There’s nothing worse than pain in your hip or knee that keeps you from work, your social life or just getting out of bed in the morning without hurting. At EvergreenHealth’s FREE seminar on Thursday, November 16, explore your treatment options and how advancements in hip and knee replacement can help you get back to …
As we head toward shorter days and colder weather, the task of staying active may seem daunting; but hibernation is not the answer! Staying fit in the winter boosts immunity by keeping your lymphatic system engaged, prevents weight gain due to holiday eating and drinking and helps you avoid the aches and pains that come …
Hip and/or knee pain can be debilitating. If an injury or chronic pain of the knee or hip is keeping you from the daily activities you love, it may be time to consider joint replacement. Is hip or knee replacement right for you? Join us on Tuesday, October 24th for an in-depth discussion, led by our own Dr. Robin Fuchs, …
It’s that time again! School is back in session and your children are strapping on their backpacks filled with books, supplies, sports gear, lunch, electronic devices and much more. As your children walk to, from and around school with their backpack full of school essentials weighing them down, back pain and injuries become a reality. …
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 …
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 …