For the past 20 years, since the beginning of my residency, I have been using the posterolateral approach for total hip replacements.  While this approach is extremely common, very useful, and works well, it does have the drawback of having a higher potential for dislocation than some of the other approaches.

One of these approaches involves coming from the front, or “anterior” side of the hip.  Dr. Phil Downer, one of my partners in Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle, has been using this approach for 3-4 years, and has been very pleased with the results.  I have been performing the approach with him recently, and I, too have been impressed with the simplicity of the technique, and the more rapid recovery it provides.

I will therefore now be offering this exciting new technique to my patients.  Should you be a candidate for hip replacement, I look forward to discussing this with you personally in clinic.

– Charles Peterson II, MD

In his practice, Dr. Peterson diagnoses issues relating to all parts of the skeleton, and in particular those maladies of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. He provides both complex and minimally-invasive arthroscopic surgery, total joint replacement of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee, as well as fracture care and sports medicine.

Dr. Peterson sees patients from all around the Northwest and Canada. He admits patients to Swedish Medical Center, and has two offices in north Seattle. If you would like to make an appointment at either the Wallingford or Ballard office, please call 206-633-8100.

Seattle, WA – On July 1, 2008, Charlie Peterson II, M.D., a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, joined Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle. In addition to a special interest in sports medicine and shoulder surgery, Dr. Peterson has extensive experience in trauma and fracture care as well as total joint replacement of the hip, knee and elbow. He joins the physician staff of Phillip Downer, M.D., Jon Franklin, M.D. Joel Shapiro, M.D., J. Michael Watt, M.D., and Wayne Weil, M.D.

Dr. Peterson received his medical degree with honors from the University of Washington School of Medicine. He completed an orthopedic residency training at the Mayo Clinic.

Following his residency, Dr. Peterson completed a specialty fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. During this time, he was a team physician for the New York Mets, New York Giants, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), and St. John’s University.

Dr. Peterson has served as a team physician for the New York Mets, New York Giants, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP, and St. John’s University.

Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle is a full-service orthopedic practice in the Ballard and Wallingford neighborhoods of Seattle.  Formerly Ballard Orthopedic, Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle (OSS) has been providing highly specialized orthopedic care to patients in Seattle for over 45 years. OSS’ office is fully equipped with MRI, a fully accredited ambulatory surgery center, and physical therapy.

Highly Specialized Care, Easy Appointment Access, and Plenty of Stickers and Teddy Bears

Did you know that you – and your 9-year-old son who just took a serious tumble and likely has a broken or sprained wrist – can receive top-quality pediatric orthopedic care, quick– right in our cozy Wallingford, Ballard and Mercer Island offices? Drs. Franklin, Peterson, Ruhlman, Watt and Weil all provide orthopedic care for pediatric patients, from infants to adolescents.

Common Pediatric Conditions

The most common pediatric conditions our physicians see are fractures (broken bones), ACL and meniscal tears in adolescents, as well as a wide range of sports- and activity-related injuries in active kids. OSS physicians also care for children with orthopedic deformities, such as webbed digits or congenital trigger thumb; often there are simple treatment options, and if surgery is required, we pride ourselves in a child-friendly experience from start to finish. … read more

Proliance Surgeons – and Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle, which is a division of Proliance Surgeons – are now aPreferred Provider in all Premera physician networks. This agreement officially went into effect August 1, 2011, and reflects Proliance Surgeons and Premera Blue Cross reaching a shared view for the delivery of high quality healthcare.

For more information or to link to Proliance Surgeons care center listings, visit the Proliance Surgeons website atwww.proliancesurgeons.com.

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