Alexandra Gabrielli, MD

Alexandra S. Gabrielli, MD

Hip & Knee Reconstruction

Conditions Treated/Clinical Services Provided
- Hip and knee arthritis
- Total hip replacement, including direct anterior approach
- Partial and total knee replacement
- Complex revisions of hip and knee replacements
Locations
Offices
- Cranberry/Mars office
- North Hills office on the UPMC Passavant Hospital-McCandless campus
Hospital Affiliations
Dr. Gabrielli regularly operates at UPMC Passavant Hospital-McCandless.
Fellowship Training

Adult Reconstruction Fellowship
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute
Philadelphia, PA

Specializing in direct anterior hip approach
Education

Adult Reconstruction Fellowship
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute
Philadelphia, PA

Specializing in direct anterior hip approach

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center,
Clinician-Scientist Track
Pittsburgh, PA

Medical School
Oakland University William Beaumont
School of Medicine
Rochester, MI
Certifications & Activities

Professional Appointments
Assistant Professor,
UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Pittsburgh, PA

Memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons
Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
Pennsylvania Medical Society
Allegheny County Medical Society
Young Arthroplasty Group

Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board-Eligible

When should you have your hip replaced?

When arthritis has caused an unacceptable level of pain and disability with decreased ability to participate in activities that you consider essential.
What are the benefits of hip replacement?
It is a fairly common surgery with a high rate of success. The implants replace the damaged surfaces in the hip. The goals of the surgery are:
- to relieve pain
- to restore function and mobility to pre-arthritis levels
What are the advantages of the direct anterior approach?
When replacing your hip, an orthopedic surgeon will use different approaches to access the joint. Dr. Chen uses the direct anterior approach, which offers the following advantages:
- muscle sparing
- accelerated early recovery
- less pain
- lower dislocation rate
- leg lengths more reliably assessed
- improved restoration of anatomy
Can anyone receive a direct anterior approach?

Most patients can be considered as candidates for a direct anterior approach. This can be determined quickly and easily by scheduling an evaluation and X-rays with Dr. Gabrielli.