OIP Safe Summer Fun Series: Golf
OIP Safe Summer Fun Series: Golf Do you plan to hit the links this summer? If so, we want to help you tee off in the right direction! In the year 2015, more than 130,000 golf injuries sent people to the ER. We found some helpful information and safety tips from the American Academy of […]
Safe Summer Fun Series: Swimming
Swimming is a very popular way to stay in shape and to just have some fun while cooling off this summer. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons provides some facts and information about swimming injuries that we wanted to pass along to you. More than a quarter of a million swim-related injuries occurred in 2015, […]
OIP Safe Summer Fun Series: Trampolines
Trampoline injuries are becoming more common as these pieces of playground equipment make their way into backyards across the country. Many children and adults are being invited to trampoline parks for birthday parties. They can be a lot of fun – trust us, we know – we use them, too! However, they can also be […]
Attention patients with United Health Care insurance!
Important Notice: You may have recently received a letter stating that Pinnacle Health and OIP will no longer be participating with your insurance plan starting June 1, 2017. This is incorrect. OIP will remain a participating provider with your insurance. If you have concerns about coverage of services within Pinnacle Health system, please contact the […]
Make May Count
May is National Osteoporosis Month and a good time to take some action on this quiet disease. Many people confuse osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. They often both occur in a person, but are totally different disease processes with totally different treatments. But whether you are 17 or 70, there are things you can do now to […]
We’re never too old to get in shape!
Robert Marchand is a 105 year old cyclist who had improved his world record for how far he could ride a bicycle in one hour from 15.1 miles at age 101 to 16.7 miles at age 103. That is an 11% improvement in performance due to vigorous training. Impressive at any age! In addition, his […]
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The Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania Welcomes New CEO
The largest provider of orthopedic care in the South Central PA region has successfully recruited a new CEO to take over the reins starting in April. William C. Thompson, II is leaving his position as the Director at the world-renown Hedley Orthopedic Institute in Phoenix, Arizona to join OIP. Prior to his work in Phoenix, […]
Lyme Disease & Joint Pain
-Symptoms of Lyme Disease -Treatment of Lyme Disease -Prevention of Lyme Disease If you are wondering if a disease can cause all your joints to hurt, Lyme disease is most likely the answer. An infection caused by bacterium carried by deer ticks, Lyme disease can be effectively treated with antibiotics when caught early. However, when […]
OIP on the cutting edge of total joint replacements
The Orthopedic Institute of PA performed Total hip and knee replacements on patients of the Pennsylvania Employee Benefits Trust Fund (PEBTF) as part of a year-long trial in an attempt to improve outcomes and reduce costs. The results were published nationally by the Health Care Incentives Improvement Institute HCI3. The results can be summed up […]