There are those who lift weights as part of their exercise routine, and then there are the serious weight lifters. The second group are certainly more rigorous and set goals well beyond their own body weight.... View Article
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
Are you having trouble sleeping after joint surgery? You are not alone, as this is one of the most common complaints after surgery.... View Article
A 10 year study comparing surgery vs. physiotherapy proves rotator cuff repair surgery shows better results over physiotherapy. This is especially true for small and medium size rotator cuff tears and younger patients. ... View Article
Regardless of how seemingly minor or serious a particular upcoming surgery may be, it’s normal to be a little anxious. You can allay some of your fears and set yourself up for a successful outcome by doing your homework ahead of time and using these 7 strategies to prepare for surgery.... View Article
A SLAP tear is an acronym describing a labral tear or lesion of cartilage in the inner portion of the shoulder joint.... 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
A shoulder dislocation occurs when the top of your humerus bone moves out of its socket, or shoulder joint. It is accompanied by severe pain,... View Article
After orthopedic surgery, rest and proper wound care is imperative to post-operative recovery, but did you know what you eat can also help your body heal?... View Article
What if we told you that you could have an injection into a damaged part of your body, like the shoulder,... 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.
Here are a few additional resources as well:
