EXPERT
Dr. Alexander P Sah, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon (Orthopedist)
Alexander Sah, MD currently serves as Director of the Outpatient Joint Replacement Program and as Co-Director of the Institute for Joint Restoration and Research at Washington Hospital in Fremont, CA. He was born at Washington Hospital and raised in Fremont. He earned his medical degree, graduating Magna Cum Laude, from Thomas Jefferson Medical College in PA. He then went on to complete his residency at the Harvard Combined Orthopedic Program and then a joint reconstruction fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Sah specializes in total knee and total hip replacement, and developed the outpatient program in Fremont in 2014. He is the only surgeon there with same-day discharges after total joint replacement in select patients. He also is the only surgeon performing anterior hip replacement at IJRR. He has expertise in partial knee replacement and is the United States Lead Investigator for Zimmer's newest partial knee prosthesis. He teaches courses and lectures on this procedure, as well as on advanced pain management techniques and outpatient joint replacement.
Dr. Sah is a member of leadership committees for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the California Orthopedic Association, and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. In 2016, he was selected as 1 of 10 orthopedic surgeons in the nation to the prestigious AAOS Leadership Fellows Program. He is a multi-year recipient of the “Best of Fremont” Doctor and Orthopedic Surgeon Awards and named a California Top 10 Orthopedic Surgeon, among many other honors. He also serves as a reviewer for Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research and an editor for Techniques in Orthopaedics. Dr. Sah is widely published and is an esteemed speaker, having presented at more than 50 meetings and conventions across the United States.
Dr. Sah is a member of leadership committees for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the California Orthopedic Association, and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. In 2016, he was selected as 1 of 10 orthopedic surgeons in the nation to the prestigious AAOS Leadership Fellows Program. He is a multi-year recipient of the “Best of Fremont” Doctor and Orthopedic Surgeon Awards and named a California Top 10 Orthopedic Surgeon, among many other honors. He also serves as a reviewer for Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research and an editor for Techniques in Orthopaedics. Dr. Sah is widely published and is an esteemed speaker, having presented at more than 50 meetings and conventions across the United States.
22 years
Experience
Dr. Alexander P. Sah, MD
- Fremont, CA
- Thomas Jefferson Medical College
- Accepting new patients
Understanding Anterior Hip Replacement and its Benefits over Traditional Approaches
Hip replacement is one of the most successful procedures in modern medicine. Nearly 400,000 hip replacements are performed each year in the United States. The traditional successes...
Is my strange back shape due to scoliosis?
It is a possible reason for a different appearance of the spine. Evaluation by a physician can help determine the cause.
How long do you need physical therapy after a hip replacement?
Many people do not require physical therapy after hip replacement. Simply walking and normal activities can rehabilitate the new hip. In some cases, patients benefit from PT READ MORE
Many people do not require physical therapy after hip replacement. Simply walking and normal activities can rehabilitate the new hip. In some cases, patients benefit from PT for strengthening and gait training, but not required.
What is the best exercise after total hip replacement?
Walking, biking, swimming are all lower impact activities. Resuming your normal activities is the best way to rehabilitate your hip and to get back to doing things the way you READ MORE
Walking, biking, swimming are all lower impact activities. Resuming your normal activities is the best way to rehabilitate your hip and to get back to doing things the way you want to. Do the exercises that feel best to you.
What exercises should be avoided after hip replacement?
Avoid exercises that cause pain. 2 weeks is early in the healing phase after hip replacement. Discuss with your surgeon if there are any positional precautions or other restrictions READ MORE
Avoid exercises that cause pain. 2 weeks is early in the healing phase after hip replacement. Discuss with your surgeon if there are any positional precautions or other restrictions in your particular case.
Can I resume my running after hip bone replacement surgery?
Do you mean hip replacement? Generally, lower impact activities are recommended after hip replacement. Biking, swimming, treadmill would be better than miles of pounding on hard READ MORE
Do you mean hip replacement? Generally, lower impact activities are recommended after hip replacement. Biking, swimming, treadmill would be better than miles of pounding on hard surfaces. Generally, the activities above can be resumed 4-6 weeks after hip replacement.
What is the best treatment for sciatica?
Heat and massage and hamstring stretching can help. Anti-inflammatories and possibly physical therapy can also help.
Hip replacement?
Typically muscle strength does return, and can improve for a year or more. Some muscle may be damaged during the procedure, but typically other muscles intact can compensate. READ MORE
Typically muscle strength does return, and can improve for a year or more. Some muscle may be damaged during the procedure, but typically other muscles intact can compensate. Physical therapy and exercise can improve strength, but if you are having difficulty, re-evaluation of your hip would be recommended to make sure there are no failures occurring, or to see if there are any treatments that can be provided to improve your strength.
What is the best doctor to see for back pain?
A physiatrist or pain medicine/rehabilitation doctor can help with back pain, prior to surgical consultation with a spine surgeon.
Do orthopedic doctors treat nerve pain?
Sometimes, depends on the site of injury. Neurologists and pain medicine doctors can help manage nerve pain.
How long does it take for a ruptured Achilles tendon to heal without surgery?
Depends on the type of injury, and can take up to 6 months for recovery.
Is there physical therapy after tennis elbow surgery?
Stretching, strengthening, massage, and rehab protocols can help recovery.
When should I go to the doctor for hand pain?
Worsening pain or pain that inhibits function would be reasons for an evaluation.
What is the fastest way to heal bursitis of the knee?
Rest, ice, anti-inflammatories.
How do you reduce swelling after ankle dislocation?
Elevation, ice, and rest is best way to reduce inflammation. Be sure that ankle dislocation is treated appropriately by seeing an orthopedist.
How do you fix a dislocated foot?
Depends on the dislocation type. May require surgery, may require only immobilization. Need to have it evaluated to determine most appropriate treatment.
What is the bursitis in your shoulder?
That typically describes inflammation in the area. A bursa is a fluid filled sac which can become inflamed. Typically improves with rest, anti-inflammatories, possible cortisone READ MORE
That typically describes inflammation in the area. A bursa is a fluid filled sac which can become inflamed. Typically improves with rest, anti-inflammatories, possible cortisone injection, time.
What could be causing the numbness in my toe?
Possibly nerve compression near the toe. Or sometimes a compressed nerve farther away that goes to that toe (like back or spine). Possibly vascular issues could cause numbness. READ MORE
Possibly nerve compression near the toe. Or sometimes a compressed nerve farther away that goes to that toe (like back or spine). Possibly vascular issues could cause numbness. If persistent or associated with other symptoms, have it evaluated.
What should I do when I twist my ankle?
RICE
rest, ice, compression, elevation
rest, ice, compression, elevation
Does wrapping a sprained ankle help it heal faster?
It will help relieve swelling with the compression. It may provide a small amount of support to minimize re-injury.
My knee hurts a lot, what can I do?
If you have significant pain, then it is worthwhile to have it evaluated. If it is impacting your daily activities, or you are dependent on pain relievers, then seeking medical READ MORE
If you have significant pain, then it is worthwhile to have it evaluated. If it is impacting your daily activities, or you are dependent on pain relievers, then seeking medical attention is warranted.
