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As the baseball season swings into high gear, athletes push their bodies to the limit to achieve peak performance. However, the rigorous demands of pitching and batting can take a toll on the body, particularly the shoulder. Here, the team at Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in Henderson and Las...
An ingrown toenail is a common condition that sometimes causes discomfort and pain, particularly when walking. It occurs when the corner or side of a toenail grows into the soft flesh of the toe, leading to irritation, redness, swelling, and sometimes infection. Here, the team at Nevada Orthopedic & Spine...
If you've been hurt on the job, there are several steps you can take to protect your health and ensure you receive adequate compensation for your injury. Start by partnering with a qualified advocate like Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center. Our workers’ compensation program provides high-quality medical care for workplace...
Ankle sprains are a common and often underestimated injury that can affect just about anyone. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or have never played a sport in your life, the risk of spraining an ankle is always present. The Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center team explains the factors contributing to...
Flat feet — where the arches inside the feet have an insufficient curve — are common. While some people with flat feet experience no symptoms, others may encounter a range of complications, from pain to difficulty walking. The Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center team aims to shed light on the...
Osteoporosis is often called the “silent disease” because the loss of bone density can occur over many years without presenting noticeable symptoms. It weakens your bones and makes them more fragile and prone to fractures. However, knowing and recognizing the early signs of osteoporosis is crucial in preventing severe complications....
While both conditions involve the elbow, tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow are distinct conditions caused by different body motions. The experts at Nevada Orthopedic and Spine Center in Henderson and Las Vegas, Nevada, have experience diagnosing and treating both ailments. The primary difference between tennis and golfer’s elbow is the location of pain experienced...
Establishing a new worker’s compensation claim and returning to work after an injury can be difficult. At Nevada Orthopedic and Spine Center in Henderson and Las Vegas, Nevada, our compassionate team provides prompt and high-quality medical care to injured employees while supplying the employers with the information they need for employees to return to...
As the dog days of summer come to an end, it’s time to start preparing for a new school year and the return of sports activities. Whether your teen has been playing sports since they could walk or is a newcomer to the game, the following steps help you proactively...
You want to protect your child as a parent, but accidents can happen no matter how careful you are. Sprained ankles are common injuries among children. If you suspect your child has sprained their ankle, our expert Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center team can help. Recognizing the signs and symptoms...
When visiting a sporting goods store, you have likely seen many different ankle braces and tapes. While it may seem wise to have your young athlete wear an ankle brace, it may not help. Keep reading to learn about the pros and cons of having your young athlete wear an...
It seems like you would know if you broke a bone, but some fractures can go unnoticed. Unnoticed fractures are typically minor, and you may think the injury is not severe or will disappear in a few days. However, if you think you may have a broken bone, seek medical...
Osteoporosis is a common disease but has deadly consequences if left untreated. Our bodies are constantly breaking down bone tissue and then replacing it, but the system doesn’t work properly with osteoporosis. The bones become fragile when the tissue breaks down too fast, or the body replenishes it too slowly. Keep...
Playing sports as a child has multiple benefits, but certain risks can accompany youth sports. Children are more prone to repetitive stress injuries than adults, who often suffer acute injuries. These injuries occur when the child repeats certain motions, placing stress on the musculoskeletal system. Some causes of repetitive stress...
Nobody likes to go "under the knife," but medicine and technology have come so far over the past few decades that it doesn't make sense to live in pain, discomfort, and distress because of needless worry about surgery. Our experienced surgeons at Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in Las Vegas...
Nearly 2 million ankle sprains are reported annually in the United States, with ankle sprains being one of the most common reasons people visit the emergency department or primary care. Individuals participating in sports and other physical activities are more at risk of getting ankle sprains. The experienced orthopedic specialists...
Whether you twist an ankle, sprain a wrist, or fracture a leg, injuries can occur any time, anywhere, and typically not during convenient business hours near a hospital. It may be tempting to put off the hassle of the emergency room and postpone treatment, hoping your injury will heal on...
The possibility of injury is always present whenever you're active, especially in organized sports and exercise. Injuries to the joints, like the ankles or knees, often result in inflammation and pain. The experienced orthopedic specialists at Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in Henderson and Las Vegas recommend RICE therapy to reduce swelling,...
