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Ronald E. Delanois, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who brings more than 20 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 24 years in the United States Air Force; for eight years he was the division head of the Adult Reconstructive Service at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Dr. Delanois and his team 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.
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Contact Information
Phone: 410-601-8500
Fax: 410-601-8501
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Philosophy
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 performing joint-preserving procedures first. This allows the patient a faster recovery as well as a quicker return to a normal life.
Specialized Training
A partial listing of Dr. Delanois' credentials includes:
- He specializes in complex hip, knee and shoulder joint replacements.
- He received his fellowship training in hip and knee replacement surgery under the
mentorship of Drs. Mont and Hungerford at The Johns Hopkins Medical
Institutions.
- He is well published and is a reviewer for several orthopedics journals, including The Journal of Arthroplasty, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research.
- He has mentored and taught more than 100 orthopedic residents in adult reconstructive surgery, and he was awarded the Outstanding Academic Teachers award by his residents.
- He obtained his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). He then did his orthopedic training in the Air Force at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas.
- 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.
- He sits on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Political Action Committee, which represents orthopedic surgeons before members of Congress.
- He serves on the board of the Maryland Orthopaedic Association and on the Board of Councilors for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Areas of Interest
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.
His current research interests include osteonecrosis, joint restoration
techniques and the improvement of wear in hip and shoulder
replacements.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Delanois' area of experience is with complex hip, knee and shoulder reconstructive surgery. He specializes in the diagnostic, arthroscopic and joint restoration procedures for these joints.
Philanthropy
Dr. Delanois serves as the Director of the Save-A-Limb Ride. The ride benefits the Save-A-Limb Fund, which helps the Rubin Institute financially assist patients in need. The fund also supports our surgeons and staff when they travel on international outreach missions and provide orthopedic care to adults and children in need. Dr. Delanois participates as a volunteer surgeon during mission trips to Haiti to help those with orthopedic problems.
More Information
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.
In this WBAL-AM "Know Your Health" radio clip, Dr. Delanois discusses anterior hip replacement surgery.
In this Baltimore Gameday Uncensored Ravens Injury Report radio clip, Dr. Delanois discusses orthopedic surgery.