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July 15, 2012
Derby Dash 5K
Redmond Derby Days Come join EOC in outrunning pancreatic cancer. Read More »
December 31, 2011
Dr. Robbins Retired
Our best wishes to Dr. Robbins' retirement
June 2011
The 100 Best Companies to Work For
Seattle Business Magazine Third year in a row, Proliance Surgeons has been voted Top 100 Best Companies to work for in 2011. This is such an honor and a true reflection of our core values. We cherish our employees and are proud of the work they do on behalf of their patients. Read More »
May 2011
Dr. Robbins, Sandy Rowe, RN and Beth MacLean to Zambia
DH Medical Clinic in Zambia On May 10, 2011 a group of 8 volunteers embarked on a journey to rural Zambia with the mission of providing medical care to the pupils of Dwankhozi Basic School. Read More »
In the News
Apr 6, 2012
Medline Plus
A study published online in the American Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that leg dominance may be a risk factor for noncontact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in female recreational skiers. The research team conducted a cohort study of 65 male and 128 female recreational skiers, and found that ACL ruptures of the left knee occurred more frequently in female than in male recreational skiers. For 90 percent of both genders, the right leg was the preferred kicking leg. Overall, female skiers suffered more often from ACL ruptures of their nondominant leg than male skiers.
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Mar 1, 2012
The American Journal of Sports Medicine
Trunk control may be key component in ACL injury. Researchers conducted a case-control study comparing movie captures of 20 athletes performing a 1-legged landing maneuver that resulted in a torn ACL against a matched group of athletes performing a similar maneuver that did not result in ACL disruption. It was calculated that participants who sustained an ACL injury landed with their center of mass far posterior to their base of support at initial ground contact than controls.
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Feb 8, 2012
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Smoking is a significant risk factor for early failure in complex primary and revision total hip arthroplasty (THA). Researchers identified 500 patients (535 hips) who had complex primary (160) and revision (375) THAs between 1999 and 2009. At an average of 18 months after surgery, the failure rate was 6.2 percent (33 failures: 15 infections, 13 failures of ingrowth, 3 dislocations, 1 liner fracture, 1 periacetabular fracture). The failure rate in smokers was 11 percent, compared to a failure rate of 5.3 percent in previous smokers, and 3.8 percent in non-smokers.
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Jan 10, 2012
Becker's Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management
Recently released, Becker's Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management's list of "125 Outstanding Knee Surgeons" which includes Dr. Angelo. The list was created as a result of extensive research and recommendations from around the country from some of the most well-respected knee surgeons in America.
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Oct 28, 2011
Proliance Surgeons Outlook Magazine
Dr. Fuchs writes on Modern Day Advances in Knee-Replacement Surgery, which is the most successful procedure in all orthopedics.
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Oct 28, 2011
Proliance Surgeons Outlook Magazine
The article, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries, written by Dr. Angelo goes over the anatomy, treatments and recovery of injuries common to the ACL.
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Oct 28, 2011
Proliance Surgeons Outlook Magazine
Beth MacLean recounts her experience in rural Zambia where the non-profit, Dwankhozi Hope (www.dwankhozi-hope.org), set up a clinic.
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July 10, 2011
AOSSM Press Releases
Study reports link between vitamin D deficiency, muscle injuries in NFL players
A study presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting suggests that vitamin D deficiency may increase the chance of muscle injuries in athletes, specifically National Football League (NFL) football players. Researchers tested the vitamin D levels of 89 Caucasian and African-American football players (mean age: 25 years) from a single NFL team as part of the players’ routine preseason evaluations in 2010. The team provided that data used to determine the number of athletes who had lost playing time due to muscle injuries.
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June 15, 2011
Science Daily
Concentration of citrate may also contribute to bone brittleness
Research published in the April 12 issue of the journal Chemistry of Materials examines the role citrate plays in the nanostructure of bone. The researchers used nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to reveal enhanced interactions between the mineral and organic matrices of bone. As the concentration of citrate increases, the thickness of the nanocrystals decreases; thinner nanocrystals seem to make the bone more resistant to stress cracking.
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June 6, 2011
IU News Room
Strengthening hips help reduce knee pain
Hip strengthening exercises performed by female runners not only significantly reduced patellofemoral pain – a common knee pain experienced by runners – but they also improved the runners' gaits, according to Indiana University motion analysis expert Tracy Dierks.
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