Articles
Patient Story
September 19, 2014
Lori Crawford is the definition of an athlete. A competitive runner for the past 12 years, the physical education teacher has competed in four full marathons and 45 half-marathons.
News
June 13, 2014
Reno, NV (June 13, 2014) – A team of highly skilled, accomplished orthopaedic professionals has joined together to establish Reno’s newest practice: Great Basin Orthopaedics, with offices at 845 Aitken Street near Renown Regional Medical Center, and in South Reno on 689 Sierra Rose Drive, Suit
Injuries
May 16, 2014
Rotator Cuff Tear
Treatment
May 16, 2014
An orthotic is an insert that fits inside a shoe and is designed to decrease abnormal foot motion, realign the foot, restore balance and eliminate or reduce foot pain.
Prevention
May 2, 2014
Warm weather and outdoor exploring are here (or just on the horizon depending on Nevada weather whimsy). Hiking around on our Sierra Nevada trails, and even around our county parks, is great exercise and great fun, especially if you keep yourself safe and injury free.
Prevention
May 1, 2014
Mushrooms can provide as much Vitamin D as supplements according to researchers. And Vitamin D is essential for good bone and muscle health.
Prevention
May 1, 2014
According to new research, just two or more hours of physical activity per week appears to help pre-menopausal women maintain healthy bones. Women in the study who engaged in physical activity significantly reduced a known inhibitor of bone formation called sclerostin.
Patient Story
May 1, 2014
After a double leg fracture, Alberto Gazzola is cooking again, both on the track and in the kitchen.
Treatment
May 1, 2014
By Richard Hayes, MD, Great Basin Orthopaedics
