Welcome Matt Lane!

Please help us welcome Matt Lane, our new Director of Business Operations at Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine!

To learn more about Matt, read the entire news article HERE.

We Are Open!

May 1st, 2020 COVID-19 Update

As we prepare to fully reopen at our Portsmouth location on Monday, May 4th, 2020 we want you to know that our primary concern is for our patients and staff’s safety and well-being.

That’s why we have elevated protocols in place to ensure everyone will be protected with COVID-19 compliance procedures. Of course, we are still offering Virtual Visits so you can be seen in the safety and comfort of your own home. And, we still encourage you to call us before visiting an urgent care center or the ER.

Although we are hopeful that the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us, we continue to take the threat very seriously. With that in mind, we would like to share this important information:

-We are encouraging all incoming patients to wear a mask, but unfortunately we cannot provide them.

-Adjustments in our scheduling and foot traffic are in place to maintain proper physical distancing.

-Patient companions are discouraged from office visits to limit exposure opportunities. Family or friends will be instructed to wait in their cars. Thank you for understanding.

-Patients will be pre-screened for flu-like symptoms. 

-The seating in our waiting area has been adjusted to foster physical distancing. 

-We are taking measures to provide extra cleaning throughout the building including waiting room chairs, doorknobs, fitness equipment, handrails and bathrooms.

-All employees are wearing masks, frequently washing their hands, and avoiding touching their faces. Employees with flu-like symptoms will stay home and are encouraged to follow up with their primary care doctors.

-Our physical therapy affiliate, ProCare, will be operating with a limited schedule and proper protocols of their own to ensure staff and patient safety. 

We hope you’re staying safe and if you’re suffering from aches and pains, remember that we are dedicated to you and hope to see you soon!
If you have any questions at all about an upcoming appointment, please do not hesitate to call us.

603.431.1121

 

We Are Open & Dedicated To You – Telemedicine Visits Available

ATLANTIC ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE CORONAVIRUS (COVID – 19) UPDATE
April 16th, 2020

The doctors of Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (AOSM) take the threat of COVID – 19 seriously and will continue to inform our patients of policies and other updates throughout the outbreak. As of right now, we are planning to return to full operating procedures on May 4th, 2020 at our Portsmouth location and May 15th, 2020 at our York location.

– We are offering Telemedicine visits through video conferencing so that you can be seen by one of our providers without having to leave your home. If you have any concerns or questions about a symptom at this time, please do not hesitate to schedule a virtual visit.

– For those patients who feel a physical visit would be more appropriate, please know that we are following the CDC guidelines and taking all necessary precautions to make the office a safe environment for everyone we care for. We are also asking that patients wear a mask to their visits at this time and that the number of family and friends of the patient be limited as much as possible.

– We will continue to schedule routine appointments for acute problems including: fractures, post-ops, cast removal, suture/staple removal,  numbness or weakness or significant pain and possible infections.

– All employees are wearing masks, frequently washing their hands, and avoiding touching their faces. Employees with flu-like symptoms will stay home and are encouraged to follow up with their primary care doctors.

– In addition, we are taking measures to provide extra cleaning throughout the building including waiting room chairs, doorknobs, fitness equipment, handrails and bathrooms.

If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. As always, we are dedicated to you.

Sincerely,
The Providers of Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

AOSM Physicians Named 2020 Top Orthopaedic Surgeons in NH

We’re so happy to announce that Dr. Sastry, Dr. Noerdlinger and Dr. Quitkin were named 2020 Top Orthopaedic Surgeons in New Hampshire Magazine.

Each year, thousands of physicians licensed to practice in New Hampshire are asked to nominate specialists they would most recommend to family and friends. Those selected as Top Doctors’ received the greatest number of recommendations within 57 specialties and are recognized for their skills and caring.

Their hard work and dedication to their patients is truly appreciated.

Important Information & Update Regarding COVID-19

COVID-19 Update – March 18th, 2020

Please review this latest update to our initial COVID-19 response for additional information and details.
Please be assured that the partners and administration of Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine continues to monitor and manage the ongoing evolution of the COVID-19 virus following the CDC guidelines.
We are focused on balancing the orthopaedic medical needs of our patients with the safety and well being of those same patients, our staff, and the community we care for.

Those patients who have travelled out of the country to: China, Iran, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea the United Kingdom, and all European countries will not be seen for at least two weeks following their return to the USA per CDC quarantine recommendation.

• Patients that presents with symptoms of fever, cough and/or difficulty breathing will not be seen in office and will need to seek medical attention in ER or Urgent care.

• With regards to Post-Op or fracture care patients who presents with symptoms of fever, cough and/or difficulty breathing will be asked to seek appropriate testing and return only after proof of negative results.

• We will continue to schedule routine appointments for acute problems including: Fractures, Post-Ops, Cast removal, Suture/staple removal, and possible infections.

• Patients who are scheduled to be seen for elective problems must be aware of COVID-19 risks. If patient chooses to defer appointments now, alternate appointments will be offered at a later date depending upon the evolving situation regarding COVID-19.We will be keeping a list of patients for call backs.

