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Clinical Services at The Allen Hospital

Orthopaedics

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Orthopaedics at The Allen Hospital

Orthopaedic surgeons at The Allen Hospital provide surgical and non-surgical treatment for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions in adults. Our orthopaedic surgeons and podiatrists treat more than 4,000 patients per year, using the latest technology and offering minimally invasive surgery whenever possible.

Specialized services within the Orthopaedic Section include:

• Foot & Ankle Division, which treats foot and ankle trauma, toe, foot and ankle deformities, and arthritic conditions of the foot and ankle;
• Sports Medicine, treating injuries to the musculoskeletal system including the shoulder, elbow, and knee;
• Spinal Service, providing the most advanced surgical and non-surgical care of herniated discs, degenerative arthritis, radiculopathy, scoliosis, and other conditions;
• Joint Replacement and Reconstruction, including hip, knee, braces, limb prosthetics, and other therapies. We are one of the few institutions in New York City that offer computer-guided joint replacement for knees, which allows for smaller incisions and better alignment of the knee;
• Hand and Elbow Surgery for treatment of hand and elbow injuries, deformities, and arthritis

Our orthopaedic surgeons are experienced in minimally invasive surgical procedures for the hip, knee and spine. Whenever feasible, we employ minimally invasive surgical techniques in order to minimize pain, blood loss, post-operative recovery time, and adverse effects on the immune system.

The Allen Hospital is one of only a few institutions offering specialized spinal cord monitoring during surgery to determine if individual nerves are decompressed appropriately, leading to better outcomes. We also offer X-ray guided surgical procedures for maximum accuracy and the routine use of post-operative regional anesthesia after joint replacement to hasten recovery and minimize pain.

When necessary, consultation and treatment for children is provided at the Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian.

About Our Physicians

All Allen Hospital physicians are on the staff of New York-Presbyterian/Columbia, one of the country's major academic medical centers. In addition, each of these physicians is on faculty of the highly regarded Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. This means that patients at The Allen Hospital experience a level of care found in a leading academic medical center while they are being treated in the intimate setting of a community hospital. Because our physicians are affiliated with New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, our patients also have access to Columbia's advanced equipment if needed.

Our Physicians

• Chistoper B. Michelsen, MD (Chief of Service)
• Jeffrey A. Geller, MD
• Peter Tang, MD, MPH