With the amount of wear and tear athletes’ knees go through during the fast-paced, highly physical game of soccer, it should come as no surprise that patella pain and knee injuries are extremely common on the soccer field. Between ball handling, directional changes, quick stops and long periods of running, soccer players can never be …

Seattle Met Magazine’s 12th annual Top Doctors list features the best health care professionals in the Seattle area including 791 doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and more across 100 specialties. We are honored to have 19 of our ProOrtho orthopedic surgeons and physician assistants make the list, which you can view here. To create the …

Pain, while inconvenient, is your body’s way of letting you know something is wrong. It can appear suddenly, or build over time, ranging from a slight annoyance to severe and debilitating. For those struggling with chronic pain, it can often seem there is no relief in sight. But, you may be in more control than …

If hip or knee pain is keeping you from the activities you love, it’s time to consider your options so you can get back to your healthy lifestyle! Join us on Thursday, June 29th for an in-depth discussion, led by our own Dr. Jeff Stickney, focusing on the advances in hip and knee replacement techniques. Total knee …

Have you been in pain for two months or more? Does your pain keep you from sleeping, working or enjoying your life? We invite you to join us for a free educational seminar, led by our own Dr. Daniel E. Nelson, to learn about the available treatment options to control your pain on Thursday, June …

Congress is now considering a bill that would give Medicare beneficiaries access to the advanced surgical techniques, improved outcomes, and decreased pain that is seen when joint replacements are done in outpatient facilities. H.R. 1453 is a bill being sponsored by Devin Nunes (R-CA) and John Larson (D-CT) that would ensure that Medicare patients would …

Despite the fact that hip replacement and knee replacement are recognized as the most effective solutions for patients with severe arthritis, postoperative pain and stiffness, long difficult rehabilitation processes persist for both, even with modern implant designs. At a recent SwiftPath Symposium in San Diego, CA, surgeons compared traditional joint replacement methods to the modern …

Even patients with severe debilitating arthritis are afraid of joint replacement — and what they fear most is the pain of the surgery, the need to use narcotics and the complications related to narcotics. Opiate-related problems such as nausea, constipation, confusion and breathing problems complications leading to readmissions and death are devastating for patient and …

When something goes wrong with your shoulder, it hampers your ability to move freely and can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort. Shoulder pain can be debilitating if you strive to live a healthy, active life. Join us on Thursday, May 18th at Lake Washington Physical Therapy for a lecture led by our …

Tired of Living with Knee or Hip Pain? If hip or knee pain is keeping you from the activities you love, it’s time to consider hip or knee replacement options. Advancements in minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacement for hips or knees mean smaller incisions, less pain and a quicker recovery. Combined with our rapid rehab …