Case A 37-year-old man presented with an absent right elbow joint secondary to trauma, subsequent ankylosis, total elbow arthroplasty (TEA), and TEA explantation after infection. The patient also had a contralateral complete brachial plexus injury, but an intact elbow joint. Given that the patient had a functional right hand/wrist, composite vascularized autograft elbow transplant was […]
If you’re planning to visit Sun City Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery Specialists for the first time, you may be wondering what to expect from your visit. As a physician assistant, Art Gutierrez III, PA-C, works with many of Sun City’s patients. He offers this advice about what to expect from Sun City Ortho’s assessment process […]
Going to see a doctor — especially a new doctor — can feel overwhelming. What will the experience be like? Will the doctor understand my concerns? How can I prepare? A good medical appointment starts with good preparation. At Sun City Orthopaedics, we care about the entire patient experience, from your first interaction with us […]
When pain, numbness, injury, or other issues impact your hands, wrists, or elbows, it can disrupt your daily activities and work. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, don’t put off treatment! As an orthopaedically trained hand surgeon, Paul Chubb, D.O., brings years of experience treating a diverse range of hand, wrist, and elbow issues. […]
Joint pain — it can be a significant challenge to daily living. Constant discomfort, pain, and stiffness in the joints may prevent you from performing everyday routines or enjoying leisure activities. The good news is that a number of treatments exist for joint pain, including medication, physical therapy, and steroid injections. However, when joint pain […]
As an athlete who experienced ligament injuries during his youth, Daniel Vande Lune, MD, understands the pain, treatment, and recovery that patients undergo after sports injuries. It’s one of the reasons he pursued a career in orthopaedics and sports medicine. Today, he helps patients get on the path to recovery from injuries through a variety […]
As a physician’s assistant (PA) at Sun City Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery Specialists, Art Gutierrez III, PA-C, loves helping his patients find relief from pain and working closely with the physicians to meet patients’ needs. Becoming a Physician Assistant Born and raised in El Paso, Art was always interested in medicine. However, he initially considered […]
When Michael Mrochek, M.D., was in high school, he had one clear goal for his future — become a doctor. He dedicated every step forward in his education to reaching this goal and using his skills to help others. Pursuing a Medical Career After graduating college at age 22, Dr. Mrochek went on to medical […]
He didn’t know it at the time, but taking an anatomy class in high school was just the spark Paul Chubb, D.O., needed to open his eyes to a career in medicine. He started to think about the possibility of becoming a doctor and went on to explore his options in college as he studied […]
For Eric Sides, MD, his pathway to establishing Sun City Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery Specialists started early in life when he first began to think about practicing medicine. He entered college knowing he wanted to become a doctor, but he did not yet know what type of doctor he wanted to become. From Construction to […]
