One of the most common conditions of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint is arthritis. The cartilage at the AC joint can suffer from wear and tear leading to pain and swelling from chronic arthritis.... View Article
Our shoulders are one of the most complex joints in our body. For that reason they can be quite susceptible to injury and inflammation.... View Article
Shoulder pain can have many possible causes, including rotator cuff tears and frozen shoulder. Learn more on what could be causing you pain with our helpful infographic.... View Article
Some shoulder pain can be so excruciating that you are willing to do anything to make it stop, even going right to surgery.... View Article
Risks and Benefits of Shoulder Arthroscopy If you have injury to your shoulder that came from damage or from inflammation, then you may need to have a shoulder arthroscopy surgery,... View Article
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in our body. It allows movement backward and forward, around in a circle, and it enables the arm to move up and away from the body.... View Article
Millions of people are diagnosed with arthritis each year. Arthritis in the shoulder is much less common. It occurs when the cartilage in the shoulder wears out or deteriorates.... View Article
In every medical discipline, changes in weather affect a person’s health. In orthopedics, the cold weather can lead to problems with muscles,... View Article
There are a number of things you can do to curb your recent shoulder pain, like changing your sleep habits, exercise or wear supportive accessories.... View Article
Taking care of your shoulders is important because they’re involved in nearly every move you make. But that means when you have shoulder pain,... View Article
4/21/20 Update: Effective immediately, Dr. Koo is seeing patients through telehealth visits and in-person visits at our clinic. Call today to schedule your appointment!
Dr. Samuel Koo is closely following the most up-to-date announcements and information on the known cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Because this information is always changing, we will be monitoring all updated from the World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control.
To better serve you, Dr. Koo is now proud to offer virtual visits. With telehealth, you can meet with Dr. Koo from the comfort and safety of your own home. Please call our office today to learn more about this service or to schedule an appointment.
As of last Friday the governor of Washington state issued a declaration that all non-urgent or emergent surgical cases be postponed until the week of May 18th. For more information, please reach out to our office at (425) 823-4000.
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