Total Shoulder Replacement

Total knee replacement a cost-effective treatment for patients with osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis is a painful condition that affects over 14 million U.S. adults, many of whom have extreme obesity, defined by body mass index (BMI) greater than 40kg/m2. Total knee replacement (TKR) is often recommended to treat advanced knee osteoarthritis, but surgeons may be hesitant to operate on ...

2022-12-12T13:31:54-07:00

Dedicated to your active lifestyle!

Move better. Feel better. Live better. Our mission at Santa Rosa Orthopaedics is to return our patients back to pain-free mobility and full strength as quickly and as painlessly as possible using the most advanced surgical and non-surgical orthopedic procedures. As an award winning, recognized center of excellence, ...

2022-12-12T13:32:17-07:00

No pain no gain attitude leads to shoulder injury in swimmers

The painful overuse injury called swimmer's shoulder, common in competitive swimmers, may be caused by excessive swimming distance during training along with a culture in competitive swimming that sublimates pain, according to new research being presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2019 National Conference & Exhibition. ...

2022-12-12T13:32:41-07:00

SRO’s Dr. Pourtheri Joins the American Shoulder & Elbow Society

Santa Rosa Orthopaedics is pleased to announced that Dr. Neema Pourtaheria has been accepted to the prestigious American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES). The Mission of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons is to support quality shoulder and elbow care through the ethical practice of leadership, medical education, ...

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

Shoulder replacement surgery gives SRO patient a new lease on life

Michael Armstrong was a California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer for 30 years.  He joined the CHP in 1968, and has been retired for 22+ years. While he enjoying his retired life, he gradually started noticing shoulder pain. After researching shoulder treatment specialist physicians Michael discovered Santa Rosa Orthopaedics. ...

2022-12-12T13:33:21-07:00

Dr. Pourtaheri’s Patient Returns to Celebrating Her Passion for Horseback Riding

Since her teenage years, Karen Trione has been passionate about riding horses. As a local athlete, Karen specialized in the hunter-jumper division of competitive horseback riding. Unfortunately, in September 2017, while on a ride, she fractured her collarbone and separated her shoulder. The accident was painful and concerning ...

2022-12-12T13:33:22-07:00
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