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All rights reserved.info@oaaortho.cominfo@oaaortho.comFri, 18 May 2012 20:22:00 EST0Dr. Talsania was kind enough to share with us a little bit about his fifth hand surgery mission.http://www.oaaortho.com/dr-talsania-shares-with-us-his-fifth-hand-surgery-mission-to-guatemalahttp://www.oaaortho.com/dr-talsania-shares-with-us-his-fifth-hand-surgery-mission-to-guatemalaThu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 ESTOn April 25 OAA welcomed Forrest Beers along with friends and family to our suite at Coca-Cola Park for a Lehigh Valley IronPigs game and fulfilled one of his dreams!http://www.oaaortho.com/dream-a-little-dream-for-forrest-beershttp://www.oaaortho.com/dream-a-little-dream-for-forrest-beersFri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST?We are extremely excited to have two of the region?s top pain specialists joining the OAA family, allowing our patients the ability to be treated directly within a single system of orthopaedic care,? announced Vincent Hudson, Chief Operating Officer of OAA Orthopaedic Specialists. http://www.oaaortho.com/oaa-orthopaedic-specialists-announce-doctors-robert-e-wertz-md-and-robert-j-corba-do-have-joined-oaa-to-offer-pain-managementhttp://www.oaaortho.com/oaa-orthopaedic-specialists-announce-doctors-robert-e-wertz-md-and-robert-j-corba-do-have-joined-oaa-to-offer-pain-managementFri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 ESTDubbed the ?Spring Shower for Cedarbrook? OAA collected donations of various items for the residents of Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Allentown during the month of March and on Friday April 6 the special delivery was made. http://www.oaaortho.com/spring-shower-for-cedarbrook-nursing-homehttp://www.oaaortho.com/spring-shower-for-cedarbrook-nursing-homeMon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 ESTAn intimate interview with Dr. McConnell about his recent medical mission trip to Kolkata, India.http://www.oaaortho.com/an-interview-with-dr-mcconnellhttp://www.oaaortho.com/an-interview-with-dr-mcconnellMon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 ESTA brief letter from OAA's Dr. Robert Palumbo about spring training with the Phillies in Clearwater, FL. http://www.oaaortho.com/a-letter-from-dr-robert-palumbo-at-spring-training-in-clearwater-flhttp://www.oaaortho.com/a-letter-from-dr-robert-palumbo-at-spring-training-in-clearwater-flWed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 ESTOAA Diagnostic Imaging, proud provider of radiology and orthopaedic diagnostics, is pleased to announce its latest upgrades and investments to the institute?s state-of-the-art imaging technology.http://www.oaaortho.com/oaa-diagnostic-imaging-center-invests-in-upgrades-for-patient-comfort-and-diagnostic-accuracyhttp://www.oaaortho.com/oaa-diagnostic-imaging-center-invests-in-upgrades-for-patient-comfort-and-diagnostic-accuracyMon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 ESTYou will receive an EXPLANATION OF BENEFITS or EOB from your insurance carrier after any service is received. This will tell you the charges, allowed amount, deductible, copay, or coinsurance amount. Taking the time to review your explanation of benefits can help you to understand your financial responsibility.http://www.oaaortho.com/your-explanation-of-benefits-eobhttp://www.oaaortho.com/your-explanation-of-benefits-eobFri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 ESTOAA Athletic Trainers at area schools have identified a concerning trend of student athletes with skin infections, particularly wrestlers, returning to play before the recommended minimum criteria for return to play.http://www.oaaortho.com/oaa-speaks-out-on-skin-infections-and-return-to-playhttp://www.oaaortho.com/oaa-speaks-out-on-skin-infections-and-return-to-playMon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 ESTYou can succeed with your fitness resolutions this New Year if you follow a few simple rules.http://www.oaaortho.com/the-10-commandments-of-new-years-resolutionshttp://www.oaaortho.com/the-10-commandments-of-new-years-resolutionsTue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 ESTJeanne T. Connelly, RN BSN CPC CMPE, Vice President Clinical Operations, OAA Orthopaedic Specialists, has been re-elected to the Board of Directors of Pennsylvania Medical Group Management Association (PAMGMA).http://www.oaaortho.com/pennsylvania-medical-group-management-association-re-elect-jeanne-connelly-to-board-of-directorshttp://www.oaaortho.com/pennsylvania-medical-group-management-association-re-elect-jeanne-connelly-to-board-of-directorsThu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 ESTAs the year ends, many employers will be offering an ?Open Enrollment? for their insurance health plans. You are responsible to be an active participant in your health care decisions. Understanding your benefits is key to this process. Open enrollment periods are the best time to ask questions and become a better advocate for how your health care dollars are spent.http://www.oaaortho.com/enrolling-with-your-employers-health-insurance-plan--open-enrollmenthttp://www.oaaortho.com/enrolling-with-your-employers-health-insurance-plan--open-enrollmentTue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST99.9 The Hawk will be visiting our Allentown and Bethlehem offices!http://www.oaaortho.com/come-out-to-OAA-to-Support-Toys-For-Tots-visit-The-Hawkhttp://www.oaaortho.com/come-out-to-OAA-to-Support-Toys-For-Tots-visit-The-HawkThu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 ESTWorkplace Wellness Programs: What are they and who do they really benefit?http://www.oaaortho.com/workplace-wellness-programshttp://www.oaaortho.com/workplace-wellness-programsFri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 ESTWhy fracture care gets listed as a surgery on your insurance