it can provide relative to concussion. No reservations are required for this free session.

Dr. McMahon, a physician at Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, specializes in sports medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasound and post-concussion management. He received his BS from the University of New Hampshire and his DO from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. McMahon is currently a Team Physician for the US Freestyle Ski Team, Portland Pirates (of the American Hockey League), and York and Wells High Schools in Maine.

Dr. Eilts Teaches Surgical Skills Course

Cameron Eilts, DPM of Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine will teach a Cadaver Surgical Skills Course in Atlanta, Georgia from October 27th-30th. National and international surgeons will attend the Podiatry Institute workshop to learn advanced surgical techniques on the foot and ankle.

During the training course, physicians will perform surgical cases during an in-depth, hands-on lab using cadavers and bone models. Procedures range from 5th digit arthroplasties to complex rearfoot fusions. Surgical topics will also be discussed throughout the course, whose purpose is to increase comfort of physicians performing podiatric surgical procedures, improve skills through live surgical observation as well as hands-on participation with cadaver limbs and learn new surgical techniques.

Dr. Eilts practices foot and ankle surgery and reconstruction, wound care, and diabetic limb salvage at the Portsmouth, NH and York, ME offices of Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. He also specializes in fractures of the foot and ankle, tendon injuries and other surgical and non-surgical treatment of foot and ankle pain. Board-Certified in rearfoot and ankle surgery, Dr. Eilts received his BS from the University of South Dakota and his DPM from Des Moines University in Iowa. He is affiliated with the American Podiatric Medical Association and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is also a member of the Podiatry Institute, where he will teach his peers in Georgia. Dr. Eilts has helped teach over 30 of these courses.

Dinner with the Doctor – Sept 14

York Hospital proudly presents “Dinner with the Doctor” – a lecture and dinner event on Wednesday, September 14th at the Hilton Garden Inn Waterfront in Portland, Maine.

Speaking at the dinner is Dr. Akhilesh Sastry, MD, FAAOS, premiere Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon and this area’s expert on robotic assisted partial knee replacements.

Dr. Sastry will discuss innovations in knee replacement surgery, including how the use of robotics allows for greater precision and how that benefits the patient. He has been a pioneer in the field and a great advocate for patient access to this advancement in joint replacement technology. He performed the first robotic assisted knee replacement in Maine and in the Seacoast area. He was also the first to perform a direct anterior hip replacement surgery and leads training programs throughout the country. He is highly distinguished among his peers, has co-authored articles in many publications and given numerous podium presentations.

The event is free; however, reservations are required. Please call York Hospital at (207) 351-2385 or e-mail [email protected] to register.

Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Welcomes New Physician Assistant

Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is pleased to announce its newest Physician Assistant, Megan Trovage, PA-C.

Trovage received her education from the University of New England, where she earned a BS in Medical Biology at the college’s Biddeford campus, followed by an MSPA at the University of New England campus in Portland.

Trovage is also an NCCPA Board-Certified Physician Assistant. The NCCPA, or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, is the only certifying organization for physician assistants in the United States. It tests medical and surgical knowledge through a national certifying exam.
“Improving patients’ quality of life is such a rewarding practice,” she said. “It’s amazing to see what the latest advances in medicine, coupled with evidence-based care, can do for patients of all ages and level of activity.”

In her spare time, Trovage enjoys spending time with her fiancée and their dog, Champ. She also loves being active, especially in the outdoors.

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Dr. Sastry Teaches 3rd Training Program at Stryker Center

Dr. Akhil Sastry, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon and provider at Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, taught the anterior approach to total hip arthroplasty in Tampa, Florida this past weekend. The surgical training program took place from Friday, April 15th through Saturday, April16th at the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation in Tampa, Florida.

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, offering products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine. The Direct Anterior Approach to the Hip Surgical Training Program is a national course for surgeons across the country, with a focus on surgical skills training using various industry practices.

Dr. Sastry is one of the few surgeons in New England who specializes in Direct Anterior Hip Replacement surgery, which uses a minimally invasive, muscle-sparing approach. This was Dr. Sastry’s third time teaching this course. He has given numerous presentations throughout the country as an ongoing effort to educate other physicians, and has also created a website dedicated to his study at seacoastanteriorhip.com. Dr. Sastry received his medical degree from Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine.

Brand New Site

PORTSMOUTH – Jonathan Byron was the first patient to come through the doors of Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine’s newly constructed facility at 1900 Lafayette Road.

A Portsmouth resident, Byron, 33, was hit by a truck at the age of 12 and endured multiple surgeries on both legs. He also suffered three head fractures.

“I drive to Boston to sit at a desk job at John Hancock,” Byron said. “Between sitting all day and spending four hours driving, I have a lot of pain in my back and knees. There’s very little cartilage left in both knees, so I’m seeing the doctor here.”

He was scheduled for a consultation with Dr. Andrew McMahon.

It was Bryon’s first time to AOSM, so while he was impressed by the new facility that opened Monday, Feb. 15, he didn’t know just how much of an improvement it is over the former location on Route 1 Bypass.

The next patient, Marc Shepcaro of Rye, however, could compare the two. He had a knee replacement in October 2015, and was at AOSM for a follow-up visit with Dr. Robert Eberhart.

