Dr. Sebastian Rodriguez-Elizalde
About Dr. Rodriguez-Elizalde
Dr. Sebastian Rodriguez-Elizalde is an orthopedic trauma and adult hip and knee surgeon at Humber River Hospital, in Toronto, with a special interest in revision and complex cases. He is currently performing Direct Anterior Hip Replacement using a Hana table, and is involved in creating a rapid discharge surgical program.
Common Elective Procedures
Revision Hip Arthroplasty
Revision Hip Arthroplasty or Revision Hip Replacement involves removing and replacing components. It is more complex than initial surgery and may involve removing the acetabular component, liner, or femoral component. Reasons include pain, instability, or fracture.
Revision Knee Arthroplasty
Revision Knee Arthroplasty or Replacement involves removing and replacing damaged joint components in the knee. It is more complex and may involve removing the femoral, tibial, or patellar components entirely. Common reasons include pain, instability, or fracture.
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Total Knee Replacement (TKR) is a procedure to treat severe arthritis or trauma, replacing damaged joint surfaces with metal and plastic components to alleviate pain and restore mobility. Developed over 40 years ago, it remains the standard for restoring alignment when other treatments fail.
PRP Injections
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy is a non-surgical treatment using a patient’s own blood to reduce pain, inflammation, and promote natural tissue healing. The blood is processed to isolate platelet-rich plasma, which is then carefully injected into the affected area under ultrasound guidance.
Direct Anterior Hip Arthroplasty
Dr. Rodriguez-Elizalde specializes in advanced hip replacements using the Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) with cutting-edge techniques like the IntelliJoint Surgical Navigation System and HANA Table, ensuring faster recovery and minimized surgical pain.
Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty
Unicondylar Knee Replacement (UKR) or Partial Knee Arthroplasty (PKA) is a less invasive surgery targeting the diseased part of the knee, preserving ligaments and allowing recovery. It is suitable for patients with arthritis on one side, guided by evaluation.
Trauma Surgery & Fracture Care
Trauma Surgery involves treating bone fractures in emergency situations, using orthopedic plates, screws, or nails for stabilization. It may also include repairing torn tendons or ligaments, with aftercare involving splints or casts frequently changed at set intervals.
Sebastian is an Orthopedic Trauma and Adult Hip and Knee surgeon at Humber Hospital, in Toronto, with a special interest in revision and complex cases.
He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Ottawa, after which he was accepted for Fellowship training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.