Adult Joint Replacement & Reconstruction is the subspecialty of Orthopaedics that deals with total hip replacement, total and partial knee replacement, and revision hip and knee replacement. Debilitating arthritis that affects the hips and knees can result from several disorders including but not limited to Osteoarthritis (wear and tear), post-traumatic arthritis, autoimmune arthritis (rheumatoid, psoriatic, etc.), and Osteonecrosis. Every patient is evaluated and managed with a multidisciplinary approach to provide both non-operative and operative treatments for their specic hip and/or knee problems. With the number of total hip and knee replacements in the United States expected to grow by over 400% by the year 2040, Dr. Abdo and the Adult Reconstruction team at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School strive to provide the most up-to-date and evidence-based care to this ever-growing group of patients. Specialty services include:
- Non-operative treatment of hip and knee arthritis (Injections, Physical Therapy)
- Robotic/Technology-assisted Total Hip and Knee Replacement
- Direct Anterior Approach and Bikini Incision Total Hip Replacement
- Posterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
- Total and Partial Knee Replacement
- Revision Hip and Knee Replacement
To Schedule an appt:
Please Call 973-972-7604
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Dr. Zuhdi E. Abdo is a fellowship-trained Adult Reconstructive surgeon and
Assistant Professor for the Department of Orthopaedics at Rutgers New
Jersey Medical School (NJMS). Dr. Abdo graduated with a Bachelor of Science
in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University in Houston, TX after which
he graduated in the top of his medical school class at the University of Texas
Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, TX. He completed his residency
training in Orthopaedic Surgery at Rutgers NJMS during which he authored
several peer-reviewed publications and was awarded the distinguished
alumni award. During his fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at Lenox Hill
Hospital in Manhattan, he was highlighted as one of the American Academy
of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AASO) Fellow Members of the Month.
He continued to publish several peer-reviewed articles, several society
podium presentations, and a notable book chapter during his fellowship
training. Upon completion of his fellowship program, the Texas native
returned to Rutgers NJMS as full-time faculty. Dr. Abdo is active in the field of
Adult Reconstruction/Total Joint Replacement research on both the national
and international levels, and he is an active peer reviewer for both the
Journal of Arthroplasty and the Journal of Knee Surgery. Dr. Abdo’s research
and clinical interests include implant design and innovation, patientreported
outcomes and function after total joint replacement, the “hip-spine”
relationship, limb alignment after total knee replacement, understanding
BMI and other potential risk factors in total joint replacement, and quality
improvement initiatives. |
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Dr. Zuhdi E. Abdo
Assistant Professor |
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