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About Orthopedic Specialists

Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle provides new and advanced procedures including endoscopic carpel tunnel release surgery for carpal tunnel syrome, complex joint restoration procedures, anterior approach hip replacement surgery, and more.

Scott Ruhlman, MD Joins Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle

On Wednesday, September 1, Orthopedic Surgeon Scott Ruhlman, MD will join Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle (OSS). Specializing in hand and upper extremity disorders of adults and children, Ruhlman also offers state-of-the-art fracture care, sports medicine and joint replacement surgery.

Ruhlman obtained his medical degree from Medical College of Ohio, and subsequently completed his orthopedic surgical residency training at the University of Washington Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. After his general orthopedics training, Ruhlman completed a hand and upper extremity fellowship at Harvard Medical School, where he served on the staff of Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital Boston and the VA Boston Healthcare System.

Ruhlman joins six orthopedic surgeons at Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle: Phil Downer, MD, Jon Franklin, MD, Charles Peterson II, MD, Joel Shapiro, MD, J. Michael Watt, MD and Wayne Weil, MD. Ruhlman will see patients at OSS’ Ballard and Wallingford offices.

About Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle

Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle (OSS) is a full-service orthopedic practice located in Ballard, Wallingford and Mercer Island. Part of Proliance Surgeons, OSS specializes in the treatment of injuries and conditions of the hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, hand, wrist, foot and ankle. The orthopedic physicians at OSS provide a full suite of orthopedic care including sports medicine, arthroscopy, joint replacement, and fracture care. OSS surgeons also offer many minimally invasive procedures that help speed patient recovery. OSS has seven board-certified orthopedic surgeons and four dedicated physician assistants on staff.

For more information about Dr. Ruhlman’s practice, please visit here.

Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle Opens Practice on Mercer Island

On July 10, 2010, Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle (OSS) opened an office on Mercer Island. Two orthopedic surgeons from the practice, Charles Peterson II, MD and Wayne Weil, MD – both residents of Mercer Island – will have weekly office hours on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.

The only orthopedic group on the island, Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle-Mercer Island offers sports medicine, general orthopedic and fracture care, hand and wrist surgery, and minimally-invasive and arthroscopic joint reconstruction and replacement. The new office joins two other OSS Seattle locations in Ballard and Wallingford.

The new office on Mercer Island is located at 7707 SE 27th Street, Suite 104 (next to Walgreens in the Qliance office).

Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle (OSS) is a full-service orthopedic practice with offices in Ballard, Wallingford and Mercer Island. OSS specializes in the treatment of injuries and conditions of the hip, knee shoulder, hand and wrist, foot and ankle. The group also provides arthroscopic procedures, joint replacement, and fracture care. Patients have access to some of the latest advances in orthopedic care, including minimally-invasive joint replacement procedures that help speed patient recovery. Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle’s main facility, Seattle Orthopedic Center, is equipped with MRI, a fully accredited ambulatory surgery center, and physical therapy.

Formerly Ballard Orthopedic and Fracture Clinic, the group became Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle in 2007. Today, OSS consists of six board-certified orthopedic surgeons, Philip Downer, MD, Jon Franklin, MD, Charles Peterson II, MD, Joel Shapiro, MD, Michael Watt, MD, and Wayne Weil, MD. In September, Scott Ruhlman, MD, will join the group. The clinic also has four dedicated physician assistants on staff.

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New York Times Covers Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement Surgery Offered at OSS

We’re excited to see Jane Brody’s New York Times article this month on anterior approach hip replacement surgery. Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle is one of only two centers in the Pacific Northwest offering this technique, with over 4 years experience performing this minimally invasive hip replacement surgery.

We’re able to offer this innovative approach to nearly all of our patients who have arthritis of the hip severe enough to warrant surgery. Patients benefit from the reduced risk of complications and dramatically increased rate of recovery following the procedure.

To learn more, visit: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/09/health/09brod.html

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What is a Rotator Cuff and How Can it be Injured?

The rotator cuff is a group of four tendons and muscles – supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis. These muscles not only provide power to the shoulder, but also stabilize the shoulder joint, keeping the head of the humerus (upper arm bone) in place against the shoulder blade. Rotator cuff injury is a tear that occurs to one or more of these four tendons or muscles.

What are the Causes and Symptoms of Rotator Cuff Injuries?

The two main causes of a rotator cuff injury are acute tears, caused by trauma such as a fall, and chronic tears which are caused by degeneration of the tendon over time. Acute tears are more noticeable because they result in immediate pain and you may experience a snapping sensation or weakness of the arm. You may have developed a chronic tear if you notice some or all of these symptoms: pain while working, lifting, or reaching over your head, pain when sleeping on the affected shoulder, or a weakness in your arm. Both chronic and acute tears can worsen if not treated properly. … read more