Move Better Live Stronger With Active Orthopaedics

Orthopaedic Surgeons located in Waterbury, Connecticut

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Welcome

Our Practice

Active Orthopaedics P.C. is a community-focused orthopaedic practice serving the Greater Waterbury region that offers individualized, patient-centered care. Our providers, Dr. Michael J. Kaplan and Dr. Erik J. Carlson, strive to maintain the highest standard of care for patients. We offer a broad complement of orthopaedic and sports medicine services, including total joint replacement, arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery, specialized hand and elbow surgery, and fracture care. As a practice, we have years of training and experience in treating high-performance athletes and weekend warriors, but work with each patient individually to form personalized treatment plans that fit each patient’s lifestyle and goals.

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     In addition, both our providers and office staff are experienced in the treatment and care of Worker’s Compensation injuries and frequently provide Independent Medical Evaluations and Second Opinions for complex orthopaedic injuries and conditions.  


    Dr. Michael Kaplan and Dr. Erik Carlson are board-certified orthopaedic surgeons who specialize in and have many years of experience in a wide range of orthopaedic procedures and services. Dr. Kaplan, Dr. Carlson, Ken Miner, and the entire Active Orthopaedics team look forward to helping patients and their loved ones quickly and safely get back to work and play. Contact our office or request your appointment online today!

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Our Practice

Get Back to Your Best With Expert Orthopaedic Care

Active Orthopaedics P.C. is your trusted orthopaedic care provider in the Greater Waterbury, Connecticut area. Led by board-certified surgeons Dr. Michael J. Kaplan, Dr. Erik J. Carlson, and Dr. James J. Aglio, we offer personalized, patient-focused treatment for a wide range of orthopaedic and sports medicine needs. Our services include total joint replacement, arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery, specialized hand and elbow procedures, and comprehensive fracture care.

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    With extensive training and experience treating both high-performance athletes and everyday individuals, we create customized treatment plans tailored to your lifestyle and goals. Our team also specializes in Worker’s Compensation cases, providing expert Independent Medical Evaluations and Second Opinions.


    At Active Orthopaedics, our mission is to help you return to work and play as quickly and safely as possible. Contact us or schedule your appointment online today!


Meet Your Providers

Michael Kaplan, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine and Joint Replacement Specialist

Erik Carlson, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine and Hand and Upper Extremity Specialist

James J Aglio

Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in both hand and general orthopedic trauma surgery.

WHAT WE OFFER

Procedures

In the Press

See Where Our Doctors Are Featured 

Dr. James Aglio on the Waterbury HEALTH Podcast, March 2025

Dr. Kaplan on Tomy Romo's Mumford Procedure, March 2016

Major Insurance Plans Accepted

At Active Orthopaedics, we accept most major insurance plans. Here is a short-list of just some of the most popular plans we accept. Please contact our office if you do not see your insurance provider listed.

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    Dr. Carlson was courteous and practical, and ready to propose options. Despite the late Friday hour, he also spent extra time with me to discuss about other concerns.


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    I'm walking better than I have in months after my knee surgery. I'd definitely see Dr. Kaplan again should the need arise.


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