About the Procedure
The most common cause of chronic hip pain and disability is arthritis. Osteoarthritis usually occurs in people 50 years of age and older and often in individuals with a family history of arthritis.
This is an age-related wear-and-tear type of arthritis. The cartilage cushioning the bones of the hip wears away. The bones then rub against each other, causing hip pain and stiffness.
A total hip replacement (also called total hip arthroplasty) is an operative procedure that involves the damaged bone and cartilage being removed and replaced with prosthetic components. This surgery is typically performed to relieve pain and improve function in patients with severe osteoarthritis or hip fractures.
Experts in Orthopaedic Surgery
Our surgeons specialise in the latest approaches with total hip replacement to restore hip strength and function. Our goal is to reduce recovery times, minimize pain, and achieve the best possible outcomes.
Dr. Aaron Frombach started with Lakeridge Health in August of 2019. He previously completed his residency training in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Ottawa before doing fellowships in Lower Extremity Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery at Sunnybrook Hospital through the University of Toronto. His elective surgical practice is focused on treating degenerative and post-traumatic conditions of the hips, knees and foot/ankle joints.
He specializes in hip arthroplasty through the muscle sparing Anterior Approach, taking advantage of infrastructure investment at the hospital to be the only surgeon in the region to offer this approach. Thanks to his subspecialty training in lower extremity trauma surgery Dr. Frombach is the consulting Ontario Workers Network Foot and Ankle surgeon for Durham region, and the trauma lead within the Division of Orthopaedics at the Ajax-Pickering Hospital.
Specialty
Anterior Approach Hip Arthroplasty, Knee Arthroplasty, Posttraumatic Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
Degrees
M.D., F.R.C.S.(C).
Dr. Benfayed completed his medical training and residency at the University of Toronto. He has over 30 years of clinical experience in orthopaedic surgery, has practiced across Canada, and is a former Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Ajax Pickering Hospital. He is a provider for the Ontario Worker’s Network program and a co-founder of Durham Bone and Joint Specialists.
His surgical expertise includes:
- Unicompartmental Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Total Hip Replacement
- Arthroscopy of the knee.
Specialty
- Knee Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty of the Hip and Knee
Degrees
- M.D., F.R.C.S.(C).
Dr. Luc Rubinger is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing at Lakeridge Health Ajax–Pickering Hospital and Durham Bone and Joint Specialists, providing comprehensive care for patients with degenerative and traumatic musculoskeletal conditions. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at McMaster University and subsequently undertook fellowship training at the University of Toronto with a focus on adult reconstruction and joint replacement.
Dr. Rubinger’s surgical practice specializes in hip and knee arthroplasty, with particular expertise in anterior approach total hip arthroplasty and robotic-assisted knee replacement. He is committed to using modern surgical techniques and technology to improve precision, enhance recovery, and optimize long-term outcomes. In addition, he provides comprehensive fracture care and non-operative management tailored to each patient’s goals and functional needs. Dr. Rubinger brings a patient-centred, evidence-based approach to care, emphasizing clear communication, shared decision-making, and meticulous perioperative planning. He has an extensive academic background, with multiple peer-reviewed publications, textbook chapters, and national and international presentations focused on perioperative optimization and surgical outcomes.
He also holds an MBA, which informs his interest in delivering efficient, high-quality surgical care within today’s healthcare system. Dr. Rubinger is dedicated to helping patients return safely and confidently to active, independent lives.
SPECIALTY
- Anterior approach total hip arthroplasty and robotic-assisted knee replacement
DEGREES
- M.D., F.R.C.S.(C).
- MBA
TRAINING
- M.D., 2014 – 2018, University of Toronto
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency 2018 – 2023, McMaster University
- Lower Extremity Reconstruction and Arthroplasty Fellowship – University of Toronto, Mount Sinai Hospital
- Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship – University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Hospital and St. Michael’s Hospital
Dr. Kajeandra Ravichandiran, H.BSc., MSc, MD, FRCSC
Orthopaedic Surgeon — Durham Bone and Joint Specialists
Affiliated with Lakeridge Health – Ajax/Pickering Campus
Biography
Dr. Kajeandra Ravichandiran completed his undergraduate, graduate, and medical training at the University of Toronto. He went on to complete his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the University of Western Ontario, followed by two fellowships in Toronto focusing on lower extremity reconstruction and sports medicine.
He joined Durham Bone and Joint Specialists in 2021 and has since developed a comprehensive surgical practice with expertise in both joint reconstruction and sports-related injuries.
Clinical Expertise
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Direct anterior and lateral hip replacement
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Total knee replacement
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Revision arthroplasty (hip and knee)
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Arthroscopic knee surgery
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High tibial osteotomy
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ACL reconstruction
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Multi-ligament knee injuries
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Trauma reconstruction of upper and lower extremities
Research & Academic Interests
Dr. Ravichandiran has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed research publications in Orthopaedics and Biomedical Engineering and has presented at several international conferences. His current interests include navigated and robotic-assisted orthopaedic surgery, with an emphasis on precision and improving outcomes in joint reconstruction.
Degrees
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H.BSc. — University of Toronto
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MSc — University of Toronto
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MD — University of Toronto
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FRCSC — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Fellowships
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Lower Extremity Reconstruction and Arthroplasty – University of Toronto
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Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy – University of Toronto
Languages
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English
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Tamil
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