Trigger finger is an uncomfortable condition that causes one of your fingers (or thumb) to get stuck in a bent position and may cause a snapping or popping sensation when you move it. Some people have risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing trigger finger. Our orthopedic specialists at Nevada Orthopedic & Spine...
Dislocating a hip is a medical emergency, typically caused by large-force trauma like car accidents or a pedestrian getting hit by a car. Hip dislocations are sometimes caused by high-energy and high-impact sporting activities like football, water skiing, gymnastics, or equestrian sports. You’ll need time to recover after the initial...
Over 250,000 active people and professional athletes sustain ACL injuries annually in the United States. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is in the knee. ACL injuries typically occur in sports that require a sudden change of direction, like soccer or football, but they can also happen during regular physical activity. Almost half...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 70,000 people miss work annually due to tendonitis. Tendons are the rope-like cords that attach your bones to your muscles, and tendonitis occurs when the tendon becomes inflamed. Pain from tendonitis may be chronic or come on suddenly and feel sharp. Tendonitis is...
Over 24% of adults in the United States have some form of arthritis. There are more than 100 conditions that affect the joints, connective tissues, and tissues surrounding the joint. Arthritis involves inflammation and swelling of the joints, but specific symptoms vary depending on the type of arthritis. The experienced Nevada Orthopedic...
Platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) is a regenerative medicine that advances your body’s natural growth factors to heal damaged joints, tendons, ligaments, or muscles. At Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center in Henderson and Las Vegas, our team uses PRP to help support cell growth and accelerate the healing process. How does...
Getting hurt on the job is common. According to the National Safety Council, 2.7 million workplace injuries and illnesses are reported annually. A workplace injury can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. Not only are you dealing with the pain and discomfort of your injury, but you may also be worried about...
A rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles responsible for keeping the top of your arm bone (humerus) inside your shoulder socket. It surrounds and protects your shoulder, but injuries to the rotator cuff are common. About 2 million people visit the doctor annually with rotator cuff injuries....
If bending your elbow causes numbness or tingling in your hand, or you experience hand pain, a weak grip, or an aching pain on the inside of your elbow, you could have cubital tunnel syndrome. At Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center, our team offers diagnosis and treatment for elbow pain...
Exercise and participating in sports are good for you but sometimes they lead to injury. Jumping into sports and physical activities without a proper warm-up is the cause of most sports injuries. The muscles need to warm up before exercise to help prevent injury and to give your body a...
Kids love to play hard, and regular physical activity has plenty of benefits. Unfortunately, playing often goes hand in hand with injuries, including fractures. As many as 50% of boys and 40% of girls have at least one fracture during childhood, and up to 25% have more than one. While...
MCL, or medial collateral ligament, is a wide thick band of tissue that runs down the inner part of the knee from the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shinbone) about 4 – 6 inches from the knee. If you have injured your MCL, keep reading to learn more about treatment...
When you have neck and arm pain that won’t go away, it feels like you have hit a wall. You’ve tried ice, heating pads, OTC medications, and nothing relieves the nagging, and sometimes stabbing, pain. Let’s find out what causes this chronic pain and what can be done about it....
As the weather warms up, professional baseball players are back on the diamond, tennis players are competing on the courts, swimmers jump in the pool, and let’s not forget all the weekend warriors who will be giving it their all. No matter your level of expertise, those who participate in...
The fact that being a male or female can affect your orthopedic injury is news to many. There are many differences between males and females, as the difference in muscle mass, bones, and ligaments make each sex more vulnerable to different injuries. Understanding these distinctions can help to prevent future...
If you have diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and other medical conditions, plus certain workplace risk factors, it is possible you could be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. When is it time to see a specialist for carpal tunnel syndrome? The short answer is you will know by the increasing symptoms. What...
We all experience some type of back pain in our lives. We could have strained a muscle working in the garden, maybe attempting to play touch football like we were still eighteen, or sometimes just putting your socks on can cause back pain and ruin your day. Most of the time we apply heat...
If you have ever suffered with shoulder pain, you know it can range from simply annoying to severe, and it sometimes moves down your arm towards the elbow. Your shoulder joint is complicated, and pain can emanate from multiple problem areas. Let’s discover 7 causes and symptoms of right shoulder and...
