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Surgical Advances Help Elders Recover From Hip Repair and Replacement
Not long ago, a broken hip in the elder population was an all-but-certain death sentence. But today with orthopedic surgical advances and agressive rehabiliation techniques, elders with bone fractures are thriving. Read the story in the Sacramento Bee featuring physiatrist Greg Lebleu, M.D.
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Sutter First in Nation to Use Next-Generation Robotics for Joint Replacement
A story about the next generation of the ROBODOC® surgical system, which was used Wednesday by William Bargar, M.D., Sutter Independent Physicians orthopedic surgeon, at Sutter General Hospital during a hip replacement procedure. Dr. Bargar and his patient, Warren Roberts, were interviewed. Watch the story that was reported by KCRA 3.
Ultrasound therapy boosts healing of fractures
The Sacramento Bee featured Dr. Soheil Payvandi and three of his patients, including WEC Urijah Faber, in a story about bone fractures and the use of bone stimulators to promote faster healing. Learn More about Ultrasound
His cutting edge offers faster healing
The Sacramento Bee featured orthopedic surgeon, Alan Hirahara, M.D., Sutter Orthopedic Institute, in an article highlighting his expertise in shoulder surgery and in using an innovative approach for surgical shoulder repair using fibrin clots for faster healing and better outcomes. Learn More about Sugical Shoulder repair
Learn More About Bunion Treatment
Sutter Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Specialist, Masoud Ghalambor, M.D., provides information on the treatment of bunions. Learn More about bunion treatment
Learn More About ACL Repair
Sutter Orthopedic Surgeon David Coward, M.D., and Sutter Rheumatologist Kenneth Wiesner, M.D., offer their expertise in treating anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears and knee injuries. Learn More about ACL Repair
Learn More About Osteoarthritis
Rheumatologist Kenneth Wiesner, M.D., offers information regarding treatment options on osteoarthritis. Learn More about Osteoarthritis
