This event is complete, Thank you! Suffering From Hand or Wrist Problems? Shasta Orthopedics invites you to a FREE presentation on the causes and latest treatments for hand problems. Hand specialist Dr. Stephen Ferraro will discuss many common hand and wrist problems, including: carpal tunnel syndrome arthritis repetitive motion injuries injuries from sports, work and […]
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, […]
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 […]
A fascinating sport that originated in Northern California in 1955, endurance horseback riding includes covering either 50 or 100 miles in a 24-hour period. In 2012, Shasta County resident Irene Burnett faced the terrifying possibility that her 20-plus years of enjoying this sport would end due to a shoulder injury. But with the help of […]
“Growing pains” can affect children of many different ages and are usually described as a throbbing pain or ache in the legs. The calves, front of the thighs, or knees may be most affected. These pains occur most frequently at night and often are attributed to rapid growth rates. Since there is no evidence to […]
On March 24, Shasta Orthopaedics appeared on NorthState Health to talk about Sports Medicine. In this segement, Dr. Stephen Ferraro discusses carpal tunnel syndrome – its causes, symptoms and treatments. To view additional segements from Shasta Ortho’s appearance on NorthState Health, please visit our YouTube Channel. If you are experiencing pain, numbness or tingling in […]
