Our Team

Clinical Authority Rooted in Practice

Orthopedic medicine requires absolute precision. You need clear answers when a joint fails, a ligament tears, or chronic pain limits your mobility. We built njorthopedicdoctor.xyz to cut through the noise of generic medical advice. Our team consists of practicing surgeons, clinical researchers, and rehabilitation specialists.

We treat patients. We review the literature. We publish what works.

You won’t find recycled health blog summaries here. You will find evidence based guidance from professionals who spend their days in operating rooms and clinics. We focus on the exact limitations, recovery timelines, and discharge instructions you need to navigate your treatment.

Lead Medical Editor: Yazan Hammad, FRCS Eng (Tr&Ortho)

Orthopedic Surgeon

Yazan Hammad directs the clinical focus of this platform. He holds the FRCS Eng (Tr&Ortho) designation from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. This represents the gold standard in surgical training. He also completed the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), giving him a deep understanding of global medical standards and rigorous patient care protocols.

His background spans high volume trauma centers and specialized private practice. He sees the gap between complex surgical jargon and what patients actually understand.

He bridges it.

Yazan covers acute traumatic injuries, chronic degenerative joint diseases, and the critical decision points between conservative management and surgical intervention. He reviews every major protocol published on this site. He checks the anatomy. He verifies the recovery timelines. He ensures our guidance matches the reality of modern orthopedic practice.

Connect with Dr. Hammad on LinkedIn.

Our Clinical Contributors

Dr. Elena Rostova, PT, DPT

Elena spent the last nine years designing postoperative recovery protocols for total joint replacements. She translates surgical success into functional reality. Her writing focuses on the exact exercises and daily modifications patients need during the first twelve weeks of recovery.

Marcus Thorne, MS

Marcus tracks the clinical trial data for emerging nonsurgical treatments like orthobiologics and advanced bracing systems. He spots the difference between a marketing claim and a statistically significant patient outcome. He ensures our conservative treatment guides rely on peer reviewed evidence rather than manufacturer promises.

Dr. Anil Desai, MD

Anil handles the nonoperative side of sports injuries. He treats acute sprains, overuse tendinopathies, and stress fractures. He provides the specific diagnostic questions patients need to ask their own doctors before agreeing to an MRI or a cortisone injection.

Our Clinical Editorial Standards

Medical information demands accuracy. Bad advice delays healing. It causes further injury. We operate under a strict review protocol to prevent that.

Every article goes through a three step verification process. A clinical expert writes the initial draft. A secondary practitioner reviews the anatomical and procedural claims. Dr. Hammad performs the final sign off for surgical accuracy.

We update our content when clinical guidelines change. If the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons updates their stance on a specific procedure, we update our guides to match. We cite primary literature. We name specific clinical tests. We don’t publish unverified alternative therapies.

We refuse to publish anything we wouldn’t hand to our own patients.

Medical Disclaimer

The information on njorthopedicdoctor.xyz serves an educational purpose. It prepares you for a productive conversation with your physician. It doesn’t replace a physical examination.

Speak to your healthcare provider before starting a new rehabilitation protocol or altering your treatment plan. Only a doctor examining your specific imaging and physical symptoms can diagnose your condition.

Connect With Our Team

We listen to our readers. The most common questions we get directly shape our upcoming content schedule. If you notice a gap in our coverage of a specific joint condition, tell us.

Reach out through our contact page. A real member of our editorial team reads every submission. We typically respond within two business days. We can’t provide individual medical diagnoses via email.