Dr. Blatz was trained at Brown University for his A.B. in Biology, Colgate University for his M.A. in Chemistry and Upstate Medical in Syracuse for his M.D. His Orthopedic Surgery training was at Tulane and his Sports Medicine training was with Dr. Jack Hughston,founder of the Hughston Clinic and Dr. James Andrews of Birmingham, Alabama.
Dr. Blatz is a Highly Respected Board Certified Sports Medicine Trained Orthopedic Surgeon. Dr. Blatz is the Past Chairman of the Sports Medicine Committee of the Santa Clara County Medical Society, past team physician of the San Jose Earthquakes Professional Soccer Team, Orthopedic Surgeon of the FC Gold Pride Women’s Professional Soccer Team and Professional affiliation with Silicon Valley Sports Medicine Associates.
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Patient EducationCartilage Restoration and RepairCartilage Restoration and Repair is useful for athletes and non-athletes who have sustained damage to the surface of the articular cartilage which face each other at a particular joint. These are usually defects that, if not corrected, often become arthritic areas. Orthovisc® InjectionsOrthovisc® is a viscous (thick) sterile mixture made from highly purified hyaluronan from rooster combs. Hyaluronan is a natural chemical found in the body. High amounts of hyaluronan are found in the joint tissues and in the fluid that fills the joints. What is Sports Medicine?Silicon Valley Sports Surgeons are experienced with sports medicine and employ trained and experienced orthopedic sports medicine physicians serving Northern California and Beyond. What is Osteoarthritis?Arthritis is a general term that describes inflammation in joints. Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis. It is associated with a breakdown of cartilage in joints. What is Arthroscopic Surgery?A microsurgical technique to take care of loose bodies, torn menisci, torn labrum and reconstructions of rotator cuff. Arthroscopic surgery is a common orthopedic procedure that is used to diagnose and treat problems in joints. The word "arthroscopy" comes from two Greek words: 'arthro,' meaning "joint," and 'scope,' meaning "look." Arthroscopic surgery simply means to look inside a joint. |
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