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 speci􀃰c 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

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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.

   Mark C. Reilly, MD

Dr. Zuhdi E. Abdo
Assistant Professor