About

David Crawford is an orthopedic surgeon from Columbus, Ohio. His current practice, Joint Implant Surgeons Inc. at New Albany, Ohio, is among the few in the area that offers arthroscopic hip preservation surgery, a procedure that is commonly performed to repair labral tears and correct abnormal hip shapes. His practice is also one of the few in the country that is involved with Apple in a study that is looking at the effectiveness of using an iWatch/app after surgery to help patients recover instead of going to physical therapy.

Dr. Crawford specializes in adult hip and knee replacement surgery and has undergone specialized training for anterior hip replacement and partial knee replacement surgery. These procedures have a significantly shorter recovery period than traditional replacement surgery, so his patients can opt for same-day outpatient surgery. It is also worth mentioning that one of the surgery centers he works for has done more outpatient total joint replacements than any other center in the United States, making them leaders in the field.

Apart from orthopedic surgery, Dr. Crawford also offers stem cell and platelet-rich plasma injections to treat arthritis. These injections are perfect for patients who are seeking non-invasive treatment options, and he recommends consulting with an orthopedic surgeon prior to having these done to determine if they are good candidates for the injections.