“This is impressive,” Shepcaro said of the new building that is more than double the size of the older one. “A shorter drive from home, too.”

The new facility is 21,000-square-feet compared to 10,000-square-feet at the old location.

The state-of-the-art building is also home to ProCare Physical Therapy, Shields MRI, and new cutting-edge technology, including a U-ARM DR X-ray machine by Viztek.

The digitally innovative U-ARM DR equipment features superior image quality, the ability to view soft tissue and bones in greater magnitude, and decreases the possibility of operator error.

The X-ray’s flexible structure also allows for examination of patients standing, sitting or in a lying position.

The team at AOSM is excited to introduce technology like the U-ARM DR, as well as new procedures for cartilage restoration and tendon repair.

“This enhances our practice for our patients across the Seacoast and Southern Maine,” said Yvette Varney, practice administrator.

The almost 4-acre site on Lafayette Road, next to the new Paul A. Doble Army Reserve Center, was approved for two medical buildings to be built on the grounds.

The first floor has four check-in and four checkout stations with employees crossed-trained to be where they’re needed at any given time during patient visits.

There is a large waiting room with a children’s area, two diagnostic scheduling offices, and two surgical scheduling offices.

The ground floor also includes a medical assistants’ work area, and four pods where two providers will have three examination rooms in each pod.

AOSM currently has 11 providers that include six orthopedic surgeons, a podiatrist, a doctor of osteopathic medicine and three physician assistants.

The first floor also includes two digital x-ray suites, the information technology room, a triage area for follow-up patients and an MRI space for consultation. A permanent MRI trailer sits on the grounds in the back of the building adjoining the indoor space.

ProCare, an onsite physical therapy practice, occupies 7,900-square feet on the second floor with two examination/treatment rooms and a gym, with an occupational therapy station.

“The space has a lot of windows to let in natural light,” Varney said.

Also on the second floor will be billing and transcription rooms with computer stations that can adjust to be used standing or sitting. The administrative offices, conference room and doctors offices are also on the upper level.

Varney said the company gave a lot of thought to the design of the exterior of the building as well.

“We wanted it to blend with the community and the Seacoast,” she said.

There are 172 parking spaces and a sheltered drop off/pick up area at the main entrance. Varney said since cars can only exit southbound from AOSM, a service road that opens onto West Road was built for those who want to head north on Lafayette Road.

New Facility Is Home to State-of-the-Art Technology

Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine will open the doors to its newly constructed facility on February 15th at 1900 Lafayette Road in Portsmouth. The state-of-the-art building will be home to various forms of cutting edge technology, including a U-ARM DR X-ray machine by Viztek.

Based in North Carolina, Viztek is a leading provider of complete digital software and imaging solutions, known for its contributions to healthcare and private practice markets. Its digitally innovative U-ARM DR equipment features superior image quality, the ability to view soft tissue and bones in greater magnitude, and decreases the possibility of operator error. The x-ray’s flexible structure also allows for examination of patients standing, sitting or in a lying position.

Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and its providing team are excited to introduce technology like the U-ARM DR to enhance their practice for patients across the Seacoast and Southern Maine.

For more information on Viztek and its services, visit www.viztek.net.

Tyler Paton Welch, MD Joins Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine of Portsmouth is pleased to welcome its newest surgeon and health care provider, Dr. Tyler Paton Welch.

Dr. Welch specializes in a wide range of orthopaedic disciplines, including cartilage restoration, arthroscopic surgery of the hip, knee, shoulder and elbow, and joint replacement.  By introducing hip arthroscopy to the Seacoast and utilizing the latest techniques in ligament and tendon repair of the knee and shoulder, Dr. Welch brings a unique skill set to Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.

Dr. Welch received his BA from Colgate University in New York and his MD from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.  He completed his residency at Boston University and sports fellowship at Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, where he was the assistant team physician for the LA Lakers, LA Dodgers, LA Kings, and USC football.  His work has been published in multiple journals, including the Journal of Orthopaedic Research.  Dr. Welch has also received several grants, including a research grant from the Orthopedic Research & Education Foundation (OREF) and was awarded a Resident Research Award in Orthopaedic Surgery in 2013.

Outside of the office, Dr. Welch enjoys skiing, golf, traveling, and all that the seacoast has to offer. 

Dr. Mayo Noerdlinger Speaks about Shoulder Pain

Mayo Noerdlinger, MD, FAAOS, a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, will present a free lecture on Shoulder Pain, Wednesday September 16th at Noon at the York Public Library.

Dr. Noerdlinger is a shoulder specialist and will discuss “Relief from Shoulder Pain” at the library. If you’re having shoulder pain and want to learn more about the latest, innovative, non-operative treatment for common to complex shoulder ailments– this lecture is for you. Visit Dr. Noerdlinger’s website: SeacoastShoulder.com for more information on shoulder pain and diagnoses.

Dr. Noerdlinger received his M.D. from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and is the recipient of two fellowships: Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery Fellowship from Rush Medical College in Chicago and an Orthopaedic Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.

Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is a group of Board Certified physicians who enjoy full medical staff privileges at Portsmouth Regional Hospital and York Hospital. Several of the Physicians are Fellowship trained in Joint Replacement, Hand Surgery, Shoulder Surgery and Sports Trauma/Reconstructive Surgery. More information is at atlanticorthopaedics.org

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