Dr. Frederick J. Davis, M.D.

Frederick J. Davis, M.D.
Board Certified, Orthopedic Surgery

Frederick J. Davis, M.D., board-certified in orthopedic surgery, is on stafff at Mason General Hospital and MGH Shelton Orthopedics – both part of Public Hospital District No. 1. He started seeing patients at Shelton Orthopedics, located next to Shelton Family Medicine and Mason General Hospital in December, 2010. Call (360) 427-0663 to make an appointment.

The Clinic is part of Public Hospital District No.1, which consists of Mason General Hospital, MGH Ankle & Foot, MGH Eye Clinic, MGH Family Health, MGH Shelton Orthopedics, MGH Surgery Clinic, Oakland Bay Pediatrics, Mountain View Women's Health Clinic, and Shelton Family Medicine.

Dr. Davis received his medical degree from Dalhousie Medical School, Halifax, Nova Scotia and did his internship at Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. He completed his residency at the University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle. He is a much sought-after surgeon with specialties in joint replacement, general orthopedics, and fracture care.

“Working with the patient to help them overcome a physical challenge is the most rewarding part of orthopedics,” says Dr. Davis. “This is accomplished by setting goals for positive outcomes with varying solutions – no matter what the patient’s health condition.” He adds, “It is so gratifying to be a part of making a difference in a patient’s life.”

For more about Dr. Davis read the June 2011 Scope article, "You're in Good Hands".

Dr. Stephen Ou, D.O.

Stephen Ou, D.O.
Board Eligible, Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Ou joined the medical staff at MGH Shelton Orthopedics and Mason General Hospital in 2011. He specializes in sports medicine and injuries of the shoulder and knee and has special interests in cartilage restoration and ligament reconstruction. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America.

Dr. Ou received his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 2004. He completed his internship and residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY; and has a Fellowship in Sports Medicine from the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center.

Dr. Ou is glad to be back in the Northwest

With family in both Seattle and Portland, Shelton’s central location is ideal for Stephen Ou, D.O., orthopedic surgeon at MGH Shelton Orthopedics. “Being right in the middle allows me to shuttle back and forth easily,” he said.

Originally from Portland, Oregon, Dr. Ou completed his undergraduate degree at Pomona College in Los Angeles, California.  He did advanced, post-graduate studies at Portland State University before attending medical school at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and completed his residency program at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY in 2010.  He also has a Fellowship in Sports Medicine from the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson.

In August, Dr. Ou joined the staff at MGH Shelton Orthopedics, practicing general orthopedics and specializing in sports medicine. “Coming back to the Northwest was kind of a priority for my wife and me,” he said.

Dr. Ou’s interest in sports medicine started in high school, where he competed in track, cross country, and snow skiing ‒ often sustaining injuries.  Those injuries introduced him to orthopedic medicine.  Later, in medical school, he came to appreciate the wide variety of treatments available through orthopedics. “And the ortho guys in medical school always seemed to be having a good time,” he added.

In his free time Dr. Ou and his wife have fun scuba diving. They earned their diving certification here in the Puget Sound area. As they settle in, they also hope to find a house ‒ with a home theater, if possible. “My wife and I are big movie fans,” he admitted.

When is it Time to Replace a Knee?

Have you exhausted every treatment option, yet still feel pain due to osteoarthritis in your knee? In such a case, arthroplasty – a total joint replacement – might be the solution. Arthroplasty involves removing all or part of the joint and replacing the damaged components with an artificial joint made of metals and plastic. Though complete recovery may take months, depending on the extent of the surgery, it could provide relief for up to 20 years. A new, minimally invasive procedure, involving a smaller incision, is now available in the United States.

How do you know when it is time to replace a painful knee:

• knee pain so severe it limits everyday activities;
• moderate or severe knee pain, even while resting, day or night;
• chronic knee inflammation without improvement with rest or medication;
• knee stiffness or deformity;
• inability to walk a few blocks without significant pain;
• reliance on a cane or walker;
• inability to tolerate pain medications, or
• no pain relief from non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or other treatments.

In these situations, replacing the joint might help reduce the pain and allow you to move more easily. However, you still won’t be able to do strenuous activities, such as running or jumping. A knee replacement requires physical therapy and intensive recovery following the operation.

Source: WebMD