Knee replacement surgery is one of the most effective operations in orthopedics. Over 600,000 knee replacement surgeries are performed annually in the United States. The goal of this procedure is to reduce pain from arthritis. Knee replacement surgery involves replacing the joint surfaces where the cartilage has been damaged with metal and plastic components. Traditionally, …

Halloween is a time of celebration and superstition; straddling the line between fall and winter. Halloween has evolved into a community-based event characterized by child-friendly activities such as trick-or-treating. In a number of countries around the world, as the days grow shorter and the nights get colder, people continue to usher in the winter season …

The leaves are turning and the days are getting shorter. Ski season is just around the corner and your first ski trip is just months away.  It’s the perfect time to get ready for winter skiing by preparing your body for that outdoor adventure on the slopes. Hit the gym – Running, rollerblading, and using …

Please join Dr. Craig McAllister, Dr. Jeff Stickney, and Dr. Gregory Komenda as they talk in depth about the latest advances in Outpatient Joint Replacement Surgeries. Topics to be discussed include: The SwiftPath® Method Advances in Joint Replacement Outpatient Joint Replacement Surgery MIS/Navigated Hip & Knee Replacements Outpatient Knee Replacement Event Information: Dates: Wednesday, October …

Yes you heard that right. We finally updated our driving direction to each office location. We hope this will make it easy and convenient to get directions to each location with less confusion. Simply download and print the easy to read PDF’s for the location you are visiting. Check it out here.   

Summer is slowly winding down while the school season is ramping up. Along with academic activities, fall sports like football, baseball, soccer and field hockey will also be part of the regimen during the school year. Common injuries like sprained ankles, kneecap pain, shin splints, stress fractures, muscle pulls and overuse tendon injuries can sometimes …

ProOrtho is pleased to announce that Jonathan S. Hall, MD will be joining our practice in September, 2014. Dr. Hall is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the operative and non-operative treatments of foot and ankle problems involving trauma, deformity, soft tissue and arthritic conditions. Dr. Hall earned his undergraduate degree at Yale University, where …

Congratulations to the doctors from ProOrtho who have been recognized as “Top Doctors of Seattle” within their respective specialties by Seattle Met Magazine: Dr. Addison Stone – Spine Dr. Jeff Stickney – Knee, Hip, Shoulder, Foot/Ankle & Sports Medicine Dr. Jeffery Roh – Spine Dr. Marco Wen – Spine Dr. Robin Fuchs – Hip, Knee, …

Dr. Addison Stone and Dr. Jefferey Roh climbed Mount  Rainer again this year!  They reached the summit on the Fourth of July!  What an awesome way to celebrate this country’s independence! Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape.  An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the …

Soccer (also known as football) admittedly is one of the most exciting games played throughout the world.   The World Cup competition excites both soccer and non-soccer enthusiasts watching their favorite team score a goal.  The game is fast-paced and physical contact while attacking the ball sometimes results in an injury.  Not surprisingly, they mostly concern …