SRO Sports Medicine Center

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

Top reasons patients chose rotator cuff surgery

Patients who chose rotator cuff repair are interested in alleviating chronic shoulder pain, and they are concerned about the condition worsening. A nagging inability to sleep due to constant discomfort is also reported. Studies bear out that through arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR), patients consistently achieve significant functional ...

2022-12-12T13:30:16-07:00

Join us for a FREE Knee & Hip Pain Webinar

FREE Online Webinar - Thurs., March 10th 6-7:30 p.m. Register Now: March 10th Webinar Join us from the comfort of your own home for an educational online seminar sponsored by Sutter Health featuring knee, hip and shoulder specialist, Michael J. McDermott, MD of the Santa Rosa Orthopaedic Group. ...

2022-12-12T13:30:19-07:00

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

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

PFPS – Runners and jumpers experience this painful condition most

People who have patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) experience pain in the front of the knee and around the patella, or kneecap. Athletes who specialize in running and jumping sports—particularly females and young adults—complain of this condition most frequently, but PFPS can happen to anyone. The characteristic symptoms of ...

2022-12-12T13:31:36-07:00

Ankle Fractures (Broken Ankle)

A broken ankle or fractured ankle happens when one or more of the many bones that make up the ankle joint is broken. A fractured ankle can happen with a simple break in one bone, which might slow a person down but not necessarily interfere with normal walking. ...

2022-12-12T13:31:37-07:00

Athletes benefit from noninvasive joint surgery

In an arthroscopic surgery review conducted by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) it was discovered that the vast majority (96 percent) of athletic runners returned to actively participate in their sport within nine months of undergoing arthroscopic surgery. These extremely favorable results are due to the ...

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