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Nam Dinh, MD

Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Offering Lateral Approach

Orlando, FL

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Nam Dinh, MD

Phone Number

(407) 502-7226

Locations

Optimotion Orthopaedics

5979 Vineland Road
Orlando, FL 32819

About Dr. Dinh

  • Board Certified orthopaedic surgeon who received his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine and graduated with honors. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at University of Kansas, where he was also a chief resident. He finished his fellowship with advanced training in adult joint replacement and complex hip and knee reconstruction at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD.
  • Has performed over 1,000 total knee replacements using the lateral approach.
  • Highly experienced in complex joint replacement revisions, treatment of avascular necrosis, and fracture care.
  • Dr. Dinh is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS) and a Diplomate of American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).
  • Affiliated with Orlando Health Dr. Phillips Hospital (DPH), Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center, Poinciana Medical Center (PMC), Oviedo Medical Center, and Advanced Surgery Center of Orlando (ASCO).
  • Practices at Optimotion Orthopaedics.

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Patient Benefits

What a Muscle-Sparing Approach Could Mean for Recovery

Get Moving Sooner

Preserving the quadriceps may help you get back on your feet sooner after surgery.

Less Postoperative Pain

Reduced tissue disruption may help lessen pain during the early recovery period.

Less Numbness & Irritation

Lateral incision placement may reduce disruption to nerves along the front of the knee.

Discreet Incision Placement

Positions the incision along the outside of the knee for a more discreet cosmetic appearance.

What to Expect

Recovery is different for every patient, but understanding the general stages can help you feel more prepared. Here’s what may happen before surgery and as you begin to move, heal, and return to daily life.

  1. Before Surgery

    Meet with your surgeon, complete any recommended testing, review medications, and prepare your home for recovery.

  2. Day of Surgery

    Your procedure is performed, and many patients begin walking within hours under the guidance of their care team.

  3. Early Recovery: Days 1-7

    Begin physical therapy, manage discomfort, and gradually increase your range of motion as your recovery progresses.

  4. Rebuilding Strength: Weeks 2-6

    Continue therapy and everyday movement as strength and confidence improve. Some patients with sedentary jobs may return to work during this stage.

  5. Returning to Daily Life: Months 3+

    Keep progressing toward everyday activities and higher-demand tasks. More physical work and activity may require additional recovery time.

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