A fellowship-trained orthopedic total joint surgeon, Dr. Llado focuses his practice on management of general orthopedic conditions and fractures, reconstruction of fractures around prosthetic hip and knee implants, and hip and knee replacement surgery, including robotic-assisted procedures. He has received advanced training in the less invasive direct anterior total hip replacement, a muscle-sparing technique that potentially allows for earlier recovery.
His approach to patient care is to first listen to the needs and goals of each patient, and to provide the finest individualized orthopedic care. He attempts to exhaust conservative modalities before proceeding with surgical interventions. Dr. Llado believes that having open discussions regarding disease processes and setting appropriate expectations is essential for obtaining optimal outcomes.
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Advancements in perioperative pain management protocols, regional anesthesia, and less invasive surgical techniques have allowed earlier mobilization and accelerated recovery after joint replacement. This has led to the concept of performing outpatient joint replacement procedures. Outpatient joint replacement essentially...
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As we have learned more about SARS-CoV-2, much attention has been focused on disease prevention. Currently, two vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna have been FDA approved, and three vaccines from AstraZeneca, Janssen, and Novavax are participating in Phase 3 Clinical Trials. Let’s take a closer look at the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, which are being distributed to high-risk populations:
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