explanation of benefits.http://www.oaaortho.com/explanation-of-benefits-fracture-care-vs-surgeryhttp://www.oaaortho.com/explanation-of-benefits-fracture-care-vs-surgeryFri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 ESTOn November 8th, the doors of the new OAA Orthopaedic Specialists location in Bethlehem (2901 Emrick Blvd, Bethlehem PA 18020) will open to patients.http://www.oaaortho.com/oaas-new-bethlehem-office-to-open-doors-on-november-8thhttp://www.oaaortho.com/oaas-new-bethlehem-office-to-open-doors-on-november-8thWed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 ESTFor several years OAA has proudly supported and participated in the Women's 5K Classic and this year was no different. http://www.oaaortho.com/19th-annual-womens-5k-classichttp://www.oaaortho.com/19th-annual-womens-5k-classicMon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 ESTOAA launches a patient portal for easy access to summaries (office notes) of physician visits. http://www.oaaortho.com/oaa-now-offers-a-patient-portalhttp://www.oaaortho.com/oaa-now-offers-a-patient-portalThu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 ESTRecently, The Hand Surgeons of OAA Orthopaedic Specialists spent 4 days in Las Vegas attending the Annual Meeting & Exposition hosted by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and they've returned with added knowledge and insight.http://www.oaaortho.com/what-happens-in-vegas-stays-in-vegas-is-not-always-truehttp://www.oaaortho.com/what-happens-in-vegas-stays-in-vegas-is-not-always-trueMon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 ESTAnyone who has hiked down a mountain knows the soreness that comes a day or two after means the leg muscles have endured a serious workout. While the pain is real, it's not well understood how leg muscles cope with the force from such movement.http://www.oaaortho.com/working-together-tendons-absorb-shocks-muscles-wont-handlehttp://www.oaaortho.com/working-together-tendons-absorb-shocks-muscles-wont-handleThu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 ESTSome experts hope that an upcoming United Nations meeting can establish a framework for obesity control. http://www.oaaortho.com/us-obesity-rate-projected-to-reach-50-by-2030http://www.oaaortho.com/us-obesity-rate-projected-to-reach-50-by-2030Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 ESTAs we prepare to reveal the new OAA location we want you to connect with us! To motivate you we've got three great giveaways! http://www.oaaortho.com/connect-with-us--winhttp://www.oaaortho.com/connect-with-us--winTue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 ESTWorried about flu? Stress? Colds? Our school health expert answers your questions about keeping children healthy. http://www.oaaortho.com/parents-top-9-questions-about-back-to-school-healthhttp://www.oaaortho.com/parents-top-9-questions-about-back-to-school-healthMon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 ESTSmokers are much more likely to report problems with persistent musculoskeletal pain than non-smokers, according to a new study reported in the Journal of Pain, published by the American Pain Society. http://www.oaaortho.com/smoking-linked-with-chronic-painhttp://www.oaaortho.com/smoking-linked-with-chronic-painThu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 ESTApproximately 14 children treated in hospital emergency departments for window fall-related injuries every day in the US http://www.oaaortho.com/new-study-examines-window-fall-related-injuries-among-youthhttp://www.oaaortho.com/new-study-examines-window-fall-related-injuries-among-youthTue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 ESTROSEMONT, Ill., Aug. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Soaring gas prices may have slowed vacation travelers this summer but nothing seems to stop the number of Americans hitting the road, running. Nearly 50 million runners/joggers pound the pavement each week logging in an average of 24.4 miles, according to the National Runner Survey, 2011. With all that running, feet take a beating. More than 165,000 people were treated in hospitals, doctor's offices and emergency rooms for running related injuries in 2009, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you're one of the 50 million, how do you minimize foot and ankle injuries? The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) offers advice to keep you injury-free and on track. http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=44http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=44Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 ESTWhile deformities of the lesser toes (all toes other than the big toe) can be very painful, there are numerous surgical and nonsurgical treatments for these conditions that are usually quite effective.http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=43http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=43Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 ESTBecause of recent reports of serious, even catastrophic heat-related events with school athletics, the American Academy of Pediatrics has revised its guidelines on heat and school athletes. They're published in this week's edition of the journal Pediatrics.http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=42http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=42Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 ESTOrdinary people are taking extraordinary challenges to make this a world free of MS by participating in the Bike MS: City to Shore Ride 2011. http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=41http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=41Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 ESTNational Wrestling Coaches Association's All-Star Line-Up Slated for Convention Presenters Robert C. Palumbo, MD (Sports Medicine) and