Personal Biography: Dr. Vela is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who treats sport related and occupational injuries, arthritis and trauma of upper extremities. He specializes in the use of innovative techniques in rotator cuff repair and shoulder arthroscopy, wrist reconstruction and nerve releases. Dr. Vela works closely with Darci Glass, PA-C, to care for both urgent and emergent orthopedic cases throughout the Willamette Valley and Oregon Coast. Medical Education and Training: Bachelor's degree: Wake Forest University,Winston Salem Medical degree: Nova-Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine Residency: University Hospital, Nuffield Orthopedic Center Fellowship: Harborview Medical Center Board certification: Orthopedic surgery Location: Samaritan Orthopedics - Luis Vela, DO 3620 NW Samaritan Drive, Ste 201 Corvallis, Oregon97330 (541) 768-6300 Specialty: Hand & Upper Extremity A specialty which focuses on the treatment congenital defects or injuries affecting the hand and upper extremity such as hand, wrist and elbow. This specialty consists of surgeons and rehabilitation therapists who have received special training to treat the hand and upper extremity. Orthopedics Orthopedics is the medical specialty that treats deformities or functional impairments of the bones and joints and associated muscles and ligaments. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors and congenital conditions. Sports Medicine Sports medicine specializes in preventing, diagnosing and treating injuries related to participating in sports and/or exercise. Specifically it treats the rotation or deformation of joints or muscles caused by the strenuous and repetitive nature of regular rigorous activity. |
 
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