Slocum to Open New Surgery Center in Eugene
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Slocum to Open New Surgery Center in Eugene

Slocum Orthopedics is excited to share some big news: we’re building a brand-new, physician-led ambulatory surgery center (ASC) right here in Eugene. This state-of-the-art facility will expand access to high-quality orthopedic care and help meet the growing demand for surgical services in our community.

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2025 Scholarship Recipients Carry Forward a Legacy of Care
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2025 Scholarship Recipients Carry Forward a Legacy of Care

At Slocum Orthopedics, our mission has always extended beyond the exam room. We believe in fostering the future of healthcare by supporting young minds who will one day lead the charge in healing, innovation, and compassionate care. This year, the Slocum Research & Education Foundation proudly awarded six exceptional students with scholarships in recognition of their dedication to entering the healthcare field.

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Slocum Shows Up Strong at the Eugene Marathon Weekend
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Slocum Shows Up Strong at the Eugene Marathon Weekend

This past weekend, over 100 Slocum Orthopedics employees and family members joined the Eugene community for one of our favorite local traditions, the Eugene Marathon weekend. While some team members tackled the full and half marathons, the largest showing came in the 5K, where more than 100 of us crossed the finish line together.

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Slocum Launches MISSION Carpal Tunnel Study
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Slocum Launches MISSION Carpal Tunnel Study

Sonex Health, a medical device company, introduced a new approach to carpal tunnel releases using ultrasound guidance (CTR-USs). They posit that CTR-US allows for quicker return to activities of daily living and allows for the procedure to be preformed in an office based setting, decreasing the cost of care to the patient. Their newest study tilted Registry of the Patient Experience for Carpal Tunnel Release (MISSION), aims to compare the three methods of carpal tunnel release with the hopes of naming CTR-US as a surgical option that can be considered by hand surgeons in the future.

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Slocum Starts iPhone Pilot Study for Ankle Fracture Patients

The newly available iPhone gait metrics provide a first-ever opportunity to add an objective measurement of recovery to the clinical evaluation. Gait metrics, historically captured in motion analysis laboratories using expensive specialized equipment (high-speed cameras and strain gauge force plates), are new to the Apple iOS operating system and are automatically captured when carrying the iPhone in a hand or pocket.

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