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Shasta Orthopaedics News & Events

10 Apr

Posted at 07:00h in Orthopedics & Orthopaedic Surgery by

For many years, patients suffering from arthritic ankles and bone-on-bone pain had limited options: live with the pain, or have the bones fused. Relatively recent advancements in new technologies and surgical techniques have since opened up new options for treatment of osteoarthritis in ankles including the more traditional open ankle fusion (arthrodesis), arthroscopic ankle fusion, and joint replacement (also called total ankle replacement or TAR).

While choice of treatment options is encouraging, making a decision about which option to select is not always easy, and is usually affected by a patient's personal circumstances.

26 Mar

Posted at 23:07h in Back & Neck Health And Information, Health Information, Orthopedics & Orthopaedic Surgery by

Gardening And Back ProblemsFive Ways to Avoid Common Back Problems Caused By Gardening

It’s that time of year again. Warmer weather has returned, birds are singing and our thoughts have turned to growing things outside. While exercise and fresh air are generally thought of as good things, many gardening activities can lead to significant back pain. Before you put your garden gloves on and grab that shovel, prepare yourself and your body by following these five simple practices.

28 Feb

Posted at 00:33h in Health Information, Sports Medicine by

Child ExerciseParticipation in sports activities can be wonderful for a child’s physical and emotional health. But where’s the line on your child’s exercise routine, and how much is too much?

The answer lies in each individual child. What might be too much for one child may be completely healthy for another. It’s important to know what your child can handle, and also to take steps to prevent exhaustion, injuries, mental “burn out,” and eating disorders.

While the risk of injury varies from sport to sport, the most common cause of injury, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is overuse:

31 Dec

Posted at 00:31h in Health Information, Health Tips by

Protect Yourself and Your Family: 5 Places in Your Home You Can "Fall-Proof" for the New Year

According to the National Safety Council, falls occur most commonly in:

  • Doorways
  • Ramps
  • Ladders
  • Stairs
  • Crowded areas
  • Areas with uneven surfaces

​Among older adults, falls can result in serious injury and an increased risk of fatality. There are steps you can take to help prevent falls in your home or that of a friend or family member.

19 Nov

Posted at 22:50h in Back & Neck Health And Information, Health Information, Orthopedics & Orthopaedic Surgery by
Lumbago Is Lower Back Pain

Lumbago Is Lower Back Pain

The term Lumbago refers to discomfort or pain in the area of the lower back. The level of pain can range from mild to severe, and can be acute or chronic. In many cases, the pain from Lumbago can also radiate into the pelvis and upper legs.

Lumbago Symptoms

If you have any or all of the following symptoms, you may be suffering from Lumbago:

  • lower back pain or discomfort
  • lower back stiffness
  • soreness in pelvis or upper legs
  • muscle spasms in back
  • pain upon rising
  • tingling sensation in legs
  • curvature in spine

13 Nov

Posted at 16:59h in Orthopedics & Orthopaedic Surgery, Our Doctors, Seminars by
[caption id="attachment_1104" align="alignright" width="375"]California Foot And Ankle Treatments DOWNLOAD EVENT FLYER[/caption] Healthcare professionals, you are invited to a free discussion about foot and ankle conditions and new innovative treatments available. Dr. Jason Nowak will discuss the following topics:
  • Total ankle replacement and ankle fusion
  • Flatfoot (pediatric and adult)
  • Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine and Fracture Care
  • Bunions/Hammertoes
This event is for Healthcare Professionals only. Tours of the Shasta Orthopaedics facility will be available.

12 Nov

Posted at 21:38h in Orthopedics & Orthopaedic Surgery, Our Doctors, Sports Medicine, Videos by
[caption id="attachment_1095" align="alignright" width="417"]Anderson Silva Leg Injury And Return photo: UFC.com[/caption] For those unfamiliar, Anderson Silva is a UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship, the largest mixed martial arts organization in the world) fighter who is recognized as one of the greatest middleweight champions of the sport (Silva was undefeated with 14 wins prior to his first fight with Chris Wiedman. Note the injury occurred in his 2nd fight with Wiedman).

21 Oct

Posted at 23:40h in Community by
Redding Holiday Donation Program

Kids4Healing supports the St. Jude holiday donation program and asks for your help!

Donations must be in by December 1st, 2014

By now, you've probably heard about Katelyn and her organization called Kids4Healing (If not, check her out here: Teen Stands Up To Cancer). Katelyn and Kids4Healing are now working with the St. Jude holiday program to collect $11,000 in monetary donations and 300 new unwrapped gifts for kids being treated at St. Jude and their families. St. Jude is the only pediatric center in the United States that fully pays for lodging, travel, and medical expenses for children and their families who are without insurance. St. Jude was recently ranked as the most trusted nonprofit brand by market research firm Harris Interactive.

16 Oct

Posted at 19:34h in Health Information, Health Tips by
Tips For Drinking More Water

Staying hydrated is extremely important if you're an athlete of course, but it's also important for everyone to get enough water no matter who they are. Depending on size, gender, and activity level, the recommended daily amount can vary from 2 liters to 3 or more liters per day for adults. For a lot of people, drinking water isn't at the top of their "most exciting things to do" list, so they need a little extra motivation to get their daily dose. We put together a list of ways that can help you hydrate.

Tips For Drinking More Water

1. Bring It With You - To work, to school, while you're running errands, wherever you go, make it a habit to always have water with you. Get a water bottle or a thermos, fill it up, and make it your daily accessory the same as you would your wallet or your phone.

01 Oct

Posted at 20:03h in Orthopedics & Orthopaedic Surgery, Our Doctors by
Total Ankle Replacement System In Redding

Shasta Ortho’s Dr. Jason Nowak Among First Surgeons in the Nation to Use Cutting Edge New Total Ankle System

When he joined Shasta Orthopaedics in July of 2013, foot and ankle surgical specialist, Dr. Jason Nowak, began offering new innovative surgical and non-surgical techniques to North State patients. For patients suffering from advanced arthritis in the ankle, Dr. Nowak utilized the INBONE® II System – a total ankle replacement system that is effective thanks to its long stem design (inserted into the patient’s tibia) and also to its compatibility with PROPHECY® Pre-Operative Navigation Alignment technology. PROPHECY technology uses CT scans to create ankle alignment guides unique to each patient. These guides play an important role in the overall success of the ankle replacement procedure because they allow surgeons like Dr. Nowak to properly size, place and align ankle components during the surgery.

04 Sep

Posted at 00:00h in Back & Neck Health And Information, Health Information, Sports Medicine by
Back Pain In Children While back pain in adults is relatively common, children are more flexible and their bodies are more resilient, thus making back pain among that population less common. Because chronic or severe back pain can often be caused by a more serious medical problem, medical providers are more likely to treat such issues very seriously.

Here are some common back conditions that appear among children:


Scheuermann's Kyphosis (rounded back) – A common cause of middle back pain, Scheuermann's kyphosis occurs when vertebrae become wedged, causing a rounded, or hunched, back. Children with Scheuermann's kyphosis may complain of pain in the curved part of the back, and that pain may increase with activity.