Ronald E. Delanois, M.D., is a boardcertified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who brings over 10 years of experience with complex hip, knee and shoulder reconstructive surgery to the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics. His emphasis is on the diagnostic, arthroscopic and joint preserving procedures affecting these joints. He served 18 years in the United States Air Force, the last eight as the division head of the Adult Reconstructive Service at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Dr. Delanois has joined Michael Mont, M.D., and his team to deliver advanced orthopedic solutions to patients who suffer from a multitude of joint aliments.

He has performed thousands of arthroscopic and reconstructive procedures. He is involved with the latest cutting-edge technology that allows the patient to return to a full and active lifestyle in the shortest amount of time. Dr. Delanois believes in conservative management as a first line of defense whenever possible. This involves educating patients and their families on nonsurgical as well as surgical techniques available, oral medication, injections and physical therapy. When surgery is indicated, Dr. Delanois believes in doing joint-preserving procedures first. This allows the patient a faster recovery as well as a quicker return to a normal life. Dr. Delanois is particularly interested in focal cartilage loss. In the hip, he employs the technique of hip arthroscopy for the diagnosis and treatment of hip pain. In the knee, he uses techniques such as high tibial osteotomies, unicompartmental knee replacements and cartilage transplantation.

Dr. Delanois is very active in the advancement of orthopedics. He is well published and currently sits on the Hip Subcommittee at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons where he is responsible for evaluating and grading hundreds of posters, abstracts and papers. He has mentored and taught over 30 orthopedic residents in adult reconstructive surgery, and he was awarded the Outstanding Academic Teachers award by his residents. His current research interests include osteonecrosis, joint preservation techniques, and the improvement of wear in hip and shoulder replacements.

Dr. Delanois obtained his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He then did his orthopedic training in the Air Force at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He received his fellowship training in reconstructive surgery under the mentorship of Drs. Mont and Hungerford at The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, where he specialized in complex hip, knee and shoulder joint revisions. Dr. Delanois currently holds an academic appointment at USUHS, Bethesda, as a clinical assistant professor of Surgery. He is an active member in the Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons as well as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

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Dr. Delanois lives in Lutherville, Maryland, with his wife and their three children. He is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys activities such as competitive cycling and aerobics. He is an avid collector of fine writing instruments and enjoys spending time with his family.