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Inspired by an older sister who danced, 32-year-old ballerina Kara Bruzina began her training when she was 8. Over the years, she learned to manage the pain from twisted ankles, shin splints and other minor, nagging injuries. But two years ago, Bruzina began experiencing severe hip pain while performing with Ballet Memphis. After a season ending performance, she could barely walk off the stage.
When a Nashville doctor diagnosed a torn labrum in her left hip, Bruzina realized her career was in jeopardy. She turned to the Internet for help and found Barry Waldman, M.D., of Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, a leading expert in the field. Dr. Waldman recommended Bruzina undergo a pioneering form of hip arthroplasty surgery.
Once considered an option of last resort reserved for seniors living with severe arthritis, young people are increasingly turning to joint replacement surgery to end their chronic pain and regain lost mobility.
Click here to read more about joint replacement surgery and Bruzina's story.
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The Baltimore Sun this week featured a question-and-answer column on arthritis with Barry Waldman, M.D., co-director of the Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. The...
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An exciting alternative to standard total hip replacement surgery is now available at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics (RIAO) at Sinai Hospital. Hip resurfacing has recently been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in the...
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Ballerina's career saved by pioneering surgery at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Inspired by an older sister who danced, 32-year-old ballerina Kara Bruzina began her training when she was 8. Over the years, she learned to manage the pain from twisted ankles, shin splints and other minor, nagging injuries. But two years ago, Bruzina began experiencing severe hip pain while performing with Ballet Memphis. After a season ending performance, she could barely walk off the stage.
When a Nashville doctor diagnosed a torn labrum in her left hip, Bruzina realized her career was in jeopardy. She turned to the Internet for help and found Barry Waldman, M.D., of Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, a leading expert in the field. Dr. Waldman recommended Bruzina undergo a pioneering form of hip arthroplasty surgery.
Once considered an option of last resort reserved for seniors living with severe arthritis, young people are increasingly turning to joint replacement surgery to end their chronic pain and regain lost mobility.
Click here to read more about joint replacement surgery and Bruzina's story.
- Sinai Hospital Receives Women's Health Excellence Award
Sinai Hospital was among an elite group of 169 hospitals nationwide to receive Health Grades 2009/2010 Women's Health Excellence Award. This exclusive designation recognizes Sinai as a leader in quality patient care. Women in the U.S. account for...
- Health Care Hero Finalist: Harpal Khanuja, M.d.
The Maryland Daily Record's Health Care Heroes awards ceremony honors special caregivers who exemplify extraordinary commitment to their profession. The breakfast to honor the 2010 finalists is on Wednesday, March 24, but before the big day we...
- Lifebridge Health Celebrates Top Docs
Are you looking for the top doctors in the Baltimore region? Look no farther than this month's edition of Baltimore Magazine. LifeBridge Health has 59 physicians who were chosen by their peers as top doctors. They are: Fouad Abbas, M.D., Division...
- Dr. Barry Waldman Featured In The Baltimore Sun Today
The Baltimore Sun this week featured a question-and-answer column on arthritis with Barry Waldman, M.D., co-director of the Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. The...
- Hip Resurfacing At The Rubin Institute For Advanced Orthopedics At Sinai Hospital
An exciting alternative to standard total hip replacement surgery is now available at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics (RIAO) at Sinai Hospital. Hip resurfacing has recently been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in the...