Dr. Trinity O Pilkington M.D.

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Trinity Pilkington, who serves the Dover area around Mid and Southern Delaware at Bayhealth Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and several area hospitals. Dr. Pilkington earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, then continued his studies with a residency in orthopedic surgery at both Allegheny General Hospital and Western Pennsylvania Hospital. He later completed a fellowship in orthopaedic traumatology with Harvard Medical School. Dr. Pilkington has been board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in orthopedic surgery and holds a Delaware state medical license. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Pilkington treats a number of conditions that affect the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Dr. Pilkington’s surgical practice consists of nearly all aspects of musculoskeletal conditions in all age groups. He has been fellowship trained in orthopaedic trauma and reconstructive surgery, allowing him to treat complex injuries and deformities. Dr. Pilkington focuses on arthritic conditions using less invasive surgical techniques for knee and hip replacement surgery. Dr. Pilkington also specializes in sports medicine and upper extremity conditions, including disorders of the rotator cuff, ACL injuries, and meniscal tears; using the latest minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques. He stays current in the field by maintaining professional memberships in the American Medical Association, the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Orthopaedic surgeons are devoted to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Some orthopaedists are generalists, while others specialize in certain areas of the body, such as the shoulder, elbow, hand, and spine. They treat broken bones and replace painful joints. They also treat patients for sports injuries, back pain, ruptured discs, spinal stenosis, bone tumors, carpal tunnel, hand arthritis and hand injuries, club foot, bow legs, hip dysplasia, orthopaedic trauma, limb lengthening, achilles tendon injuries, bunions, foot and ankle injuries, osteoporosis, and arthritis.Dr. Pilkington focuses on arthritic conditions using less invasive surgical techniques for knee and hip replacements. In addition, his special interest is performing the anterior hip replacement which is a muscle sparing technique allowing quicker recovery and less pain after hip replacement surgery Dr. Pilkington believes that informed patients make the best decisions regarding their own treatment. Through every step in the diagnostic process, he wants his patients to understand their conditions. He values patient education and provides patients with helpful educational resources in print or online formats. Dr. Pilkington provides top-notch care to each and every one of his patients.

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