OPA News
Dr. Sara Jurek: Crossfit is Good for you
As a shoulder and sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon who does Crossfit four days a week, I am frequently asked if I feel like a hypocrite for doing something on a
Your Guide to Hip Replacement: a “Q&A” with Dr. Matsen Ko
Hip pain slowing you down from enjoying life’s activities? Many people experience hip pain associated with arthritis as they age. So we decided to sit down with joint replacement surgeon
Tommy John Surgery: Myths Vs. Facts
In recent news, we learned that Yankee’s pitcher Michael Pineda is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery to reconstruct his ulnar collateral ligament. This procedure has become increasingly well known
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
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.
Dr. Kevin Ko: What You Need to Know About Rotator Cuff Tears
Many NFL fans may have recently seen that Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers is going to undergo surgery for a rotator cuff tear later this month. Rotator cuff tears