The human foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, and 19 muscles and tendons. Combined, the 52 bones in the feet make up almost ¼ of all the bones in the human body. With that in mind, when you abuse your feet, you’re putting strain on up to 25%…
Debilitating and persistent knee pain can reduce your mobility, lessen your quality of life, and limit your ability to work. Knee pain has many causes including injury, disease, or structural disorders, but one of the most common sources of knee pain is osteoarthritis. When knee pain…
When you get injured, your first thought may be to make an appointment directly with an orthopedic surgeon, chiropractor, or sports medicine physician. But these are not your only options; there is a relatively new discipline that helps a wide range of patients, including those suffering from injury, disease, or…
If you have good hearing, it’s easy to take it for granted. But if you’re one of the 36 million people that suffer from hearing impairments, you know first-hand that hearing loss is difficult to live with. Hearing loss can negatively affect your social and emotional wellbeing…
October 2016 WWMG Orthopedic, Sports, Spine & Hand (OSSH) is pleased to welcome two new physicians to their award winning group of surgeons. Ronald Quam, DO, joined OSSH in September and brings his expertise in Orthopedic Total Joint Surgery. Dr. Quam completed an orthopedic residency at Michigan State…
If you or a loved one needs to get an elective surgery, it may feel like there aren’t many options. But if you live in the Pacific Northwest, you have the option of getting that surgery in a hospital or in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). But what are ASCs?…
If you’re an aging woman, noticing changes in your body is nothing new – it comes with the territory. If you’re going through or have gone through menopause, you may notice big changes in your vaginal and urinary tract function. From uncomfortable sex, to vaginal dryness, a change…
Embarrassment is a powerful motivator, and when it prevents a patient from disclosing the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth to their doctor, it can result in costly repercussions. Unfortunately, in our society, there are social stigmas surrounding common disorders, symptoms, and lifestyles. A recent study…
It is an unfortunate fact of life that most of us, at some point in our lives, experience injury or illness that causes immediate alarm and needs same-day medical care. When injury or illness occurs, a quick decision needs to be made about how serious it is, and how soon…
WWMG congratulates all the winners of the 2016 Herald Readers’ Choice Awards and recognizes their hard work and dedication in making decisions that are based on what is best for the patient. WWMG was selected for the following categories: Workplace (Health) Hearing Center Allergies – Rebecca Epperson, DNP, ARNP,…
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