health pros Vrej Manoogian, M.D.

Comprehensive Orthopedic Care in Lake and Sumter counties

Make no bones about it. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Vrej Manoogian is proud to have served the residents of Lake County for eleven years. During that time, his patients have enjoyed successful outcomes in total joint replacement, knee replacement, and spinal surgery.

However, his surgical skills are only one reason he has earned an outstanding reputation. He also meets the needs of his patients with a comprehensive evaluation and treatment approach that helps them achieve an active, pain-free lifestyle. In addition, he is passionate and caring, and his bedside manner inspires confidence.

Perhaps the most endearing quality about Dr. Manoogian is his philosophy toward medicine. He will only use proven treatment methods to provide patients with the best orthopedic care possible.

Why is this important?

Those ads you see on television, read in newspapers, and hear on the radio continually tout new products as the “best thing to ever happen in the field of orthopedics.” These advertisements make the product sound so wonderful that patients become convinced it is the magical cure to their ailment. The product suddenly is in high demand, and sometimes surgeons may feel pressured to use the product, believing that otherwise the patient will go elsewhere.

While unproven products are pushed hard by advertisers, it is important to remember that taking a chance on them can be hazardous to your health and well-being. Unfortunately, some people discover this too little, too late.

“In times of direct corporate advertising, patients and doctors need to take careful consideration before proceeding with the use of these products,” Dr. Manoogian says. “These products can be to the detriment of the patient and often have to be recalled due to material or technique failure. What companies claim work based on lab studies often does not prove true in the clinical setting. Often, the clinical longevity of these products comes up short of the anticipated results that are advertised.”

As a result, these products are pulled off the market, or surgeons stop using them altogether after realizing they are not beneficial to patients.

Dr. Manoogian is the inventor of the Living Hip prosthesis, which has a proven safety record. This device is used for total hip joint replacement and closely mimics the natural design of the hip joint. He has successfully used this product in hundreds of surgeries, allowing patients to walk without using a cane or walker.

“I give deliberate thought concerning the improvement of quality of care provided to each patient. My primary function is to be a patient’s advocate.”