Central Washington Orthopedic Surgeons

6 Physical Therapists And 2 Acupuncturists Charged In Over $20 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

Leader of Scheme Also Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits<br>Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Scott Lampert, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (“HHS-OIG”), announced the unsealing today of an indictment charging acupuncturists JUNYI LIU, a/k/a “Jenny,” and HONGXING WANG…

What Are the Most Common Orthopedic Surgeries?

Orthopedic surgeons perform routine surgeries every day. Are you wondering if yours is one of them? Here, we answer, "What are the most common orthopedic surgeries?"

6 Ways To Heal Faster

Remedies from your home, drugstore, and doctor repair your cuts, aches, and bones faster than ever

Is your nail salon safe?

We offer some tips on what to look for before you get a manicure or pedicure.

7 Tips for Arthritis Pain Relief

Arthritis pain relief is important for independence &amp; improving quality of life. Use 7 tips to relieve pain by combining treatments with lifestyle changes.

What is Orthopedics? What is Orthopedic Surgery?

As the medical fields continue to promote the benefits of exercise and healthy eating habits, both the young and old are becoming more active. Because of this, overuse and injuries to the bones, joints and muscles occurs, especially in baby boomers. Some of the most common conditions that require eventual treatment are those caused by degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis, and arthritis and these problems are studied…

Is it orthopaedic surgery or orthopedic surgery?

Today bone surgery in the United States is either orthopaedic or orthopedic.

Considering Orthopedic Surgery? Here Are Five Things To Know

Make an informed decision about surgery––and get on the road to recovery faster—with these tips.

4 steps to recovering from orthopedic surgery

Physical therapy is a key component of rehabilitation from any orthopedic surgery. Whether it’s a total joint procedure or a …

Dr. Mishock: Try Physical Therapy 1st: Physical Therapy or Orthopedic Surgery?

Studies have clearly shown that seeing a physical therapist first through direct access can: improve musculoskeletal pain faster; reduce or remove the need for some types of musculoskeletal surgery; reduce

Is Orthopedic Surgery Difficult?

Orthopedic surgery is a challenging medical procedure aiming to treat injuries or conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Most people hesitate to undergo orthopedic surgeries, asContinue reading

Can a Broken Orthopedic Surgery Care System Fix Itself with Interventional Orthopedics?

For many reasons of perverse incentives, the American healthcare system is the world’s most expensive way ever devised to deliver healthcare. One of the biggest line items in any health plan is elective orthopedic surgery costs. Hence, reducing that cost saves any employer big bucks. One of the ways to bend that spending curve down …

5 Questions You Should Ask Before Any Orthopedic Surgery

After your doctor tells you surgery is necessary, you may be frightening and intimidating. There are some steps you can take to ease some of the stress involved prior to having orthopedic surgery. Asking your surgeon these five questions, may help you better understand what to expect and ease your anxieties and allow you to become better informed before surgery....

Immediate-use steam sterilization may not increase infection rates in orthopedic surgery

Immediate-use steam sterilization during orthopedic surgery may not increase surgical site infection rates among patients, according to published results. “Through our propensity score-matched study, we found that when immediate-use steam sterilization [IUSS] is used during an orthopedic procedure, there is no statistically increased risk of developing a surgical site infection

Study: Orthopedic Surgery Patients Given Too Many Opioids

Prevent Vitamin D Deficiency After Orthopedic Surgery

Opioid-free orthopedic surgery: Why (and how) my patients go opioid free after surgery

We can help our patients choose a pain experience in which they have agency that is not ceded to the pain itself or to the physician and, in so doing, do less harm to our patients and communities.

When should I see a primary care sports medicine physician?

Whether your child is joining a sports team at school this fall or you consider yourself a weekend warrior, you should know that a primary care sports medicine physician is able to treat all the active members of your family in case of injury

3 Things to Ask Your Internal Medicine Physician About Your Health

If you don’t know what an internal medicine physician does, find out. They’re a very valuable resource.

Emergency medicine physicians are slightly more miserable than their colleagues: 6 findings

Emergency medicine physicians are less happy than physicians in general, according to Geneia's Physician Misery Index, a nationwide survey of more than 300 emergency medicine physicians who practice medicine full time.