On Monday, October 12, we opened the doors to the new offices for Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists and Fitness Physical Therapy in Warrington. Now located at 2800 Kelly Rd, the new Comprehensive Orthopedic Center creates a convenient hub with for orthopedic care, with physician offices, diagnostics, physical therapy, and surgery center all located in the …
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On the Move! BCOS Opens New Comprehensive Orthopedic Center
Warrington, PA – Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists (BCOS) is making a major move that will relocate their Warrington Health & Wellness Center office and consolidate three separate offices into one large fully-integrated suite that will house both their orthopedic practice and their Fitness Physical Therapy division at 2800 Kelly Road in Warrington. “We are growing …
Let’s Talk About: Hand and Upper Extremity Pain
What are some of the most common hand, wrist, upper extremity, and shoulder pain issues that you regularly see? Jung Park, MD (Orthopedic Surgeon, specializing in hand/wrist): The most common diagnoses that I see are carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, tendinitis and trauma related conditions, such as fractures and ligament injuries. Kieran Cody, MD (Orthopedic …
Patient Story: How I Spent My Summer (Pandemic) Vacation Getting Two Total Hip Replacements with Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists
Author: Steve Leventhal I suffered with severely arthritic hips for over a decade. When I hobbled into Dr. Vikoren’s office he took one look at my x-rays and whistled. My 58 year old hips were both completely bone rubbing on bone and each step I took proved agonizing. He knew instantly the kind of pain …
Let’s Talk About: Medical Emergencies During COVID-19 with BCOS Specialists
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every area of our lives. Nowhere is that more evident than in the way we look at healthcare. Today, seeking medical care is no longer seen as a straightforward path to pain relief and wellness. Rather, a hefty dose of anxiety clings to every decision. Should I risk going to …
Double Trouble
A Case Study on Handling a Pediatric Emergency in a Pandemic The break was bad. The idea of going to a hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic was even worse. With the threat of COVID-19 lurking in our communities, knowing where to go for a medical emergency these days can cause as much anxiety as the …
Certified Hand Therapist, Kraig Bano, Joins Fitness Physical Therapy
Doylestown, PA – Fitness Physical Therapy and Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists (BCOS) are proud to welcome Kraig Bano, MPT, CHT to the staff. Bano brings extensive experience and an outstanding reputation as a physical therapist, specializing in hand and upper extremity issues. “Kraig has always been the go-to upper extremity therapist in Bucks County,” says …
First Computer-Assisted Total Knee Replacement Performed at Doylestown Hospital
Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists (BCOS) is proud to announce that Dr. Joshua Steere has successfully completed the first computer-assisted total knee replacement surgery at Doylestown Hospital. This technological innovation is a strong step forward in improving safety and accuracy for patients with complex knee arthritis. “No two knee replacements are exactly alike,” says Dr. Steere, …
No Place Like Home…for Recovery After Total Joint Replacement
Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists’ Heal@Home Program Provides Same Day Total Joint Replacement Surgery with No Hospitalization at a Safe, Dedicated Surgical Center Heal@Home Patient Thomas Day walking within an hour of total hip replacement surgery performed by Dr. Thomas Vikoren at Bucks County Surgical Suites on May 11, 2020. When elective surgeries were halted in …
Frequently Asked Questions about Knee Arthritis
Author: Joshua Steere, MD Why does my knee click or pop? Knees can make noise from time to time, especially knees with osteoarthritis. This can be from a variety of causes, most of which are not cause for alarm. In knees with osteoarthritis, the smooth cartilage surface on the end of the bone wears down …
Ask the Doc: Q&A on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Author: Jung Park, MD Facebook Live Broadcast on April 2, 2020 with Jung Park, MD, Hand Surgeon Thanks everyone for joining me on this Facebook Live event. This is Dr. Jung Park transmitting live from Doylestown, Bucks County. Before I get started, I hope every one of you and your family is doing well during …
Treating Chronic Knee Pain Without Surgery
Author: Joshua Steere, MD In my practice I see many patients struggling with chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs when the knee’s natural cushion of cartilage wears away due to stress, strain, age, inflammation, or injury. This leads to pain which can make it difficult to enjoy life to the fullest. Fortunately, many non-surgical …