O+FS Welcomes
Dr. George S. Oji, M.D.
Orthopedic + Fracture Specialists is proud to announce that George S. Oji, M.D. will be joining the providers in the practice of Spine, Fracture + Trauma beginning September 2024.
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O+FS Welcomes
2024 Future Medical Professional Scholarship Winners
Orthopedic + Fracture Specialists is excited to support the next generation of young medical professionals by offering a $1,500 scholarship to 4 high school seniors!
Ultrasound Guided Injections
Using ultrasound guidance for an injection allows for more accurate treatment of the affected joint and improves the chance of treatment success.
Arthritis 101 - The Basics
Osteoarthritis, or OA, often occurs as we become older due to years of wear and tear on one or more joints. Things like long-term participation in sports, joint injuries, or repetitive activities of daily living can all contribute to developing OA.
Low Back Pain in Young Athletes
Spondylolysis is a fracture of the spine and is a common cause of lower back pain in young athletes. Spondylolysis occurs most frequently in the lower back at what are referred to as the lumbar levels of the spine.
ACL Reconstruction - Getting Back in the Game
Stitching an ACL back together will not work, so it must be reconstructed. A section of tendon is used to replace the torn ACL. That piece of tendon is called a “graft.” Usually, one of two types of grafts are used to reconstruct the ACL: an autograft, which comes from the patient, and an allograft, which comes from a cadaver.
Preventing ACL Injuries - The Basics
ACL tears can be devastating injuries. Adding insult to injury, the ACL does not heal on its own and thus requires surgical treatment in most cases. Take actions to prevent ACL Injuries!
Athletic Training Residency Program
As of January 10, 2024, Orthopedic + Fracture Specialists will begin accepting applications for a position in the 12-month Athletic Training Residency Program. Located in Portland, Oregon, Orthopedic + Fracture Specialists created the program to advance the knowledge of musculoskeletal clinical evaluation and diagnosis of certified athletic trainers.
Is My Back Pain Serious?
The cause of back pain can be relatively minor, such as muscle spasms caused by overdoing an activity, or by twisting the wrong way. This type of pain is called “acute” pain, which is pain that happens suddenly but goes away after a short period of time. However, some types of back pain are chronic, which means they don’t get better over time.
Preparing For a Total Joint Replacement
Good presurgical preparation is key to a successful outcome for any surgery, but most importantly when you're getting a Joint Replacement. There are several things you can start doing now to help your journey run more smoothly.