Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

What is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome? Cubital tunnel syndrome (also called ulnar nerve compression, or "cell phone elbow") is a condition brought on by increased pressure on the ulnar nerve at the elbow. The ulnar nerve controls muscles used for gripping a... Read >

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition brought on by increased pressure on the median nerve in the hand. The median nerve controls muscles used for gripping and the coordination of fine movements. The nerve passes through... Read >

Shoulder Instability

The shoulder joint is made up of bones held in place by muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Tendons are tough cords of tissue that hold the shoulder muscles to bones, and help the muscles move the shoulder. Ligaments hold the three shoulder bones to each oth... Read >

Don’t let a sprained ankle keep you out of the game

Mark J. Berkowitz, MD, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle conditions at Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle, presents a 4-part discussion on ankle sprains to help keep you and your ankles in top condition. Part I will provide an intro... Read >

ARTHRITIS – Time to Knock on the Doctor’s Door

Arthritis is a chronic disease associated with inflammation of the joints that results in pain and restricted movement of the affected area. The term ‘arthritis' is derived from the Greek words ‘arthro' meaning joint and ‘itis' meaning inflammation.... Read >

Tennis Elbow – Squashing its Myths and Misconceptions

Tennis elbow is a painful condition where the outer part of the elbow becomes sore and tender due to repetitive motions that put a strain on the elbow. The medical terminologies for this condition are lateral epicondylitis, the inflammation to the outside... Read >

Power Picks for Prevention of ROTATOR CUFF INJURY

Rotator cuff comprises of four muscles - supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. These muscles not only stabilize the back of the shoulder joint but also keep the head of the humerus (upper arm bone) in place against the shoulder bl... Read >

Shock Wave Relief through SONOREX TREATMENT

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a groundbreaking non-invasive method of treating localized musculoskeletal pains such as tendonitis and heel spur. Sonorex shockwave treatment is an extremely safe method of combating pain and is believed to be ... Read >

Meniscus Tear: Signs, Symptoms, and Signals

The word ëmeniscusí means crescent shaped structure and owes its origin to Greek. The C-shaped meniscus made of tough cartilage is wedged between the cartilage surfaces covering the three bones that form our knee joint. Meniscus aids the function of the... Read >