Each year, we are thrilled to support our friend and seasoned Iditarod veteran, Martin Buser. Martin is a four-time Iditarod champion with 29 consecutive Iditarod finishes, and 31 total finishes. Although he is a spirited racer and a strong competitor in the Iditarod, what makes Martin Buser a …
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Proud Sponsor of Team #9 in the 2016 Iron Dog
We are proud to sponsor Team #9, Jordan Starr and Joshua Plumb, in the 2016 Iron Dog Pro Class Race. The Iron Dog is the world’s longest, toughest snowmachine race, with 2,031 rugged Alaska miles to cover and 41 teams competing for the Iron Dog cash payouts, totaling $145,000 this year, as well as …
Congratulations to our 2015 Photo Contest Winners!
Thank you to all who participated in our 3nd Annual Alaska Photo Contest. This year our participants collectively submitted 89 beautiful photos of Alaska! We are happy to announce our favorite captures in each of the 3 Alaska categories: Since we had such AMAZING photos, we would also like …
Should you drive in an arm sling?
“When can I drive?” and “can I drive in a sling?” are common questions we hear from patients after shoulder surgery or treatment of other upper extremity injuries and conditions. The better question is should you drive in an arm sling. A recent study published in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow …
Anterior Hip Replacement
Hips can be replaced from the posterior approach or through an anterior approach. New instruments and a specialized table make the anterior approach easier. The Anterior approach uses a muscle and tendon sparing approach. This means that no tendons are cut, no muscles are split and the …
Double Bundle ACL Surgery
Recently the “double bundle” ACL reconstruction has surfaced as the new way or, more “anatomic” method of recreating ones torn ACL. We have done them here at the Alaska Orthopedic Specialists, previously Rhyneer Caylor Clinic, and I have a few things to say about them. First of all in …
Cartilage
“I heard you can grow my cartilage back,” a 54 year old runner said to me the other day. She was talking about her sore knee. “Well let me tell you about that.” I said. Cartilage Injuries There are really four (4) main ways we deal with cartilage injuries these days. Since our …
Shoulder Dislocations – The Scoop
3rd Shoulder Dislocation A 25-year-old gentleman in my clinic came in because he was recently in the emergency room with his 3rd shoulder dislocation in the past 7 years. He was placed in a sling by the emergency room and was alarmed when I told him this would probably all happen …
Proud Sponsor of 4-Time Iditarod Champion, Martin Buser
Four days before the 2005 Iditarod, Dr. McNamara received a call from his close friend, Martin Buser. An incident with a table saw left Martin with three mangled fingers on his right hand. After a 2 1/2 hour surgery, including an amputated finger, Dr. McNamara delivered the bad news. Martin could …
Proud Sponsor of Iron Dog Team #9: Jordan Starr & Joshua Plumb
This is our second year sponsoring Jordan and Joshua, and coincidentally their second year racing in the Iron Dog. The Iron Dog is the world's longest, toughest snowmachine race, with 2,031 rugged Alaska miles to cover and 37 team competing for the Iron Dog Cash Payouts, totaling $130,000 this year, …
