Newsletter

2011

July 27, 2011

Premera Announcement

Effective August 1st, 2011, Proliance Surgeons-Evergreen Orthopedic Center will accept Premera Blue Cross insurance as a Preferred Provider. Read More »

July 27, 2011

EOC Surgeons Speak at Local Event

On March 26th, 2011, EOC surgeons spoke to physical and occupational therapists in the Evergreen Hospital Medical Center Auditorium. The event, Doctors Demystify The Shoulder, was part of a series of lectures throughout 31 US cities. Read More »

July 27, 2011

Females are at higher risk of ACL injuries: What they can do to prevent those injuries

Studies show that females can decrease chances of ACL tears through muscular strengthening and improved jumping and cutting mechanics. Females are more prone to ACL tears because they tend to land from a jump and cut with their knees less bent. Read More »

July 27, 2011

Cartilage Transplant Leads to Improved Function

Advances in cartilage surgery now allow for restoration of cartilage, which leads to improved function and quality of life. Through a minimally invasive arthroscopic technique, cartilage plugs are harvested from an area where cartilage is not needed and transplanted to the cartilage defect. Read More »