The Women Surgeons of OPA
When you close your eyes, what does a surgeon look like to you? For some of you, it may look like a man in scrubs… This past April, The New
Safety Tips to Prevent Golfing-Related Injuries
Whether you are hitting golf balls at a range or actually playing golf, golf can put a tremendous amount of stress on your muscles and joints. Here are a few
Why Osteoarthritis is More Common in Females?
The development of osteoarthritis is multi-factorial. Activity and body mass certainly play a role but genetics are involved as well. This is an interesting article suggesting that estrogen levels (higher
Dr. Matsen Ko: Is Bilateral Knee Replacement Right For You?
Patients often ask “Both my knees hurt, why can’t we just fix them both out in one surgery? I’ll save time!” I appreciate the sentiment- why would anyone want to
Obesity: What Really Works When it Comes to Losing Weight
OPA can help you fight obesity. *This is a wonderful article written by one of my colleagues at Swedish, Dr. Richard Cyr, about weight loss. I find a lot of
The Cost-Effectiveness of Total Knee & Hip Replacement
BioMed Central, a well-known scientific publisher out of the U.K., conducted a study to assess the existing evidence on the cost-effectiveness of surgery for the management of knee and
Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures
An acute rupture of the Achilles tendon is common and seen most frequently in people who participate in recreational athletics into their 30’s and 40’s. It is also a common
Dr. Martin Mankey Gives Back to UW
Dr. Martin G. Mankey specializes in all conditions of the foot and ankle; from ankle sprains to congenital deformities of the foot, he’s seen it all. Although it is never
Dr. Justin Esterberg: Change in Practice
Greetings OPA community, I hope this finds you well! OPA Ortho and I would like to inform you that I will be moving my primary practice location to the Edmonds
OPA Patient Conquers Seattle’s Big Climb Less Than One Year After Hip Replacement
Dr Matsen Ko placed 13th woman in the “Big Climb” (Columbia Tower Climb, 69 stories, 1311 steps, 788 elevation) but her real highlight was seeing her patient after the climb.