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Grand Rapids, MI, United States, 05/13/2009 - Grand Valley Surgical Center, is proud to be the site of the first outpatient partial knee replacement surgery in West Michigan. Dr. Peter Vasiu, an Orthopedic Surgeon with Grand Rapids Orthopedics performed the operations.
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Three cases have been successfully completed at the ambulatory surgery center since April, 2009. Partial knee replacement sometimes referred to as a "uni-knee" (short for unicompartmental knee arthroplasty), is a recent advance in treatment for arthritis of the knee joint. The partial knee replacement surgery has become an accepted alternative to total knee replacement because it is less invasive, less painful, and offers patients a faster recovery. By offering the procedure in an outpatient environment, patients also benefit from the comfort and convenience of recovery and physical therapy in their own home. Postoperative support is provided by in-home nursing and therapy services. "By receiving this procedure at Grand Valley Surgical Center, patients can be confident that they are receiving the highest quality care at a significantly lower cost than an in-patient stay in the hospital", said Dr. Vasiu.
One of the key components in the feasibility of complex orthopedic surgery such as partial joint replacement is advanced regional anesthesia. Regional anesthesia involves placement of local anesthetic near the nerves that supply a specific surgical site thereby lowering the amount of pain medication patients may need immediately after surgery. According to Douglas F. Wiseman, MD, Grand Valley Surgery Center is at the forefront of incorporating these techniques in clinical practice. Grand Valley Surgery Center's program, under the direction of Scot Hendrick, DO, was the first ambulatory surgery center in West Michigan to offer ultrasound guided regional anesthesia. The use of regional anesthesia in the out patient setting typically allows patients to recover faster from their anesthetic, go home sooner, and generally makes the initial recovery period smoother.
Dr. Peter Vasiu is a general orthopedic surgeon offering comprehensive musculoskeletal care for children and adults in West Michigan. He is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, is board certified and fellowship trained and has been in private practice with Grand Rapids Orthopedics for over 10 years. Dr. Vasiu completed FDA approved training in the use of the specialized prosthesis (replacement parts) in May 2005, and has been successfully performing the Uni-knee procedure since that time.
Dr. Douglas Wiseman is an Anesthesiologist, and the Medical Director at Grand Valley Surgical Center. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed residency training in Anesthesiology at the University of Chicago. Dr. Wiseman has practiced with Anesthesia Medical Consultants, Inc. in Grand Rapids for the last 19 years. He is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology, and is a Testamur of the American Board of Echocardiography. Dr. Wiseman’s specialties include ambulatory, regional, and cardiac anesthesia.
Dr. Scot Hendrick is an Anesthesiologist with Anesthesia Medical Consultants, Inc. of Grand Rapids and the Director of Anesthesiology for Grand Valley Surgical Center. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1992, and completed his residency at Sinai Hospital in Detroit, MI. Dr. Hendrick is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiologists. He has special interest in the application of ultrasound guided regional anesthesia.
Grand Valley Surgical Center (gvhp.com) is a multi-specialty, freestanding ambulatory surgical center (ASC) located in northeast Grand Rapids. The Center is licensed by the State of Michigan, certified by the Health Care Financing Administration for Medicare Part B and fully accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
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