Archive for 'Hip' Category

Free Joint Pain Super Seminar -Thursday, July 28th at 6 p.m.

By Keith Morgridge - Last updated: Tuesday, July 12, 2011

  Saint Francis/ St. Mary’s Orthopedic Surgeons From left to right:Dominic Tse, MD; Victor Prieto, MD; Jennifer van Warmerdam, MD, William McGann, MD Has your joint pain stopped you from doing the things you love? Join us for a FREE Joint Pain Super Seminar to learn about joint care, joint repair and joint replacement. We’ll [...]

FOR THE RECORD…

By LindaGillespie - Last updated: Monday, June 6, 2011

In our recent Face Book posting on an interview with Orthopedic Surgeon Victor Prieto, MD, we failed to recognize that Dr. Prieto is a valued member of the Centers for Sports Medicine (as well as member of the Total Joint Center).  Dr. Prieto is an experienced orthopedist who has treated professional and non-professional athletes for over 20 years. [...]

Free Super-Seminar: “One Stop to Stop Pain” June 16, 5:30pm-8:00pm

By Saint Francis - Last updated: Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Is joint or muscle pain keeping you from the activities you enjoy? Good news: you don’t have to run all over town seeing different specialists. You can get comprehensive, customized care from a multi-disciplinary team of leading physicians and therapists—all under one roof. Come hear leading specialists at Saint Francis talk about the latest developments [...]

You’re Invited! Free Super Seminar “One Stop to Stop Pain”

By LindaGillespie - Last updated: Friday, April 22, 2011

Is joint or muscle pain keeping you from the activities you enjoy? Good news: you don’t have to run all over town seeing different specialists. You can get comprehensive, customized care from a multi-disciplinary team of leading physicians and therapists—all under one roof.   Come hear leading specialists at Saint Francis talk about the latest [...]

Self-help for Pain: REST

By Keith Morgridge - Last updated: Thursday, October 14, 2010

As part of our “Stop The Pain” campaign we are offering tips on things can do to control your pain. Today’s tip: REST.  If it hurts -  it’s best not to do it.  Bed rest, splinting or wrapping a painful joint can help a painful back or limb relax. But remember – extended bed rest [...]

Free Seminar 10/7: Find Out What’s New in Joint Replacement

By Saint Francis - Last updated: Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Join Dr. Dominic Tse from Saint Francis’ Total Joint Center TOMORROW, Thursday, October 7 from 1:00-2:00 PM, to learn about the most advanced, minimally-invasive techniques in joint repair and replacement. Dr. Tse is one of the first physicians in Northern California to use computer navigation in joint replacement surgery. In this interview with KGO Radio’s Bret [...]

Got Pain? Saint Francis Physicians Offer Their Expertise on KGO Radio

By Saint Francis - Last updated: Monday, September 20, 2010

Starting today, hear the experts from Saint Francis on “Pain Points” with KGO Radio’s Bret Burkhart. In this interview, Burkhart and Dr. Jim Reynolds from the Spine Care Institute of San Francisco talk about causes, prevention and relief of low back pain. Join Dr. Reynolds on Friday, September 24 for a seminar on minimally-invasive back surgery.

What is New in Joint Replacement

By Saint Francis - Last updated: Sunday, September 19, 2010

Title: What is New in Joint Replacement Location: Hoffman Room – 2nd Floor, 900 Hyde Street Description: Dr. Dominic Tse, a physician from the Total Joint Center, will explain the latest, most minimally-invasive techniques in joint replacement, including the use of computer navigation technology. To reserve your space call 800.333.1355, or email Judith Bolker: Judith.Bolker@chw.edunavigation [...]

Live Life Without Hip and Knee Pain

By Saint Francis - Last updated: Saturday, September 18, 2010

Title: Live Life Without Hip and Knee Pain Location: Hoffman Room – 2nd Floor, 900 Hyde Street Description: Does constant pain in your hip or knee prevent you from doing the things you love? Saint Francis Memorial Hospital RN and physical therapist Judith Bolker will show you ways to manage joint pain so you can [...]

Spine Compression Fractures, Paul Slosar, MD, Spine Care Institute of San Francisco

By Katenglish - Last updated: Monday, November 2, 2009

In this interview with KGO Radio’s Bret Burkhart, Paul Slosar, MD, of the Spine Care Institute of San Francisco at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital talks about spine compression fractures and bone density testing.