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 …

At ProOrtho, we know that our joint replacement patients want and need surgical options that reduce pain, reduce the need for narcotics and speed recovery more than ever. Even our patients with severe debilitating arthritis are afraid of joint replacement — and what they fear most is the pain of the surgery, complications due to …

Love it or dread it, we all know running is one of the keys to health and longevity. However, we have good news for those who don’t find running as effortless as they’d hope: a new study found non-competitive runners don’t peak until they’re 50 years old. Researchers analyzed data from the Chicago, New York …

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Dr. Richard Angelo, outstanding orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon, was recently selected by Seattle Magazine as a 2017 Top Doctor in Sports Medicine. For their extensive 2017 report on the Seattle area’s most trusted physicians, Seattle Magazine utilized Castle Connolly Top Doctors to enlist well-known regional …

Is your knee pain preventing you from living a comfortable, active and enjoyable life? It may be time for a knee replacement. Join us next week for a free, in-depth seminar with our certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Camille Clinton, on knee arthritis, knee replacement and understanding the options and advances in surgical techniques. The seminar …

Our friends over at Lake Washington Physical Therapy are excited to welcome ProOrtho’s physician and spinal specialist Dr. Addison Stone, MD for a free lecture on surgical considerations and conservative care for spinal rehabilitation on Thursday, April 20, 2017, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Dr. Addison T. Stone, MD specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, trauma and fractures. …

Yoga has long been touted for its physical and mental benefits, from increased flexibility to better circulatory health and reduced stress. Popular as a full-body exercise that builds strength and aids in weight loss, its advantages may seem limited to people who don’t suffer from joint pain or any physical limitations. However, a recent study …