Vincent J. Hudson, COO OAA Orthopaedic Specialists in Ft. Lauderdale, FL this Friday, 08/05/2011. http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=40http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=40Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 ESTThe Privacy Rule, or HIPAA, a Federal law, gives you rights over your health information and sets rules and limits on who can look at and receive your health information. The Privacy Rule applies to all forms of individuals' protected health information, whether electronic, written, or oral. http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=39http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=39Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 ESTThe Affordable Care Act is changing the health-insurance marketplace in big ways. The first changes took effect Sept. 23, 2010. Many more will roll out over the next several years. Medicare and Medicaid are affected, too. But what does the new law mean for you and your family? http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=38http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=38Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 ESTOAA Orthopaedic Specialists is once again proud to be a sponsor of Sportsfest. http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=37http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=37Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 ESTEach month we will address and try to explain the basics about different insurances, how you can be more informed and what steps you need to take for which insurances. Information provided by Jeanne Connelly, VP of Clinical Operationshttp://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=36http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=36Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 ESTThe Lymphedema Management Program at OAA offers a unique, holistic approach to the treatment of lymphedema. Defined as an abnormal swelling of a body part due to an accumulation of protein-rich lymphatic fluid, lymphedema can be diagnosed at birth or following an injury, illness, or disease. Many patients who have experienced trauma or surgery can have swelling that requires treatment. Other patients, including those who have been diagnosed with any type of cancer in which lymph nodes have been removed or destroyed by radiation, are at high risk for developing lymphedema.http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=28http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=28Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 ESTOur own, Dr. Dubov, recently hiked from the south rim to the north rim of the Grand Canyon in one day! Check out a few of the awesome photos he captured on this 22 mile trek!http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/Dr Dubov Hike.pdfhttp://www.oaaortho.com/articles/Dr Dubov Hike.pdfTue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 ESTA study presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine?s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in San Diego last week suggests that vitamin D deficiency may increase the chance of muscle injuries in athletes, specifically National Football League (NFL) football players.http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=35http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=35Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 ESTOrthopedic practices were selected for inclusion on this list based on practice size, services and reputation in their communities. This list was created after substantial research by Becker's editorial staff. Practices do not pay and cannot pay to be included on this list. http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=33http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=33Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 ESTMore than 18,700 fireworks-related injuries were treated in hospitals, doctor's offices, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers and emergency rooms in 2010. Children under 18 accounted for approximately 9,000 of those injuries. http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=32http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=32Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST"There are millions of COPD patients who use long-term inhaled corticosteroids in the United States and millions more across the world," says Sonal Singh, M.D., M.P.H., an assistant professor of general internal medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the senior author of the study published online in the journal Thorax. "The number of people who are getting fractures because of these medications is quite large." http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=31http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=31Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 ESTOAA's Human Performance Center's own, Brian Zarbatany, CSCS, Training Director for the Human Performance Center, is a contributing editor to this article demonstrating how you can "upgrade your workout - and transform your body - with these new fitness tips from the country's most innovative trainers." This article is taken from Men's Health Magazine.http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=30http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=30Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 ESTA group of Peruvian medical students spent last week touring local medical practices--including OAA--along with an extensive visit to Lehigh Valley Hospital. The students also participated in presentations explaining America?s healthcare reform and other related topics.http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=29http://www.oaaortho.com/articles/?article=29Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST