Total joint replacement is a common, successful surgery for patients with degenerative arthritis. However, patients who have arthritis in a limited area of the knee may be candidates for a partial knee replacement.
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Patient Testimonial
I will keep coming to Slocum for all my orthopedic care. All the staff were helpful and friendly. Dr. Hoellrich and his staff are all wonderful and helpful.
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You have staff that gave outstanding service the total time I was in your wonderful building. Dr. Koester really helped me with my knee and foot problem.
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Jordan Kent at the Slocum Center
Jordan Kent is working hard to get healthy with the hopes of catching on with an NFL team in the future. Slocum Orthopedics is far from an NFL practice field but that's where Kent is doing most of his work these days....
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Implant Recall
DePuy Orthopaedics has issued a voluntary recall of its ASR™ XL Acetabular Hip System and DePuy ASR™ Hip Resurfacing System. Slocum Orthopedics physicians have not used these systems in our patients. If you ...
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Mayor Piercy presents first Business Sustainability Award
EUGENE, Ore., May 7, 2007 - "As part of my commitment to making sustainability a primary focus for Eugene, I'm launching a monthly program - Bold Steps Toward Sustainability - to honor a Eugene business that has consc...
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High School Football and Concussions
Did you know that helmets aren't designed to prevent concussions? They're designed to prevent skull fractures and bleeding. How athletes tackle is very important to concussion prevention. Learn more from this report o...
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Are you a victim of the Vitamin D deficiency epidemic?
If you live in the Pacific Northwest, the answer is probably yes.
The recommended dose of vitamin D for an adult is currently 200-400 IU per day. However, many health care providers now recommend a much highe...
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Dr. Shah is a great doctor. I am so pleased with my new knee. He did a wonderful job.
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Slocum physicians awarded sports medicine certificate
Three physicians at the Slocum Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine join a select group of US physicians who hold a Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. This is the first year that the certif...
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I have been a patient at Slocum for several months. I am extremely impressed with the efficiency of the staff as well as the treatment I have received. The staff are friendly and professional.
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I just wanted to say, that if everything else could go as wonderful as it has here, life would be perfect. Thank you for everything! Dr. Jones and his entire staff treat you like family.
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I was very impressed by every aspect of my Slocum service. I received same day consultation on an injured knee and everyone from the person at the information station at the front door to the entire Dr. Koester care ...
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Dr. Pomranky- I am indebted to you for your thoughtful, reasoned and conservative approach to my problems. Our medical community is fortunate to have you as a resource and I will not hesitate to recommend you to othe...
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LEED Gold Award Reflects Environmental Stewardship
EUGENE, Ore., February 11, 2009 - "Physicians focus on health, so it was only natural for us to protect and enhance our community's environmental health in the construction and operation of The Slocum Center," said Dr...
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X-ray machines go to Ethiopia
Slocum Center is installing new digital x-ray equipment, and its current equipment will be donated to the Shinschicho Mother and Child Clinic in Ethiopia. It will ship later this year. The clinic's director was in tow...
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My total experience with all the employees at Slocum was excellent. Very organized, professional, and caring. I would recommend you to anyone needing the services you provide.
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Open for Business
On October 28, we opened our doors and welcomed the public to see what's inside the new Slocum Center. Hundreds of visitors attended the open house and enjoyed specially designed bone cookies, trick or treat stations,...
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Concussion Dangers
New rules to protect high school athletes from head injuries. Dr. Michael Koester .
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