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Aaron Salyapongse, M.D.
Joint Replacement
Dr. Salyapongse
graduated from Northwestern
University with a Bachelor of
Arts degree. He obtained his MD
from the St. Louis University
School of Medicine. He
completed his internship and
residency in Orthopaedic Surgery
at St. Mary’s Medical Center in
San Francisco, CA. He then
traveled to Boston, MA, and
served as an Otto E. Aufranc
Total Joint Fellow at the New
England Baptist Hospital, where
he was extensively trained in
the diagnosis and treatment of
disorders of the hip, knee, and
shoulder. He studied
tissue-preserving hip
replacement, computer-assisted
surgery, total hip resurfacing,
and complex hip and knee
reconstructions.
His practice is focused on
the treatment of general
orthopaedic problems with a
special interest in Hip and Knee
Replacement. He utilizes
minimally invasive techniques
(including the Anterior
Approach, the Superior
Capsulotomy, and
Quadriceps-Sparing approaches)
that provide the potential for
shorter recovery times,
accelerated rehabilitation, and
durable, long-lasting joint
replacements. He also
specializes in the diagnosis of
problems and treatment of
patients who have already had
their joints replaced.
During his fellowship, Dr.
Salyapongse performed more than
600 total hip and knee
replacements. He has extensive
experience with the various
techniques and implants that
have been specifically designed
for patients of all ages and
every activity level. He is
well versed in the use of
alternative bearing surfaces
(e.g. metal-on-metal, ceramic,
and highly cross-linked
polyethylene), large femoral
head diameters, and total hip
resurfacing. Dr.
Salyapongse currently serves as
the Medical Director of the
Joint Replacement Institute at
ValleyCare Hospital in
Pleasanton where his
multidisciplinary team,
including clinical orthopaedic
nurses, physical and
occupational therapists,
pharmacologists,
anesthesiologists, and
nutritionists, provide a
holistic approach to managing
your care, starting with your
first preoperative visit and
continuing throughout your
hospital stay. |
