Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute

Lehigh Valley Health Network is a proud sponsor of the 2024 Bethlehem Running Festival! Join us this weekend, October 18-20, in historic Bethlehem for various races: ? Lehigh Valley IronPigs Kids Run ? Lexus 5K ? Aardvark Sports Shop Trail Run ? Lexus 10K ? B. Braun Medical Inc. (US) Half Marathon Relay ? Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute Half Marathon This will be an unforgettable weekend of running, with courses designed by "The Mayor of Running," Bart Yasso! Sign up for one of these races, or challenge yourself to an entire weekend of running and fun by taking part in the double play, triple play, or the quadruple play marathon challenge.

There is good news for patients suffering from diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the feet –?a potentially debilitating and progressive condition that affects millions of individuals. Patients with this condition often describe their pain as walking on broken glass, burning or electric shock sensations. Laura Deschamps, DO and colleagues with LVPG Pain Medicine have reported positive results from a treatment that uses 8% prescription-strength capsaicin, a chemical compound isolated from chili peppers, delivered directly through the skin through patches applied to the feet. "We want to get the word out to family physicians and podiatrists that this treatment is effective and can provide significant, sustained relief. It’s appropriate for any patient who has tried and failed with other therapies or as a first-line treatment.”

LVOI's Paul Sibley, DO, FAOAO and Adeena Woodard, PA-C hosted an upper extremity wet lab at the The Venel Institute at LVHN over the weekend for physician assistants. This important educational session trained attendees on common hand trauma issues and procedures that may be encountered when on call, such as nail bed repair, trephination, paronychia/felon I&D, and more.

With concussions and their possible long-term affects at the forefront, many have started to wonder how they are diagnosed and treated. Thank you LehighValleyNewsdotcom for raising awareness about concussion care and speaking with Faisal Al-Alim, MD, one of our dedicated Sports Medicine physicians. Dr. Al-Alim shared that healthcare providers examine different aspects of the injury. “…it's more than just the 'how it looked' after a concussion. It’s how many concussions you've had in a period of time. How far apart, like are [they] in a short period of time? Are they in a time frame that were too close?” Fortunately, as your orthopedic partner, Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute offers an array of treatments and therapies for concussions, such as vestibular concussion therapy for balance, cognitive therapy for thinking and memory, cervical spine therapy and vision therapy.

Join Thomas Meade, MD, for an information session on knee pain treatment and surgical advancements. Dr. Meade will discuss the following topics as well as an open Q&A:? New kinematic vs traditional mechanical knee ‘replacement’ Robotic technology Knee replacement and resurfacing Metabolic labs tests Outpatient surgery Home-directed therapy And more LVHN.org/KneeSession

The 2024 Bethlehem Running Festival presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network is taking place October 18-20. With an array of different distance options, all runners are encouraged to take part in one of the most well-known running events in the region. To sign up, visit:?https://lnkd.in/e5PHa378 ? Need some tips on how to get race-ready? Learn how to combat fatigue, deal with pain, and the importance of rest and recovery from our team.

Meet Chelsea Evans, DO, an integral part of Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute for more than seven years. Dr. Evans cares for patients at our LVPG Orthopedics and Sports Medicine-1250 Cedar Crest location, and also serves as the Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician for Emmaus High School of the East Penn School District and Muhlenberg College. Dr. Evans entered medicine because of the opportunity to impact patients’ lives – “In medicine, you have the ability to affect someone’s life in a way that impacts not only if, but how, they live. Having the skills to teach and help a patient into recovery is a beautiful thing.” To learn more about Dr. Evans, visit: https://lnkd.in/eMBjJ3fz

Chronic back pain is a common condition that affects the lives of millions of people. Despite how common chronic back pain is, finding the root cause of the issue is sometimes difficult to determine. As your orthopedic partner, Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute offers nonsurgical, minimally invasive procedures to help bring relief to patients. By providing patients with access to in-office medical branch blocks and rhizotomy procedures, our team is giving patients suffering from chronic back pain access to the latest treatment options for their pain in a comfortable and convenient environment.

Athletes fear injuries more than the pressure of the game, as one moment can change everything. For Jonathon Symuleski, a torn ACL during his senior year of high school ended his basketball and track seasons. But instead of giving up, he turned his setback into a comeback. ?? After undergoing surgery with orthopedic surgeon Lisa O’Brien, DO, from LVPG Orthopedics and Sports Medicine–Dickson City, Jonathon worked hard in physical therapy and made his collegiate track debut in less than a year. ??♂? The experience also sparked his decision to pursue a premed track and fueled his passion for medicine. ??? Read more at our link in bio.

We're thrilled that Jefferson Health has joined forces with the Philadelphia Eagles as their Official Health System Partner! Through this partnership, Jefferson aims to expand access to essential healthcare resources, education, and support to even more patients throughout the region. Together, we're committed to fostering a healthier and more connected community. #TeamJefferson Read more: https://lnkd.in/gfKuepGN