When you have joint pain, it becomes top of mind every time you move. It doesn’t matter if it’s your knee, elbow, hip, or shoulder. Move, and there’s pain. It limits your ability to participate in sports, to exercise, play with your children or grandchildren, and it interferes with just...
Arthritis can affect your back, most commonly in the lower neck and back. Pain and stiffness are the main symptoms, although the exact cause may not be known. If you suffer from arthritis in your back, it may be difficult to decide when to seek treatment. Keep reading for some...
Congratulations to our very own Dr. Ronald Hillock, as he received this year’s Community Exemplary Award during the 10th Anniversary of the Top Tech Awards by Cox Business. Check out his feature in the Las Vegas Weekly.
Most days your hand and wrist hurt, and you have no idea why. Maybe you’ve gotten used to having the discomfort, and you keep popping anti-inflammatory meds. Since discovering the reason for the pain might reduce or eliminate it, here are 9 possible causes for that recurring pain! Categorize Your...
If you hear that click and pop from your knee when you get up from a chair, it could be one of the signs that it is time for a knee replacement. If your activities are limited and the pain keeps you from enjoying life, it could be time to...
The term frozen shoulder sounds quite serious, and in fact, this painful condition severely limits your range of motion. Also known as adhesive capsulitis, it can affect movements you take for granted like reaching upward or behind your back. These are signs you may be suffering from frozen shoulder. What...
The rotator cuff in our shoulder is a part of our body we rarely think about. That is, until it begins to hurt. It is the group of tendons and muscles that surround our ball and socket shoulder joint. As we get older or have an injury, we can develop a...
When you have that nagging pain with tingling in your hands and fingers, you might think you are suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. In reality, it may be tendonitis in your wrist. Some of the symptoms are similar, so is it tendonitis or carpal tunnel syndrome? Let’s find out. What...
Please note that our clinic is now open to ALL patients, and elective surgeries have resumed. Nothing is more important to us than your health and safety. No patients with Coronavirus are being treated at Nevada Orthopedic. To ensure maximum safety, we are preventing the spread of COVID-19 in any...
Many of us have worked at a computer in an office for many years, and at the moment we may be working from home. Regardless of where you are working, there is no question sitting at a desk all day takes its toll on the spine. Learn how you can...
Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center’s Fast-Track Clinic is now open on Saturdays! Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center’s Fast-Track Clinic’s same-day visits are now available for extended hours. The clinic is open Monday thru Saturday from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM. View office details on the Fast-Track Clinic’s page here. The...
Enchondroma (en-kon-DRO-ma) is a type of benign (noncancerous) tumor that begins in the cartilage found inside the bones. Enchondromas rarely cause pain or other symptoms, so most remain undiagnosed until x-rays are taken for an unrelated injury or condition. In the majority of cases, enchondromas do not require treatment. In...
There are those who lift weights as part of their exercise routine, and then there are the serious weight lifters. The second group is certainly more rigorous and sets goals well beyond their own body weight. Whichever group you fit in to, take some care and pay close attention to...
Chondromalacia patella (or patellae), also referred to as “runner’s knee” is a condition in which the cartilage cushioning the area under the patella (kneecap) begins to deteriorate and wear out. Due to this, the kneecap may start to rub against the femur (thigh bone) and cause discomfort or pain. This...
With the warm weather on its way, parents are likely to be faced with kids complaining of knee pain. They fall, overdo it playing sports, combined with bending, climbing and stretching the wrong way. Sometimes they may complain about it, and then never mention it again. But other times the...
Cigarette smoking is recognized as one of the major causes of preventable disease. Most people know that smoking is linked to heart and respiratory diseases, as well as to several cancers. However, many people are not aware that smoking has a serious negative effect on bones, muscles, and joints, and...
If you have ever had sciatica pain, you know the frustration of trying to relieve that nagging, seemingly elusive shock down the back of your leg. It radiates down the sciatic nerve from your lower back to your hips, buttocks, and leg. Maybe the best way to prevent its return...
If your knee is severely damaged by arthritis or injury, it may be hard for you to perform simple activities, such as walking or climbing stairs. You may even begin to feel pain while you are sitting or lying down. If nonsurgical treatments like medications and using walking supports are...
