Swedish Orthopedic Institute

12/17/2019

Congratulations to Dr. Matsen Ko who won the Cyclocross national championship this past weekend!

Dr. Matsen Ko is an Orthopedic Surgeon - check out her profile here: https://www.swedish.org/swedish-physicians/profile.aspx?name=laura+j+matsen+ko&id=179065

07/09/2019

https://youtu.be/3Lx8NBSxPiU Check us out- a behind the scenes tour of the Swedish Orthopedic Institute at First Hill!

Take a tour of the Swedish Orthopedic Institute First Hill. For more information visit https://www.swedish.org/locations/orthopedic-institute

05/10/2019

It's Nurses Week and we'd like to shout out our appreciation for all the amazing SOI nurses who care for patients each and every day!

03/25/2019

SOI caregivers volunteered on Friday at Community Lunch on Capital Hill! Visit their website to learn more about their program https://www.communitylunch.org/

03/18/2019

Coming soon….a virtual tour of the Swedish Orthopedic Institute at First Hill! Yesterday a small team spent the day onsite filming the tour….we will let you know once its posted to our website!

03/06/2019

Check out our latest blog post on Rapid Recovery Joint Replacement featuring Dr. Aric Christal https://blog.swedish.org/orthopedics-sports-medicine/get-on-your-feet-learn-about-rapid-recovery-joint-replacement

Advances in joint replacement have many patients up and walking the same day as surgery.

03/04/2019

Are you interested in learning more about Joint Replacement Surgery, or know some one who is? Sign up to attend our upcoming Seminar! Its this Thursday March 7th at 6pm at our First Hill location.

Click here to sign up: https://www.swedish.org/classes-and-resources/joint-seminars/hip-knee

Do you (or someone attending this class with you) have a sensory loss or physical limitation we should be aware of to help communicate or participate in any of our classes? If so, please call 1-800-SWEDISH (800-793-3474) and let us know what type of assistance in needed. 

02/11/2019

Now this is what I call dedication! Dr. Laura Matsen-Ko skiied 7 miles to work to do surgery today!!

12/17/2018

Swedish was featured on Becker's Healthcare's 100 hospitals and health systems with great orthopedic programs list for 2018! https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/100-hospitals-and-health-systems-with-great-orthopedic-programs-2018.html

The hospitals featured on Becker's Healthcare's 100 hospitals and health systems with great orthopedic programs list for 2018 have earned recognition for quality of care and patient satisfaction for orthopedic and spine surgery. Many are high-volume centers where surgeons annually perform hundreds,

12/10/2018

Thanks to everyone who came out and visited the Swedish booth at the Jingle Bell Run yesterday! We had a great time!!

12/06/2018

This Sunday is The Jingle Bell Run and there is still time to Join Team Swedish! We will have a booth on 5th & Pine so make sure to stop by and say hi! https://events.arthritis.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=10754

I’m participating in the 2018 Jingle Bell Run - Seattle, WA to support the Arthritis Foundation. Please join us to ring in the holiday season with us for a great cause!

11/06/2018

Do you have aching joints? Check out our latest blog post to learn about the spectrum of treatments available.
http://swedishnw.org/6180DCmQj

If you're being limited by pain in your knee, shoulder, hip or other joint, you may face some choices. How do you know if you need to have your joint replaced?

10/30/2018

Today is International Orthopaedic Nurses Day! Please join us in celebrating and thanking all the nurses at Swedish Orthopedic Institute for their endless dedication and expertise in restoring patients' mobility, treating pain, and helping to move patients effectively through the postoperative period. We are thankful for our nurses and all who support them!

10/11/2018

Join the Swedish Orthopedic Institute on Sunday December 9th as we dress up in festive holiday attire, tie bells to our shoes and run through downtown Seattle to support those living with Arthritis! https://events.arthritis.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.team&teamID=10754

I’m participating in the 2018 Jingle Bell Run - Seattle, WA to support the Arthritis Foundation. Please join us to ring in the holiday season with us for a great cause!

08/03/2018

Wishing you all a happy and safe Seafair Weekend!!

07/26/2018

https://youtu.be/46-g_izwN08

Most of us know pain can be debilitating...Check out Angela's story on how surgery at SOI changed her life!

07/11/2018

05/12/2017

Today our Orthopedic nurses celebrated nurses week with Swedish Medical Center's superhero day. SOI was represented well!

A sincere thank you to all of our Orthopedic nurses who take such wonderful care of our patients!

