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Credentials
Specialties
Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics
Department
Monadnock Orthopaedic Associates
Education
University Of Illinois, Chicago IL
Internship
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon NH
Residency
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon NH
Board Certification
Orthopedic Surgery
About
Dr. Michalak is a board-certified Surgeon comprehensively trained in orthopaedic procedures who has been serving New Hampshire patients for over 20 years. His expertise includes joint replacement, arthroscopy, trauma and fracture care, tendonitis procedures, reconstruction of instabilities in the joints, nerve surgery, and procedures of the hand/wrist. He considers surgery as a serious step in treating orthopaedic conditions, so he listens carefully and works with each patient and the entire care team to fully assess and address unique needs, while striving to be minimally invasive whenever possible.
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
Hip Replacement (Anterior Approach)
Total Knee Replacement
CT-guided Customized Knee Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Arthroscopy
Rotator Cuff Repairs
ACL Reconstruction
Acute Tendon Repair
Tendonitis Surgery
Stabilization and Fracture Fixation of Metastatic Bone Tumors
Trauma and Fracture Care
Pediatric Fracture Care
Carpal Tunnel Release
Ulnar Nerve Decompression
Trigger Finger Release
Thumb Arthritis Reconstruction
Ganglion/ Soft Tissue Mass Surgery
SPECIALIZED TREATMENT FOR CONDITIONS INCLUDING:
Degenerative Joint Disease
General Orthopedic Conditions
Repetitive Use Injuries
Soft Tissue – Masses, Cysts, Ganglia
Operative and Nonoperative Fracture Care
SPECTRUM OF TREATMENT OPTIONS
Ancillary/ Complimentary
Therapy Guidance
Bracing, Splinting and Casting
Diagnostic Joint Aspirations and Therapeutic Injections
Onsite Radiographic Imaging
Physical Therapy Referrals and Physician-directed Rehabilitation
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CT-guided Customized Knee Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Arthroscopy
Rotator Cuff Repairs
ACL Reconstruction
Acute Tendon Repair
Tendonitis Surgery
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Trauma and Fracture Care
Pediatric Fracture Care
Carpal Tunnel Release
Ulnar Nerve Decompression
Trigger Finger Release
Thumb Arthritis Reconstruction
Ganglion/ Soft Tissue Mass Surgery
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Degenerative Joint Disease
General Orthopedic Conditions
Repetitive Use Injuries
Soft Tissue – Masses, Cysts, Ganglia
Operative and Nonoperative Fracture Care
SPECTRUM OF TREATMENT OPTIONS
Ancillary/ Complimentary
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