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Orthopedic SurgeryMinimally-Invasive Orthopedic Surgery
General orthopedics focuses on diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system. Whether you’re dealing with an injury, a degenerative condition, or chronic pain, expert orthopedic care can help restore function and improve your quality of life.
Common Conditions We Treat
Injuries & Disorders – Fractures, dislocations, sprains, strains, torn ligaments, pulled muscles, tendon injuries, and more.
Degenerative Conditions – Arthritis, rotator cuff or meniscus tears, herniated discs, and other wear-and-tear issues.
Chronic Conditions – Carpal tunnel syndrome, cervical stenosis, scoliosis, bone tumors, bursitis, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, osteoporosis, low back pain, sciatica, hammertoes, and bunions.
Meet the Surgeon – Kessiena L. Aya, DO
Orthopedic Surgeon at Rejuv Medical
Dr. Kessiena Aya is a fellowship-trained, board-eligible orthopedic spine surgeon now proudly serving as part of the Rejuv Medical team. Specializing in minimally invasive and outpatient-based cervical and lumbar procedures, Dr. Aya is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for conditions like degenerative spine diseases, spinal deformities, sports-related injuries, nerve compression injuries, and traumatic fractures. She is skilled in advanced techniques, including free-hand, fluoroscopic, and navigation-based instrumentation for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.
With prior experience at Inspired Spine, Dr. Aya brings to Rejuv Medical her expertise in MISS (minimally invasive spine surgery) solutions and advanced pain management techniques, including neuroaxis injections and spinal cord stimulation. Her training includes specialized spine surgery fellowships, where she honed her abilities in both surgical and non-operative approaches to complex spinal conditions.
Dr. Aya is a graduate of Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine and also holds a Master’s in Chemical and Environmental Toxicology, with published research experience. Actively involved in the North American Spine Society, Dr. Aya remains committed to multidisciplinary, patient-centered care as she supports the mission of Rejuv Medical to offer innovative, regenerative orthopedic care.
Procedures and Services We Offer:
- Arthroscopy/Arthrotomy/Arthrodesis
- Arthroplasty (including hemiarthroplasty & total joint arthroplasty)
- Amputation (including immediate prosthetic fitting)
- Biopsy and/or excision of soft tissue masses
- Treatment of bony neoplasms
- Closed reduction and immobilization of fractures and dislocations
- Debridement of soft tissues and closure of wounds
- Decompression or transplantation of nerves
- Fasciotomy/Fasciectomy
- Incision and drainage of soft tissue infections
- Ligament repair or reconstruction
- Open reduction and fixation of fractures and dislocations
- Osteotomies
- Reconstruction of congenital/acquired bone or joint deformities
- Removal of foreign body/impants
- Repair musclue/tendon injuries
- Skin grafts
- Tendon transfers or releases
- Treatment of Articular/cartilage defects
- Treatment of meniscal or labral injuries
- Treatment of thermal injuries
- Use of autogenous or allogenic musculoskeletal grafts, bone graft substitutes, and biological agents (OP-1, BMP, PRP, etc.)
- Use of Fluoroscopy
- Use of polymethylmethacrylate
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