Athletes push their bodies to the limit, and the shoulder often takes the brunt of it. Whether it’s throwing a fastball, tackling an opponent, crashing on the singletrack trail, or taking a hard fall on the slopes, the shoulder’s extreme mobility makes it vulnerable to injury. Some of these injuries …
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How Preventive Care Can Help Avoid Orthopedic Surgery
It’s easy to think of orthopedic care as something you seek out when things go wrong—an injury, a joint that’s giving out, or a pain that just won’t quit. But what if you could stop those problems before they ever start? Preventive care isn’t just a buzzword; it’s one of the most effective ways to …
How PRP Injections Are Changing the Game for Orthopedic Care
If you’ve spent time searching for ways to treat joint pain or injuries, you’ve probably stumbled across Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy. It’s one of those buzzwords that seems to pop up everywhere—from professional sports headlines to your neighbor raving about her knee pain relief. But what’s …
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: Why It Is Superior to an Open Repair
When it comes to rotator cuff injuries, the goal is always the same: restore function, reduce pain, and get patients back to their lives. Surgical repair is sometimes necessary, and while there are multiple approaches to this procedure, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair has emerged as the gold …
The Role of the Physician Assistant in Orthopedic Care: A Day in the Life
When most people think about orthopedic care, their minds go straight to surgeons—the ones fixing fractures, replacing joints, and performing intricate procedures. But behind every great orthopedic surgeon is a dynamic team, and one of the key players is the physician assistant (PA). Think of a …
Managing Pain After an Orthopedic Injury: What Works?
Pain is sneaky. One minute you’re skiing that proverbial last run or tackling that nagging chore before dinner, and the next, you’re nursing an injury that’s taken over your every thought. Whether it’s the sharp sting of a twisted knee or the constant burning ache of a fractured wrist, managing pain …
AOS Welcomes Eric L. Page, PA-C
We are excited to welcome Physician Assistant, Eric L. Page, to our team. Eric found his joy for medicine first as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician in the Northern Rockies in 1999. Over the next 20 years he worked up to the level of Training Captain on his local fire department, Lead …
6 Signs of De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
If you suffer from pain on the thumb side of the wrist, you might be experiencing De Quervain's Tenosynovitis. This condition occurs when the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist become inflamed and cause pain when extending the thumb. This condition is common in mothers with young children who …
What to do About a Torn Meniscus
Meniscus Tear Treatment in Anchorage, AK When unfortunate knee accidents and injuries bring you constant uncomfortable pain, you need to see a doctor to address your pain and mobility. This blog post will help you identify the symptoms, causes, and treatments for a torn meniscus in the knee. The …
Pleased to Welcome Dr. Tyler W. Smith
Meet the newest addition to our team of orthopedic specialists, Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Tyler W. Smith. Dr. Tyler Smith is a Board Eligible Orthopedic Trauma surgeon who completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Missouri. He graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas …
