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Welcome to the website of Dr. Ahmed Siddiqi, a distinguished orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. With a profound commitment to excellence, Dr. Siddiqi has dedicated his career to enhancing the quality of life for his patients through innovative surgical techniques and compassionate care.
Services
Total Knee Replacement
When the cartilage has worn away, an artificial knee (call the prosthesis or implant) can take its place. Surgery to implant prosthesis is called a knee replacement period only the surface of the joint is removed - the arthritic ends of the bones are shaved off and replaced with new metal and plastic surfaces. The knee replacement recreates the normal function of the knee. While the idea of getting an artificial knee joint may be frightening to some , it is one of the safest and most effective medical procedures. The goal of a total knee replacement is to relieve pain. It may also help to restore motion and straighten the limb. Traditional knee replacement procedures cut/splint the quadriceps tendon or the quadriceps muscle and then stitch it back after surgery. The quadriceps tendon is the workhorse muscle after knee replacement for walking and stairs. Unlike most surgeons locally in NJ, we perform a true quadriceps tendon/muscle sparing knee replacement where we use special techniques to lift the muscle and slide it. We have seen LESS pain and QUICKER recover with our muscle sparing approach.
Total Hip Replacement
When the hip joint has worn to the point when it no longer does its job, an artificial hip (called a prosthesis or implant) can take its place. The surgery to implant prosthesis is called a total hip replacement. Total hip replacement entails replacing the acetabulum with an artificial liner as well as replacing the proximal femur or thigh bone with an artificial stem.
It is an excellent procedure for the treatment of hip pain and arthritis. Most patients have better range of motion and less limping. During both traditional and robotic surgery, the muscles and tendons will not be cut. Traditional surgery relies on the surgeon to determine the appropriate cuts into the bone for appliance (prosthesis) application. Robotic surgery uses the computerized images created from your CT scan to create a 3D blueprint to determine diseased bone (arthritis bone) and good healthy bone. The surgeon then operates the robot as a guide to cut away this bone tissue to make a more precise cuts, prosthesis placement, leg alignment, and soft tissue balance.
