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Shasta Orthopaedics News & Events

07 Aug

Posted at 22:54h in Sports Medicine by

The Support System Of Olympic Athletes

Watching the Olympics, we see athlete after athlete winning events, earning medals, and embracing the glory of being a champion. While these amazing individuals put in the work and earn their success, almost every athlete has a group people who have been part of their journey to success. You could think of them as the unsung heroes behind the heroes.

25 May

Posted at 16:04h in Orthopedics & Orthopaedic Surgery by
New Downtown Redding building offers a new level of convenience and care to anyone suffering from the wide range of conditions that can be helped by orthopedic medicine. Shasta Orthopaedics announces the opening of our new orthopaedic center in Redding, CA. The new 56,000-square-foot facility opened in June of 2012 at 1255 Liberty Street in Downtown Redding and is the only facility of its kind in the greater Redding area. More than just a new building, the new Center allows patients to be treated by a range of specialists and receive everything from diagnostic services through physical therapy at a single location.

06 Mar

Posted at 18:32h in Knee Health And Information, Orthopedics & Orthopaedic Surgery by
Joint Pain in Children

Persistent Joint Pain in Children

Children that suffer from sore or achy joints may be experiencing natural growing pains or soreness resulting from a recent injury. However, if the pain persists, a medical evaluation is necessary to determine whether the pain is a result of a more serious condition like juvenile arthritis. An autoimmune disease, juvenile idiopathic arthritis should be diagnosed as early as possible so that proper treatment can be administered. Without treatment, this condition may result in irreversible joint damage, developmental problems, disability, or deformity.

31 Jan

Posted at 18:21h in Knee Health And Information by

Introduction To Knee Pain Causes

Are you suffering from knee pain? There are several common knee problems that could be the source of your knee pain, and you may need to see an Orthopaedic Specialist to address it.

You can review our introductory list of some common knee problems and symptoms to consider if anything you are experiencing could possibly need further attention. You can also visit our main website for more extensive information on knee pain and knee problems.

29 Dec

Posted at 22:20h in Knee Health And Information by
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  • How well the knee is aligned in surgery.
  • The durability of the components of the replacement knee
Verilast is a new knee replacement technology that is documented to dramatically increase the life of a knee replacement.

28 Dec

Posted at 12:48h in Our Doctors, Sports Medicine by
[caption id="attachment_129" align="alignright" width="300" caption="By following the tips in this article, children and adults can help prevent winter sports injuries"]Winter Sports Injury Prevention, Prevent Winter Sports Injuries [/caption] People spend hours of recreation time on activities ranging from sledding, snow skiing and tobogganing to ice hockey, ice skating and snow boarding. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), however, if the proper precautions are not taken to ensure warmth and safety, severe injuries can occur. Winter sports injuries get a lot of attention at hospital emergency rooms, doctors' offices and clinics. Injuries include sprains and strains, dislocations and fractures. In 2007, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported:

28 Dec

Posted at 01:04h in Orthopedics & Orthopaedic Surgery by
[caption id="attachment_99" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Our complete team approach makes a difference in your care."]Choosing An Orthopaedist, Choosing An Orthopedic Surgeon, Choosing An Orthopedic Specialist[/caption] When choosing an orthopedic specialist to help you with your knee or hip problem, arthritis, back pain, sports injury or other orthopaedic-related problems, consider the complete approach of Shasta Orthopaedics. Shasta Orthopaedics has worked hard developing - and continuing to develop - a complete team that includes a range of specialists to address your specific needs. That means that you will see a sports medicine specialist for your sports injury. In addition, that sports medicine specialist is able to consult with - and possibly refer you to - our hand specialist if the problem is related to your hand or to our spine specialist if your problem is related to your neck or back.