Stamford-Based Surgical Group Offers New Joint Replacement Effort

From SSCC: The Specialty Surgery Center of Connecticut (SSCC) has launched the first comprehensive outpatient total joint replacement program in lower Fairfield County, encompassing total hip, total knee and total shoulder replacement.

The advanced, state-of-the-art surgical facility is fully licensed by the State of Connecticut, has achieved Medicare certification and is accredited by AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care), a nationally recognized accrediting body. Specialties include general and minimally invasive surgery, orthopaedics, urology, plastic surgery, ear, nose and throat surgery, gastroenterology and pain management.

The orthopaedic surgeons at SSCC have been trained on the latest minimally invasive techniques for total joint replacement and together with the latest advancements in anesthesia care, the clinical team maintains the highest standards for patient safety and surgical excellence. “Considering today’s opioid epidemic our expert anesthesia team uses a multi-modal approach where we are able to achieve pain control with advanced techniques and minimal use of narcotics,” said orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Marc Silver. Reduced risk of hospital-acquired infection, significant cost reduction and excellent patient outcomes are among the top benefits of having total joint replacement surgery done in an outpatient surgery center. Dr. W. Tracy Schmidt, orthopaedic surgeon explains, “Our patients who have had total joint replacement at SSCC have expressed how being in your own bed and in your own home after surgery has led to a faster, more comfortable recovery. This is by far the best option for those select motivated patients who have support at home.” In collaboration with Merritt Healthcare Solutions, an ASC development and management firm located in Ridgefield, CT, the SSCC leadership team works diligently to provide a seamless patient experience by providing the highest quality equipment, surgical techniques and ongoing quality improvement protocols. The Specialty Surgery Center of Connecticut is located at 1281 East Main Street, 3 rd Floor, Stamford, CT. For more information, visit www.specialtyascct.com or call 203-321-0777.

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