Afshin Arianjam, MD, FAAOS, FAAHKS Expert Witness

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

Keywords/Search Terms:

Joint Preservation, Cartilage Restoration, Arthroscopy, Knee Replacement, Shoulder Replacement, Hip Replacement, Robotics, Navigation, Fracture Care, Stem Cell, Biologics, Minimally Invasive Surgery.

Education:

BS, University of Southern California; MD, University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine

Years in Practice:

8

Additional Information

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Joint Preservation and Total Joint Replacements. I'm an active Team Physician for a local university, and take call at a Level 1 Trauma Center. I take pride in my excellent bedside manner and reputation. Renaissance Scholar, Magna Cum Laude, University of Southern California Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Fellow of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) Extensive experience with complex shoulder, hip, and knee cases: Joint Preservation: including cartilage transplantation, biologics (PRP/ stem cell/ amnion), reconstructive ligamentous surgery, and meniscal repair /transplantation, rotator cuff repair, labrum, shoulder instability. Modern Joint Replacement: minimally invasive robotic knee replacement, anterior hip replacement, navigation-assisted partial / total knee replacement, and total/ reverse shoulder replacement. Acute Trauma: Taking call at a Level 1 Trauma Center exposes him to the various facets involved with acute care surgery including, timing, appropriateness, and standard of care for pelvic fractures, extremity/ long-bone fractures, joint dislocations of the shoulder, hip, and knee, and fractures of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Hand: Endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery, Trigger Finger, Tenosynovitis, Wrist Fracture, Amputations, and Infections. "Part of what attracts me to Orthopedic Surgery is the ability to diagnose and treat diverse pathologies manifesting in athletes and professionals from all walks of life. Likewise in my career, variety keeps my job fresh; I enjoy taking time to assist my colleagues in the medicolegal domain. I am proud of my reputation thus far, and I hope to bring my expertise to future clients." -Dr. Arianjam