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20 Jan 2013

Ankle Replacement a Viable Option for Injuries

20 Jan 2013 Doctors, Geoffrey Landis, Media ankle replacement, ankle surgery, foot and ankle

SIERRA VISTA - Three and a half years ago, Hereford-based handyman Michael Hill was in his backyard, working on his travel trailer, when he took a spill off of a six-foot ladder. "It wasn't a far fall, but I fell wrong," Hill said in January. That short fall would result in a fractured tibia, or the...Read More

1 Nov 2012

Helping Underprivileged Patients in Ecuador

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1 Nov 2012 Doctors, Edward Petrow, Media Ecuador, medical missions, total knee replacements, volunteer

I recently returned from a trip to Quito, Ecuador, along with staff from Tucson Orthopaedic Institute and other personnel, where we provided total knee replacements to patients with limited access to orthopaedic treatment. The group was created by Luis Piedrahita, MD, who has been involved with medi...Read More

21 Sep 2012

Tucson Ortho Surgeon Offers Help to Local Patients in Need

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21 Sep 2012 Doctors, John Wild, Media hip replacement, joint replacement, knee replacement, Operation Walk

Russell Cohen, MD, Tucson Orthopaedic Institute hip and knee surgeon, developed a program to provide free total joint replacement surgeries to local underserved patients with debilitating hip or knee arthritis. This is the first program of its kind in Tucson and the idea came to Dr. Cohen because...Read More

15 Sep 2012

Advancing Knee Surgery

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15 Sep 2012 Doctors, Kevin Bowers knee resurfacing, MAKOplasty, Oro Valley Hospital, partial knee replacement, Rio Robotic Arm, robotic knee replacement

Oro Valley Hospital is the first hospital in Southern Arizona to provide patients with a revolutionary surgeon-controlled robotic-assisted procedure for partial knee resurfacing. The Rio Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System allows surgeons to treat patient-specific knee conditions with a lev...Read More

15 Sep 2012

Advancing Knee Surgery

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15 Sep 2012 Doctors, Kevin Bowers knee resurfacing, MAKOplasty, Oro Valley Hospital, partial knee replacement, Rio Robotic Arm, robotic knee replacement

1 Jan 2012

Something More: Osteoarthritis

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1 Jan 2012 Doctors, Edward Petrow, Media arthritis, joint replacement, osteoarthritis

Most of us know better than to drain the oil from our car and let the motor run. The heat from the friction would soon cause it to seize, destroying it in minutes. Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, is another example of what happens when protection against friction is removed. It...Read More

21 Dec 2011

Exhaust Options Before Joint Replacement Surgery

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21 Dec 2011 Doctors, Edward Petrow, Media hip replacement, joint replacement, knee replacement, minimally invasive surgery, osteoarthritis

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) acetaminophen, glucosomine and chondroitin nutritional supplements, cortisone injections and rooster cartilage – yes, rooster cartilage – may help avoid the need for hip and knee joint replacement surgery. About 65 people came to the East Social Cent...Read More

1 Dec 2011

Treating Arthritis: Making Gains Against The Pain

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1 Dec 2011 Doctors, Edward Petrow, Eric Anctil, Media ankle replacement, anterior hip replacement, arthritis, knee replacement, osteoarthritis

Although there are 100 types of arthritis, and many forms of treatment, research is getting us close to significant improvements in care. Here are some of the local developments that offer hope. Arthritis is America's number one cause of disability, costing the U.S. economy more than $128 billion a...Read More

11 Aug 2011

Prickett on Becker’s List of 65 Outstanding Shoulder Surgeons and Specialists

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11 Aug 2011 Doctors, Media, William Prickett Physician Recognition, shoulder surgery, sports medicine

Chicago – Becker's Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review is pleased to announce the inclusion of Dr. William Prickett on its list: "65 Outstanding Shoulder Surgeons and Specialists". The physicians on this list were selected based on their expertise in shoulder surgery, leadership positions...Read More

1 Aug 2011

Zeiller Receives NMC’s Perioperative Physician of the Month Award

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1 Aug 2011 Doctors, Media, Steven Zeiller Physician Recognition

The OR staff at Northwest Medical Center presented the August 2011 Perioperative Physician of the Month Award to Dr. Steven Zeiller because of his commitment to NMC's values. Here is what they said: Teamwork: Dr. Zeiller continually communicates his needs with all arenas in the perioperative team...Read More

11 Jul 2011

Anterior Hip Replacements Are the Future: 5 Points from Dr. Edward Petrow

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11 Jul 2011 Doctors, Edward Petrow, Media anterior approach, anterior hip replacement, hip replacement surgery, minimally invasive surgery

A growing number of joint replacement surgeons are beginning to perform hip replacement surgery using an anterior approach instead of the traditional posterior approach because of the benefits it has for the patient as well as the provider. It can be safely performed on many patients, as long as the...Read More

10 Nov 2010

Is Your Child’s Backpack Weighing Them Down?

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10 Nov 2010 Brian Nielsen, Doctors, Media backpack, kids, spine, stress fracture

TUCSON – For parents, school always brings up health concerns: how to keep your kids away from germs, how to keep them eating healthy, and how to make sure they get enough sleep. Something parents may not think about is how to keep their children's backs safe from harm. Dr. Brian Nielsen, a lo...Read More

7 Aug 2010

Orthopaedic Surgeon Takes a Look at the ‘Hip Side of Things’

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7 Aug 2010 Doctors, Media computer-assisted surgery, hip replacement, joint replacement, knee replacement

"So what's new on the hip side of things?" Dr. Edward P. Petrow Jr., asked a room full of people at the Quality Inn Wednesday afternoon. And no, Petrow wasn't asking about the most à la mode musical beats or in vogue fashion trends. When Petrow, the orthopaedic surgeon and recent Virginia transplant...Read More

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