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Accidents happen all the time, but when they happen at work, they can lead to physical and financial problems that can be hard to manage. Read on to find out what to do when it happens and how we can help.

Pickleball has taken the world by storm, and it's easy to see why. It's a fun, social, and engaging sport that offers a great workout. However, like any physical activity, pickleball comes with the risk of injury. Learn how to stay safe while having fun!

Tendonitis, an inflammation of the tendons, is often associated with repetitive movements or activities that place strain on these connective tissues. While activities like gardening, raking, and playing tennis are commonly linked to tendon stress...

Sprains and strains are common injuries, but it’s not always clear when they require medical attention. If you’re experiencing symptoms that don’t improve or worsen over time, it’s important to consult with a healthcare professional..

The holiday season is filled with festive fun, but decorating your home can sometimes lead to unexpected injuries. Whether it’s a fall from a ladder or a mishap with heavy décor, injuries can happen when you least expect them. When accidents occur..

Breaking a bone can happen in all kinds of ways. Whether from a fall at home, a sports injury, a workplace accident, or something unexpected, a broken bone requires the right diagnosis and treatment immediately. Knowing what to expect..

A stress fracture is a small crack or serious bruising within a bone, commonly occurring in weight-bearing areas like the legs and feet. Athletes, especially runners and those who play high-impact sports are at a higher risk. If you suspect..

Recovering from an orthopedic injury is a process that requires more than just initial treatment. Follow-up care is a key component of the healing journey. It can ensure that your injury heals correctly and you regain full function...

Joint dislocations are common sports injuries, but they can happen at home or anywhere else, too. Although joint dislocation isn’t a broken bone, it can hurt like one — and at Go To Ortho, we understand how unsettling and stressful this injury can be.

Ligaments are tough, fibrous tissues that connect bones to other bones. A ligament tear, which can range from mild to severe, is commonly due to excessive force from sports, accidents, or daily activities. Immediate treatment is vital for recovery ...

Tendonitis, or tendinitis, is a common yet often overlooked condition that occurs when tendons become inflamed, leading to pain and discomfort. Early recognition and treatment from the specialists at Go To Ortho are crucial to prevent the condition..

Orthopedic injuries can occur suddenly and unexpectedly, causing significant pain and impairment. These injuries involve the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. They can range from minor strains to...

Your pelvis has several bones. It is located below your abdomen and between your hip bones. A pelvic fracture occurs when one of the bones in the pelvic region are broken or cracked. The bones that make up your pelvis include the sacrum, coccyx, and..

In recent news, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield has announced that it will no longer maintain its contract with Legacy Hospital, a major healthcare provider in the area. This means that patients with Regence insurance who rely on Legacy for their..

Exercise for beginners helps you build foundational strength, stability, and flexibility that will allow you to prevent future injuries. As you improve, you can expand your athletic activities to include more demanding workouts. However, it’s important..

A broken wrist (a wrist fracture) usually occurs during a severe fall. A sudden twisting of the wrist by an external force may also result in this fracture. However, just because it hurts doesn’t mean it’s broken. You could have a wrist sprain.

Every day in the United States, an estimated 28,000 people sprain their ankles. Although your ankle is designed to bear your full body weight, its range of motion can limit certain moves. When you put too much pressure on the joint, this can cause..

When a person’s level of exercise intensity surpasses their body’s capacity for recovery, overtraining syndrome (OTS) sets in. Overtraining may also be defined as the inability to maintain a specific training load over an extended period of time..

Youth sports can be excellent for children. Not only are there well-studied benefits that sports provide to children in the form of improved cognitive development and physical growth to aid their developing bodies, but sports can be just plain fun...

Fractures, or broken bones, can be serious injuries that need weeks of recovery. Without proper, timely attention, a broken bone can lead to deformity, disability, or complications with your cardiovascular system, such as a pulmonary embolism.

If you experience carpal tunnel syndrome on a regular basis, don’t wait until the symptoms become even more severe before you see a medical professional. When you obtain treatment for carpal tunnel in its early stages, simple solutions like rest..

Most of us take our shoulders for granted, but this complex joint used every day often results in chronic pain for many people. The shoulder, a nexus of several joints combined with tendons and muscles, enables a wide range of arm motions...

Injuries and accidents simply happen. They aren’t always preventable; however, despite their unpredictability, injuries and accidents can be prepared for. If you don’t have a first aid kit, have one but it is in some forgotten corner of your house..

Ligaments are strong fibrous tissues that help connect bones in our body at a joint. This helps provide stability but also provides a bit of added controlled movement. Healthy and strong ligaments are essential for movement, stability, and strength.

At Go To Ortho, we have been continually reviewing CDC recommendations and updating our preventive and responsive actions accordingly, so that we can continue to provide care to those that need it while keeping our patient’s and staff’s health a priority.

Now is a great time to rekindle your love of the outdoors. In fact, record numbers of people flock every year into parks and wilderness to camp, hike, mountain bike or just be at peace. Just remember that when you are remote, your chances for..

Each year record numbers of people are flocking into Oregon parks and wilderness to enjoy nature. While therapeutic, escaping the city can reduce access to life saving medicine, due to Oregon’s limited trauma and injury support system in rural areas.

The workers’ compensation claim process can be complicated – even experienced HR managers and HR specialists have questions about the nuances of workers’ compensation law. The fact that workers’ compensation rules and regulations differ from..

It’s a testament to the quality of care you get at Go To Ortho that all our physicians made the list,” said Dr. Steve Madey, orthopedic surgeon and partner at Go To Ortho. “The Portland Monthlylist is created by other people working in the medical field..

One of my favorite ways to unwind is to play a round of golf. I love a challenge, and golf is always a challenge. Just ask Tiger. Yet, if you’re like me, you’re more at risk of throwing out your back swinging than getting a chance at a green jacket.

As an orthopedic surgeon, I talk to patients about their treatment options all the time. It’s surprising how surgery tends to be first-and-foremost on many patients’ minds. Often it seems some are looking for a quick fix, either a pill to fix the pain..

Chronic, severe joint pain affects nearly 30 percent of all Americans, according to the CDC. And in Oregon, nearly 900,000 adults suffer from arthritis and chronic joint pain. One of the most common joint problems reported is knee pain.

In our technology-driven world, if we’re not texting on our smartphones, we’re typing on our laptops. We dash out a quick text – I’m here got us table in the back – or we start playing Candy Crush and time just slips away. We don’t realize that..

You’ve witnessed your grandma or mom dealing with the pain of arthritis. Now you’re crossing your fingers, hoping you’ve missed the genetic lotto that doles out inherited diseases like arthritis. The good news is, it’s not just genetics that..

Visits to the emergency room can get expensive fast. As deductibles increase, the patient pays out more on those bills. (That’s one reason we founded Go To Ortho, the first immediate injury care clinic in the Portland area.)

Chronic, severe knee pain greatly affects your everyday life. Walking can hurt so much that you may avoid exercise and recreational activities. The pain may even keep you up at night. Your doctor may have discussed knee replacement surgery with you..

Tennis is not only a fun, competitive sport that tests your physical strength and strategic skills, it has extensive health benefits: from improving muscle tone to lowering your resting heart rate. But like most sports, there’s a risk of injury.

Yoga provides many benefits – it increases flexibility, tones muscles, builds strength and helps the worries of the day melt away. But like all physical activities, practicing yoga can accidentally lead to or worsen certain injuries, like wrist pain..

While Go To Ortho currently has two clinics in Lake Oswego and Cedar Hills, Madey said his partners would like to grow organically throughout the Portland metro area, if the demand is there. At this point, they’re relying on growth through word of..

This article was originally published on Brit + Co. on March 9, 2018. Written by Ashley Macey, freelance writer There are many careers that have obvious injury risks like loggers, fishers, and aircraft pilots. In fact, these roles are some of the most da..

According to studies, almost everyone between the ages of 18 and 88 will experience some shoulder issues, including rotator cuff injuries. The tendons and four muscles that make up the rotator cuff provide stability and rotate the shoulder.

Cycling all year long is great exercise and a sustainable transportation choice. Once you get used to it, cycling in the rain can even be relaxing and fun. And hopefully it’s never necessary, but if you have a biking accident, remember that..

Hitting the slopes this winter? Even experienced skiers and snowboarders can get injured. Injuries can happen so many ways: when muscles get tired, trying a slope beyond your ability, or when you misjudge the steeps.

Meteorologists are predicting five mild-to-moderate snow events this year in the Portland metro area. Driving in the snow in Portland can feel like a slow-motion game of bumper cars because many Portlanders don’t know how to drive safely in the snow.

Did you know that putting up Christmas decorations is a major cause of holiday injuries? According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, emergency rooms treat approximately 10,800 people for injuries related to holiday lights..

PORTLAND, OR — October 16, 2017 — Go To Ortho is an immediate injury orthopedic clinic in Lake Oswego. This October, they want to help prevent injuries before they happen by launching a “Be Seen, Be Safe” Halloween campaign.

Direct access to orthopedic specialists in an urgent, walk-in clinic model PORTLAND, OR — September 12, 2017 — Injuries disrupt life. Significant injuries, such as a dislocated elbow or broken ankle, happen without warning.

Dr. Amer Mirza has co-written numerous articles, including: Pharaon, KS, Schoch S, Marchand, L, Mirza, AJ, Mayberry, J. Orthopaedic Traumatology: Fundamental Principles & Current Controversies for the Acute Care Surgeon...

Dr. Steven Madey has co-written numerous articles, including: Tsai S., Fitzpatrick D.C., Madey S.M., Bottlang M.: Dynamic locking plates provide symmetric axial dynamization to stimulate fracture healing. Journal of..

Misjudged the number of steps on the stairs? Decided, after years of inactivity, that now is the best time to get back into soccer? Or, maybe for whatever reason, you heard a ‘pop’ and now your ankle is the size and shape of a softball...