SRO Newsletters

Hand Fractures – healing a broken hand

We use our hands a lot, and we depend on all the features of our hands to perform perfectly so that we can fulfill our daily activities, whether that may be texting, washing dishes, creating art or typing out a novel. There are 27 bones in the hand, ...

2022-12-12T13:29:28-07:00

Sports Injury Prevention for Life

It’s a fact that our bodies change with age. Some of these changes can make us feel like slowing down and stepping away from exercise routines. But, it’s more important than ever to stay in the game and keep moving – even when you feel like doing less. ...

2022-12-12T13:29:28-07:00

What is a hand surgeon and when should you see one?

When you get a wrist sprain or a hand fracture or experience any painful injury to your hand, wrist or forearm you want to know that the surgeon you visit is on top of his game. SRO’s board certified orthopaedic hand surgeon Dr. Dominic Mintalucci is deeply immersed ...

2022-12-12T13:29:30-07:00

Researchers Prescribe Physical Therapy for Knee Pain

The world's most common form of arthritis, knee osteoarthritis, causes sufferers pain and diminishes quality of life. Total knee replacement is the only option for people with severe knee osteoarthritis, but some patients continue to struggle with chronic knee pain after surgery. Researchers have discovered that physical therapy ...

2022-12-12T13:31:13-07:00

Morton’s Neuroma – inflammation of the foot

If you’ve ever had a rock in your shoe that left your foot feeling irritated and swollen, then you have some idea of what it’s like to have Morton’s Neuroma. This painful foot condition typically affects people between the ages of 40 and 50 but can happen to ...

2022-12-12T13:31:15-07:00

SRO Welcomes New Physical Therapy Team Members

We are pleased to announce that the Physical Therapy team at Santa Rosa Orthopaedics has gained two valuable new team members; Hayden Block, DPT and Anna Coopersmith, OTRL, CHT. The SRO PT team are experienced and highly skilled physical therapists that have completed extensive post-graduate education in orthopaedics ...

2022-12-12T13:31:35-07:00

When is it time for a total knee replacement?

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful condition that not only slows a person down, but with every step there is a painful reminder that your knee is not ‘normal’. Whether walking, climbing stairs or simply taking a seat in a favorite chair, knee osteoarthritis is always there. In ...

2022-12-12T13:31:35-07:00

Rotator Cuff Tears and Chronic Shoulder Pain

It is not uncommon for athletes participating in sports - particularly those involving repetitive overhead motions of the arm – to experience painful rotator cuff tears. In older patients, sudden trauma and the natural aging process can also result in shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff tears. How ...

2022-12-12T13:31:55-07:00

Ankle Pain May Signal Stress Fracture

Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle Most stress fractures are caused by overuse and repetitive activity and are all too common in runners and athletes who participate in running sports including soccer and basketball. The weight-bearing bones of the foot and lower leg are especially vulnerable to ...

2022-12-12T13:31:56-07:00

SRO Newsletter – June Issue Available for Viewing

SRO's latest newsletter is now available for viewing and download (Click image to download PDF). In this issue: When it's time for total knee replacement More than 90% of people who have total knee replacement surgery experience a dramatic reduction of knee pain and a significant improvement in ...

2022-12-12T13:33:00-07:00
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