The Doctor is In - John Lochemes, M.D.

Role model? An African proverb says, “It takes a whole village to raise a child.” – I have modeled my life after many in my village! While growing up, I had an opportunity to work for many successful people. They each excelled at some aspect in their lives. One in particular was an orthopaedic surgeon [...]

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New Knee Sets the Stage

Pat Halloran waited for the announcement of his name before walking up the steps to the Orpheum stage to begin their annual auction. On the second step, his right knee locked up and excruciating pain surged through his body. “I thought I was going to die,” he said. But he pushed through and limped out [...]

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A Look at Common Shoulder Pain

In my practice, shoulder pain is extremely common.  Probably 30 percent to 40 percent of my new patients have complaints relating to the shoulder. It is seen more commonly in folks over 40.  However, younger, athletic individuals also come into the office with shoulder pain, and it is a very common on the job injury [...]

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