Orthopedic New Patient Office Visit

Inspired by his keen interests in hip and knee surgery, Dr. Ronald LaButti sought out and accomplished a one-year fellowship in lower extremity and joint reconstruction with Kenneth Krackow, MD, from 1999 to 2000. To this day, Dr. LaButti continues to draw on the invaluable training and experience he gained working aside Dr. Krackow, who is internationally renowned for innovative advancements in hip and knee surgery. Currently Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. LaButti also serves as Assistant Program Director for the Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program at the University. Dr. LaButti is dedicated to providing his patients with the latest technological advancements in total joint replacement. Dr. LaButti takes pride in being the first orthopedic surgeon in Tulsa to offer and perform ceramic-on-ceramic total hip replacement, as well as the first orthopedic surgeon in Oklahoma to perform computer-assisted total knee replacement. In addition to medical education, Dr. LaButti is very committed to the community. In this regard, he and his wife support Philbrook Museum of Art, Tulsa Cares (a non-profit organization which provides social services to people affected by HIV/AIDS), Blue Star Mothers of Oklahoma, and the Tulsa Ballet. Dr. LaButti was a member of the Board of Trustees for the Oklahoma State Medical Association (2009 - 2011) and of the Board of Directors of the Arthritis Foundation (2011 and 2012). Certified by The American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (AOBOS), Dr. LaButti is a member of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO), the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), and a lifetime member of the Osteopathic Founders Foundation and the prestigious national Osteopathic Honor Society, Psi Sigma Alpha. He has been recognized by the Consumers Research Council of America, A Guide to America's Top Orthopedists, as well as Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare. As one of Tulsa's leading orthopedic surgeons, Dr. LaButti's sub-specialties/special interests include treating joint disorders in adults due to arthritis, osteonecrosis or avascular necrosis (AVN), and trauma and sports-related injuries. In addition to total joint replacement surgery, Dr. LaButti also specializes in MAKOplasty, a state-of-the-art, computer-assisted robotic partial knee replacement procedure, and computer-assisted robotic total knee replacement. Additionally, Dr. LaButti performs surgery on failed or worn joint replacements; osteotomy/re-alignment surgery; uni-compartmental knee replacements; and alternative or joint-sparing procedures for younger, more active patients and older patients with single compartment arthritis. Dr. LaButti also specializes in pinpointing and alleviating pain of the foot, ankle, calf, and thigh. While Dr. LaButti is a highly-skilled surgical specialist, he is aware surgery isn't the right solution for everyone and offers conservative non-operative treatments whenever possible. Dr. LaButti, his wife Robin, and their daughter, Sophia, reside in midtown Tulsa with their yellow Labrador Retrievers, Lucy and Henry, and Yorkshire Terrier, Coco Puff Rose. To learn more about Dr. LaButti and how he can help you, please visit the following websites: www.hipandkneedoc.com www.tulsahipdoctor.com www.tulsakneedoctor.com