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Tennis Elbow – Should I See a Doctor?
Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is a painful condition where the outer part of the elbow becomes sore and tender due to repetitive motions that put a strain on the elbow. Tennis...
View ArticleOSS’s Wayne Weil, MD Provides Innovative Procedure for Nerve-Compressed Elbows
OSS hand specialist Dr. Wayne Weil is now performing a new arthroscopic procedure called “endoscopic cubital tunnel release” – treating patients dealing with ulnar (elbow) nerve compression with a...
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Preventing Ski and Snowboarding Injuries of the Hand, Shoulder, and Elbow
By Scott Ruhlman MD Ski and snowboard season is in full swing and that means so are snow-related injuries! A basic understanding of the common injuries related to winter sports not only helps prevent...
View ArticleOrthopedic Specialists of Seattle recently featured on KING 5 HealthLink
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...
View ArticleExtracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy: An Innovative Treatment for Tennis Elbow,...
If you suffer from chronic lateral epicondylitis (“tennis elbow”) or plantar fasciitis (pain in the bottom of the heel), a new treatment is available to you onsite at the OSS Wallingford location:...
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Common Pediatric Fractures
Parents often hear the word fracture for the first time and think it is less severe than a broken bone. Fractures, however, are broken bones. The severity of a break depends on the force that caused...
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Sports Injuries of the Elbow in Children and Teens
Most elbow injuries in children occur during activities like sports and play, or are the result of accidents and falls. The risk of injury is greater for those who participate in contact sports such as...
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Common Baseball Injuries
With ever-warming days in Seattle, and the Major League Baseball season in full swing, many people are taking to the fields once again to partake in America’s favorite pastime. As with every sport,...
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Safe Sports for Children and Teens
Children and adolescents who play organized sports can expect to reap the benefits that we associate with athletics such as improved physical fitness and body awareness; the opportunity to contribute...
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Common Pediatric Fractures
Parents often hear the word fracture for the first time and think it is less severe than a broken bone. Fractures, however, are broken bones. The severity of a break depends on the force that caused...
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Rotator Cuff Tears and Repairs By Dr. Shapiro
Rotator Cuff Tears and Repairs By Dr. Shapiro In the world of orthopedic surgery, there are few body parts as notorious as the rotator cuff. It’s one of those medical terms that has become a household...
View ArticleAvoiding and Treating Spring Sports Injuries
Spring arrives on March 20, and with it, the crack of a baseball or softball bat, the sound of a track coach’s whistle and the rough-and-tumble of other outdoor sports in the Pacific Northwest....
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Ulnar Wrist Pain in Tennis – Tips to Help Prevent Injury
The 2014 US Open Tennis tournament was filled with ups and downs this year. Mirin Cilic beat out some top seeded players to win the men’s championship and the favorite on the women’s side, Serena...
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