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William J. Sadlack, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Medical Degree: St. Louis University School of Medicine
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Georgetown University
Fellowship: Orthopaedic Surgery
Johns Hopkins University Division of Arthritis Surgery
Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Appointments:
Assistant Clinical Professor, Orthopedic Surgery
Georgetown University Hospital
Orthopedic Consultant
U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Positions Held:
Past President, Sibley Medical Association
Sibley Hospital, Washington, D.C.
Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery
Suburban Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine
Bethesda, MD
Dr. Sadlack specializes in conventional and computer-assisted surgical procedures for:
- Hip Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Hip Replacement Revision
- Knee Replacement Revision
- Shoulder Repair
Dr. Sadlack sees patients in Bethesda.
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Biography:
William T. Sadlack, M.D. has practiced orthopaedic surgery in the Washington, DC region for over thirty years. His expertise and special interests are in the treatment of arthritic knees and hips using advanced image-guided techniques which help improve accuracy. He obtained his medical degree from the St. Louis University School of Medicine and subsequently completed his residency training in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Georgetown University Medical Center. His fellowship training is in joint arthroplasty and reconstruction which he pursued in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University.
Along with Dr. Sadlack’s busy clinical practice, he has held several leadership roles in the region including that as past president of the Sibley Medical Association and president of the Galen Medical Society. He also serves as an orthopaedic consultant to the Department of State in Washington, DC.
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What is Image Guided Surgery?
With computer assisted joint replacement surgery, a state-of-the-art computer that acts like a navigation system for the body calculates a three-dimensional representation of the patient's anatomy and transmits data continuously throughout the surgery. The process virtually ensures perfect implant positioning resulting in lower pain recovery. Surgeons can navigate through the surgical steps and verify both balancing and implant position before the surgery is complete, increasing the implant lifespan ultimately heightening patient satisfaction.
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What is knee replacement?
A knee replacement consists of metal and plastic coverings for raw, arthritic bone ends surgically implanted to replace cartilage that has worn away.
Knee replacement surgery may be considered for patients when:
- Severe knee pain limits everyday activities
- Moderate or severe knee pain persists while resting
- Chronic knee inflammation and swelling do not improve with rest or medications
- Knee deformity exists: a bowing in or out of your knee
- Knee stiffness persists: inability to bend and straighten your knee
- Pain relief with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is nominal
- Tolerance or complications from pain medications is an issue
- Other treatments such as cortisone injections, physical therapy, or other surgeries show a lack of improvement
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