Dr. Christopher Hajnik
Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery
Encinitas, CA
17 years experience male
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Encinitas, CA
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Insurances accepted
Aetna
Blue cross blue shield
United healthcare
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SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
212 Answers
51 Agrees
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A male asked:
Dr. Christopher Hajnik answered
17 years experience Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery
Activity mod: This is likely patellofemoral syndrome. It usually responds to pt focused on vmo strengthening, avoidance of squats, lunges, and stairs, and a short ... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Hajnik answered
17 years experience Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery
Probably: I'm no expert on insurance jargon, but the meniscus is a type of knee cartilage that is treated with arthroscopic surgery.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Christopher Hajnik answered
17 years experience Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery
Depends: This depends if the tear can be repaired (longer recovery with some early restrictions) or not (shorter recovery with no restrictions). Recovery shou ... Read More
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Apr 6, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Hajnik is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Hajnik is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you so much i've been freaking out. Do you have advice for knee bone contusions? I have some on my left patella from an injury 2YrsAgo
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Thanks for your quick reply! I am still under my surgeons care I just can't seem to get satisfactio
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A friend is about to go thru this.Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, PA
Graduated 2003MD
Affiliations
CORE Orthopedics PC
Scripps Memorial Hospital
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