The hip joint is the largest joint in our bodies, and as we age, there are a number of conditions that can lead to hip pain and a reduced range of motion. If you are suffering with minor or long term hip pain, consider the frequent causes of hip pain...
If you or a family member has recently undergone an amputation, you are aware of the life altering impact and changes that followed the surgery. In the United States today there are about 2 million amputees living. Some lost limbs due to trauma. Some lost limbs due to disease. Some...
Different components of the body are constantly working together in perfect tandem, and if one area is stressed, it can cause a chain reaction of stress and discomfort. To prove our point, let’s look at 8 ways to easily treat and prevent wrist pain. Be Proactive, Not Reactive How many...
A collapsed disc of the spine can be quite painful and restrictive of your daily activities, and in many cases can become a chronic problem. If you have recurring back or neck pain, it is helpful to understand the clear causes and symptoms of a collapsed disc so you can...
You’ve just been in a car crash and your adrenaline is pumping. You don’t feel any real pain at the moment, don’t think any bones are broken, and you feel lucky to have escaped any serious injuries, so you head home. In a few days though, you begin to notice...
Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center is excited to announce the launch of our new walk-in clinic for same-day patients with acute injuries. Clinic Days & Hours of Operation Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center’s walk-in clinic is now open Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The clinic accepts...
Having hip replacement surgery is mainly up to the patient. Nevertheless, it is a serious surgery and the decision to move forward should be made in consultation with your doctor. When the pain incapacitates you, it may then be time for surgery. However, there are a few other signs that...
Knee replacement surgeries are a safe and effective way to help patients improve mobility, have less pain, and resume normal activities. In fact, many patients often wonder why they waited so long to finally address their pain. On the other hand, there are those who are less than satisfied with...
Anyone who has ever experienced the jolt of pain doing something mundane like tying their shoes or pulling weeds understands how debilitating lower back pain can be. Once it happens, it can become a chronic problem that prevents you from enjoying life. You don’t have to let it rule your...
Just like many medical procedures, hearing the term “spinal fusion” can immediately cause concern and fear in someone due to the unknown. Instead of taking time to Google horror stories and cause your brain to create all sorts of scenarios, we’ve compiled a few fast facts about spinal fusion that...
Once you have weighed the risks versus the benefits and consulted with your physician, it’s crucial to know how to avoid common risks of total knee replacement. Reasons to Have a Total Knee Replacement When osteoarthritis has damaged the knee joint, and other treatments like physical therapy, injections, or medications...
Tennis elbow can be a misnomer since it affects more than just tennis players. Carpenters, musicians, painters, and even gardeners can suffer from tennis elbow. Whatever activity you engage in that involves repetitive elbow motion can lead to tennis elbow. If you plan to play tennis this summer, or if...
What do a painter, a basketball player, and Roger Federer all have in common? It may surprise you to learn that the answer is: they are all at risk for a rotator cuff injury, especially as they get older. While professional athletes frequently encounter these types of injuries, others who perform...
Olympic athletes, sports professionals, weekend warriors, young, old, and everything in between all use their fingers as they play, which makes finger injuries in athletes a common problem. Even wearing proper gear can’t always prevent these injuries from occurring, but being more aware of them certainly won’t hurt your chances...
Many assume their back pain to be a regular part of daily life, but it could be something more. There are a variety of specific medical conditions that can affect the back, and cause an individual to experience anything from dull aches to sharp bolts of pain. Among the most...
It is absolutely natural for your joints to take on some wear and tear over the years, but many individuals exacerbate this process with activities that can be hard on their joints. For runners, the primary concern is the knee joint. Your knees absorb a considerable amount of shock while...
Are you ready for some football? If so, it’s time to also get ready for some football injuries. They go hand and hand with this sport, maybe more so than any other. Running, tackling, changing direction while running, falling, and overuse of a part of your body all contribute to frequent...
A fall can happen anywhere and at any time, but sadly, according to the CDC an older adult dies every twenty minutes from a fall, and they mostly happen in the home. Since September 22 – 28 is Fall Prevention Awareness Week, it’s the perfect time to inventory your own...
