Surgical Treatments

Dr. Porter performs the full range of orthopaedic procedures. Here are some of the common surgeries that Dr. Porter performs.

See our Highlighted Surgeries and Services for information on highly specialized surgeries and Joint Arthroscopy, minimally invasive joint surgery, in which Dr. Porter has particular expertise.

Please learn more by visiting our patient education library and our animations library.

Shoulder

Subacromial Decompression
Rotator Cuff Repair
Shoulder Instability Reconstruction
Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Shoulder Replacement
Labral Tear Repair
Fracture Care

Knee

Complex Ligament Reconstruction for ACL Tears and PCL Tears
Cartilage Replacement Surgery including:
- OATS
- Carticel®
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) repair or reconstruction
Lateral Release
Meniscus Repair
Fracture Care

Elbow

Removal of loose bodies
Synovectomy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tennis Elbow Release
Fracture Care

Ankle

Removal of Loose Bodies
Treatment of Ankle Impingement
Ankle Cartilage Repair
Synovectomy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthroscopic Assisted Ankle Fusion
Fracture Care

Hip

Labral Repair
Snapping Hip Syndrome Release
Hip Impingement Debridement