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Dr. Sean E. Nork, MD is an orthopedic traumatologist in Seattle, WA specializing in orthopedic trauma. He graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine in 1992 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Sean E. Nork, MD is affiliated with University of Washington (UW) Medicine and ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS.
325 9th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Musculoskeletal Problems
The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.
Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.
Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.
Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.
Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.
Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.
Dr. Sean E. Nork, MD graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine in 1992. He has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine (1992)
Licensed In: California
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sean E. Nork, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Medical Device Business Services, Inc. |
$425,910
ORTHOPEDIC CABLE / PERIPROSTHETIC SYSTEM $243,283 |
NA $144,934 |
CANNULATED SCREWS $17,090 |
IM NAILS $6,134 |
LINX Reflux Management System $2,095 |
Other $12,374 |
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DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. |
$335,392
Trauma $238,747 |
INSTRUMENTS $33,842 |
TFN $19,620 |
Orthopaedics $15,260 |
EX NAILS $11,463 |
Other $16,459 |
Synthes USA Products LLC |
$192,265
EX NAILS $67,531 |
VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS $49,367 |
ORTHOPEDIC CABLE / PERIPROSTHETIC SYSTEM $23,758 |
INSTRUMENTS $21,119 |
Trauma $7,669 |
Other $22,823 |
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. |
$109,203
IM NAILS $64,730 |
NA $44,473 |
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Synthes GmbH |
$46,550
$46,550 |
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Other |
$86,681
Trauma $18,347 |
Proximal Humerus Plate $13,768 |
Small Frag Plating System $10,907 |
TRIGEN Femoral (FAN/TAN/Meta Nail) $9,110 |
Unifi Technology $4,384 |
Other $30,166 |
Consulting Fee | $941,045 |
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Royalty or License | $113,079 |
Travel and Lodging | $91,415 |
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for an accredited or certified continuing education program | $29,785 |
Food and Beverage | $10,274 |
Other | $10,404 |
Dr. Sean Nork is a specialist in orthopedic trauma. These areas are among his clinical interests: surgical procedures, fractures (broken bones), and trauma. He graduated from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. Dr. Nork is affiliated with the University of Washington (UW) Medicine.