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Operation Walk USA provides free joint replacements for people in need

An independent medical humanitarian organization, Operation Walk USA allowed these two surgeons to provide a free joint replacement[/specialties/joint-replacement/] procedure during the month of December to a...

Local patient completes Seattle Marathon following spine surgery

“I couldn’t even sit in a chair or lie in bed,” Smith says. “Walking was a long, painful experience of a few excruciating yards at a...

Dr. Khalid Shirzad performs highly advanced ankle replacement

“As a new option for patients suffering from ankle[/specialties/ankle-and-foot/ankle/] arthritis, total ankle replacement provides several benefits over other surgical ankle treatment methods, including quicker recovery times,...

Treatment of Articular Cartilage Loss

Treatment of Articular Cartilage Loss Thousands of patients each year sustain articular (joint) cartilage injuries. These are not meniscal tears, but damage to the smooth cartilage that...

Brett Mulawka, M.D.

Dr. Brett Mulawka completed his fellowship training at Harvard in adult reconstruction. He is specialized in primary and complex total hip and knee replacement. He has...

Physician Assistants

Common Questions About Physician Assistants What is a physician assistant? A physician assistant, commonly referred to as a PA, is a healthcare professional licensed to practice medicine with...

For the Love of the Game

Get Ready for Fall Sports Sports are part of the fabric of our society. They can bring us together — like the magic of Friday Night Lights....

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Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Open Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery Carpal tunnel release surgery is a procedure used to relieve the pressure on your nerve caused by carpal tunnel syndrome. Though there...

Total Hip Replacement, Anterior Approach

Total Hip Replacement, Anterior Approach Hip replacement surgery removes the damaged joint lining and replaces the joint surfaces with an artificial implant that functions similar to a...