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Fracture Care

The human skeleton, by adulthood, has 206 bones. That’s a lot of potential for something to break. Fortunately, our bones are surprisingly strong. However, as we age we begin to lose bone density, making the bones more susceptible to a break or fracture. A healthy diet and regular physical activity are essential for maintaining strongContinue reading “Fracture Care”

CAO’s Toys for Tots Toy Drive

Help make a less fortunate child’s Christmas a little brighter this holiday season. Please consider purchasing and donating an extra toy or two to the Marine’s annual Toys for Tots toy drive. CAO has partnered with them this year to serve as a drop off location. Drop off your new, unwrapped toys in the designatedContinue reading “CAO’s Toys for Tots Toy Drive”

Repairing Your Rotator Cuff

The shoulder, a ball and socket joint, is one of the most mobile joints in the human body. It’s a hardworking joint that helps you to keep the golf ball in the fairways (hopefully) when swinging your club. The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles that attach to and form a “cuff” overContinue reading “Repairing Your Rotator Cuff”

Need a Foot and Ankle Doctor? Look for the “O”!

Recently Dr. Grebing visited Seattle. He was there to do more than catch fish at Pike Place Market and enjoy views of the Puget Sound. He was visiting the coffee capital of the world to attend the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society’s Annual Meeting. The conference features numerous informative presentations, as well as GuestContinue reading “Need a Foot and Ankle Doctor? Look for the “O”!”

How to Pick the Perfect Orthopedic Surgeon

Choosing an orthopedic surgeon is like finding a hair stylist; you want someone that does excellent work and is easy to talk to. Okay, maybe there’s a few more stipulations when it comes to orthopedic surgeons, but you get the idea. Your health is your most valuable asset. Picking an orthopedic surgeon is a majorContinue reading “How to Pick the Perfect Orthopedic Surgeon”