Posts Tagged: louisville orthopedic surgeon

From the Desk of Dr. Grossfeld: Plantar Fasciitis

Dr. Stacie Grossfeld tells about the symptoms, risk factors, and treatments for plantar fasciitis.

Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that causes pain and discomfort in the heel and the bottom of the foot. Its signs and symptoms typically include: 1. Heel Pain The most prominent symptom is pain in the heel, usually felt as a sharp, stabbing pain that’s worse with the first steps in the morning… Read more »

Best Places for Lap Swimming This Summer in Louisville, KY

Orthopaedic Specialists recommends swimming as exercise for how easy it is on joints while still being a full-body aerobic exercise.

Swimming is a wonderful aerobic exercise that is often used in recovery and physical therapy plans due to its low impact on joints and bones while strengthening the muscles of the body to support us. A few general benefits of swimming as exercise are: Arthritis Relief Improved Mental Health Decreased Risk of Disease and Injury… Read more »

Patient Education: Carpal Tunnel Release

Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery Overview Orthopaedic Specialists 502-212-2663 Stacie Grossfeld, M.D. / Bess Fley, PA-C Carpal Tunnel Release surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure. Upon arrival at the surgicenter you will first meet with the registration person to check you in. You will then be brought back to the pre-op area and meet with… Read more »

Patient of the Month: Chris Schardein

Chris Schardein is May's Patient of the Month for Orthopaedic Specialists.

Meet this month’s patient in the spotlight, Chris Schardein! Chris Schardein and her husband, Bill, are the proud owners of 2 and 3/8 acres in Fern Creek, where they have been growing daylilies since 1996. Their flower journey dates back even further to 1989, though, when they had only a 1/2-acre lot in Hikes Point,… Read more »

Patient of the Month: Joyce Koch

Joyce Koch suffered from arthritis in her knees, which Dr. Stacie Grossfeld at Orthopedic Specialists in Louisville, KY was originally treating her for, when she was rear-ended twice and needed physical therapy for back pain.

Meet this month’s patient in the spotlight, Joyce Koch! If you were previously a student at St. Agnes, Assumption High School, or Presentation Academy, then Joyce’s name might be familiar. Having been a teacher since 1968, with 29 years spent at Assumption High School and the other 24 spent between Presentation Academy and St. Agnes… Read more »

Patient Education: Tennis Elbow Repair

Tennis Elbow Repair Overview Orthopaedic Specialists 502-212-2663 Stacie Grossfeld, M.D. / Bess Fley, PA-C Tennis Elbow surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure. Upon arrival at the surgicenter you will first meet with the registration person to check you in. You will then be brought back to the pre-op area and meet with your nursing… Read more »

Educación del paciente: Cirugía Labral /SLAP/Bankart

Una descripción general de las reparaciones de Labral, Bankart y SLAP.

Descripción General de la Cirugía Labral / SLAP / Bankart Especialistas Ortopédicos 502-212-2663 Stacie Grossfeld, M.D. / Bess Fley, PA-C La reparación del labrum, reparación SLAP, y la cirugía de reconstrucción de Bankart se realizan como un procedimiento ambulatorio. A su llegada al centro quirúrgico, primero se reunirá con la persona de registro para registrarlo…. Read more »

An Interview with Dr. Grossfeld: A (Late) Celebration of National Women Physician Day

We celebrate National Women Physician Day everyday with Dr. Stacie Grossfeld, double board certified sports medicine and orthopedic surgeon

On February 3rd, the nation came together to celebrate a group of professionals that deserve 100% of the glory: women physicians. National Women Physician Day gives due credit to women, who have worked long and hard to get to where they are today, and Orthopaedic Specialists, PLLC is quite a special place, as we get… Read more »

Educación del paciente: Cirugía de desgarro de menisco/endoscopio de rodilla/artroscopia

An overview of meniscal tear surgery from Dr. Grossfeld.

Cirugía de Desgarro de Menisco / Endoscopio de Rodilla / Artroscopia de Rodilla Descripción General Especialistas Ortopédicos 502-212-2663 Stacie Grossfeld, M.D. / Bess Fley, PA-C Llegada al Centro Quirúrgico Usted será registrado en el centro de cirugía. Se revisarán sus signos vitales, como la presión arterial y la temperatura. Se proporcionará una bata de hospital… Read more »