Telephone calls may be made directly to patients by providers for review of current diagnostic testing without an office visit as well as follow-up care which is determined to be appropriate by the managing provider.

Please do not hesitate to contact the office for questions, concerns, or a future appointment. Your call will be triaged and managed by informed staff to direct your specific needs. Thanks again for your support to our office and the effort for virus management.

 

Special Announcement – Coronavirus Policy – March 1st, 2020

ATLANTIC ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE
CORONAVIRUS (COVID – 19) POLICY

The doctors of Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (AOSM) take the threat of COVID – 19 seriously and want to inform patients on our policy.

All employees are reminded to frequently wash their hands with soap and warm water as well as to try to avoid touching their faces. Employees with flu-like symptoms are sent home and encouraged to follow up with their primary care doctors. We have recommended refraining from shaking hands during this outbreak.

Patients who are sick and have cold or flu symptoms are asked to consult with their primary care doctors and not attend their AOSM appointments until they have recovered. Sick patients who need emergency orthopaedic care are asked to go to their local emergency room.

In addition, we are taking measures to provide extra cleaning throughout the building including waiting room chairs, doorknobs, fitness equipment, handrails and bathrooms.

The physicians and employees of AOSM thank you for maintaining good hygiene and minimizing transmission of COVID-19.

Sincerely,

The Providers of Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

March 1st, 2020

First In Maine!

Dr. Mayo Noerdlinger, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon and provider at Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, recently became the first surgeon in Maine to perform a computer navigated stemless total shoulder replacement using ExactechGPS-guided technology, an innovative new procedure for shoulder replacement. Already one of the top shoulder surgeons in the Northeast.

Dr. Noerdlinger and his patients continue to benefit from this new technology, a major advancement in shoulder replacement. Dr. Noerdlinger also performed the first GPS-guided total shoulder surgery at York Hospital, the first hospital in the Northeast to purchase ExactechGPS.

ExactechGPS shoulder replacement, also called ExactechGPS Shoulder Application, improves the precision and predictability of shoulder surgery from preoperative planning to real-time execution. This new technology helps the surgeon better understand his or her patient’s anatomy before entering the operating room, and during surgery ExactechGPS provides a real-time view of the implant placement process and guides the surgeon toward any necessary adjustments.

“The shoulder replacement technology keeps getting better, allowing the surgeon to reproduce the patient’s anatomy in a more minimally invasive and bone sparing manner,” said Noerdlinger. “By replicating the patient’s anatomy, we anticipate the functional outcomes will improve and the recovery times will shorten. As life expectancies increase, the longevity of joint replacements becomes more and more of an important issue. Shoulder replacements are thought to last 15-20 years before patients might develop pain needing revision surgery. With the stemless design, there is less metal going into the bone, which will make future surgeries easier to perform. This new design is a particularly attractive option for younger patients undergoing shoulder replacement surgery.”

Mayo Noerdlinger, MD, FAAOS, CIME, specializes in orthopedic, reconstructive and arthroscopic surgery; shoulder surgery and replacement; reverse shoulder replacement; treatment of torn tendons and ligaments; sports medicine and others. He is also the physician behind Seacoast Shoulder, which offers patients the latest in state-of-the-art treatment for shoulder ailments of all kinds. Visit www.atlanticorthopaedics.org for more information, or call 603.431.1121.

Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is a group of Board-Certified physicians who utilize the latest concepts in orthopaedics and sports medicine, coupled with preventive and surgical techniques. For more information, visit www.atlanticorthopaedics.org, or call the Portsmouth clinic at 603.431.1121.

York Hospital‘s surgery center mixes advanced technology with personalized care in a comfortable, and caring environment. The center is equipped with five surgical suites staffed by a dedicated and highly trained team of specialists that care for patients preoperatively, during surgery and in recovery. Our center is well-equipped with the latest advances in technology and instrumentation for the more than 6,500 surgical procedures annually. For more information, visit yorkhospital.com or call 207-351-2385.

Special Event – Innovations in Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery with Dr. Sastry

Join York Hospital and Dr. Akhilesh Sastry to learn about the exciting innovations in joint replacement surgery. Offering robot-assisted partial knee replacements since 2016; Dr. Sastry will present information about this minimally invasive treatment option for adults living with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis that has not yet progressed to all three compartments of the knee.

Wednesday, November 20th at 6:00pm
University of Southern Maine’s Abromson Community Education Center
88 Bedford Street
Portland, ME 04104

Dr. Sastry will explain how using robot-assisted surgery for partial knee procedures, patients may experience the following benefits:

– Reduced pain
– Minimal hospitalization
– Faster recovery
– Less implant wear and loosening
– Smaller scar
– Better motion and a more natural feeling knee

Dr. Sastry will appear at the University of Southern Maine’s Abromson Community Education Center at 88 Bedford Street in Portland, ME 04104 on Wednesday, November 20th at 6pm. A light dinner and refreshments will be served during the presentation; Q&A will follow.

This event is complimentary but RSVPs are required. Please call 207-351-2385, email [email protected] or register HERE.

