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Shawn W. Adams, M.D.
After spinal fellowships in the latest surgical techniques, Shawn W. Adams, M.D., has joined Norton Leatherman Spine and Norton Neuroscience Institute.
Provider Spotlight
Shawn W. Adams, M.D.
After spinal fellowships in the latest surgical techniques, Shawn W. Adams, M.D., has joined Norton Leatherman Spine and Norton Neuroscience Institute.
Orthopedic referral guidelines: Hip and knee joint replacement
Primary care and sports medicine providers hear frequently from patients about hip and knee pain, especially among older adults. The threshold for referral to an orthopedic specialist for possible joint replacement focuses on pain and […]
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Stephanie A. Merimee, M.D., orthopedic surgeon and Louisville native, joining Norton Louisville Arm & Hand
Stephanie A. Merimee, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon, has joined the team at Norton Louisville Arm & Hand. Dr. Merimee has a medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. She completed her residency […]
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Treating biceps tendinitis to keep athletes on the field and throwing
The shoulder joint is a complex combination of ligaments, muscles, bones and tendons. All these structures must function correctly to keep the joint in alignment, or the patient could experience pain, decreased range of motion, […]
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Anterior vs. posterior hip replacement approaches
Patients who need a hip replacement often ask about anterior versus posterior hip replacement approaches. Both approaches work well over the long term, but the anterior approach has the advantage of a speedier recovery, according [...]
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Diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome and other peripheral nerve compressions
Carpal tunnel, the most common type of peripheral nerve compression, is primarily a clinical diagnosis and is usually confirmed with a combination of physical exam and history. A nerve test is also possible in cases […]
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Orthopedic referral guidelines: Hip and knee joint replacement
Primary care and sports medicine providers hear frequently from patients about hip and knee pain, especially among older adults. The threshold for referral to an orthopedic specialist for possible joint replacement focuses on pain and […]
Read Full Story
Stephanie A. Merimee, M.D., orthopedic surgeon and Louisville native, joining Norton Louisville Arm & Hand
Stephanie A. Merimee, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon, has joined the team at Norton Louisville Arm & Hand. Dr. Merimee has a medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. She completed her residency […]
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Treating biceps tendinitis to keep athletes on the field and throwing
The shoulder joint is a complex combination of ligaments, muscles, bones and tendons. All these structures must function correctly to keep the joint in alignment, or the patient could experience pain, decreased range of motion, […]
Read Full Story
Anterior vs. posterior hip replacement approaches
Patients who need a hip replacement often ask about anterior versus posterior hip replacement approaches. Both approaches work well over the long term, but the anterior approach has the advantage of a speedier recovery, according [...]
Read Full Story
Diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome and other peripheral nerve compressions
Carpal tunnel, the most common type of peripheral nerve compression, is primarily a clinical diagnosis and is usually confirmed with a combination of physical exam and history. A nerve test is also possible in cases […]
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