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Category Physician(s) Article Date
Children & Adolescents Brantley P. Vitek, MD, Daniel E. Thompson, MD Protecting the Weakest Link: Treating Growth Plate Fractures in Children PDF 2010
Foot & Ankle Kevin Lutta, MD Best Foot Forward PDF 2011
Foot & Ankle Kevin C. Lutta, MD New Foot and Ankle Specialist Joins Commonwealth Orthopaedics PDF 2010
General Orthopaedics Frank A. Pettrone, MD, Amanda Trucksess, MD Body, Heal Thyself: Latest Non-Surgical Treatments for Injuries, Arthritis PDF 2010
Hand & Upper Extremities Alexander S. Croog, MD, J. Mark Evans, MD, Sarah Pettrone, MD Plenty of Elbow Room: Less Invasive Ruptured Biceps Tendon Repair Restores Function Faster PDF 2010
Hand & Upper Extremities Charles S. Lefton, MD, Bruce S. Zimmer, MD No Monkeying Around: General Orthopaedics Provides Comprehensive, Coordinated Care PDF 2009
Hand & Upper Extremities Mark Evans, MD, Sarah Pettrone, MD The Hand and Wrist in the forefront of sport injuries PDF 2008
Hand & Upper Extremities Alexander Croog, MD, Mark Evans, MD Arthritis of the thumb PDF 2008
Hand & Upper Extremities Alexander Croog, MD, Sarah Pettrone, MD Helping the Hand PDF 2008
Hand & Upper Extremities Alexander Croog, MD Taking a Break PDF 2008
Hip D. Andrew Parker, MD Going The Distance PDF 2011
Hip Young J. You, MD Prompt Attention for Hip Problems PDF 2010
Knee Christopher C. Annunziata, MD, Keith W. Lawhorn, MD Complex Knee Surgeries Restore High-Velocity Lifestyle PDF 2011
Knee H. Edward Lane, III, MD, Charles S. Lefton, MD, John P. McConnell, MD Caring for the Aging Knee: Treating Osteoarthritis PDF 2010
Knee Robert M. Dombrowski, MD, Thomas J. Klein, MD, Keith W. Lawhorn, MD, Brantley P. Vitek, MD Back in the Game: Meniscus Surgery PDF 2010
Knee; Total Joint Replacement Sarah Pettrone, MD Taking a Break PDF 2008
Knee; Total Joint Replacement Mark C. Hartley, MD, Ben W. Kittredge IV, MD, Thomas A. Martinelli, MD, David W. Romness, MD Advances in knee replacement PDF 2008
Knee D. Andrew Parker MD Restoring Cartilage: New Treatment Methods Offer Options for Patients with Knee Damage PDF Commonwealth Orthopaedics 2006
Knee Christopher C. Annunziata, MD Getting Back in the Game:  Treatment Options for Athletes with Knee Injuries PDF 2005
Miscellaneous Frank A. Pettrone, MD, Sarah Pettrone, MD Like Father, Like Daughter PDF 2011
Miscellaneous George Aguiar, MD Sharp Eyes and Fast Action Save a Life PDF 2010
Miscellaneous William A. Hazel Jr., MD Celebrating 15 Years: Advancing Orthopaedic Care in Northern Virginia PDF 2009
Miscellaneous Tushar Ch. Patel, MD, Tushar Ch. Patel, MD A Trusted Wingman: The Role of a Physician Assistant PDF 2009
Miscellaneous George Aguiar, MD Advancing surgical skills PDF 2008
Miscellaneous Frank A. Pettrone, MD, Adjusting to Osteoarthritis PDF 2007
Miscellaneous Robert M. Dombrowski, MD, Steven S. Hughes, MD, Mark P. Madden, MD Digital Radiology PDF 2007
Miscellaneous Thomas J. Klein, MD Appropriate Diagnosis PDF 2007
Miscellaneous George Aguiar, MD Hands Down, Hands-On Instruction is Best PDF 2006
Miscellaneous David W. Romness, MD Let's Get Physical:  The Truth about Exercise's Benefits for Arthritis PDF 2005
Pain Management Amanda B. Trucksess, MD Physiatrists help patients achieve maximum recovery PDF 2008
