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Dr. Joseph M Zavatsky MD
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
1514 Jefferson hwy. New Orleans LA, 70121About
Dr. Joseph Zavatsky is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Zavatsky specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Zavatsky tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Novel concepts in the evaluation and treatment of high-dysplastic spondylolisthesis.
- Establishing a role for vancomycin powder application for prosthetic joint infection prevention-results of a wear simulation study.
- Guillain-Barré syndrome after pelvic fracture fixation: a rare cause of postoperative paralysis.
- Comparison of Ocular Radiation Exposure Utilizing Three Types of Leaded Glasses.
- Cardiac Emboli Documented by Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiogram During Administration of a Topical Hemostatic Agent Prior to Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy.
- Does Spanning a Lateral Lumbar Interbody Cage Across the Vertebral Ring Apophysis Increase Loads Required for Failure and Mitigate Endplate Violation.
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Nearby Providers
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- Victor P. Chisesi1506 Conery Street New Orleans Louisiana 70115
- Dr. Husam Nawas M.D.1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans LA 70121
- Dr. J. Coller Ochsner MD308 Green Acres Rd Metairie LA 70003
- Dr. Fernando Leon Sanchez M.D.202 Janet Yulman Way New Orleans LA 70118
- Dr. Lucas B Romine MD1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans LA 70121
Nearest Hospitals
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTERl
1516 JEFFERSON HWY NEW ORLEANS LA 70121