Puget Sound Orthopaedics is proud to announce that Dr. John T. Heffernan was recently selected to be a candidate member of the prestigious society...
Specialties
Puget Sound Orthopaedics offers comprehensive treatment for bone and joint conditions with a full range of specialties. Specialized treatment for spine, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, foot, and ankle are offered. Learn about bone and joint conditions and the treatments we offer by selecting a specialty below.
PUGET SOUND ORTHOPEDIC SERVICES
Digital X-Ray
Puget Sound Orthopaedics (PSO) offers X-ray and MRI imaging. All three of our clinics in Lakewood, Tacoma and Gig Harbor utilize digital x-ray equipment. WHAT IS AN X-RAY? X-ray is an imaging tool that uses ionizing radiation to create “shadows” of your bones and organs. The appearance of these shadows depends on the density of […]
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
WHAT IS AN MRI? Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI) uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed pictures of structures inside your body, mainly muscles, tendons, bones and surrounding soft tissue. The exam helps your doctor to evaluate and diagnose a variety of orthopedic problems, such as tendon tears, joint disorders and abnormalities, bone […]
Outpatient Surgery
As a result of new medical technologies that are now available, Puget Sound Surgery Center surgeons are able to perform many procedures that once required a hospital stay. Today, many procedures can be conducted in the Center’s outpatient setting, providing a major benefit to patients by allowing them to return to the comfort of their […]
What People are Saying
See what our patients and their families have to say. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive orthopedic care in a compassionate and caring environment.