Physical Therapy Mark R. McMahon, MD, Frank A. Pettrone, MD Stable to the Core: Physical Therapy Aids New Mother PDF 2009
Shoulder Ben W. Kittredge, IV, MD, David J. Novak, MD, Kevin D. Sumida, MD “Ben Is the Man” - Shoulder Surgery Returns Local Lacrosse Player to Highest Level of Competition PDF 2011
Shoulder Kevin D. Sumida, MD, Daniel E. Weingold, MD, Bruce S. Zimmer, MD First Line of Defense PDF 2010
Shoulder Gordon L. Avery, MD, Thomas A. Martinelli, MD A Ride to Remember PDF 2010
Shoulder H. Edward Lane III, MD, Young J. You, MD Smooth Sailing: State-of-the-Art Surgery Centers Offer Comfort, Personalized Care PDF 2009
Shoulder George Aguiar, MD, David J. Novak, MD Shoulder Injuries From Cause to Cure PDF 2009
Shoulder Andrew Parker, MD, Daniel E. Weingold, MD Baseball Injuries on the Rise PDF 2009
Shoulder; Total Joint Replacement Robert M. Dombrowski, MD, H. Edward Lane III, MD Shoulder joint replacement PDF 2008
Shoulder Robert M. Dombrowski, MD Advances in Arthroscopic Surgery:  Improved techniques provide options for treatment of shoulder instability PDF 2006
Shoulder David J. Novak, MD Treating Rotator Cuff Tears:  Arthroscopic Approach Offers Less Pain, Speeds Recovery PDF 2005
Spine Ronald C. Childs, MD, H. Edward Lane, III, M, Thomas Mazahery, MD Treating a Pain in The Neck - Advanced Care for Cervical Spine Conditions PDF 2011
Spine Steven S. Hughes, MD, Tushar Ch. Patel, MD Nothing to Fear - Safe, Effective Spine Surgery Helps Relieve Low Back Pain PDF 2011
Spine Brett M. Robinson, MD, Amanda B. Trucksess, MD Targeted Relief for Low Back Pain PDF 2011
Spine Ronald C. Childs, MD, Steven S. Hughes, MD, Thomas Mazahery, MD, Tushar Ch. Patel, MD, Tushar Ch. Patel, MD A Victory Lap Around The Fast-Track: Surgery to Repair A Herniated Disc PDF 2010
Spine Amanda B. Trucksess, MD, Thomas Mazahery, MD Teen Athletes at Risk for Spine Fractures PDF 2009
Spine Ronald C. Childs, MD Spine Care at Commonwealth PDF 2007
Spine Brett M. Robinson, MD Treating Back Pain PDF 2007
Spine Ronald C. Childs, MD Replacement Technology Moves to the Spine:  Artificial Disc Offers Motion-Preserving Alternative to Spinal Fusion PDF 2005
Sports Medicine Ben W. Kittredge, MD, Daniel E. Thompson, MD Play It Safe to Prevent Running Injuries PDF 2009
Sports Medicine Gordon L. Avery, MD, Steven S. Hughes, MD Simple Strategies Keep Golfers on Course PDF 2009
Sports Medicine Brantley P. Vitek, Jr, MD Is Soccer the Safe Sport? PDF 2007
Total Joint Replacement Mark C. Hartley, MD, Mark P. Madden, MD, Mark R. McMahon, MD, David W. Romness, MD Get Up & Go: Advanced Joint Replacement Techniques PDF 2010
Total Joint Replacement Kevin Sumida, MD, Peter J. Verdin, MD Slow steps to joint replacement PDF 2008
Total Joint Replacement Mark C. Hartley, MD, David W. Romness, MD Athlete regains his edge PDF 2008
Total Joint Replacement Mark R. McMahon, MD, Kevin Sumida, MD, Mark C. Hartley, MD, Mark Madden, MD Not your dad'’s artificial hip PDF 2008
Total Joint Replacement David W. Romness, MD Playing it Safe:  Slow return to activity ensures joint replacement success PDF 2006
Total Joint Replacement Mark C. Hartley, MD; Mark P. Madden, MD; Bruce C. Zimmer, MD The Ins and Outs of Minimally Invasive Total Joint Arthroplasty PDF 2005