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Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:06:26 GMT

KSF Surgeons now offer a new treatment for Ulnar Nerve Entrapment. The EndoRelease™ Endoscopic Cubital Tunnel Release System provides a safe and reliable technique for minimally invasive decompression of the ulnar nerve. Dr. Michael S. George is a team physician for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (click here for more info) Top Docs in Houston 2009 KSF Orthopaedic Center, PA would like to congratulate: Thomas Cartwright, MD Albert Cuellar, MD Mike Dean, MD Ray Fitzgerald, MD Alan Rosen, MD Michael George, MD Andrew Kant, MD For the recent honor of being selected as Top Docs in Houston by H Texas Magazine. This is the third consecutive year that KSF physicians have been named for this honor.

Michael S. George, MD

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:24:38 GMT

Arthroscopic Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Sports Injuries Dr. Michael George is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, where he also played linebacker on the football team. He then earned his medical degree at Case Western Reserve University and later completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency training at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. George went on to obtain additional fellowship training in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at Vanderbilt University where he gained extensive experience in advanced shoulder and knee surgery. Dr. George was one of the first doctors in Houston to earn the Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Dr. George specializes in shoulder and knee surgery, advanced arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic shoulder stabilization, anterior cruciate ligament...

Patient Registration Forms

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:36:02 GMT

The following forms will help to make your registration process faster and eliminate some of the paperwork you would normally fill out in the office before seeing the doctor. Please click on the link for each form. Print the form(s), complete each one and bring it with you to your appointment. If you forget to bring the forms with you, you will have to fill them out in the office before the doctor can see you. You will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to get the forms. If you don't have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, click the Click on your doctor's name below and complete all the forms that apply to you. | Cartwright | Cuellar | Dean | Fitzgerald | George Hanson | Jafarnia | Kant | Nash | Rosen | Sepulveda HIPAA Privacy Practices Preparing For Surgery Dr. Cartwright New non-Work Comp patients, or patients who have not been seen in the past year Patient Information ...

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:53:39 GMT

Red Oak Office - Directions Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday AM Dr. Kant Dr. Fitzgerald Dr. Cuellar Dr. Fitzgerald Dr. Cuellar Dr. Cartwright Dr. Rosen Dr. Kant Dr. Cartwright Dr. Kant Dr. Dean Dr. Cuellar Dr. Sepulveda Dr. Sepulveda Dr. Sepulveda Dr. Nash Dr. George Dr. Hanson Dr. Nash Dr. Cartwright Dr. Jafarnia Dr. Nash Dr. Jafarnia Dr. Rosen Dr. George PM Dr. Fitzgerald Dr. Cuellar Dr. Cuellar Dr. Fitzgerald Dr. Cuellar Dr. Dean Dr. Fitzgerald Dr. Kant Dr. Caldera ...

Contact KSF Orthopaedic

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:54:56 GMT

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Achievements

Thu, 21 May 2009 19:38:14 GMT

The physicians at KSF are all highly skilled and leaders in their field. Each one brings a unique skill to KSF which helps us serve your needs more completely. Often our physicians are recognized by their peers and the community for outstanding performance in their profession. Following are some, but certainly not all, of the acheivements, accolades and awards that our doctors have received. Top Docs in Houston 2009 KSF Orthopaedic Center, PA would like to congratulate: Thomas Cartwright, MD Albert Cuellar, MD Mike Dean, MD Ray Fitzgerald, MD Alan Rosen, MD Michael George, MD Andrew Kant, MD For the recent honor of being selected as Top Docs in Houston by H Texas Magazine. This is the third consecutive year that KSF physician have been named for this honor. Top Docs in Houston 2008 KSF Orthoapedic Center would like to congratulate Drs. Andrew Kant and Michael George for the recent honor of being selected as...

H Texas Magazine 2009 Top Docs

Thu, 21 May 2009 19:31:31 GMT

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Dr. George-Rodeo Houston Team Physician

Wed, 20 May 2009 14:20:27 GMT

Dr. Michael S. George is a team physician for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo as a member of the Justin Sports Medicine Team. Rodeo Houston is the world's largest livestock show and rodeo. Dr. George is also a team physician for the Walker County Fair and Rodeo in Huntsville, Texas. An orthopaedic sports medicine specialist, Dr. George is a Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Texas at Houston and is the Chairman of Surgery at Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.

