We’re proud of our physicians at OAZ and would like to give you the opportunity to know them better. Today we introduce you to Dr. Karl Saunders.

Dr. Saunders has been with the practice since 1981 and has served as president since 1993. He is an orthopaedic surgeon with a special interest in arthritis, joint replacement, and hand and sports surgeries. Dr. Saunders is a member of the Ohio State Medical Association and is a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.

What our patients might not know is that Dr. Saunders also has a special interest in martial arts – particularly, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art, combat sport and self-defense system that focuses on grappling and originates from the Japanese art of Kodokan Judo from the 20th century. It’s used for sport grappling tournaments, gi and no-gi, MMA competitions and self-defense.

Known within the martial arts community as “Brad Saunders,” Dr. Saunders is president of Saunix Jiu Jitsu and is a certified ringside doc.

Under his leadership, OAZ has hosted two mixed martial events with Magno Gama and will host the third Magno Gama event at Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville in 2012.

Check back on our blog for more information in the spring.

Dr. Karl Saunders president of Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville was recently featured in Genesis HealthCare System’s monthly publication, Live Well.

The article discusses Genesis being named an Institute of Quality for total joint replacement by Aetna and Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville partnership in orthopedic care with the health system.

To read the article and the entire May issue, click here.

The cutting-edge technology used by the orthopaedic surgeons at Ohio’s OAZ was featured by the Zanesville Times-Recorder in January!

Be sure to check out Dr. Karl Saunders and his staff discuss the modern diagnostic equipment including digital X-ray.

Becky Tilton, registered radiologic technologist at Orthopaedic Associates is quoted: “We are very fortunate that we have this updated technology. Patients feel that it is a faster procedure and doesn’t take as long. I love it because you can see much more on the digital radiology versus film.”

The team of orthopaedic surgeons at Ohio’s OAZ office agree this technology improves the patient experience.

Dr. Karl Saunders presented at Genesis HealthCare System’s Spirit of Women event on July 23, 2009. The program, titled “Life’s Not a Spectator Sport,” focused on maintaining active lifestyles. The event welcomed more than 100 guests.

Dr. Saunders spoke about women’s health as it relates to bones, exercise, proper nutrition, calcium, proper diet and weight control. He also gave tips for appropriate footwear.

For more information on Genesis HealthCare System and Spirit of Women, visit Genesishcs.org.