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.

Dr. Karl Saunders, president of Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville and Saunix Jiu Jitsu, welcomes experienced mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Magno Gama for a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminar from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 16 at Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville’s facility located at 2854 Bell Street Zanesville, Ohio 43701.

Assisting Gama will be purple belts Marwin Roque, an experienced MMA fighter, and Dr. Saunders as his Brazilian martial arts name “Brad Saunders.”

After the seminar, both Gama and Roque are available for private training sessions from 1 – 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 and from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, April 17.

For more information about the private sessions, costs and to reserve a spot, contact Dr. Karl “Brad” Saunders at brad@saunix.net.

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.

Make sure to visit to the Ortho Zane blog after the event for pictures.

The Ohio orthopaedic surgeons at OAZ can offer help for elderly patients suffering from knee arthritis and impaired balance.

A study presented at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons shows total knee replacement can successfully relieve pain and improve function in patients with advanced knee arthritis.

The study measured accurately static and dynamic balance with a new computerized system called the Balance Master. The study found:

• Significant improvement in dynamic balance one year after surgery
• Significant progress in balance-determined motor tests
• Strong statistical correlation between the balance and the Oxford Knee Score functional questionnaire and the quality of life questionnaire SF-36

One year after surgery, the correlation between patients’ improved balance and their ability to walk and perform daily activities was stronger than the correlation between their reduced pain and their ability to walk and do daily activities.

Elderly individuals considering knee replacement should talk to their Ohio orthopaedic surgeons at OAZ about the rehabilitation process and ways to improve balance following surgery.

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 will be speaking at Ohio University in Zanesville, Ohio on Friday evening, October 23 for the Genesis Spirit of Women “Girls Night Out.”   He will be speaking about successful life strategies dealing with bone and joint health for women.