Did you know that more than 130,000 people were treated for a golf-related injury in 2015? Even though this sport is a low-impact activity with minimal risk, an injury is still always possible. Most injuries are the result of overuse, which can occur from repetitive motions made throughout many games of golf. One...
While no one reading this will probably ever be a Tiger Woods or a Nicklaus, some of us will religiously hit the golf course to try. While most just play golf for fun, the sport can stop being fun rather quickly when you become injured. The pros know the two...
As today’s active baby boomers are confronted with knee, hip, and other joint pain, they are not content to “sit out” the rest of their lives. Osteoarthritis can affect younger patients as well and with modern alternatives available, joint replacement surgery need not be the first choice they undertake. Since...
Healing of a rotator cuff is complicated and depends on a number of variables. Many rotator cuff surgeries will heal just fine, but others may not. The simple explanation is the shoulder is a difficult place for healing to occur, and the rotator cuff itself is a complex area. Here are some...
If you suffer from front knee pain in Las Vegas, you understand the frustration as you search for relief. Professional athletes, weekend warriors, and those who just love outdoor sports can all attest to how this directly affects daily activities. To help grow your knowledge and seek comfort, here are 6...
So you’ve picked up basketball as a new sport at the gym and are experiencing back pain that you’ve never felt before. Or maybe you’re just seeing that a lot of your favorite NBA players are out for a few games due to a back injury. Either way, the common trend is that...
Whether you’re rooting for your team to make it to the Superbowl, or cheering on your daughter’s soccer team, here are some of the most common knee injuries for each sport and how they can be prevented! Football Knee Injuries It’s very common in football to suffer from knee injuries, either...
Arthritis isn’t the definition of a disease or one single issue, it’s a blanket definition of stiffness and pain in your joints. There are dozens of types of arthritis, but the most common form of arthritis is caused by the degeneration of joints that happen as you age. Over time,...
It’s that time of year again where we all promise ourselves to make more frequent visits to the gym, eat healthier, and shed a few pounds. But, how successful is this overdone New Year’s Resolution? Sure, it sounds great on paper but is it really enough motivation to get us...
Millions of Americans suffer from back pain at some point in their life, and many people believe there is nothing that can be done to prevent back problems. But there are many things people can do to take care of their back now to prevent pain down the road. Ways...
Thousands of people will be running in the 2017 Las Vegas Marathon next week. If you’re training for the race, here’s what you need to know about injury prevention and treatment. Pre-Race Orthopedic Appointments Before the race, you want to make sure your body is in top condition. That means getting enough sleep,...
Many patients have questions about the typical recovery after knee surgery, when they’ll be able to complete daily tasks on their own, and when they’ll be exercising again. What type of knee surgeries are there? Surgery may be needed to repair a knee injury to the ACL, MCL, PCL, LCL,...
A dinner reception was recently held to commemorate the retirement of Toni Richardson, former Finance & Benefits Manager, after more than 23 years of dedicated service. Thank you, Toni, for all you’ve given to Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center!
During this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our staff is proudly wearing pink on select casual days to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Thanks to all for the incredible support of this important cause!
An abnormal curve of the spine, resembling an “S” or “C” may be scoliosis, a common musculoskeletal disorder. Scoliosis is especially common in adolescents but can affect adults as well, often for varying reasons. Who is at risk of developing scoliosis? There isn’t a known cause for many types of...
Trampolines are commonplace in many backyards across the country. Children spend countless summer hours on trampolines, but the danger of trampoline use was put back into the spotlight recently after a three-year-old boy in Florida was injured on a trampoline and required a body cast for recovery. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is...
A hip or knee replacement is seen as a last resort that is used when non-surgical treatments have failed. But for the right patient, advances in technology have made it possible for a person to forgo an overnight stay in the hospital. Outpatient joint replacement surgeries are growing in popularity. In fact,...
While self-diagnosing has always been a method for some people, the increasing ease of finding medical information on the internet has left a vast majority relying on “Dr. Google” as their go-to source. But is it the right path to take? What is Cyberchondria? Cyberchondria is the official name given to...
People are constantly on the move during the warm summer months. It’s a popular time for family vacations, moving to a new home, or catching up on outdoor yard chores. Unfortunately, many of these common activities lead to painful back injuries. In 2014, roughly 3.7 million people visited doctors’ offices...
Read these frequently asked questions about hip replacement surgery, including the typical outcomes and expected recovery. What are the main sources of hip pain? Arthritis is one of the main reasons people experience hip pain, which includes osteoarthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, avascular necrosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Who should have a hip replacement...
We recently hosted several teams at the annual Las Vegas workers comp bowling tourney. What a great and goofy afternoon!
Arthritis could be caused by about 100 different diseases, but it all leads to one main symptom: inflammation of the joints. Inflammation is the body’s way of fighting off injury or infection, and it is completely healthy for short periods of time. However, arthritis can cause severe, long-term inflammation which...
NV Orthopedic & Spine Center proud to support our local workers comp community by attending the 2017 RIMS golf tournament on 5/19. What a great day!
People use computers and cellphones to do everything these days. Even though the use of technology is beneficial in a lot of ways, it’s also caused an increase in carpal tunnel syndrome, which is hand condition that leads to numbness and tingling in the hand and arm caused by a pinched nerve...
For runners, the repetitive motion and impact of shifting your body weight from one foot to the other can cause wear and tear over time. Whether you’re just starting out or completing your second marathon, you may experience heel, foot, knee and lower back pain at some point. Injuries and strains...
Rana Crisostomo, Patient Advocate Practice features full-time advocate Because our patients are what keep us growing and succeeding, we understand the value of having a seamless line of communication between all parties. As the only orthopedic practice in Southern Nevada with a dedicated patient advocate, we at Nevada Orthopedic &...
When your back is healthy and everything is working the way it should, you don’t tend to think about maintaining a healthy spine. But when your back is in pain, it can be debilitating. Did you know a lot of the activities we do every day have an impact on...
The winter 2016 edition of On The Move, Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center’s newsletter, is now available and linked below. This newsletter offers referring practices updates, insights and tips to make their patients’ experiences with NOSC as stress-free and satisfying as possible. https://nevadaorthopedic.com/news-events/nv_orthonews_winter2016/ leave a review
Christine Apel, ACNP-BC Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center is proud to announce the addition of Christine Apel, ACNP-BC, a board certified acute care nurse practitioner. She specializes in the area of orthopedic trauma and spine surgery and works closely with orthopedic trauma and spine surgeon Thomas L. Vater, D.O. She...
Representatives of Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center recently attended a health and wellness expo at Downtown Summerlin. Several hundred people visited the practice’s information booth. Events such as this are just one of the many ways that the practice educates the community about the expertise and capabilities of its physicians.
At Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center, all of our Orthopedic Surgeons are board certified and fellowship trained in their respective specialties. We offer quality health care you can trust. As a patient, it is important to learn about the orthopedic surgeon that you are visiting at our office. Join us for our...
At Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center, all of our Orthopedic Surgeons are board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and Fellowship Trained in their respective specialties. We offer quality health care you can trust. As a patient, it is important to learn about the orthopedic surgeon that you are visiting...
At Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center, all of our Orthopedic Surgeons are board-certified and fellowship-trained in their respective specialties. We offer quality health care you can trust. As a patient, it is important to learn about the orthopedic surgeon that you are visiting at our office. Join us for our new blog...
At Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center, all of our Orthopedic Surgeons are board certified and fellowship trained in their respective specialties. We offer quality health care you can trust. As a patient, it is important to learn about the orthopedic surgeon that you are visiting at our office. Join us for our...
At Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center, all of our Orthopedic Surgeons are board certified and fellowship trained in their respective specialties. We offer quality health care you can trust. As a patient, it is important to learn about the orthopedic surgeon that you are visiting at our office. Join us for our...
At Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center, all of our Orthopedic Surgeons are board certified and fellowship trained in their respective specialties. We offer quality health care you can trust. As a patient, it is important to learn about the orthopedic surgeon that you are visiting at our office. Join us for our...
At Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center, all of our Orthopedic Surgeons are board certified and fellowship trained in their respective specialties. We offer quality health care you can trust. As a patient, it is important to learn about the orthopedic surgeon that you are visiting at our office. Join us for our...
At Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center, all of our Orthopedic Surgeons are board certified and fellowship trained in their respective specialties. We offer quality health care you can trust. As a patient, it is important to learn about the orthopedic surgeon that you are visiting at our office. Join us for our...
At Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center, all of our Orthopedic Surgeons are board certified and fellowship trained in their respective specialties. We offer quality health care you can trust. As a patient, it is important to learn about the orthopedic surgeon that you are visiting at our office. Join us for our...
Pain is often the trigger to seek medical care and many patients experiencing pain seek treatment with an orthopedic surgeon. At Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center, our board certified and fellowship trained orthopedic surgeons will identify why you are experiencing pain. After the reason for pain and discomfort is diagnosed, our orthopedic...
Health Care You Can Trust When you have an injury or condition that requires Orthopaedic care, finding a Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon is very important. For a physician, it requires a minimum of thirteen years to become an orthopaedic surgeon. The path of education for an orthopaedic surgeon starts with four years...
Do you think that you need spine surgery, or have you been told you need orthopedic or spine surgery? It is time to find out with a consultation with a Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center fellowship trained and board certified orthopedic spine surgeon to gain their insight! Request an appointment online...
Ronald W. Hillock, M.D. If you would have told me 4 years ago that I would be performing partial knee replacements (Uni) today I would have laughed. Traditionally this was a very technically demanding surgery with widely varied outcomes. Technical errors in cutting the bone and positioning the implant have previously been...
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with OA of the knee or hip (or both) there are several non-operative medical treatment options that should be used before considering surgery. These options are weight loss, medications, exercise through physical therapy, injections, alternative medicine in the treatment of osteoarthritis, and bracing...
Ronald W. Hillock, M.D. Alternative Medicine in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis All possible treatments should be considered following a diagnosis of osteoarthritis. There are many options that a patient can consider that are categorized as alternative medicine like Glucosamine, Acupuncture, Electrotherapy, and Copper jewelry. Glucosamine Glucosamine is a dietary supplement that is...
Ronald W. Hillock, M.D. Non-Operative Management Option 4: Injections Osteoarthritis is one of the most common conditions I am asked to evaluate and treat. It is estimated that 27 million Americans are currently living with the pain of osteoarthritis. Patients seeking treatment for the arthritis represent about 25% of all visits...
Ronald W. Hillock, M.D. Non-Operative Management Option 3: Exercise through Physical Therapy Osteoarthritis is one of the most common conditions I am asked to evaluate and treat. It is estimated that 27 million Americans are currently living with the pain of osteoarthritis. Patients seeking treatment for the arthritis represent about 25% of...
Ronald W. Hillock, M.D. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip (or both) there are several non-operative medical treatment options that should be used before considering surgery. These options are weight loss, medications, exercise through physical therapy, injections, alternative medicine in the treatment...
Are you preparing for a surgery with Dr. Ronald Hillock? If so, please read these documents to further your preparation. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Hillock and his staff at 702.258.3773. Dr Hillock’s Post Operative Follow Up Instructions Post Operative Surgery Guidelines: Arthroscopic “Scope” Surgery with Dr....
Join John J. Kastrup, M.D. and Arthritis Foundation Nevada for “Living Well with Arthritis” on Thursday, September 10th from 5-7pm at Southern Hills Hospital. To reserve your spot, please contact 702-880-2700.
Our knees and hips undergo a lot of wear and tear, from exercise to everyday living to aging. Ronald W. Hillock, MD with Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center, orthopedic surgeon specializing in Joint Replacement, provides a new treatment option for patients with knee pain that leads to a faster recovery so they can get...
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common conditions I am asked to evaluate and treat. It is estimated that 27 million Americans are currently living with the pain of osteoarthritis. Patients seeking treatment for the arthritis represent about 25% of all visits to primary care clinics(1). Globally there are about...
Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the head of the femur is a one of the more challenging causes of hip pain I am asked to treat. I have good news; we have a new treatment option that is less invasive and more likely to result in healing of the bone and elimination of...
Featured in the Winter 2015 edition of Healthcare Quarterly, “A Leg Up” is an article by Laura Carroll about Nurse Elizabeth Baily-Smith is walking again after being a landmark patient in the field of prosthetics. Visit the full article at Vegas Inc. Inside the exercise room of Matt Smith Physical Therapy, Elizabeth...
Vegas Seven Magazine has named Michael D. Thomas, M.D. as Top Doc 2015, Best in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Thomas specialties include Pediatric Orthopedics, Scoliosis and Spine Deformities in Children and Adolescents. He is fellowship trained in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. For the...
https://youtu.be/azxqgPTM0Ng Fox 5 Las Vegas “The More Show” interview with Ronald W. Hillock, M.D. of Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center and patient Suzanne Streeper discussing joint replacement surgery. Click here to watch the full interview Click here to request an appointment with Dr. Ronald Hillock at Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center.
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Article from LER (Lower Extremity Review) Magazine- August 2014 By Samantha Rosenblum (Read the article on the LER website by clicking here) It was a first for Las Vegas physical therapist Edward Dolegowski, PT: An amputee reported that her prosthesis felt like her leg. “She smiled because she was surprised. And...
Dr. Lee has been recognized as Vitals Top 10 Doctor in the state of Nevada. Vitals Top 10 Doctor is part of the Vitals Awards & Recognition Program, based on collective patient ratings and reviews of their doctors. Dr. Lee is now among those physicians so highly regarded that his...
Dr. Arthur Taylor has completed a research study focusing on a non-surgical treatment for Dupuytren’s Contracture. Dupuytren’s contracture is a thickening of the fibrous tissue layer underneath the skin of the palm and fingers. Although painless, the thickening and tightening (contracture) of this fibrous tissue can cause the fingers to...
Congratulations to Holman Chan, M.D. who is ranked the #1 Orthopedic Surgeon in Henderson, Nevada on RateMDs. RateMDs is one of the most popular websites in the world where patients have the opportunity to review their experience with physicians and medical practices. Dr. Chan specializes in Foot and Ankle surgery,...
“Free Kicks and Safer Knees” By PAUL HARASIM LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL What Coach Danny Stone tells them to do — his British accent makes it sound like actor Jude Law is barking out orders — they do. They jog and run forward, backward, laterally. They stretch their calves, quadriceps, hamstrings,...
Congratulations Russell T. Nevins, M.D. for his nomination for the Las Vegas Heals Dr. Roy W. Martin 3rd Annual Inspired Excellence in Health Awards. Inspired by the pioneer exploits of Dr. Roy W. Martin, Las Vegas’ first chief surgeon, these awards recognize physicians who have demonstrated achievements of exceptional leadership and...
By Beth Fisher. CREATED Jul 3, 2014 ABC 13 News Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) — Thousands of people lose their limbs every year, and they’re finding hope right here in Las Vegas. A local surgeon is the first in the country to bring a cutting edge surgery to amputees in...
Dr. Hillock has successfully performed the first and only above the knee prosthetic surgery on an amputee patient in the United States. ABC 13 Las Vegas news anchor Beth Fisher highlights Dr. Hillock’s achievement in Orthopedic and Oncology medicine in an interview “Oseointegration Amputee Management.” Dr. Hillock performed the surgery...
Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center attended the 2014 Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce Business Expo on June 11, 2014. It was an incredible opportunity to network with other business representatives in Southern Nevada. The Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce is the largest business organization in Nevada. Founded in...
Dr. Baker has been recognized as Vitals Top 10 Doctor in the state of Nevada. Vitals Top 10 Doctor is part of the Vitals Awards & Recognition Program, based on collective patient ratings and reviews of their doctors. Dr. Baker is now among those physicians so highly regarded that his...
Millions of patients suffer from knee pain due to arthritis and Ronald Hillock, M.D is on the forefront of research to identify new treatment options for his patients. Dr. Hillock’s most recent research studied injections of Platelet Rich Plasma combined with Eufflexxa® (a synthetic preparation of hyaluronic acid joint lubricant) as a treatment for...
Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center is a proud sponsor of Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada. The vision of Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada is to be one of the leading charitable medical clinics in America. Their mission is to provide quality healthcare and support in a culture of caring...
Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center welcomes Holman Chan, M.D. to our Henderson office. Holman Chan, M.D. was born in Vancouver, Canada. He received a Bachelor of Science in 2002 from The University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Dr. Chan attended The University of Alberta, Edmonton where he received a Doctor in Medicine...