Orthopedic Surgeon in Richmond, VA
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Michael A Wind Jr, MD | Hip & Knee Specialist
“A higher level of excellence, a higher level of care.”
SubV Knee vs. Jiffy Knee: What’s the Difference?
Patients researching minimally invasive knee replacement may come across several different names and techniques, including the SubV Knee Replacement and Jiffy Knee. Understandably, this can lead to questions about how these approaches compare and what the terminology...
Outpatient vs. Hospital Joint Replacement Surgery
If you’re considering hip replacement or knee replacement surgery in Richmond, Virginia, you may have questions about where your procedure will take place. Should joint replacement be performed in a traditional hospital, or could an outpatient surgery center be an...
What activities can you return to after a hip or knee replacement?
For many patients, hip or knee replacement surgery is about more than reducing joint pain. It’s about getting back to the activities that make life enjoyable—whether that means walking, biking, swimming, golfing, hiking, traveling, or simply keeping up with everyday...
Doctor’s Note
My passion lies in orthopedic surgery, specifically focusing on advanced techniques in joint replacement (hips and knees) and treating sports medicine injuries, always using the latest evidence-based treatments.
I believe the best care starts with a true partnership; I take the time to offer thorough patient education and develop a personalized treatment plan—whether surgical or non-surgical. My goal is simple: to help you regain your mobility, eliminate pain, and return to the active, fulfilling life you deserve.
Orthopedic Surgeon Services in Richmond, VA
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Knee Replacement
Knee arthritis can cause severe pain and loss of function. Patients often struggle to walk or work without severe discomfort.
Total knee replacement is a surgical procedure to replace the arthritic knee with a prosthetic design that allows return to activity and life.
With a minimally invasive technique, most knee replacement surgery can be performed outpatient, with the patient able to walk and go home the same day as surgery.
Hip Replacement
Hip arthritis is a disabling condition due to loss of cartilage in the joint. Patients will often limp and have trouble with basic activities due to pain and stiffness of the hip.
Total hip replacement performed via a minimally invasive anterior approach provides a solution to this problem, allowing patients to return to activity and life without pain.
Using the anterior approach, patients are able to get up and walk almost immediately and are able to go home the same day as surgery.
SubV Knee
The SubV Knee is a minimally invasive technique for knee replacement that involves an incision made along the medial (inside) portion of the knee.
Rather than the traditional approach that involves cutting through the main muscle and tendon of the knee, the SubV (subvastus) approach simply lifts the muscle up and out of the way.
Utilizing this approach, patients can have the potential to recover more quickly and with less pain.
Hip and Knee Patient Stories
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Betty
Life Changing Knee Replacement
When Betty Ballard was 16, she was involved in a car accident, leaving her with a leg set an inch and a half shorter than the other, as well as an inward turned knee. As a result, Betty had been limping all her life, leading to a curved back, slanted hips, and awful pain. Deciding to finally do something about it, she met with Dr. Michael Wind, who performed a total left knee replacement for her.
Hear Betty’s story, and how Dr. Wind was able to straighten and lengthen her leg, vastly improving her quality of life.
A Successful Hip Replacement
James Aston Jr. was a pastor for over 30 years, but his unbearable hip pain began making his job difficult. He found himself having to hop or limp, which only made things worse. Finally, James decided to meet with Dr. Michael Wind to try and find a solution. Dr. Wind found that James has a sever case of arthritis in his hip, and performed a total hip replacement.
Listen to James’ story, and how his total hip replacement by Dr. Wind helped him feel like a new man, and continue doing what he loves.
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