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 …
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 …
ProOrtho is pleased to announce that Mark D. Kohn, MD, has joined our practice. Dr. Kohn is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacements, including anterior and posterior approach hip replacement, partial knee replacement, revision surgeries, and robotic-assisted techniques. Dr. Kohn earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School …
Starting March 15th 2025, ProOrtho will offer walk-in clinic hours on Saturdays from 10am to 6pm for patients with minor orthopedic injuries. If think you might have broken, strained or sprained something or just have a painful bump or bruise, you can now get expert orthopedic care on Saturdays—without the long wait times of urgent care or the ER. …
Warmer temps and glimpses of sun are giving us all the spring feels! Many get inspired this time of year to clean up and get organized—give the house a scrub, open up the windows, put your winter wardrobe in storage. As if checking these chores off your to-do list isn’t satisfying enough, you can also …