We recently came across an informative online slideshow by Amanda Gardner at health.com. 13 Must-Know Facts About Joint Replacements talks honestly about what patients across the country can expect when they choose to have hip or knee replacement surgery. Gardner cites improved rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment as a major factor in the decrease of joint …
ProOrtho orthopedic care is joining local physical therapy group IRG for a series of free sports injury clinics. Every Saturday from September 10 to October 29, 2016, from 10am to noon, these free injury clinics will be held in Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Kirkland at the following locations: Gateway Physical & Hand Therapy Mukilteo Physical …
ProOrtho is proud to announce that our own Dr. Neil E. Roberts has been awarded the 2016 Physician Award by the Washington State Athletic Trainers’ Association. The 2016 WSATA Physician Award recognizes one physician each year in our state who exemplifies a commitment of service in the profession of athletic training. In addition to treating …
ProOrtho recently welcomed two new doctors to our orthopedic medical family. We are proud to announce that Timothy Locknane, MD and Daniel Nelson, MD are now part of our network of eastside orthopedic clinics. Dr. Timothy Locknane offers personalized, comprehensive musculoskeletal care and procedural medicine. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology at the …
We are proud to announce that 12 members of our extensive medical staff have been recognized in Seattle Met’s 11th annual list of the best health practitioners in the greater Seattle and eastside area. The list features the region’s best orthopedic surgeons, 911 doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and more in 100 specialties. Here is …
Is your back bothering you? Does it hurt when you bend your knee? Did you fracture something? When you’re searching for an orthopedic surgeon and clinic, ProOrtho has a multitude of locations for you to choose from. Ranked as one of the premier orthopedic group practices with many surgeons recently named Top Doctors in 2015 …
According to a May 23, 2016 news release, a study just published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research has demonstrated an “association between children’s abilities in common movements like jumping, running and walking at 18 months and stronger bones as an adolescent. It is thought that these movements in toddlers place a stress on the bones, causing them to react by …
Please join us on Saturday, June 25, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm as Dr. Criag McAllister leads a series of lectures about advances in joint replacements. Please visit our website at Swiftpath.com/UW-Bothell for the full agenda and to register, or call us at 425.284.7270 Event Information: Date: Saturday, June 25, 2016 Time: 9:00 am …
In today’s world, people are more and more focused on getting better results faster. Well, the realm of spine surgery is no different, as people have started looking for an alternative to traditional spine surgery.
Traditional spine surgery is an invasive procedure where the doctor temporarily pulls the muscles surrounding the spine aside to get a better view of the injury. Just like other traditional surgical procedures …
Pain and tenderness at the top of the shoulder and difficulty reaching the arm across the body—to swing a golf club or put on a seat belt, for example—may be a sign of acromioclavicular arthritis.
The acromioclavicular (ah-kro-mee-o-klah-vik-u-ler) joint, sometimes called the AC joint, is located at the top of the shoulder where the clavicle (collarbone) and highest part of the scapula (shoulder blade) meet.
Welcome to the world of healthcare choices, where decisions can feel as weighty as the surgeries they’re associated with. In fact, that weight is a real hassle, so we decided to present the information you need to make a good decision about where to have orthopedic surgery in a way that’s easy to understand, and …
Ah, baseball. It’s not just a game; it’s a saga of victory, defeat, and, well, the occasional run-in with injuries that make you wonder if your body secretly dislikes you. Whether you’re swinging for the fences, stealing bases like a pro, or just missing those glory days on the diamond, chances are your body has …
Attention work-from-home and hybrid-work warriors! We get it—that relentless backache, the stiff neck, the sharp knee pain (where’d that come from?) and the overall feeling of being trapped in your own home office can be a real downer. But fear not, because here at ProOrtho we’ve got your back. Check out these simple tweaks to …
