General Practitioners

• Arthritis
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Pediatric Care
  Hayley joined the TSPT Hand Therapy team in 2019, working primarily in the Robinson and Fox Chapel offices. Prior to joining Tri-State Physical Therapy, Hayley worked in outpatient pediatrics treating children with developmental disabilities and orthopaedic conditions.
• Primary Care
  Authorization/Referral: If you are enrolled in a managed care plan, your insurance company may require you to obtain a referral or authorization from your primary care physician before your office visit or surgery. If we do not receive your referral in advance of your visit, you will be financially responsible for those services.
• Emergency Care
  During the designated Ortho Urgent Care hours, we now offer walk-in orthopaedic care for patients with orthopaedic and sports-related injuries including broken bones/fractures, ligament tears, strains/sprains or general aches and pains from sports or recent activities. Tri-State Ortho Urgent Care walk-in hours are staffed by our team of experienced Orthopaedic Physician Assistants with an on-call orthopaedic surgeon on standby. Click here to learn more.

Ophthalmologists

• Ophthalmology
  In addition to a full range of workers' compensation services, The Center for Musculoskeletal Evaluations, Inc. provides comprehensive Independent Medical Evaluations (IME) services to the workers' compensation and liability industries. Our IME Network has board-certified physicians in a variety of specialties including, orthopaedics, physical medicine & rehabilitation, ophthalmology, general surgery, pulmonary medicine, psychiatry, occupational medicine, and other medical and surgical specialties. The physicians of the Center for Musculoskeletal Evaluations Network provide the full range of IME services, including; physical examinations, detailed reports, record reviews, video reviews, addendums, job analysis, narrative reports, physical capability forms and our network of therapists also provides PT/OT peer reviews and function capacity evaluation and testing. For more information about our IME network or to schedule an IME, visit our website at www.theIMEcenter.com.

Neurologists

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  Hand, finger, wrist, elbow and upper extremity surgery (including nerve laceration repairs and minimally invasive surgery for carpal tunnel and trigger finger)

Psychiatrists

• Psychiatry

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  We offer Platelet Rich Therapy to accelerate the healing of certain sports-related injuries and visco-supplementation injections for pain relief of the knee. For accurate needle placement in the joint, many of our office injections are given with ultrasound guidance. As an alternative to surgery, we also treat Dupuytren’s Contracture (a disorder of the hand) with enzyme injections (Xiaflex) performed in our office. All of these in-office services allow for a prompt diagnosis to expedite the treatment phase of your orthopaedic care.
• MRI
  With in-office x-ray, bracing and injections, we can offer prompt diagnosis and expert treatment for most orthopaedic and musculoskeletal injuries. We can also coordinate your orthopaedic follow-up care, MRI testing and surgical consultations, as needed.
• Radiology
  Our offices are equipped with electronic medial records, digital radiology and other advanced technology for an efficient and effective visit. We provide other features and services electronically through our on-line bill pay, appointment request, e-chart and patient portal via our secure website.
• X-Rays
• Computed Tomography
  MAKOplasty is designed to facilitate minimally-invasive surgical techniques. The system uses a computed tomography (CT) scan of the patient’s joint to create a 3-dimentional map of the surgical area. The robotic arm then assists the surgeon as damaged bone is cut away, limiting the drilling to areas that were pre-defined in the surgical plan. This precision allows for optimal placement of artificial joints and results in decreased friction on the new joint and a more natural feeling joint for the patient. Osteoarthritis or “wear and tear” arthritis is a leading cause of joint damage and disability worldwide, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. MAKOplasty can be used to treat early- to mid-stage osteoarthritis that has not progressed to all three compartments of the knee.

