When you hear someone complain about their knees and talk about bone-on-bone pain, it is usually due to a deterioration of cartilage. Cartilage can deteriorate over time with wear and tear or due to an injury. Cartilage restoration is a state-of-the-art technique to replace missing cartilage or stimulate new growth and help to repair an injury. If you have lost some mobility due to knee or other joint issues, what follows is your guide to cartilage restoration and repair.
Help us congratulate Dr. Camille Clinton on her continued recognition as a Top Doc by both the Seattle Met and Seattle Magazine.
Meet Dr. Camille Clinton
Dr. Camille Clinton is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee and shoulder, knee replacement and sports medicine. Dr. Clinton is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to patients throughout the Kirkland and Seattle area. Her continued recognition as a Top Doc exemplifies her dedication to ensuring optimal care for all of her patients.
Arthroscopic surgery has changed the way shoulder surgeons do surgery and when and if patients consider having it performed. In the past many people would put off needed shoulder surgery or never have it at all due to all the possible complications that could result from traditional open surgery. Now, more people are getting pain relief than ever. What are the benefits of arthroscopic shoulder surgery?
Congratulations to Camille Clinton, MD for completing her 10th BEAR Implant procedure at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA.
About BEAR Implant for ACL Repair
Dr. Camille Clinton is pioneering the use of a breakthrough technology called the BEAR® Implant for treatment of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, one of the most common knee injuries in the U.S.As a former athlete herself, Dr. Camille Clinton understands the desire to return to the sports and activities you love and utilizes an individualized approach to ensure optimal care and results. She will take the time to fully evaluate your ACL injury to determine the treatment option that is right for you. Call (425) 899-4810 to schedule an appointment at our orthopedic surgery clinic in Kirkland, WA today!
Skier Lindsey Vonn tore her ACL twice. She is just one well-known athlete who had this occur, however, she continued her sterling career. Yes, it can happen, but common is a relative term. We will look at how common it is, why it occurs, and how to prevent it from happening to you.
Navigating common gymnastics shoulder injuries is commonplace if you train, coach, or participate in gymnastics. The shoulder is a complicated and easily injured joint in gymnasts. Let’s find out how to prevent and treat labral tears, rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, and dislocations.
If you are a coach, a parent, a pro athlete, a weekend warrior, or just someone who wants to continue to be active even in later life, there are numerous benefits of seeing a sports medicine doctor. Whether your injury is due to a sudden accident, overuse or overtraining, a sports medicine doctor is the most effective way to treat these injuries and prevent more in the future.
Among the things most patients consider before choosing their doctor are proximity, insurance acceptance, information on their website, and recommendations from friends and family. When the physician is a specialist, you may just accept the referral from your primary care doctor. Checking to see if they are a board-certified physician may not be something on your radar at first, but should it be? Let’s review some of the benefits of choosing a board-certified doctor.
The BEAR Implant is the first innovation in ACL tear treatment in more than 30 years. It is the first FDA-approved medical technology to enable healing of a torn ACL. This new approach is a shift from the current standard of care, reconstruction, which replaces the ACL with a graft.
Dr. Camille Clinton is pioneering the use of a breakthrough technology called the BEAR® Implant for treatment of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, one of the most common knee injuries in the U.S.As a former athlete herself,Dr. Camille Clintonunderstands the desire to return to the sports and activities you love and utilizes an individualized approach to ensure optimal care and results. She will take the time to fully evaluate your ACL injury to determine the treatment option that is right for you. Call(425) 899-4810to schedule an appointment at ourorthopedic surgery clinic in Kirkland, WAtoday!
Request a BEAR Implant Consultation
If you’ve injured your ACL, speak with Dr. Clinton today to see if you might be a good candidate for BEAR Implant. Call (425) 899-4810 to request an appointment with expertly trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Camille Clinton.
If you have ever had any injury to your shoulder, you remember where it happened, how it happened, and you usually remember the pain. When it comes to separated shoulder recovery, here is what you can expect.