In the News
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Physicians' Roundtable - Orthopedics
It isn’t often that a major orthopedic center has the opportunity to double its size, from 52,000 to 100,000 square feet and fill it with brand new, state-of-the-art technology to be utilized by its expansive team of experienced, skilled physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists and other clinicians. Made possible through the generosity and vision of its donors, Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center — already well-known for its surgical and therapeutic expertise — now offers even greater diagnostic and treatment opportunities for its patients.
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On the move once more
For Irene Soto, 66, the seemingly simple act of walking around the block without pain is now an occasion for celebration and gratitude. Achieving that milestone required a nearly six-year journey of dogged determination to get the medical care she wanted — namely, a total ankle replacement performed by an expert surgeon who won’t shy away from a difficult case.
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Eisenhower Adds Fourth Mako Robot for Orthopedic Surgery
Eisenhower Health is the first hospital in Riverside County and one of only five hospitals in the country to add a fourth Mako SmartRobotics™ system by Stryker to its arsenal of orthopedic surgical tools. This technological advancement in joint replacement surgery transforms the way total knee, partial knee and total hip replacements are performed, by helping surgeons know more and cut less.
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Cervical Disc Replacement
Though not as prevalent as back pain, neck pain is still extremely common and afflicts millions of Americans every year. The vast majority of cases can be treated conservatively with physical therapy, activity modification, medication and various pain management modalities. If conservative measures are unsuccessful, then surgery can be quite successful in selected cases.
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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Almost as certain as death and taxes are neck and back pain. Nearly 8 in 10 individuals, at some point in life, will develop significant neck or back pain that warrants medical attention. While most can be treated conservatively, an unfortunate few will have severe symptoms that progress to require surgery.
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Advancements in Ankle Replacement Surgery
The human ankle works like a hinge. One of the most flexible, freemoving joints in the body, a normal ankle can move forward, move side to side and twist. Like all joints, the ankle contains cartilage to absorb shock and prevent the bones from grinding against one another. Ligaments hold the joint together, keeping it from dislocating.
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Hand and Upper Extremity Surgical Expertise
Now, in its 43rd year, Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center (EDOC) is one of the busiest practices of its kind in Southern California — a depth of experience that translates into optimal patient outcomes. This expertise is particularly evident in the subspecialty of hand, wrist and shoulder surgeries.
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Ankle Replacement Surgery
THERE IS NO DOUBT — Alicia Siegler loves the outdoors. Profoundly athletic, she spent most of her life immersing herself in activities reflective of her passion for nature. Growing up in Colorado and eventually relocating to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Siegler’s list of adventures is impressive: professional skiing, hang gliding, rock climbing, mountain climbing, river rafting and falconry.
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Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center Selected to Study Use of TOPS™ System
EISENHOWER DESERT ORTHOPEDIC CENTER has received approval to participate in a FDA/IDE pivotal study, sponsored by Premia Spine, Ltd., studying the use of the TOPS™ System. If approved, TOPS would potentially be the first posterior arthroplasty device for the treatment of degenerative Grade I spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis.
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Plantar Fasciitis
One of the most common causes of heel pain, plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of a soft band of tissue called the plantar fascia which extends from the bottom of the heel to the base of the toes. Plantar fasciitis typically causes a stabbing, sometimes excruciatingly painful, sensation in the heel, especially during one’s first steps in the morning. As the foot limbers up, the pain often decreases but may return during the day, depending on one’s activities and foot wear.
