On April 21, Orthopedic Associates held an open house event at their newly renovated location at 1050 Old Des Peres Road, Suite 100, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Referral partners and workers’ compensation professionals from the community were in attendance for the celebration. The practice’s specialty-...
As patients of Orthopedic Associates, we want you to hear it first! The following news and events articles are available for you to learn more about our practice updates, new service offerings, and specialized expertise.
- 01/20/2022Board-certified hand and upper extremity surgeon William K. Feinstein, M.D., of Orthopedic Associates recently released an article called “Drawing Pictures” on the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) website. “The importance of good communication with patients cannot be overestimated...
- 12/10/2021Board-certified podiatrist R Randal Aaranson, D.P.M., of Orthopedic Associates is a foot and ankle expert with a specialized focus in diabetic foot and wound care. Dr. Aaranson recently authored and published a book to help prevent infection and other complications for diabetic patients titled “...
- 08/25/2021Patrick T. Sweeney, M.D., fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, is joining Orthopedic Associates. Patients in need of specialized shoulder, elbow or sports medicine care are encouraged to call (314) 714-3230 to schedule an appointment. He will be available to see patients at the practice’s...
- 07/07/2021Specialty-trained joint replacement surgeons at Orthopedic Associates are offering outpatient joint replacement. Performed at the practice’s on-site Des Peres Square Surgery Center at their main location in St. Louis at 1050 Old Des Peres Road, Suite 150, outpatient joint replacement allows...
- 06/25/2021Fellowship-trained podiatrist Brandon A. Doser, D.P.M., has joined the team of experts at Orthopedic Associates. Available to see patients at the practice’s main location in St. Louis at 1050 Old Des Peres Road, Suite 100, Dr. Doser is highly skilled at assessing, diagnosing and treating injuries...
- 06/17/2021William K. Feinstein, M.D., and Angela G. Gauthier, P.A.-C., of Orthopedic Associates will be expanding their availability and seeing patients at the practice’s Columbia location, located at Eleven South Professional Building, 1000 Eleven South, Suite 3C; beginning June 21. Patients who would like...
- 04/19/2021Board-certified orthopedic surgeon James S. Burke, Jr., M.D., of Orthopedic Associates has expanded his hospital affiliations and gained surgical privileges in Fenton. Dr. Burke now serves on staff at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital at 1015 Bowles Ave. Patients in need of specialized bone, joint and...
- 04/07/2021Orthopedic Associates is committed to providing their patients with superior access to exceptional orthopedic care. As a part of this commitment, they are closing their Red Bud office in order to offer expanded access at their Columbia office. This means that Ryan T. Pitts, M.D., and Katie E....
- 01/14/2021Sciatica is the result of a protruding or herniated disc in your spine. The out-of-place disc puts pressure on the nerves in your lower spine, resulting in mild to severe pain in the lower extremity. Typically, sciatica occurs in individuals ages 30 to 50. The wear and tear of aging as well as...
- 01/14/2021Whiplash is a neck strain injury often associated with car accidents, but it can also occur in contact sports, such as football. The impact or blow causes the head to quickly jerk forward or backward, resulting in stretched or torn muscles and tendons in the neck. Symptoms include pain and...
- 01/14/2021Due to the wear-and-tear effects of aging, our spines can change over the years. One of these changes that can occur is the narrowing of the spinal canal, which is a condition referred to as spinal stenosis. This results in pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves traveling down the spine....
- 12/21/2020Fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon Christopher P. O’Boynick, M.D., will join the team of experts at Orthopedic Associates starting Jan. 2. With over a decade of experience serving patients throughout the region, Dr. O’Boynick is an experienced, board-certified orthopedic surgeon offering...
- 12/04/2020A hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third, or fourth toe. This condition causes a bend in the toe’s middle joint, which makes the toe resemble a hammer—hence the name. Hammertoes can be caused by a muscle imbalance as well as wearing shoes that don’t fit properly or have a narrow toe box,...
- 11/18/2020While you may feel out of your comfort zone without your trusty pair of shoes, hanging on to them can put you at risk for serious injury. As time passes, running shoes start losing stability as well as their impact absorption capabilities. Replacing them is the answer, but when? Sometimes we...
- 11/18/2020Your ankle supports a force about five times your body weight when you walk. Normally, the cartilage in the ankle joint cushions the bones, so walking is painless, something we often take for granted. But as you age, your ankles may develop osteoarthritis from wear and tear, rheumatoid arthritis,...
- 11/18/2020An ankle sprain is caused by the stretching or tearing of the ligaments that connect the bones in the foot, ankle, and lower leg. It is a common injury among athletes, particularly in football, basketball, and soccer, as these sports require constant cutting and pivoting. Ankle sprains may be...
- 10/21/2020Do-it-yourself projects have become increasingly common in the wake of COVID-19, but these activities do come with a number of risks, including hand, arm, elbow and shoulder injuries. From decorative crafts to lawn care and home improvement, fellowship-trained hand surgeon Dr....
- 10/02/2020Dr. Robert Kramer of Orthopedic Associates was recently recognized as one of St. Louis’ Best Doctors of 2020 in St. Louis Magazine. A board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained hip and knee replacement specialist, Dr. Kramer sees patients at Orthopedic Associates’ main office,...
- 08/27/2020Orthopedic Associates’ Injury Access Clinic is now available for patients suffering from acute bone, joint and muscle injuries. Patients can walk in and be seen Monday through Friday, from 1 to 5 p.m., at their main office in St. Louis, located at 1050 Old Peres Road, Suite 100. In an effort to...
- 06/16/2020Orthopedic Associates now offers a total joint replacement program at Des Peres Square Surgery Center at 1050 Old Des Peres Road, Suite 150. On June 2, Dr. Christopher Mudd became the first surgeon to perform total knee joint replacement at the center. He was followed by fellow Orthopedic...
- 06/03/2020Orthopedic Associates was recently featured on KMOV News 4 to show area residents what the process now looks like to visit with doctors as COVID-19 continues. Orthopedic Associates is open and resuming elective orthopedic surgery for patients. Amongst other safety protocols, patients are...
- 05/13/2020As of May 4, the specialty-trained surgeons at Orthopedic Associates have resumed scheduled, nonemergency orthopedic surgery for their patients at Des Peres Square Surgery Center. Medical supply levels in the St. Louis area now allow surgery centers to resume these less urgent, but still necessary...
- 04/08/2020In order to reduce potential exposure to COVID-19 while providing essential services for bone, joint and muscle conditions, Orthopedic Associates has implemented telemedicine virtual evaluations for new and established patients. Appointments using telemedicine allow patients to safely visit with...
- 03/17/2020The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles that covers the top of the upper arm bone, helping to hold the shoulder joint together. The structure allows the arm to rotate in the joint so you can throw a ball, pick an apple, or give someone a high five. Some rotator cuff injuries are...
