OSS Supports the Shoreline Candy Cane Dash

Need an excuse to stay in shape this holiday season?  Look no further, we have the perfect event for you to participate in to shed those holiday pounds: The Shoreline Candy Cane Dash – on December 4, 2010! Started 15 years ago as a community 5K fun run in Shoreline, the Dash has become a North Seattle holiday tradition and a great opportunity to stay in shape and celebrate the holiday season.  New this year, Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle will be providing the lead sponsorship, encouraging all to use this event as an opportunity to have an active community event on your busy calendar of festive, but fattening dinner parties!  Enjoy the scenic flat suburban 3.1 mile course while sweating off that holiday guilt!

Registration is $20 and includes a timing chip, long sleeve t-shirt and a chance at many prizes.  The race is organized by two Shorecrest High School seniors completing their senior project and all proceeds go to support similar unfunded projects and the Shorecrest cross country team.

Don’t delay! Sign up now for the Dash at www.candycanedash.weebly.com or stop by our office for a registration form and reserve a spot on your busy holiday schedule for an opportunity to stretch those muscles and support a great local cause!

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Elbow Surgery

If your symptoms do not respond after 6 to 12 months of nonsurgical treatments, your doctor may recommend surgery. Most surgical procedures for tennis elbow involve removing diseased muscle and reattaching healthy muscle back to bone.

The right surgical approach for you will depend on a range of factors. These include the scope of your injury, your general health, and your personal needs. Talk with your doctor about the options. Discuss the results your doctor has had, and any risks associated with each procedure.

Open Surgery
The most common approach to tennis elbow repair is open surgery. This involves making an incision over the elbow. Open surgery is usually performed as an outpatient surgery. It rarely requires an overnight stay at the hospital.

Arthroscopic surgery. Tennis elbow can also be repaired using tiny instruments and small incisions. Like open surgery, this is a same-day or outpatient procedure.

Surgical Risks
As with any surgery, there are risks with tennis elbow surgery. The most common things to consider include:

  • Infection
  • Nerve and blood vessel damage
  • Possible prolonged rehabilitation
  • Loss of strength
  • Loss of flexibility
  • The need for further surgery
  • Rehabilitation

Following surgery, your arm may be immobilized temporarily with a splint. About 1 week later, the sutures and splint are removed.

After the splint is removed, exercises are started to stretch the elbow and restore flexibility. Light, gradual strengthening exercises are started about 2 months after surgery.

Your doctor will tell you when you can return to athletic activity. This is usually 4 to 6 months after surgery. Tennis elbow surgery is considered successful in 80% to 90% of patients. However, it is not uncommon to see a loss of strength.

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