01/24/2017

Are you having joint pain and wondering what treatment options you have? Please join us this Thursday (1/26/2017) at 6pm at the Swedish Orthopedic Institute (601 Broadway, Seattle) for an informative seminar. Dr. Cannon, Orthopedic surgeon, will be speaking. To register for this class please call 1-800-SWEDISH or register online at http://www.swedish.org/classes-and-resources/joint-seminars

Dr. Christopher Cannon is a board certified orthopedic surgeon at The Polyclinic.

07/28/2016

Swedish Orthopedic Institute made the top 34 list of hospitals in the United States for hip replacement!!

http://www.beckersspine.com/sports-medicine/item/32196-consumer-reports-34-top-rated-us-hospitals-for-hip-replacements.html

Consumer Reports released ratings of hospitals based on how patients fared during elective surgery as well as surgery outcomes. Consumer reports developed ratings for five of types of procedures: back surgery, hip replacements, knee replacements, angioplasty and carotid artery surgery.

05/13/2016

Year #2 the SOI "Bone Whisperers" taking part in celebrating nurses week! The theme is Western and fun was had by all! Giddy up team SOI!

04/26/2016

FREE seminar this Thursday (4/28/2016)! If you or a friend/family member have joint pain or discomfort you might consider attending this informative class. Dr. Pritchett, Orthopedic surgeon and most experienced surgeon in the U.S. for the Hip Resurfacing procedure, will be talking about knee and hip pain treatment options. This class begins at 6pm at the Swedish Orthopedic Institute (601 Broadway). To register you may call 206-386-2502 or online at http://www.swedish.org/classes-and-resources/health-classes-at-swedish.

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03/15/2016

What is “frozen shoulder”? This is a condition of the shoulder which causes loss of motion and pain. This condition can be frustrating, but the good news is it very rarely requires surgery! For a more detailed description of this condition and it’s treatment, follow this link to information provided on his website by one of our shoulder specialists, Dr. Ko. http://www.seattlejointsurgeons.com/ #!frozen-shoulder/prcs5

02/23/2016

Thursday (2/25) at the Swedish Orthopedic Institute (601 Broadway) we will be having a free seminar on Joint Replacement. If your joints are bothering you and you'd like to find out about treatment options this is a great chance to hear from an Orthopedist! Dr. Lee will be presenting at 6pm in the main lobby conference room.

http://www.swedish.org/physicians/l/lee-frederick-b

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10/20/2015

How are your hips and knees feeling - are they aching, giving you pain with activity, or waking you up at night? Please join us this Thursday evening (10/22) for a seminar to learn about treatment options. Dr. Matsen Ko, an Orthopedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of hip and knee arthritic disorders, will be presenting at 6pm at the Swedish Orthopedic Institute (601 Broadway). This seminar is free of charge. There will be a Q&A session at the end of the seminar. http://www.swedish.org/physicians/m/matsen-ko-laura

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09/16/2015

Please join us tomorrow evening (9/17) for an informative free seminar! Dr. Wilson, Orthopedic surgeon and joint replacement specialist, will be presenting at 6pm in the main lobby conference room of the Swedish Orthopedic Institute (601 Broadway, Seattle). He will talk about hip and knee arthritis and both surgical and non-surgical treatment options. There will be a question and answer session at the end. http://www.swedish.org/physicians/w/wilson-william-j

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09/10/2015

Dr. Toomey and professional golfer Fred Funk pause for a picture with a Makoplasty (partial knee replacement) patient who was treated at the Swedish Orthopedic Institute.

07/01/2015

How do your joints feel? Do they ache with activity or wake you up during the night with pain? Please join us for a free seminar to hear about possible treatment options for this problem! Dr. Lee, Orthopedic specialist, will be presenting at 6pm on Thursday July 9 at the Swedish Orthopedic Institute (601 Broadway, Seattle). He will cover non-surgical and surgical options. There will be a Q&A session after his presentation.
To register simply call 206-386-2502 OR follow this link and register online: http://www.swedish.org/classes

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06/11/2015

Please join us this evening at 6pm at the Swedish Orthopedic Institute (601 Broadway, Seattle) for a free seminar! Dr. Sean Toomey, Orthopedic surgeon and joint replacement specialist, will be presenting about arthritis and joint replacement surgery.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=215&v=6CZrg08UgEM

06/03/2015

We welcome Dr. Christopher Wahl to the team here at Swedish Orthopedic Institute!

Meet OPA's newest board certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Christopher J. Wahl.

http://www.opaortho.com/staff/christopher-j-wahl-md