There are a number of options available when it comes to treating back pain, however, not every treatment will be effective for all patients. When other pain treatments are ineffective, spinal cord stimulators may be the solution. If you or a loved one experience back pain, this revolutionary pain management solution can provide relief and …

Seattle Met Magazine’s 13th annual Top Doctors list features the best healthcare professionals in the Seattle area. This prestigious lineup spans across 78 specialties and includes 753 doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and more. We are honored to announce 20 of our ProOrtho orthopedic surgeons and physician assistants made the cut! To compile this extensive list of …

Back pain is one of the most common medical problems people face today. Whether it’s a dull, constant ache, or a sudden, sharp twinge, back pain can be debilitating. Have you or someone you love struggled with back pain? You’re not alone. We invite you to RSVP for Dr. Nelson’s 21st Century Solutions to Back Pain: Innovative Approaches …

When it comes to staying fit, low-impact exercises can generate high-impact results. Low-impact exercise consists of activities that don’t involve a significant amount of force being exerted on the joints but still better your circulation, improve your flexibility, strengthen your muscles, lungs, and heart, all while boosting your mood. Try one (or all!) of the …

Stem cells have tremendous potential to help us understand and treat a range of diseases, injuries, and other health-related conditions. Perhaps you’ve heard about stem cells in the news and wondered if they might be able to help you or a loved one return to health? Or maybe you have questions about what stem cells …

If your child starts complaining about joint pain, it can be difficult to take them seriously at first. They’re so young; how could they possibly be experiencing something that usually affects those over the age of 50? Kids are resilient, too – they may complain about joint pain one day, then run and play like …

We are proud to announce that two of our orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Koo and Dr. Roh, have been recognized as Seattle Magazine Top Doctors 2018 under Orthopedic Surgery. We applaud their outstanding work and send a big “congratulations” to Dr. Roh and Dr. Koo – we are thrilled to have both of them as part …

When injured or afflicted by disease, our bodies have the innate, automatic response to heal and defend. But what if it was possible to harness the power of the body to heal and then accelerate it using cutting-edge clinical methods? What if we could help the body heal better? We invite you to join us …

Hiking season is right around the corner and many Pacific Northwesterners are eager to get on the mountain. After being huddled inside all winter, it can be easy to forget just how dangerous early season hiking can be if you aren’t cautious. Whether it’s your first spring hike or your 100th, it’s always a good …

What is Orthobiologics? Orthobiologics is a groundbreaking, continuously evolving field that allows physicians more solutions for helping repair injuries to the musculoskeletal system that may not be treatable through conventional methods or to augment healing and rehabilitation after surgical treatments. Orthobiologic therapies harness cells and proteins naturally found in human biology to help support efficient regrowth …