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Free Medical Equipment Recycling Program in Sonoma County

Santa Rosa Orthopaedics is happy to share a helpful local resource for patients, families, and caregivers: the Sonoma Medical Equipment Recycling Program, also known as Sonoma MERP. Many orthopedic patients need temporary support while recovering from an injury, surgery, joint replacement, or mobility-related condition. Items such as walkers, ...

2026-07-02T09:50:27-07:00

Now Offering the World’s Only Smart Knee Replacement

Santa Rosa Orthopaedics is proud to announce that Dr. Gary Stein is now offering Persona IQ®, the world’s first and only smart knee implant. Persona IQ® helps patients stay connected with their healthcare team throughout every step of their knee replacement journey. The implant combines the trusted design ...

2025-10-22T12:24:41-07:00

What is Causing My Knee Pain?

Being active is one of the best things you can do for your joints and the rest of your body. But injuries can happen, and they often involve the knees. Some of the most common problems are sprained ligaments, meniscus tears, tendinitis, and runner's knee. If you have ...

2023-04-18T15:02:08-07:00

The Gender Gap in Sports Injuries

Sports injuries are an unfortunate but common occurrence in athletics, and while many may believe that male athletes are more prone to injuries, the truth is that women are actually at a higher risk for many of the most common sports-related injuries. Why are women more prone to ...

2023-04-18T11:51:14-07:00

What is Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome of the Wrist?

Ulnar tunnel syndrome of the wrist is a condition that affects the ulnar nerve. The ulnar nerve starts near where your neck meets your shoulder. It runs through your elbow and down to the outer edge of your hand. It’s one of three main nerves that provides sensation and movement to ...

2023-04-10T15:01:46-07:00

The Future Role of AI in Orthopedic Surgery

Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly gaining momentum and being adopted in our daily lives. The medical sector is not far behind, given that more research into the integration of AI for different industries is being explored. AI has the potential to revolutionize the field of orthopedic surgery by ...

2023-04-11T08:29:49-07:00

Get Relief from Knee Osteoarthritis with Visco-3

What causes osteoarthritis? Some people who have constant pain in their knees have a condition called osteoarthritis (“wear-and-tear” arthritis). Unlike the temporary pain and inflammation caused in a joint by an overactive immune system response, osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease. Osteoarthritis mostly affects the cartilage. Cartilage is the ...

2023-03-17T16:54:00-07:00

The Life-Saving Role of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

The importance of orthopedic trauma surgery Orthopedic trauma surgery is an essential medical field that plays a critical role in treating patients with musculoskeletal injuries, particularly those caused by trauma. Here are some reasons why orthopedic trauma surgery is important: Restoration of Function and Mobility: Orthopedic trauma surgery ...

2023-11-03T10:44:05-07:00
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