You may have seen us on KING 5 HealthLink last Thursday night! Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle and hand specialist Wayne Weil, M.D. were featured along with patient Terry Bocian in a segment on ulnar nerve compression, or “cell phone elbow”. Cubital tunnel syndrome, the second most common peripheral nerve syndrome behind carpal tunnel syndrome, is […]
Biologic Treatments at Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle Biologics are cells, blood components and other natural substances that amplify the body’s power to promote healing and decrease inflammation. Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle physicians are committed to providing patients access to the most advanced and proven biological therapies. Treatment is customized for a patient as pain and […]
Shoulder Injuries If you are a snowboarder or skiing fanatic, you know that injuries come with the territory. If you aren’t careful, you could end up with torn ligaments, sprained muscles, or broken bones. Statistics tell us that less than 4 injuries happen for every 1,000 days of skiing or snowboarding. Sometimes these injuries are […]
Finklestein’s Test above, causing intense pain By Scott Ruhlman MD 1/31/2011 Do you experience pain at the base of the thumb after lifting your new child? Does the back of your thumb hurt after typing? Do repetitive activities such as knitting, gardening, or sports cause severe wrist pain? You may be experiencing DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis , […]
In 2014, a total of 29 pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) underwent Tommy John surgery (TJS); also known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction, is a surgical graft procedure in which the ulnar