Hand & Elbow

Wed, 13 May 2009 13:39:58 GMT

COMMON HAND CONDITIONS Additional Resources on the Hand/Wrist Animal Bites Arthritis of the Hand Arthritis of the Base of the Thumb Arthritis of the Wrist Boutonnière Deformity Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Tunnel-Mini Open Technique Common Hand Problems deQuervain's Tendinitis Distal Radius Fracture (Colles' Fracture) Dupuytren's Disease Fingertip Injuries/Amputations Flexor Tendon Injuries Fracture of the Finger Ganglion Cysts Hand Fractures Hand Surgery Human Bites Kienböck's Disease Mallet Finger (Baseball Finger) Nerve Injuries Reflex Sympathetic...

Exercise Sheets

Wed, 13 May 2009 13:33:02 GMT

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Tue, 05 May 2009 14:54:18 GMT

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KSF Orthopaedic Surgery Center

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:00:30 GMT

KSF Orthopaedic Surgery Center offers a new level of convenience and comfort in surgery. During your brief stay with us you will find the highest quality of care rendered by a concerned, expertly trained staff. You will also find warm, friendly surroundings, easy access, ample parking and a degree of personal attention unlike that available in a hospital environment. We encourage questions during your stay so that we can put you at ease about your complete recovery. Recovery begins at KSF Orthopaedic Surgery Center, but it actually takes place at home, within the security of family and friends. Thank you for choosing KSF Orthopaedic Surgery Center. We are deeply honored you trust us to meet your healthcare needs. Before you get here: After your doctor has scheduled a time and date for your procedure, a member of our staff will contact you. During this pre-admission interview, you will be given a list of instructions to follow to ensure a safe procedure and recovery. You...

Testimonials

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:48:05 GMT

KSF Orthopaedic Center, P.A. has been treating Houston area residents for nearly 30 years. Over that time we have seen and treated entire families of patients spanning over generations. We love to hear from past patients that our physicians have helped get back into the game of life. If you have a story you would like to share please click here and send it to us. Here are a few success stories from past patients. Thank you Dr. Hanson, for giving me the gift of walking and hiking again after my accident Linda 02/02/09 Dr. George Thank you so much for helping me to get back in the saddle. Jesus Rodriguez (Jockey) 02/18/08 Dr. George I'm back in the game. Thanks! Chris Ulrich 02/18/08 Dr. Jafarnia Thank you for taking such great care of my arm! Believe it or not , I have had next to no pain since the surgery. I can understand why Gail (wife of patient and KSF employee) says you are an extremely talented surgeon. You have made this entire...

KSF ORTHOPAEDIC HIP

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:45:31 GMT

Useful Information for patients and family: Activities after Hip Replacement Additional Resources on the Hip Anesthesia for Hip & Knee Surgery Burning Thigh Pain (Meralgia paresthetica) Developmental Dislocation (Dysplasia) of the Hip (DDH) Falls and Hip Fractures Hip Bursitis Hip Dislocation Hip Fracture Hip Fracture Facts Hip Implants Hip Strains Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip Live it Safe-Prevent Broken Hips Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement Muscle Strains in the Thigh Osteoarthritis of the Hip (EN ESPANOL) Osteonecrosis of the Hip Pelvis Fracture Perthes Disease Preventing Hip Fractures Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Snapping Hip Total Hip Replacement Total Hip Replacement Exercise Guide Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip

KSF ORTHOPAEDIC SPINE & NECK

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:05:43 GMT

Ask an Orthopaedic Surgeon about Spinal Stenosis Back Pain in Children Backpack Safety Cauda Equina Syndrome Cervical Fracture Cervical Radiculopathy Cervical Spondylosis Chordma Electrodiagnostic Testing (EMG) (NCS) Fracture of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Herniated Disk How to Prevent Back Pain Kyphoplasty Kyphosis (Curvature of the Spine) Low Back Pain Low Back Pain Exercise Guide Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Neck Pain Neck Sprain Preventing Back Pain at Work and at Home Sciatica Scoliosis Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents Spinal Disc Replacement Spinal Fusion Spinal Stenosis Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis Additional Resources on the Spine En Español Guía de Ejercicios para la Parte Baja de la Espalda (Back Exercises) La Escoliosis (Scoliosis) Los Dolores de la Espalda...

