About Us

• 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, Dr. Erik J. Carlson, and Ken Miner PA-C, 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. 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!