Shoreline Orthopaedics has partnered with the HURT! app to offer free, virtual after-hours access to orthopedic specialists, 24/7/365. For more information, click here.
OUR NEW LOCATION IN HUDSONVILLE WILL OPEN ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2023. WE WILL OFFER BOTH A WALK IN (OR BOOK A SPOT ONLINE) ORTHOPAEDIC URGENT CARE, AS WELL AS CLINIC APPOINTMENTS WITH OUR ORTHOPAEDIC PHYSICIANS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING THE HUDSONVILLE AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
Dr. Bruce Stewart answers questions about Jeff Okudah's Achilles injury and recovery: : https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2021/9/14/22672556/jeff-okudah-achilles-injury-frequently-asked-questions-orthopedic-surgeon-answers
Watch this video for a Dr. Khoury Success Story
Shoreline Orthopaedics is excited to announce the beginning of an urgent orthopaedic walk in clinic! This will provide patients with the opportunity to avoid a trip to the emergency room or an urgent care facility for issues such as sprains, strains, or broken bones. Walk in patients will be seen by one of our orthopedic Advanced Practice Providers (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner).
Our hours are Monday through Thursday 8:00AM-6:00PM, and Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
Services not available through our walk in clinic include:
We look forward to serving the West Michigan community with this additional access to care. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to expand the services we provide.
Dr. Jon Hop will be talking about hip and knee arthritis, and the options for surgical and non surgical treatment, at Holland Hospital's free Arthritis Pain Seminar. Sign up to attend this event on Monday, June 10, 2019 from 6:00PM - 7:00PM. Register online at Holland Hospital.org
Dr. Bruce Stewart and Dr. John Swartz are both certified to perform the Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Knee Replacement.
Register to hear Dr. Brian Paff discuss causes and treatment options for Hand and Wrist Problems. He will be presenting at the "Your Bones, Your Health" Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital Free Orthopedic Seminar Series on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, 6:30PM-7:30PM. Click here to register online, or call 616.748.2834.
https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/register/222/page1.asp?m=281&c=1180
Sign up to hear Dr. Michael Cheek talk about Shoulder Arthritis at Holland Hopsital on Monday, September 28, 2017 at 6:00PM. Follow this link for more information: Holland Hospital
Sign up to hear Dr. Jon Hop talk about Hip & Knee Pain at Holland Hospital on Monday, June, 19, 2017 @ 6:00PM. Follow this link for more information: Holland Hospital
Shoreline Orthopaedics is a proud sponsor of the annual Tulip Time Run. This years run is on Saturday, May 6, 2017. There is a 5K run starting at 8:00AM, a 10K starting at 9:00AM and a Kids' Fun Run at 9:15AM. Click here for online registration, and stop by our table during the event and say HI! Online Registration
Sign up to hear Dr. John Khoury talk about the causes and treatment of heel and foot pain as part of the Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital Your Bones, Your Health orthopaedic lecture series. This free seminar will be held at Zeeland Community Hospital on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 from 6:30PM-7:30PM. Follow this link for more information. Registration Link
Sign up to hear Dr. John Swartz talk about treatment options for hip and knee joint pain during the Holland Hospital Arthritis Pain Seminar on Monday, June 20, 2016 from 6-7PM. This free seminar will be held at the Holland Hospital Conference Center. To sign up, you can call 616.394.3344 or visit http://www.hollandhospital.org/Community/Classes-Events/Arthritis_Joint_Pain_Seminar__22497.aspx
Attend the Arthritis Pain Seminar at Holland Hospital on Monday, September 21st and hear Dr. Michael Cheek talk about Shoulder Arthritis Pain. This one hour free lecture will be at the Holland Hospital Conference Center at 6:00PM. To sign up, please visit http://www.hollandhospital.org/…/Shoulder_Arthritis_Arthrit… or call 616-394-3344.
http://www.wzzm13.com/story/life/wellness/2014/05/01/hand-wrist-holland-hospital/8523529/
http://smglakeshore.com/cdregformseniors/
Shoreline is proud to have been the host for two nights of Pre-Participation Physical Evaluations for West Ottawa and Zeeland athletes. Those two events brought in over 700 students! Many of our providers volunteer their time for the physicals, as well as many other health care professionals from the community. Shoreline values the importance of these exams to promote the health and safety of our local athletes. Some of our providers have also volunteered their time for sports physicals for Holland Christian and Holland Public athletes.
Thursday, May 14, 2015 from 6:00-7:00PM - Holland Hospital Conference Center
Join Dr. Stewart to discuss knee injuries in athletes and ways to prevent and treat ligament, meniscus and performance-limiting knee injuries. To sign up for this FREE seminar, call 616.394.3344 or visit http://www.hollandhospital.org/community/classes-events/17621.aspx
http://detroitjockcity.com/2015/04/30/analyzing-acl-injuries-effects-nfl/
Monday, April 20, 2015 from 6:30-7:30PM - Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital
Join Dr. Khoury as he discusses Foot and Ankle Pain. Attend this FREE seminar where Dr. Khoury will discuss common causes of foot and ankle pain and options for treatment and prevention. For more information or to register, please call 616.748.2834.
Join Bethany Christian Services and Tulip Time to break the world record for the most people dancing at one time in wooden shoes! We will be attempting the world record dance immediately following the Dutch Dancer's evening performance.
