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Dr. Halbrecht on TV!
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When the popular TV show Mythbusters wanted an Orthopedic Expert for their show, they contacted Dr. Halbrecht to help answer their latest 'Myth': "When falling from a great height, does a fall onto water cause as many injuries as a fall onto concrete?" The answer? It is worse to fall onto concrete... but not by much! Dr. Halbrecht appears with the show's stars in the episode "Dodge a Bullet!", currently airing on the Discovery Channel. |
New Device for Treating Knee Pain
| Work continues on a new device we are developing for the treatment of Knee pain caused by the Patella (knee cap). A recent experiment done in conjunction with one of the Major Orthopedic Implant companies has verified the effectiveness of this new instrument, and plans are under way to proceed to evaluate the device with a sophisticated robotic testing analysis. Stay tuned! | |
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Dr. Halbrecht appointed Chairman of Knee Lab
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Dr. Halbrecht has been appointed to be the Chairman of the Knee Laboratory at the National meeting of the Arthroscopy Association of North America. This meeting attracts hundreds of Orthopedic Surgeons from around the World to learn the latest techniques in Arthroscopic treatment. As Chairman of the Lab, Dr. Halbrecht will responsible for teaching these current Knee Arthroscopy techniques to his fellow surgeons. |
May 2010
PRP Injections Offer New Treatment for Chronic Tendonitis and Soft Tissue Injuries in San Francisco
A new treatment is now available for those chronic nagging sports injuries! Most tendonitis injuries do not heal because these tissues have poor blood supply, and the body just cannot get enough healing factors to the injured area to stimulate healing.
Platelet Rich Plasma (or PRP) Injections are a new technology allows us to use your own body's growth factors to heal these difficult injuries. Your body's natural growth factors are isolated from a small sample of blood using a sophisticated centrifuge. These growth factors- the Platelet Rich Plasma- are then super concentrated and injected directly into the injured area.
Early published data indicates that 93% of patients experience relief from these injections. This procedure is done in the office, and does not require anesthesia. If you are suffering from chronic tendonitis, please contact our office for more information on PRP injection therapy.
New Orthopedic Ultrasound Technology
In continuing our efforts to remain on the cutting edge of new advances in patient care, Dr. Halbrecht is one of the first orthopedic surgeons in the San Francisco area to begin using ultrasound technology for the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.
The ultrasound device allows for immediate "real time" evaluation of new injuries, and can be used to supplement, and occasionally avoid, the need for further expensive testing such as MRI.
Patients also experience the benefits of orthopedic ultrasound through ultrasound- guided injections to improve accuracy of needle placement, as well as monitoring post-operative healing and more.
We are excited to make this innovative technology available to patients, and look forward to continuing to provide you the best care available.
Welcome, Sean!
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Halbrecht's new Physician Assistant, Sean Norris.
Sean is a 2008 graduate of Samuel Merritt University, where he completed his Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies. In addition to his previous experience as an orthopedic surgery Physician Assistant, Sean also worked for eight years a Radiologic Technologist in Computed Tomography.
As Dr. Halbrecht's Physician Assistant, Sean continues the exceptional care given to our patients as he assists Dr. Halbrecht in surgery, provides pre- and post- operative treatment to patients, and is a valuable resource to patients regarding their medical questions and concerns.
December 2009
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March 2007
Full Service Sports Medicine Clinic
With the recent installation of our open extremity MRI scanner, our Clinic now has the full complement of Sports Medicine services available. Under Dr Halbrecht's direction, the Institute for Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine is one of the only clinics in the San Francisco to offer Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Therapy, Digital X-Ray Imaging and MRI scanning all under one roof. With the added benefit of an in-house pharmacy, you can have all your musculoskeletal needs conveniently addressed in one location!
Current Research: The OrthoGlide — Alternative to Knee Replacement
Dr Halbrecht is one of the principle investigators currently studying the use of a new spacer device that may replace the need for total knee replacement for some patients. The new device, called the Orthoglide, is a metal spacer that is inserted into the knee through a small insertion as an out- patient procedure. It is meant to separate the narrowed joint space to relieve the pain from degenerative arthritis. Contact our office to see if you or someone you know is a candidate for this procedure.
Recent Lectures: Shoulder — New Techniques for Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Dr Halbrecht has recently returned from teaching a course on arthroscopic rotator cuff repair at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons in San Diego. This course is part of the most prestigious meeting of the year for Orthopedic Surgeons, and it is a great honor to be asked to teach at this course. Dr Halbrecht will also be lecturing on shoulder arthroscopy and moderating a course on elbow arthroscopy at the upcoming annual meeting of the Arthroscopy Association of North America which takes place in San Francisco in April.
Recent Authorships and Honors: Congratulations!
Dr Halbrecht is one of the authors of a newly published textbook entitled "Practical Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy" published by Lippincott Jan 2007.
Dr Halbrecht has also been appointed associate editor of the renowned medical journal "Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery"
Finally, Dr Halbrecht has also been asked to edit his own book on Orthopedic Surgery. The book will focus on advanced surgical techniques and methods for avoiding surgical complications.
