Posts Tagged ‘orthopedics’
Shoulder replacements can restore quality of life
Reach High If you’re experiencing severe pain in your shoulder and you haven’t found relief through nonsurgical treatments like medications or physical therapy, then shoulder replacement surgery may be an option to consider. “Shoulder replacement is a very effective procedure,” says Jeffrey Lovallo, MD, Surgical Director, Inova Shoulder Replacement Program. “The doctors in our program…
Read MoreGame On: Dr. Robin West Heads up Inova’s New Sports Medicine Program
New Inova Sports Medicine Program to serve athletes of all ages, abilities For Robin West, MD, peace is found in the locker room. As former assistant team physician for the Pittsburgh Steelers and former head physician for teams at Carnegie Mellon and University of Pittsburgh, the orthopedic surgeon relished the process of shepherding players from…
Read MorePlatelet Rich Plasma: Is it a “Golden” Cure for Sports Injuries? (Dr. Robin West)
Robin V. West, MD is the medical director of the Inova Sports Medicine Institute and is board certified in Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. West will be blogging on current topics and best practices in sports injury prevention and treatment. ============================ You may have heard of Platelet Rich Plasma or PRP treatment. Does it deliver on…
Read MoreACL Injuries: Let’s Get Serious About Prevention (Dr. Robin West)
Robin West, MD is the Director of Sports Medicine at Inova. Dr. West will be blogging on current topics and best practices in sports injury prevention and treatment. ============================ Prevention Training is an important and cost-effective measure to help reduce the financial and physical costs experienced by athletes with ACL injuries. An ACL injury is one of…
Read MoreDouble Knee Replacements Allow Couple to Travel Again
A Joint Journey Sharon Zareski and Dave Cougle are an energetic couple who love to travel the world together. But for three years, the duo put their travels on hold as debilitating pain and stiffness from arthritis put a damper on their active lifestyle. Committed to staying fit and active, Zareski and Cougle sought the…
Read MoreInova Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Program Featured on WUSA 9
Protecting athletes from concussions, July 9, 2014 Heading off danger: Concussions and teens, July 18, 2014 Family Health: Youth sports overuse injuries, July 23, 2014 Family Health: Youth Sports Safety, July 23, 2014 Inova Youth Sports Safety and Health Day, July…
Read MoreInova’s Dr. Robert Najarian Spoke about Preventing ACL Tears with WUSA 9
Inova Medical Group’s Dr. Robert Najarian spoke about the higher incidence of ACL Tears in female athletes with WUSA 9. He spoke about preventative measures all athletes can take to help avoid ACL injuries.
Read MoreU.S. News & World Report Names Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Among Best in Washington DC Metro
Washington DC – July 15, 2014 – Inova Mount Vernon Hospital has been ranked #13 in the Washington, DC, metro area by U.S. News & World Report 2014-15. The hospital also ranked as high-performing in Orthopedics. The annual U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings, now in their 25th year, recognize hospitals that excel in treating the…
Read MoreInova Loudoun Hospital Pediatric and Adult Rehabilitation Center’s Open House
Friday, July 18 from 2 – 4 p.m. Leesburg, VA – July 7, 2014 – Inova Loudoun Hospital is hosting an Open House of the new Adult Rehabilitation Center on Friday, July 18 from 2 – 4 p.m. at Inova Loudoun Hospital, 44035 Riverside Parkway, Suite 500 in Leesburg. There will be tours of the facility…
Read MoreLocal tennis enthusiast returns to center court after shoulder surgery for osteoarthritis
Getting Her Swing Back Local tennis enthusiast returns to center court after shoulder surgery for osteoarthritis Pain is no match for Betsy Leavitt Stanford. When osteoarthritis threatened her ability to play tennis, the 77-year-old Arlington resident stayed in the game with shoulder replacement surgery. And she’s glad she did. “Before surgery, my shoulder throbbed all…
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