Celebrating an Accomplished Career and Well Deserved Retirement
After 29 years practicing anesthesiology and 18 years as an anesthesiologist with the NWOS Orthopaedic Surgery Center, Dr. Vera Cheng has retired her practice.
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Celebrating an Impressive 30 years with NWOS
After an outstanding 30 years as an orthopedic hand surgeon with NWOS, Dr. Henry Lin has retired his practice.
NWOS Invests in Second Robotic Technology for Knee Replacements
Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is excited to now offer robotic-arm assisted knee replacements with the DePuy Synthes VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution at our Ambulatory Orthopaedic Surgery Center in Downtown Spokane, Washington.
Hoopfest is Back: Tips to Enjoy an Injury-Free Basketball Weekend
With Hoopfest weekend just three weeks away, it is important to familiarize yourself with the most common injuries associated with playing basketball and some preparation and preventive measures to decrease the risk of injury and continue to play to the best of your ability.
Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacements Now Available at NWOS
Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is proud to now offer robotic-arm assisted total knee and partial knee replacements with Stryker’s Mako System at our Ambulatory Orthopaedic Surgery Center.
Preparing for Bloomsday
One of the best things about Bloomsday is that no matter your running history, everyone can come together to enjoy one of the best events in Spokane. Regardless if you're a Bloomsday veteran or this is your first time taking part, it’s important to set running goals and work towards achieving them.
Celebrating an Incredible Career of Treating Patients in our Community & Around the World
After an outstanding 34 years of providing compassionate and exceptional orthopedic care, Dr. Jonathan Keeve has retired his practice. Dr Keeve has spent his career treating NWOS patients throughout the Inland Northwest, as well as patients in need in other parts of the world on volunteer medical missions.
Don't Forget Your Feet When Training For Bloomsday
When training for Bloomsday and other 2022 races, incorporating foot and ankle strengthening exercises into your training program could help to prevent running-related injuries.
NWOS and Orthopaedic Surgery Center Remain Open
Governor Inslee has announced a halt to elective surgeries due to rising COVID-19 cases. The governor's announcement applies to hospital surgical cases, but it does not apply to outpatient orthopedic surgical cases scheduled at the NWOS Ambulatory Surgery Center. The Surgery Center, as well as all NWOS Clinics and Express Walk-In Clinics, are open.
13 Years of Exceptional Orthopedic Care
After 13 years of providing well-deserved relief to patients suffering from acute and chronic pain, it is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists physician, Joshua Dawley, MD.
When Your Doctor Has to Say No, NWOS Can Say Yes
The COVID‐19 pandemic has altered almost everything about our lives. In health care, clinics, hospitals, and surgical centers are often short‐staffed, or overcrowded caring for COVID patients. This has forced many people to delay surgeries and treatment of orthopedic injuries and conditions, adding painful or debilitating waiting to an already stressful situation.
Keep Backs and Necks Happy When Heading to School
After over a year of remote learning due to the pandemic, students are back at school for in‐person education. While attending school is a wonderful opportunity for learning, social development, and physical activity, those benefits don’t come without risk. NWOS hopes this year’s back‐to‐school time will result in developing student behaviors and habits for healthier bodies that can be maintained for a lifetime.
27 Years of Excellent Orthopedic Care
After an outstanding 27 years of providing compassionate and exemplary orthopedic care to NWOS patients throughout the Inland Northwest, Dr. Russ VanderWilde has retired his practice.
A Playbook for Safer Post‐Shutdown Youth Sports Participation
With most schools going back to full‐time, in‐person classes and sports activities, Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists wants to share things to consider when returning to sports and avoiding injury.
National Safety Month is a Collective Responsibility
It’s June and summertime is finally here, which means the fun of outdoor activities, whether a relaxing hike, bike ride, or the challenge of competing in a local triathlon or marathon.
May is the Month for Joint and Bone Awareness
May is a special month - it is recognized as National Arthritis Month and Osteoporosis Awareness Month, and it’s a great month to get outside and be active after a long winter.
Playing Sports in Your 40s and 50s
Even though you’ve slowed down as your priorities have shifted, your love of sports and your desire to stay active has never faded, so it’s important to find that balance. Playing sports and a consistent exercise routine is vital for health and is an important social outlet.
Get Orthopedic Treatment When and Where You Need it
When your bones, joints, or muscles are injured or hurting, it’s comforting to know that NW Orthopedic Express Clinics offer no-hassle walk-in capability, orthopedic expertise, and treatment options to help you get back in action.
