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

Tennis Elbow – Should I See a Doctor?

Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is a painful condition where the outer part of the elbow becomes sore and tender due to repetitive motions that put a strain on the elbow. Tennis elbow is one of the most common repetitive stress injuries.

Common Causes of Tennis Elbow

While commonly referred to as tennis elbow, only 5% of the people afflicted with this injury are actually tennis players. In fact, the majority of people who suffer from tennis elbow are not athletes. … read more

Orthopedic Surgeons of Seattle Welcomes a New Foot and Ankle Specialist, Mark Berkowitz, M.D.

On October 20th, Mark Berkowitz, M.D., a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, will join Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle. He has expertise in operative and non-operative treatment of all aspects of foot and ankle surgery, including arthroscopy, sports-related conditions, bunions, arthritis, and trauma. He joins the physician staff of Phillip Downer, M.D., Jon Franklin, M.D., Charlie Peterson, MD., Joel Shapiro, M.D., J. Michael Watt, M.D., and Wayne Weil, M.D.Dr. Berkowitz received his undergraduate degree at Princeton University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and was recognized as Academic All-Ivy and Academic All-American as Captain of the varsity football team. He obtained his medical degree at Case Western Reserve University where he was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society.

After completing residency training, Dr. Berkowitz served as Chief of Foot and Ankle Surgery at Tripler Army Medical Center where he gained extensive experience treating a wide range of sports-related injuries in our active duty military population. He also deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom for which he received a Meritorious Service Medal.  He subsequently completed the prestigious Tampa Foot and Ankle / Lower Extremity Trauma Fellowship.

Dr. Berkowitz has completed numerous marathons and triathlons and currently enjoys tennis, running, and biking and especially playing with his two young children.