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Other Orthopedic Procedures
Regional High School Athletic Training Program
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Non-Opioid Pain Management
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About the Orthopedic Center of Excellence

The Orthopedic Center of Excellence is a partnership between Inland Orthopaedics Surgery & Sports Medicine and Pullman Regional Hospital’s Orthopedic Care Team.  Pullman Regional Hospital has a reputation as the regional hospital of choice for total joint replacements and orthopedic surgical procedures. That’s because we are focused on orthopedic surgical care, including knee, shoulder, hip replacement and other orthopedic surgical procedures like ACL reconstruction and rotator cuff repair. 

Our skilled orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Steve Pennington and Dr. Ed Tingstad, are recognized as top surgeons in their specialty. The Orthopedic Care Team at Pullman Regional Hospital consists of trained surgical assistants, nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, anesthesia providers, social services, and physical therapists who are experienced in providing comprehensive orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation.

 

The Orthopedic Center of Excellence has:

  • Typically lower than average gross charges for total joint replacement surgeries than other hospitals in the state. 
  • Typically shorter hospital stays for patients recovering from a total joint replacement. 
  • An integrated, cross disciplinary orthopedic care team coordinating your care at every step, from the pre-operative meeting, through surgery and post-operative and rehabilitative care.
  • A unique partnership with Inland Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Clinic. Our orthopedic care team works closely with your surgeon to provide the best outcome and get you back to your active lifestyle.
  • A dedicated Orthopedic Care Coordinator to assist you with navigating the surgical process.

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Our Partners in Orthopedic Excellence

Pullman Regional Hospital and Inland Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Clinic have partnered to provide orthopedic surgical care that is centered on excellence. An expert Orthopedic Care Team works closely with Inland Orthopedic Surgeons to provide the best outcome and get you back to your active life style. Our skilled orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Ed Tingstad and Dr. Steve Pennington, are recognized as top surgeons in their specialty. 

 

 

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Dr. Ed Tingstad

Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Tingstad has been practicing at Inland Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Clinic since 2000.  He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.  He graduated medical school and has completed a clinical fellowship in Sports Medicine from the University of Washington, and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.  Dr. Tingstad serves as the team physician and orthopedic surgeon for Washington State University, as well as a clinical instructor for the WWAMI Program at the University of Washington School of Medicine.  In addition, he is the chairman of the department of surgery at Pullman Regional Hospital, an assistant professor at Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine,  a principal reviewer of the American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM), and a Washington state delegate for the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine (AOSSM). 

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Dr. Kyle Hazelwood

Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Hazelwood began practicing at Inland Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Clinic in 2017. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and Board Eligible for Subspecialty in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He completed a fellowship at the San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship, where he spent time covering the San Diego Chargers and San Diego State University athletic teams. 

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Dr. Steve Pennington

Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Pennington has been practicing at Inland Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Clinic since 1997. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Campbell Clinic at the University of Tennessee. He graduated from medical school from Oregon Health Sciences University. Additionally, he serves as the team physician for the University of Idaho Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

 

 

Joint Replacement

Pullman Regional Hospital has a reputation as the regional hospital of choice for total joint replacements.  People from the area and outside of Pullman are choosing to have their total joint replacements at our Orthopedic Center of Excellence. 

 

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Other Orthopedic Procedures

The Orthopedic Center of Excellence surgical team provides a full scope of orthopedic surgical procedures. In addition to total joint replacements, we provide:

  • ACL repair
  • PCL Repair
  • Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Shoulder Stabilization
  • Knee meniscus repair
  • Uni-knee replacement
  • OATS knee procedure
  • Shoulder decompression
  • Carpal tunnel release
  • Ulnar Nerve transposition
  • Open reduction and fixation for fractures in upper and lower extremities 

 For more information on these procedures and how we can address your orthopedic needs, visit our surgical partner's website.

 

Regional High School Athletic Training Program

We're working to keep student athletes safe and healthy. Our Orthopedic Center of Excellence has partnered with Colton, Garfield-Palouse, Potlach, and Pullman school districts to provide Certified Athletic Trainers at each school and serve more than 750 student athletes. The program also includes a free weekly clinic available to student athletes, consistent return-to-play protocol and timely access to orthopedic consults. Learn more about the Regional High School Athletic Training Program.

“The Regional High School Athletic Training Program, has brought us wonderful and much-needed services to our student athletes, parents and coaching, that we couldn't have provided as a district without their support, as well as the support of individual and corporate donors.  We are excited and pleased to receive this gift, but more importantly, pleased to be associated with the Regional High School Athletic Training Program.” - Jeff Cirka, Potlatch Superintendent

 

 

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Whether you have had a recent injury, are recovering from an orthopedic surgery, or are suffering from chronic pain, physical therapy can help you return to an optimum level of function and fitness. Pullman Regional Hospital is fortunate to have Summit Therapy and Health Services right here on our hospital campus, with a multitude of physical therapy services.  We also serve WSU students at our satellite physical therapy clinic on campus. It is best to speak with your primary physician or orthopedic surgeon to determine if you need physical therapy after your orthopedic procedure, and how long you'll need it for. 

 

Non-Opioid Pain Management

Pullman Anesthesia, a trusted local anesthesia partner with physicians and surgeons, has provided anesthesia services at Pullman Regional Hospital for more than 30 years. We now offer the revolutionary radio frequency ablation procedure, called COOLIEF, for patients with arthritic pain of the knee, hip, and SI joint. With this minimally invasive treatment option, patients with chronic joint and back pain have a non-surgical, non-narcotic, pain management option.

"I had the COOLIEF procedure done on my right knee because I had shooting pain up my leg all the time. The result was immediate, no more pain. I would recommend this procedure to anyone." - Shirley R. 

How it works:

COOLIEF circulates water through a device while heating nervous tissue to create a treatment area that is larger than conventional RF treatments. This combination targets the pain-causing nerves without excessive heating, leading to pain relief.

Am I a candidate for COOLIEF?

Consider COOLIEF if you:

  • Struggle with chronic lower back pain, knee, hip, and other joint pain 
  • Do not want to have surgery for your chronic pain
  • Want a non-narcotic treatment for your pain
  • Experience post-surgical joint replacement pain
How long does the treatment take?
Individual treatment times vary, but typical procedures take less than an hour.
Is there a recovery process?
Unlike surgery, COOLIEF involves no incision. This minimally-invasive outpatient treatment allows patients to return home shortly after the treatment.
Will my insurance cover COOLIEF treatment?
COOLIEF is covered by Medicare and has a pre-authorization team to assist with insurance questions and coordination. Click here for more information.

 

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