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Arnold Scheller, MD
(Brookline, Waltham) - Sports Medicine Arthroscopy, Joint Replacement
Robert Miegel, MD (Cambridge,
Brookline) - Joint Replacement
James Karlson, MD (Cambridge,
Brookline) - Sports Medicine Arthroscopy
Glen Ross, MD (Waltham, Brookline)
- Sports Medicine Arthroscopy, Elbow Reconstruction, Shoulder Reconstruction
Michael Mason, DO (Brookline, Sandwich) - Spine Surgery, Elbow Reconstruction, Joint Replacement,
Shoulder Reconstruction
Leo J. Troy, Jr. MD (Cambridge)
- Sports Medicine Arthroscopy, Foot, Ankle & Podiatric Surgery, Trauma/Fracture
Care, Shoulder Reconstruction
Thomas Burke, MD (Cambridge,
Waltham) - Sports Medicine Arthroscopy, Trauma/Fracture Care, Shoulder Reconstruction
Anthony Schena, MD (Waltham,
Brookline, Cambridge) - Sports Medicine Arthroscopy, Trauma/Fracture Care,
Shoulder Reconstruction, Joint Replacement
John T Hester, D.P.M (Waltham)
- Foot, Ankle & Podiatric Surgery
Lampros Minos P.A.-C (Brookline, Waltham) - Joint Injections, Orthopedic Injury Evaluation
Paul Desillier P.A. - C (Cambridge)
- General Orthopedics, Fracture Care, Sports, Arthritis, Injections
Christina Linkiewicz PA-C (Brookline, Sandwich, Waltham) - Spine Care, Orthopedic Injury Evaluation, Ultrasound Guided Joint Injections, Surgical Assist
Janet Lemmi McGuire C.L.M.T (Waltham) - Massage Therapy/Energy Work/Reiki
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- Back and neck pain
- Sprains and strains
- Fractures and dislocations
- Cartilage and ligament tears
- Bursitis and tendonitis
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Congenital defects and abnormalities
- Bone and soft tissue tumors... more
 While
every orthopaedic evaluation is different, there are many commonly used tests
that an orthopaedic surgeon may consider in evaluating a patient's condition.
In general, the orthopaedic evaluation usually consists of:
- A thorough medical history
- A physical examination
- X-rays
- Additional tests, as needed... more
 Following
the orthopaedic evaluation, the orthopaedic surgeon will review and discuss the
results with you. Based on his or her diagnosis, your treatment options may include:
- Medication
- Physical therapy
- Arthroscopy (cleaning the joint)
- Joint fluid supplements
- Joint replacement
If you and your orthopaedic surgeon decide that joint replacement surgery is an option to relieve your pain, the orthopaedic surgeon will provide the specific-to-you details of which type of artificial joint he or she will use...more
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Brookline: 9am-5pm
617.738.8642
Cambridge: 9am-5pm
617.491.6766
Waltham: 8am-5pm
781.487.9444
Sandwich: 9am-5pm
617.738.8642
Below you will find some of our forms to fill out before your visit.
Dr Burke's Patient Forms Only:
 Shoulder Evaluation
Knee Evaluation
All other Physicians
New Patient Information
Upper Extremity Evaluation
Lower Extremity Evaluation
Spine Evaluation
 You
don’t have to live with severe joint pain and the functional limitations it causes!
Even if you have not experienced adequate results with medication and other conservative
treatments, total joint replacement may provide the pain relief you long for —
and the resulting return to your favorite activities.
Remember, even if your orthopaedic surgeon determines that joint replacement
is a good medical option for you, it is still up to you to make the final decision.
The ultimate goal is for you to be as comfortable as possible… more
 Are
you ready to see an orthopaedic specialist about joint replacement to relieve
your pain?
Before you go, consider how you’d answer certain questions he or she may ask.
Your specialist should also ask questions about your medical and health history
(pdf). Of course, you should be as thorough as possible when answering... more
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