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  Mark J. Langhans, M.D. is a 1981 magna cum laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame. In 1985, he received his Doctorate of Medicine from Northwestern University, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society at the conclusion of his sophomore year. Following general surgery internship at Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh, Dr. Langhans completed his orthopaedic surgical residency at the University of Rochester School of Medicine, serving as Chief Resident during his final year of training. He completed an advanced fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery at The Cleveland Clinic.
• Orthopedics
  Kelly joined the physical therapy staff of TSPT in their North Hills office in 2020.  Prior to joining TSPT, Kelly has worked in outpatient orthopedics as both a staff therapist and clinic director in the Northern region of Pittsburgh since graduating in 2005.  Kelly enjoys treating patients of all ages and helping them meet their treatment goals.
• Arthroscopy
  Surgical Techniques: Minimally-Invasive/Mini Incision Carpal Tunnel and Trigger Finger Release, Wrist Arthroscopy, CMC Arthroplasty, Tendon Reconstruction, Micro-Surgery.
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
  Arthroscopy “Scope” - A form of minimally-invasive surgery using a fiber-optic camera and surgical instruments allowing the surgery to be performed through a small incision.
• Ankle Surgery
  Dr. Kann has served as an Orthopaedic Consultant for the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team and as a Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedics and Foot/Ankle Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He currently serves as the Medical Director for the workers' compensation program at Tri-State Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. He is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and an active member of the American Foot and Ankle Society.
• Joint Replacement
  Dr. Kann was named Chief Orthopaedic Resident at Rush Presbyterian and Shriners Children's Hospital during his final year of residency. His clinical training was completed at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, where he performed a Foot and Ankle Fellowship under Dr. Mark Myerson. Dr. Kann cares for athletes playing a variety of sports, provides general orthopaedic care including total knee joint replacement surgery and treats various work-related injuries. Dr. Kann's extensive knowledge and expertise in conditions of the knee, foot and ankle have enabled him to contribute chapters to books on the subject, as well as many articles for prominent medical journals. He is also recognized as a distinguished surgeon being named to the UPMC Knee Joint Replacement Surgery Center of Excellence at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital by demonstrating rigorous quality measures with excellent outcomes and exceptional patient experiences.
• Hand Surgery
  Steven E. Kann, M.D. is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in general arts and sciences. In 1990, he received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh, graduating summa cum laude (second in his class) and receiving the highest honor by being elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society in his junior year of medical school. Dr. Kann completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where he was awarded the Charles Sankey Award for Excellence in Orthopaedic Surgery. Following his residency, Dr. Kann completed his advanced fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery and microsurgery at Cincinnati Hand Surgery Consultants. He is responsible for bringing minimally invasive techniques for carpal tunnel and trigger finger surgery to Western Pennsylvania. As an alternative to surgery, Dr. Kann also treats Dupuytren's Contracture (a disorder of the hand) with enzyme (Xiaflex) injections performed in our office.
• Neurosurgery
  While at the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Werries was honored to receive the "Excellence in Collaborative Learning" award. He completed his orthopaedic residency at Akron General Medical Center and his advanced fellowship training in spine surgery at Harvard Medical System, Departments of Neurosurgery and Orthopaedics. During his fellowship, Dr. Werries was also a Clinical Instructor in Orthopaedics at Harvard Medical School.
• Arthroscopy
  Dr. Langhans' primary areas of surgical interest include knee and shoulder arthroscopy, anatomic ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, rotator cuff repair, shoulder instability, knee replacement and total shoulder arthroplasty. He earned the distinguished honor of being named to the UPMC Knee Joint Replacement Surgery Center of Excellence at UPMC Passavant Hospital by demonstrating rigorous quality measures with excellent outcomes and exceptional patient experiences.
• Hip Replacement
  Dr. Pagnotto utilizes the most advanced techniques in primary and secondary joint revision surgery of the hip and knee by offering minimally invasive total joint replacement surgery, partial knee replacement, and multimodal pain management resulting in faster and less painful recovery. He is one of the first surgeons in the region to offer his patients robot-assisted partial knee replacement and hip replacement. The robot assisted technique utilizes 3D modeling to achieve more exact implant positioning and is clinically proven to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Pagnotto earned the distinguished honor of being named to the UPMC Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Surgery Center of Excellence at UPMC Passavant Hospital by demonstrating rigorous quality measures with excellent outcomes and exceptional patient experiences.
• Knee Replacement
  Dr. Sybert specializes in hip and knee replacement, revision and reconstruction, and is available to evaluate and treat a variety of general orthopaedic conditions and work-related injuries.
• Knee Arthroscopy
  Surgical Techniques: Knee Arthroscopy, ACL Reconstruction, Minimally-Invasive Partial and Total Knee Replacement (Knee Arthroplasty), Revision Total Knee Replacement, Cartilage Transplantation.

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  Turnpike (From East): Exit 39 (Butler); Route 8 South; turn right onto Wildwood Road; at second traffic light, turn left onto Babcock Boulevard; follow Babcock Blvd. past UPMC Passavant Hospital to Corporate Drive; turn right onto Corporate Drive; Building #5900, Suite 100 on 1st floor (down the stairs from Tri-State Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine).
• Physical Therapy
  For more information regarding physical, occupational and hand therapy services offered by Tri-State Physical Therapy (TSPT), or to schedule an appointment, please call any of our offices to the right. We accept all insurances, including Highmark and UPMC Health Plan.
• Occupational Therapy
  Hayley Cybator, MOT, OTR/L, graduated from Midwestern University in Chicago in 2018 with a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy. She received educational and clinical experience in outpatient hand therapy, with extensive knowledge in the evaluation and treatment of orthopaedic, neurologic and trauma conditions. In addition, Hayley received training in modalities and orthotic fabrication. Hayley holds a certification in AMPS (Assessment of Motor and Process Skills), which is an evaluation tool to address patient’s function in regards to motor skills and processing skills. She also earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science and Disorders with a certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh in 2016.
• Frozen Shoulder
  Diagnoses: Rotator Cuff Tears, Bankart/SLAP Tears, Biceps Tendinopathy, Subacromial Impingement/Bursitis, Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder), Arthritis, Fractures.
• Tennis Elbow
  Diagnoses: Medial/Lateral Epicondylitis (Golfers/Tennis Elbow), Ulnar Neuritis/Entrapment, Distal Biceps Ruptures, Cartilage/Ligament Injuries, Fractures.
• Shoulder Pain
• Aquatic Therapy
  TSPT has four convenient office locations with spacious gyms, advanced equipment and advanced technology used by professional athletes. TSPT also provides Aquatic Therapy, IASTM (instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, Pilates and a variety of Sports Performance and Injury Prevention services for athletes including ACL/Knee Injury Prevention program.
• Manual Therapy
  Prior to joining Tri-State Physical Therapy in the Seven Fields office in 2020, Erika worked in a variety of clinical settings, including outpatient orthopaedic, neurologic, and vestibular therapy. This experience gives her a vast and unique treatment perspective. She highly values the importance of manual therapy and creating an individualized treatment plan to help her patients reach their goals. Though Erika enjoys working with and caring for all musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, she has a special interest in treating patients with knee and shoulder injuries. As a former athlete, she is also passionate about treating patients who enjoy keeping active in their daily lives.
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Podiatrists

• Hammertoes
  Diagnoses: Ankle Sprains, Achilles Tendinitis/Ruptures, Plantar Fasciitis, Adult Acquired Flat Foot Deformity, Arthritis, Bunion, Hammer/Claw Toe Deformity, Cartilage Injury, Fractures.
• Plantar Fasciitis
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