General orthopaedics
Evaluation and treatment for arthritis, soft-tissue conditions, nerve concerns, and musculoskeletal pain.
Motiv Orthopedics
Expert care for every stage of movement.
Comprehensive orthopaedic care, advanced joint reconstruction, and complex limb-preserving surgery—guided by honest information and a patient-centered approach.
James Nuttall, MD
Double board-certified orthopaedic surgeon
Fellowship-trained
Limb salvage, complex reconstruction, and orthopaedic oncology
James Nuttall, MD
Motiv Orthopedics
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Patient-centered decisions
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Advanced reconstruction
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Complex case expertise
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Movement-focused care
Meet Dr. Nuttall
Care built around your goals, options, and quality of life.
Dr. James Nuttall is a double board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with expertise spanning general orthopaedics, joint replacement, complex revision surgery, orthopaedic oncology, and limb salvage.
He believes every treatment plan should begin with relevant, honest information. Surgical and non-surgical options are considered together so patients can make informed decisions about their movement, recovery, and long-term function.
See Dr. Nuttall’s clinical expertiseComprehensive care
Orthopaedic expertise for routine needs and complex cases.
From first evaluation through reconstruction and recovery, Motiv Orthopedics brings precision, clarity, and a broad range of treatment options to each patient.
Joint replacement
Primary hip, knee, and shoulder replacement, including robotic arm-assisted and patient-specific options.
Revision surgery
Care for painful, infected, failed, or complex joint replacements, including reconstructive salvage procedures.
Trauma & fracture care
Timely evaluation and treatment for fractures and injuries, including complex or reconstructive needs.
Orthopaedic oncology
Care for bone and soft-tissue tumors and metastatic bone disease, with coordinated reconstructive planning.
Limb salvage
Limb-sparing reconstruction, custom implant solutions, and advanced amputation care when appropriate.
Distinctive expertise
Precision for complex cases. Possibility for movement.
Dr. Nuttall’s training brings together joint reconstruction, orthopaedic oncology, custom implant planning, and limb-preserving surgery.
Joint & revision care
Primary replacement, revision arthroplasty, infected or failed joint replacement, and patient-specific solutions.
Oncology & limb salvage
Bone and soft-tissue tumors, metastatic bone disease, limb-sparing reconstruction, and advanced amputation care.
Training across three countries
A broad surgical foundation shaped by research and complex care.
Cornell University
Biology with a focus on genetics and development.
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Medical education with research in surgical teaching technologies.
McMaster University
Orthopaedic surgery residency and Chief Resident training in a level one trauma program.
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Fellowship in limb salvage, complex reconstruction, and orthopaedic oncology.
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