Robots Used in Surgery

Robots Used in Surgery

For most of us, our introduction to the idea of robotics started and ended with the Star Wars movie franchise. The idea of robotics conjures up images of smart, human-like machines capable of high level, critical thinking, and superhuman decision-making. In these...
Medical Tourniquets

Medical Tourniquets

It may come as a surprise to many that medical tourniquets are commonly used during orthopedic surgery on the lower extremities – ranging from just above the knee down to the toes. Total knee replacement is one of these surgical areas where tourniquet use is both...
Dr. James Ballard and Dr. Chris Nanson: Leaders in Hip and Knee Replacements at ROC Featured on KOIN Oregon

Dr. James Ballard and Dr. Chris Nanson: Leaders in Hip and Knee Replacements at ROC Featured on KOIN Oregon

At ROC, we are proud to have Dr. James Ballard and Dr. Chris Nanson, two board-certified orthopedic surgeons, leading the way in hip and knee replacement surgeries. Recently, they were featured on KOIN in Oregon, where they discussed the latest advancements in joint...