Osteoarthritis of Hand near Moraine, OH

Biography: Dr. Jeffrey Jamesis a graduate of the University of Dayton and Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his family medicine residency training at Trihealth Bethesda. Dr James completed his fellowship training in sports medicine through Trihealth Bethesda through which he also spent time with Beacon Orthopedics and sports teams from Xavier University, College of Mount St. Joseph, and Sycamore High school. Dr. James is board certified in family medicine with added qualification in sports medicine. He practices withPremier Orthopedics. Dr. James is Medical Director and team physician for University of Dayton Athletics. He is also Medical Director for the Miami Valley Hospital South sports medicine programs and is team physician for Centerville High School athletics. Dr. James' clinic practice focuses on non-operative orthopedic care for adolescents and adults, as well as the full spectrum of sports medicine needs. Dr. James has training in the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound for both diagnosis as well as use for needle and procedural guidance. Along with ultrasound, Dr. James has special interest in orthobiologic injections such as prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and stem cell procedures. Dr. James also offers TenJet minimally invasive tenotomy procedures for chronic tendon pain. Dr. James is a Credentialed ImPACT® Consultant trained in treating concussions as well as administering and interpreting theImPACT® test.Dr. Jamesparticipates in Premier Health'sRunningMedicine and Performance Program.He can help you get back torunningafter an injury and on the path to optimized performance.

Biography: Michael Prayson, MD, received his medical degree at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, and completed his residency at Akron General Medical Center. Dr. Prayson completed his fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Prayson is board certified in orthopedic surgery. He subspecializes in orthopedic trauma.

Biography: Louis C. Okafor, MD graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, NY. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Okafor completed his fellowship in joint preservation, resurfacing, and reconstruction at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He is a member of a number of organizations including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, American Association for Hip and Knee Surgeons, and Orthopaedic Trauma Association.