Bone & Joint Institute

OAH is proud to be a founding member of the Bone and Joint Institute. As a partner, our physicians perform all inpatient surgery at this prestigious surgery destination.

Did you know? In the early 1970s, Dr. Herbert Pasternak, a former member of Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, performed the first total hip replacement surgery in Connecticut at Hartford Hospital. From that moment on, Hartford Hospital, in conjunction with OAH physicians, has remained a regional leader in joint replacement surgery and innovation.

About Hartford Hospital’s Bone and Joint Institute

OAH plays an integral role at Hartford Hospital’s Bone & Joint Institute (BJI), which is Connecticut’s first and only orthopedic hospital. The world-class Bone & Joint Institute and ambulatory surgical center opened in January of 2017 to create a state-of-the-art center fully dedicated to providing outstanding diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal disorders and injuries.

The Institute integrates all elements of orthopedics and musculoskeletal treatment, including specialty care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, rheumatology, neurology, neurosurgery, and pain management. An OAH physician serves as Physician in Chief, and our surgeons deliver outstanding diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for patients experiencing a wide variety of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries. Some of the outstanding new features of BJI include:

Most Innovative Treatment Options: The motion analysis lab detects small movement issues before they become bigger problems. For example, the zero gravity treadmills take the pressure off patients as they recover, and the car transfer simulator helps patients feel confident that they can get around after surgery.

Super-specialized Surgery: There are operating rooms specifically outfitted for different procedures with space for the latest robotic surgical equipment and cutting-edge audio/visual technology that allows surgeons to collaborate across the hospital, And across the country.

Premier Patient Experience: Patients feel like guests in one of their 48 large private rooms with views, showers, and room for family to spend the night. Patients can even order on-demand meals and other services with their own personal table.

Ongoing Education: We are there for our patients from initial consultation to the final rehabilitation appointment. Before surgery, we provide pre-operative education classes and seminars, which allow patients and family members to learn about treatment options, anesthetic protocols, new technologies, and rehabilitation pathways. This also allows patients and family to meet our physicians and care providers in a more relaxed setting. Post-surgery, we work with our patients through recovery and rehabilitation until they are fully back on their feet.

Joint Replacement Surgeons

Numerous OAH physicians perform Joint Replacement Surgery at the Bone and Joint Institute.
Dr. Donnald Allen
Dr. Ross Benthien
Dr. Jeffrey Burns
Dr. Robert Carangelo
Dr. Christopher Lena
Dr. Michael Miranda
Dr. Durgesh Nagarkatti
Dr. Mark Shekhman
Dr. Raymond Sullivan
Dr. Kristopher Ware
Dr. Daniel Witmer

Resources

Learn more about the Bone & Joint Institute
Directions to the Bone & Joint Institute