Michigan Knee Institute Orthopaedic Knee Specialist

Board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic knee specialist Dr. Jeffrey H. DeClaire and the team at the Michigan Knee Institute are committed to improving their patients’ quality of life by utilizing advanced technology and the most innovative, minimally-invasive procedures and treatment options.

Dr. DeClaire’s groundbreaking Elite Knee procedure combines computer-generated imaging with robotic instrumentation and over 30 years of surgical expertise to provide a superior outcome for knee replacement patients. Using robotic technology and a ligament-tensioning device to measure a patient’s ligament balance, Dr. DeClaire can determine the best implant position, resulting in a well-balanced knee replacement.

The precision and accuracy of the Elite Knee offers a more successful knee replacement with reduced risk of complications, including malalignment, instability of the knee, stiffness, motion limitations, and pain. Patients undergoing the Elite Knee procedure report a 97 percent satisfaction rate, surpassing the 81 percent satisfaction rate using traditional, non-robotic knee replacement techniques.

The philosophy at the Michigan Knee Institute is to find practical solutions to preserve or restore normal knee anatomy using the least invasive approach possible. Physician assistants Meredith Wood and Natalie Ducharme assist Dr. DeClaire in providing patients with personalized treatment plans, for the best possible outcomes for injured and damaged knees.

The Michigan Knee Institute, which performs more than 1,000 knee surgeries per year, is a state-of-the-art medical facility offering full-service treatments including minimally-invasive partial and total knee replacements, robotic knee surgery, outpatient knee replacement, cartilage restoration, and arthroscopy to get patients back on their feet and back to their active lives. ■

Mendelson, David M.D. Beaumont, Trinity Health Michigan

Mendelson, Jeffrey M.D. Beaumont, Trinity Health Michigan

Mendelson, Stephen M.D. Beaumont, Trinity Health Michigan

Michaelson, Jefferey M.D. Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Milia, Marc M.D. Beaumont

Mott, Michael M.D.

Muh, Stephanie M.D. Henry Ford Health

Munk, Andres M.D. Beaumont, Trinity Health Michigan

Nasr, Kerellos M.D. Detroit Medical Center

* Prieskorn, David D.O. Beaumont

Ren, Emily M.D. Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Vaidya, Rahul M.D. Detroit Medical Center, Trinity Health Michigan

Yusaf, Michael M.D. Ascension Michigan, Beaumont

Orthopedic Surgery - Pediatric

Ahmed A. Bazzi, D.O. DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan Detroit

Michelle S. Caird, M.D. Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Ann Arbor

Christopher Minnock, M.D

DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan Detroit

Jeffrey Settecerri, M.D. Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons

Royal Oak

Walid Yassir, M.D

DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan Detroit

Ira Zaltz, M.D. Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons Royal Oak

Sports Medicine

Cooke, Christopher M.D. Detroit Medical Center

* Ellenberg, Michael M.D. Beaumont, Henry Ford Health

Frush, Todd M.D. Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Haque, Sadiq D.O. Detroit Medical Center

Jaskulka, Bradley M.D. Henry Ford Health

Kakos, Brandon M.D. Detroit Medical Center

Karageanes, Steven D.O. Beaumont, Trinity Health Michigan

Kolowich, Patricia M.D. Henry Ford Health

Lasater, Peter M.D. Ascension Michigan, Beaumont, Trinity Health Michigan

Makhni, Eric M.D. Henry Ford Health

Mendelson, David M.D. Beaumont, Trinity Health Michigan

Mendelson, Jeffrey M.D. Beaumont, Trinity Health Michigan

Mendelson, Stephen M.D. Beaumont, Trinity Health Michigan

Moeller, James M.D.

Moore, Nicholas M.D. Ascension Michigan, Detroit Medical Center

Morasso, John D.O. Beaumont, Detroit Medical Center

Moutzouros, Vasilios M.D.

Prieskorn, David D.O. Beaumont

Samani, John M.D. Trinity Health Michigan

Shehab, Ramsey M.D. Henry Ford Health

COMMUNITY & CULTURE

Another spring, another chance to chase away bad luck

It’s been remarkable to watch the Marche du Nain Rouge grow into a full-fledged Detroit holiday in the city’s Cass Corridor neighborhood. For the uninitiated, the Mardi Gras-esque affair brings thousands marching down Second Avenue to chase away the mythical, devil-like character known as the Nain Rouge, who, it is said, has been bringing bad luck to Detroit since the city’s founding. Each year, participants don ever more elaborate costumes and fashion even more makeshift floats, and the event has evolved from a midafternoon street parade into a daylong party. Many of the local businesses

DON’T-MISS EVENTS

Save the dates for comedy shows, film screenings, performances, and more

BY

LAUREN WETHINGTON

MARCH 2 • COMEDY

Luenell and Kym Whitley:

Arkansas-born comedian and actress Luenell Campbell first entered the public eye in the early ’90s when she made regular appearances on the Oakland, California, cable station KSBT. Since then, she’s appeared in dozens of big- and small-screen comedies, including Borat, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Dolemite Is My Name. She will bring along fellow funny woman Kym Whitley, who is best known for her role in the 2003 comedy film Deliver Us from Eva, when she stops at the Sound Board theater for a night of stand-up. $40+. Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit; 313presents.com