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As an orthopedic surgeon, I talk to patients about their treatment options all the time. It’s surprising how surgery tends to be first-and-foremost on many patients’ minds. Often it seems some are looking for a quick fix, either a pill to fix the pain or a procedure to fix the injury.  Others are so afraid […]

Chronic, severe joint pain affects nearly 30 percent of all Americans, according to the CDC. And in Oregon, nearly 900,000 adults suffer from arthritis and chronic joint pain. One of the most common joint problems reported is knee pain. Those Portland-area patients who need knee surgery have a new option for surgery now available locally and will benefit from

In our technology-driven world, if we’re not texting on our smartphones, we’re typing on our laptops. We dash out a quick text – I’m here got us table in the back – or we start playing Candy Crush and time just slips away. We don’t realize that all that tech usage can have a major impact

You’ve witnessed your grandma or mom dealing with the pain of arthritis. Now you’re crossing your fingers, hoping you’ve missed the genetic lotto that doles out inherited diseases like arthritis. The good news is, it’s not just genetics that influence your chances of developing arthritis: your lifestyle plays a role as well. That means you

Visits to the emergency room can get expensive fast. As deductibles increase, the patient pays out more on those bills. (That’s one reason we founded Go To Ortho, the first immediate injury care clinic in the Portland area.) When you or your child is hurt one decision becomes paramount: can I take care of this

Chronic, severe knee pain greatly affects your everyday life. Walking can hurt so much that you may avoid exercise and recreational activities. The pain may even keep you up at night. Your doctor may have discussed knee replacement surgery with you, or you may be avoiding going to the doctor for your knee pain because

Tennis is not only a fun, competitive sport that tests your physical strength and strategic skills, it has extensive health benefits: from improving muscle tone to lowering your resting heart rate. But like most sports, there’s a risk of injury. It’s not just elite international players like Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic who get injured,

Yoga provides many benefits – it increases flexibility, tones muscles, builds strength and helps the worries of the day melt away. But like all physical activities, practicing yoga can accidentally lead to or worsen certain injuries, like wrist pain and carpal tunnel syndrome. How to Prevent Wrist Pain During Yoga One of the most common

While Go To Ortho currently has two clinics in Lake Oswego and Cedar Hills, Madey said his partners would like to grow organically throughout the Portland metro area, if the demand is there. At this point, they’re relying on growth through word of mouth. “We’re giving access to specialized care in an expedited fashion at

This article was originally published on Brit + Co. on March 9, 2018. Written by Ashley Macey, freelance writer There are many careers that have obvious injury risks like loggers, fishers, and aircraft pilots. In fact, these roles are some of the most dangerous occupations in America. But if you’ve ever worked in an office, you know that slouching