NWOS Doctors on the sidelines supporting and treating Gonzaga Athletes
Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is the Official Orthopedic Provider of Gonzaga Athletics. Dr. Russell VanderWilde, Dr. Khalid Shirzad, and Dr. Soren Olson work closely with these talented college athletes and their trainers. They strive to protect athletes from injury on the court and field while providing the best orthopedic treatment to get them back in the game when injuries do sometimes occur.
The Active Lifestyles of NWOS Doctors
Patients know them in the clinic, but get to know a different side of Dr. Kohring, Dr. Mulawka, Dr. Soto, and Dr. Stewart outside of NWOS
The Gift of Giving
The pandemic increased individual and non-profit needs for food, financial help, and medical assistance across the region. NWOS is doing our part to help local non-profits meet those needs.
10 Tips for Injury-Free Home Workouts
This past weekend’s snowstorm, Spokane’s first of the season, is a good reminder that many of us will be exercising mostly indoors this winter.
Staying Active As You Age
Our goal at NWOS is to keep people as active and healthy as possible and sometimes that requires orthopedic care. Preventative care, like staying active as you get older, is by far more important. NWOS's Dr. Jonathan P. Keeve discusses how staying active can have multiple health benefits.
COVID-19: Safety is Our First Priority
At Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists, our mission is to consistently deliver excellence in orthopedic care. To effectively do that, the health and safety of our patients, as well as our providers...
Expanding The NWOS Community
Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is pleased to announce the opening of two brand new NWOS locations - on the South Hill and North Division at the Y.
PT Now Available at NWOS
Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists is excited to take orthopedic care and rehabilitation to the next level by expanding its services to include Physical Therapy.
Osteoporosis Awareness Month
May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. The providers at Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists are excited to bring attention to osteoporosis and the preventive treatments available at NWOS.
Staying Active While Staying Home
The COVID-19 pandemic and “Stay Home. Stay Safe” edicts provide an opportunity to maintain your workout routine (or start a new one). Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists has tips to help you now that gyms are closed and you have more free time.
Holiday Fun for NWOS & Patients
Since the NWOS team works hard all year caring for our patients, it’s essential we show our appreciation to them and the value each person brings to the team.
Operation Walk — Cuba 2019
This past November, a team from NWOS that included Dr. Kirk Reichard, Dr. Jonathan Keeve, PA David Baca, and RN Sarah Miller, joined the Operation Walk Albany Team in Havana,...
Orthopedic Specialists Join NWOS
Please Welcome Our Four Newest Orthopedic Specialists to NWOS
One Week In Havana
Two NWOS orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Kirk Reichard, and Dr. Jonathan Keeve will join Dr. Jared Roberts of Operation Walk’s Albany Team on the November 2019 medical mission to Havana, Cuba.
NWOS at Bloomsday 2019
On May 5th, thousands of people will flood the streets of downtown Spokane for Bloomsday, a 12-kilometer (7.46 mile) road race, open to runners, walkers, wheelchairs, assisted wheelchairs, and strollers...
March Madness 2019
Gonzaga Men’s Basketball kicked off the 2018-2019 season with an easy win against the CWU Wildcats on November 1st.
Our Phones and Text Neck
In the past few years, the expansion of the digital world occurred at a record pace.
What it Takes to Be a Champion
Olympic athletes are often seen as idols by the general public for their inspiring talent, drive, work ethic, dedication, and ability to push through the most difficult circumstances.
5 Tips for Ride-Sharing Scooters
If you spent time in downtown Spokane this summer, you probably noticed more bikes and scooters on the road.
First, Do No Harm: NWOS Medical Missions
Sometimes the best help is to teach someone to help others
For nearly 20 years, surgeons from Northwest Orthopedic Specialists have traveled to developing countries to provide medical relief in humanitarian, disaster and conflict situations in addition to teaching in-country doctors. Each of these settings has a unique set of expectations, traditions, cultural requirements, medical obstacles, language barriers and politics.
Fast-track to Specialty Care
Orthopedic Urgent Care
When you need urgent orthopedic care, there's a better option than sitting in the waiting room of an ER for three hours only to be referred to a specialist. Start by visiting the specialist first and getting treated urgently.
For the Love of the Game
Sports are part of the fabric of our society. They can bring us together — like the magic of Friday Night Lights.