When: Thursday, May 7th at 7:15pm
Where: The dance will be held at Centennial Park between 10th and 12th Street
Monday, April 20, 2015 from 6:00-7:00PM - Holland Hospital Conference Center
Join Dr. Hop as he discusses Hip or Knee Joint Pain. Attend this FREE seminar to talk with Dr. Hop and learn more about joint arthirtis. He will discuss non-surgical ways to manage symptoms using medication, supplements and physical therapy along with surgical solutions to reduce pain and improve mobility to achieve an active lifestyle. Call (616) 394-3344 to reserve a seat.
Thursday, May 8, 2014 from 6:00-7:00PM - Holland Hospital, Conf Rooms A&B
Join Dr. Paff as he discusses surgical and nonsurgical solutions for common problems, such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Finger, DeQuervain's Tendinitis and Arthritis. Reserve your seat for this free presentation at hollandhospital.org or call 616.394.3344.
Monday, April 21, 2014 from 6:30-7:30PM - Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital, DeWitt Building
Join Dr. Stewart as he discusses common injuries to the athlete's knee (such as the ACL, MCL and meniscus). He will discuss both treatment and prevention, as well as when it is safe to return to sports or other activities after injuries, and what things should be evaluated by a professional prior to safely returning to sports. To register for this free presentation, fill out this form online or call 616.748.2834
Some sports injuries happen no matter what you do. Some of the top athletes in the world still get hurt despite thousands of hours of training and conditioning. Athletes accept this and play sports anyway because usually the benefits (fun, competition, exercise, etc.) outweigh the risks. As an orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, my job is to take care of injured athletes and get them back to doing the things that they want to do. While I am always saddened to see any athlete injured, it is especially difficult to see young athletes who have injuries that are preventable. Many baseball injuries fall into that category. Dr. James Andrews and others have done extensive research looking into what causes injuries in baseball pitchers and throwers. Based on this research, guidelines have been developed to decrease the chance of injury. One important guideline is the pitch count. Fans of baseball have probably noticed that if you are watching a MLB game the announcers talk about pitch count much more now than 10 years ago. While it is important for major league pitchers, it is even more important for younger pitchers. The pitch count is a recommendation for the MAXIMUM number of pitches that should be thrown by athletes of different ages. However, some kids may fatigue before they reach the pitch count, so you should be looking for other signs as well. These include decreased velocity and accuracy, taking more time between pitches, dropping the elbow in the pitching motion, rubbing the shoulder or elbow, or complaining of fatigue or elbow, shoulder, or arm pain. If a pitcher shows these signs, then he should be removed from pitching even if the pitch count has not yet been reached. The number of pitches allowed varies based on age. This site has a good summary of the recommendations: http://www.momsteam.com/sports/baseball/safety/2014-little-league-baseball-pitch-count-limits-and-mandatory-rest-periods
Another good resource for information is : http://www.asmi.org/research.php?page=research§ion=positionStatement
http://www.littleleague.org/Assets/old_assets/media/pitchcount_faq_08.pdf
Baseball and softball pitching motions are very different and therefore, the rules for pitch count for baseball players do not apply to softball!
Another very important aspect of pitching and throwing is the mechanics of throwing. Certain styles of throwing (side arm) are more likely to lead to injury. I highly recommend that children who are aspiring pitchers be checked by a pitching instructor to make sure that mechanics are good. Videotaping the young pitcher and watching it in slow motion is helpful to pick up flaws in the form that can lead to increased risk of injury. A good summary of all of these recommendations is here: http://www.stopsportsinjuries.org/files/pdf/AOSSM_Baseball.pdf
The following sites all have good information about baseball injuries and prevention:
http://www.stopsportsinjuries.org/baseball-injury-prevention.aspx
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00635
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00644
http://sports.espn.go.com/fantasy/baseball/flb/story?page=mlbdk2k9_injuryprimer
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/28/the-long-sad-history-of-injured-pitchers/
Saturday, May 3, 2014
http://www.tuliptime.com/events/run/
Spring sports season is coming soon. I will be updating this blog regularly to offer information about different sports injury prevention and other interesting topics. There are a few general guidelines that apply to all sports seasons. Remember to GRADUALLY GET INTO YOUR SPORT! By that, I mean you should not expect to be in mid-season shape the first day you get out there. Please warm up properly and gradually increase the level of intensity and activity with training. Your body needs time to adapt to the new sport. If you do not give your body time to adjust, you are much more likely to develop injuries than if you allow your body to build up over time. This can start in the "off season" (if there is such a thing any more, this is a topic for another day), but for most sports it is important to take time off each year and cross train. Make sure you have proper equipment for your sport and that you are using good technique (especially for pitchers and throwing sports). In future blogs, I will devote time to each specific spring sport and go into more depth.
Join Dr. Kane-Smart at the Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital Inspirations for Women - Wisdom, Wellness and Wine. This event will take place on Friday, March 14 from 7:00PM-9:30PM at the Colonial Clock Building, 201 West Washington in Zeeland. There will be many inspirational opportunities about how to live a healthy happy life while supporting the Helen DeVos Children's Injury Prevention Program - Lakeshore. There will be pampering, health care professionals speaking about topics relevant to women (one of which will be Dr. Kane-Smart), delicious hors d'oeuvres, health screenings, and much more. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit spectrumhealth.org/inspirations