Shoulder, Knee and Sports Medicine Surgeon
Dr. Otis R. Drew offers his vast experience in orthopedic and sports medicine to men and women in Lafayette, Louisiana. He focuses on knee and shoulder surgery, particularly for the ACL and rotator cuff. He also provides expertise in custom shoulder replacement, custom knee replacement, and Mako robotic surgery.
Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology provides you with a personalized surgical plan based on your unique anatomy. The Mako software generates a virtual 3D model of your affected joint based on a CT scan and this helps your surgeon develop a surgical plan. Precisely controlled robotic arms are used to accurately place the implants.
Reverse total shoulder replacement is an advanced surgical technique specifically designed for rotator cuff tear arthropathy, a condition where you suffer from both shoulder arthritis and a rotator cuff tear.
Dr. Otis R Drew, has partnered with the prestigious Andrews Sports Institute to bring cutting-edge sports medicine to athletes of all levels. With a shared vision of excellence, this partnership is set to redefine the standards of athlete care and performance optimization.
Biomechanical testing of suture-based meniscal repair devices containing ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene suture: update 2011. Journal of Arthroscopy. Feb 2012
A Biomechanical Comparison of Tendon-Bone Interface Motion & Cyclic Loading Between Single Row, Triple Loaded Cuff Repairs & Double Row, Suture Tape Cuff Repairs Using Biocomposite AnchorsSept 2012
ACL tears are one of the most common sports injuries worldwide. If you’ve torn your ACL, you know it’s one of the most painful, too.
If you’re suffering from chronic instability in your shoulder, and conservative treatments have failed,