Post-Operative Instructions (Foot/Ankle)

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:18:24 GMT

Post-Operative Instruction Sheet (Foot/Ankle Surgery) • Eat only light, non-greasy foods today. You may gradually resume your diet as tolerated. • Leave the dressing/splint in place until your first follow-up visit unless otherwise instructed by Dr. Hanson. • Pain control is an important component of a smooth post-operative course. You should not wait until the pain is unbearable prior to taking your pain medicines. Your foot/ankle will likely be injected to long-acting local anesthetic following the surgery or the anesthesiologist may have performed a block. When these medications wear off you will note increasing pain at this time. The pain relief may last from 4-36 hours depending on the type of block that was performed. You may notice that the foot is numb and you can’t move the toes while the block is working. This is normal. • All patients will receive a prescription for pain medicine. This should be taken as directed to help control your pain....

Scoliosis

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:13:58 GMT

Scoliosis Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. Current information indicates that it affects 10% to 14% of adolescents. However, only 2% of the adolescent population will have curves that will eventually require treatment or even observation. Currently, most schools in our local area provide scoliosis screenings. Many school nurses have been trained to detect curvatures of the spine and to refer those adolescents to their local physicians. Although only a small percentage of adolescents will require treatment, we recommend that all children with curves be evaluated and observed. Statistically, four times as many girls as boys will have curves which will require some form of treatment. There are many causes of scoliosis including neuromuscular diseases such as muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy. Other causes can be due to congenital factors such as wedged vertebrae, hemi-vertebrae, or malformed bones within the spine. There are certain unusual neurological diseases that...

Knee

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:21:37 GMT

ACL Injury: Should it be fixed? ACL Reconstruction Activities After a Knee Replacement Additional Resources on the Knee Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain Arthritis of the Knee Care of the Aging Knee: Baby Boomers May Need Lifestyle Changes Cemented and Cementless Knee Replacement Deep Venous Thrombosis Pes Anserinus (Goosefoot) Bursitis Knee Arthroscopy Knee Arthroscopy Exercise Guide Knee Implants Knee Ligament Injuries Knee Replacement Exercise Guide Kneecap (Prepatellar) Bursitis Meniscal Tear Meniscal Transplants Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis of the Knee Orthopaedists Research Female Knee Problems Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain) Osteonecrosis of the Knee Osteotomy and Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Osteoarthritis of the Knee Osteotomy and Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear ...

KSF ORTHOPAEDIC SHOULDER

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:32:32 GMT

Additional Resources on the Shoulder Arthritis of the Shoulder Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: Thermal Capsulorrhaphy Broken Collarbone Burners and Stinger Dislocated Shoulder Erb's Palsy (Brachial Plexus Injury) Fracture of the Shoulder Blade (Scapula) Frozen Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tear - Surgery versus Rehabilitation Rotator Cuff Tears Rupture of the Biceps Tendon Shoulder Impingement Shoulder Joint Replacement Shoulder Joint Tear (Glenoid Labrum Tear) Shoulder Pain Shoulder Separation Shoulder Surgery Shoulder Surgery Exercise Guide The Shoulder Thoracic Outlet Syndrome About the Shoulder The shoulder is a ball and socket joint held together by muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that arise from the shoulder blade and rotate the shoulder. The rotator cuff travels under the part of the shoulder blade called the acromion. There is a small fluid filled sac...

Quarterly Newsletter

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:50:21 GMT

KSF Orthopaedic Center is now offering a free E-letter. This is a newsletter with articles written by KSF Physicians and staff dealing with common Orthopaedic problems as well as new and exciting advances in the field.

If you would like to receive this newletter please fill out and send the contact form.

Past Topics Include:
Overuse Injuries in Adolescent Baseball Pitchers
How Much Calcium is Enough?