Dr. Sastry Achieves Accreditation as Master Surgeon in Robotic Surgery

Dr. Akhilesh Sastry of Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has recently achieved accreditation as the first Master Surgeon in Robotic Surgery in New England by Surgical Review Corporation. This accreditation distinguishes Dr. Sastry from many other surgeons by providing the highest quality of care to patients as determined by an independent, external process of evaluation.

Status as an accredited Master Surgeon means that Dr. Sastry has met nationally recognized standards. Not all hospitals and surgeons seek accreditation; not all that undergo the rigorous on-site inspection process are granted accreditation.

Healthcare organizations and surgeons seeking accreditation by SRC undergo an extensive self-assessment and on-site inspection. This process includes physicians, nurses and administrators who are actively involved in the accredited program. The inspection is consultative and educational, presenting best practices to help an organization or surgeon improve its care and services.

Dr. Sastry began using the MAKO Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery System in 2016, and was the first surgeon in New Hampshire and Maine to perform a robotic-assisted knee replacement.
Dr. Sastry is also the premier robotic-assisted orthopaedic surgeon at Atlantic Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine and has privileges at both Portsmouth Regional Hospital and York Hospital.

About SRC – Established in 2003, Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) is an internationally recognized patient safety organization dedicated to recognizing and refining surgical care. SRC is the leading administrator of quality improvement and accreditation programs for surgeons and hospitals worldwide. SRC’s proven methodology, know as the “Cycle of Excellence,” results in quantifiable and unparalleled improvement in outcomes, patient safety and costs across surgical specialties. For more information, visit www.surgicalreview.org.

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Michael Morwood Joins Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Practice

Dr. Michael Morwood, Orthopaedic Surgeon, has joined Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine practice effective March 1.

Dr. Morwood is entering the practice after his Adult Reconstruction fellowship at the Hofmann Arthritis Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah. His training included techniques in minimally invasive hip replacement, and muscle-sparing total knee replacement. Prior to Salt Lake City, he completed a fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma at Tampa General Hospital in Florida, a nationally renowned Level 1 Trauma Center. He began his training in 2012 at Duke University, where he completed his internship and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Morwood specializes in computer-navigated total knee replacement, muscle sparing total knee replacement and anterior total hip replacement. He is also an expert in orthopaedic trauma care, including the treatment of fractures, dislocations, and complex soft-tissue injuries.

“My mission is to improve the lives of my patients by restoring function through providing exceptional care using the highest quality evidence-based practices, innovative technologies, and cost-effective strategies,” said Dr. Morwood.

Dr. Morwood is currently accepting patients, and is excited to begin the next step in his career as a provider at Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. Call 603-431-1121 for an appointment, and visit the website to learn more about Dr. Morwood at atlanticorthopaedics.org.

Learn more about Dr. Morwood.

Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Welcomes New Physician Assistant

April 10, 2018 – Portsmouth, NH – Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is pleased to announce the addition of a new Physician Assistant to their team of Board-Certified physicians, Ryan LaBelle, PA-C.

LaBelle will specialize in sports medicine and the non-surgical treatment and prevention of sports injuries at Atlantic Orthopaedics, including: broken bones, sprains, tendonitis, torn ligaments and tendons, overuse injuries, exercise modification and patient education. An NCCPA Board-Certified Physician and member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, LaBelle received training from Endicott College, where he earned a BS in Athletic Training, and the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The NCCPA, or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, is the only certifying organization for physician assistants in the United States.

“I believe the optimum patient care is when the information we have to offer as clinicians meets the autonomy of the patient,” LaBelle said. “I enjoy providing my education and knowledge as a professional, while being able to make collaborative decisions with patients in working towards positive results.”

In his spare time, LaBelle enjoys all sports and outdoor activities, especially golf, soccer and traveling.

York Hospital Presents ‘Dinner with the Doctor’ with Dr. Sastry

April 4, 2018 – York, ME – Dr. Akhil Sastry, orthopaedic surgeon and provider at Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, will speak at Dinner with the Doctor, a lecture event hosted by York Hospital on Thursday, May 3rd at the Sable Oaks Marriott in South Portland, Maine, beginning at 6PM.

The Seacoast’s premier expert on robotic-assisted 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 performed the first MAKO robotic-assisted knee replacement in Maine and the Seacoast area. He was also the first to perform a direct anterior hip replacement surgery and leads training programs throughout the country for orthopaedic surgeons.

A Board-Certified physician at Atlantic Orthopaedics, Dr. Sastry specializes in joint replacement, direct anterior hip replacement, and arthroscopic and robotic surgery of the knee. He is certified in both partial and total robotic-assisted knee replacements and is renowned on the national and international level for the robotic surgical technique. He is highly distinguished among his peers, has co-authored articles in many publications and given numerous podium presentations in his field.

Dinner with the Doctor is free and open to the public; however, reservations are required. To register, contact York Hospital at 207-351-2385 or email [email protected]. Light fare and refreshments will be provided.

Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is a group of Board-Certified physicians who utilize the latest concepts in orthopaedics and sports medicine, coupled with preventive and surgical techniques. For more information, visit www.atlanticorthopaedics.org, or call the Portsmouth clinic at 603.431.1121.

Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine