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Ankle/Foot
Blackstone, Turner, Hansen Attend AAOS Meeting
Bruce Blackstone, Bill Turner and Eric Hansen of Longview Orthopedic Associates recently attended the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic
LOA Physicians to Speak at Coaches’ Clinic
Jon Kretzler, Eric Hansen, Peter Kung, and A. J. Lauder, of Longview Orthopedic Associates will be among the featured speakers at the 6th Annual Sports Injury
Specializing in Joint Replacement Procedures
Dr. Turner Assists Belarus Orphan – for the 2nd time
The following story, written by Cheryll Boorgaard and titled "A leg up in Longview," appeared in the Daily News on April 19, 2009. Tatsiana
Arthritis
Large Crowd Attends Joint Replacement Forum
More than 60 area residents attended a joint replacement forum at Pacific Surgical Institute on May 7th. William Turner, M.D., of Longview Orthopedic Associates
Dr. Lauder Attends Hand Conference
Anthony J. Lauder, M.D., of Longview Orthopedic Associates attended the Annual American Society for Surgery of the Hand Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, from
May Is National Arthritis Awareness Month
More than 40 million Americans have been diagnosed with arthritis. There are more than 100 forms of this crippling disease, which can cause stiffness, swelling
Dr. Lauder Performs Area’s First Wrist Replacement Surgery
Anthony J. Lauder, MD, of Longview Orthopedic Associates performed Cowlitz County’s first wrist implant surgery on March 24, 2011. His patient was Longview
Dr. Lauder Addresses Hand/Wrist Conditions
Anthony J. Lauder, MD, of Longview Orthopedic Associates has provided an overview of common hand/wrist conditions, including symptoms and treatment
Dr. Lauder Provides Information about Hand-Wrist Arthritis
More than 25 million Americans suffer from painful arthritis that limits flexibility and quality of life. The highest incidence of hand-wrist arthritis is among
National Arthritis Awareness Month
More than 40 million Americans have been diagnosed with arthritis. This crippling disease can cause stiffness, swelling and severe joint pain, leading to a loss
Specializing in Joint Replacement Procedures
Dr. Turner – Reverse Shoulder Replacement
By Dr. William Turner, Longview Orthopedic Associates The shoulder has a unique role: positioning the hand in space. The remarkable range of motion the normal
Hand/Wrist
Lauder Featured Speaker in Bellevue, Phoenix
Orthopedic surgeon Anthony J. Lauder, MD, of Longview Orthopedic Associates was the featured speaker at recent professional conferences in Bellevue, Washington
Dr. Lauder Attends Hand Conference
Anthony J. Lauder, M.D., of Longview Orthopedic Associates attended the Annual American Society for Surgery of the Hand Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, from
Dr. Lauder Performs Area’s First Wrist Replacement Surgery
Anthony J. Lauder, MD, of Longview Orthopedic Associates performed Cowlitz County’s first wrist implant surgery on March 24, 2011. His patient was Longview
Blackstone, Black, Lauder Attend Academy
Physicians Bruce Blackstone, Dave Black, and A. J. Lauder of Longview Orthopedic Associates attended the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Dr. Lauder Addresses Hand/Wrist Conditions
Anthony J. Lauder, MD, of Longview Orthopedic Associates has provided an overview of common hand/wrist conditions, including symptoms and treatment
Dr. Lauder Provides Information about Hand-Wrist Arthritis
More than 25 million Americans suffer from painful arthritis that limits flexibility and quality of life. The highest incidence of hand-wrist arthritis is among
Specializing in Joint Replacement Procedures
Thumb Basilar Joint Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of the hand most commonly involves the thumb basilar joints and sometimes also the finger distal interphalangeal joints. During the early stages of
About carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome develops when a large nerve – the median nerve – is compressed inside your wrist. This nerve controls feeling in your thumb
Hip
Specializing in Joint Replacement Procedures
Knee
Blackstone, Turner, Hansen Attend AAOS Meeting
Bruce Blackstone, Bill Turner and Eric Hansen of Longview Orthopedic Associates recently attended the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Specializing in Joint Replacement Procedures
ACL Reconstruction
Video describing arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction utilizing hamstring tendon allograft. Narrated by Dr. Bruce Blackstone
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
by Dr. Bruce Blackstone Knee Anatomy- The knee is a modified hinge in which the joint surfaces not only flex and extend but to a minimal degree also slide and
Shoulder
Blackstone, Turner, Hansen Attend AAOS Meeting
Bruce Blackstone, Bill Turner and Eric Hansen of Longview Orthopedic Associates recently attended the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic
World Class Skier Relies on Longview Orthopedic Associates
Haley Hanseler has a dream – to earn a spot on the U.S. Ski Team and compete in World Cup races. That dream took a hit in January 2011, when the 17-year-old
Blackstone, Black, Lauder Attend Academy
Physicians Bruce Blackstone, Dave Black, and A. J. Lauder of Longview Orthopedic Associates attended the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Shoulder Impingement
Description Risk Factors Symptoms Diagnosis Rehabilitation Impingement is one of the most common causes of pain in the adult shoulder. It results from pressure
Frozen Shoulder
Cause Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Frozen shoulder is characterized by pain and loss of motion or stiffness in the shoulder. It affects about two percent of the
Shoulder Joint Replacement
Severe Fractures Risk Factors Symptoms Treatment Options Rehabilitation Many people know someone with an artificial knee or hip joint. Shoulder replacement is
Blackstone, Kung Attend Shoulder Conference
Bruce Blackstone, MD, and Peter Kung, MD, of Longview Orthopedic Associates attended a shoulder seminar in Phoenix, Arizona, in February. The one-day workshop
Specializing in Joint Replacement Procedures
Dr. Turner – Reverse Shoulder Replacement
By Dr. William Turner, Longview Orthopedic Associates The shoulder has a unique role: positioning the hand in space. The remarkable range of motion the normal
Rotator Cuff Tears
By Dr. Bruce Blackstone M.D. What is the rotator cuff? The rotator cuff is a group of small muscles originating on the shoulder blade (scapula) and joining
Sports Injuries
Kretzler, Hansen, Kung, Lauder Assist at Annual Coaches’ Clinic
Pacific Surgical Institute hosted the 6th Annual Sports Injury Seminar for Coaches on Saturday, March 24th. Dave Knoeppel of Longview Physical & Sports
World Class Skier Relies on Longview Orthopedic Associates
Haley Hanseler has a dream – to earn a spot on the U.S. Ski Team and compete in World Cup races. That dream took a hit in January 2011, when the 17-year-old
LOA Physicians to Speak at Coaches’ Clinic
Jon Kretzler, Eric Hansen, Peter Kung, and A. J. Lauder, of Longview Orthopedic Associates will be among the featured speakers at the 6th Annual Sports Injury
5th Annual Coaches’ Clinic Earns Positive Reviews
Longview Orthopedic Associates and Longview Physical and Sports Therapy held their 5th Annual Sports Injury Seminar for high school coaches on March 12 at
Longview Orthopedic Associates Offers Sports Medicine Care to Coastal Residents
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Used to Heal Tendons
The following article was written by Peter Kung, M.D., of Longview Orthopedic Associates. For more information about PRP treatment, call 360.501.3400. What is it?
LOA Surgeon Treated Pro Athletes in the LA Area
When Dr. Peter Kung arrived at the renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles in 2008 to begin a sports medicine fellowship, it took some getting used
ACL Reconstruction
Video describing arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction utilizing hamstring tendon allograft. Narrated by Dr. Bruce Blackstone.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
by Dr. Bruce Blackstone Knee Anatomy – The knee is a modified hinge in which the joint surfaces not only flex and extend but to a minimal degree also slide and
About carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome develops when a large nerve – the median nerve – is compressed inside your wrist. This nerve controls feeling in your thumb
Videos
Longview Orthopedic Associates Offers Sports Medicine Care to Coastal Residents
ACL Reconstruction
Video describing arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction utilizing hamstring tendon allograft. Narrated by Dr. Bruce Blackstone