Karen E. Evensen, MD
Fullerton, CA 92835
- Mission Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
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- St. Jude Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
St. Jude Heritage Fullerton - Plaza Orthopedics
2141 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 35000, Fullerton, CA 92835
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About Karen E. Evensen
Dr. Karen Evensen is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in hip and knee disorders. She treats the full spectrum of lower extremity orthopedic issues, from athletic hip or knee injuries to advanced arthritis requiring hip or knee replacement surgery.
A graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School, she completed an Orthopedic residency at the University of Iowa. She went on to complete dual fellowship training: a fellowship in Musculoskeletal Oncology at the University of California, Los Angeles, followed by a fellowship in Joint Reconstruction through the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic.
Dr. Evensen focuses on customizing patient care, ranging from conservative management options --such as lifestyle changes, structured physical therapy, and joint injections-- through surgical management. Her surgical approach includes use of minimally invasive techniques and a multidisciplinary team approach in order to successfully return each patient to an active and healthy lifestyle.University of Michigan Medical School
InternshipUniversity of Iowa
ResidencyUniversity of Iowa
FellowshipUCLA Medical Center
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
2141 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 35000
Fullerton, CA 92835
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Dr evanson spent time with me and explained things very well. I wish she aWas my primary care physician
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Karen Evensen is caring and compassionate.She is priceless!
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Always a good appointment.
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She listens and explains everything simply and completely. She is excellent!!
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Helpful, communicative, knowledgeable
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Dr. Evensen takes time to listen and explained things well.
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Experienced, professional, knowledgable how to treat my immediate issue and reccomendations for future treatments.
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I am pleased with this medical center.
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She is awesome, everything she has ever done for me has been exceptional
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Very professional and kind and detail service.
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Excellent
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I was sent to her on the recommendation of ORTHO Dr. GREEN. BOTH Dr's. EXCELLENT.Nothing, but Praise for both.
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Every time a come to a visit and consultation with this clinic I always get the most positive treatment.
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Doctor Evensen is an excellent doctor and gives excellent service.
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Efficient.Explains conditions and treatment plan
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I love Dr. Evensen because she is caring, respectful and a professional! Even though she is currently not doing surgical procedures due to her personal health, I still would rather have appointments with her!
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Excellent provider. Prompt in calling and willingly answers questions. Very kind and thorough. I have already made referrals to her.
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She's wonderful!
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Excellent
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Dr.Evensen has a very gentle touch with me, her patient. I feel that she truly cares about my health and my well-being. I am so grateful for Dr. Evensen kindness and concern for me which assuage my anxiety. Thanks.
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Dr. Evensen and her staff were friendly, caring, and attentive.
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Dr Evensen is PHENOMENAL!!!! She has done an amazing job with my knee replacement pre and post. I recommend her highly
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Dr. Evensen is excellent. Her staff excellent. A true professional and I have referred her many times.
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Dr. Evensen and her team are one of the best I have seen with SJ. She follows up after my visits with a phone call and seems genuinely concerned about my needs.
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Dr Evensen is working with me in an effort to avoid bone breaks in the future. She is taking over the monitoring of my bone health and is giving me information on the various medications available for osteoporosis. She has been very open to my questions and referred me to PT to help me improve my balance and strengthen my legs and feet. I find her to be very respectful and responsive and truly interested in my situation. She is also responsive to my concerns.
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Good
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Excellent..
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Dr. Evensen was very kind and informative about my concerns.
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Very knowledgeable and professional. Nice and friendly.
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The receptionist that checked me in screamed my name "[Name(s)]" I jumped up & she said, "They are calling your name. YOU CANT HEAR!" The Dr did nothing for me except wasted my time. She wants me to exercise my thigh before helping me with my pain in my hip. I exercise almost every day & that includes my legs. At 72 years old I am doing enough to help myself. I never resort to mess unless necessary. I will never go to Dr evenste. Again. I will seek out another Dr who can help me with my hip pain. And I will get a cortisone shot every 3 mo. Like I need too. I could drop dead next week at my age. So I need help with my hip pain. Dr needs to consider age related pain.
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Supportive and encouraging of the weight loss program both my wife and I are on. Me to lose enough weight to move forward with hip replacement and my wife for health.
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Everyone should be as caring and friendly as this one. She seemed to really go into detail so I understood. I would recommend her to everybody. She is a 10+.
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Very informative and easy to follow
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Great patient interest
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Dr. Evensen MD is always very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. She is sincerely interested and committed to provide me with the best solution to my orthopedic needs. Thank you...
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DR. Evenson and her staff is great
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I always feel safe & cared for at Providence.
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Good medical attention
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Very good experiences.
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Her explanation was somewhat not clear.
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I was treated well and was understanding with all care there. Very please how well. Thank you [Name(s)]
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My experiences both with the physicians and staff have been amazing. They are always polite and courteous. The facilities are always very clean. I always feel safe and welcome with every visit.
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All good no complaints
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Dr. Eversen & Dr. Karish are both top-notch.
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Karen Evensen has given me the BEST Care I have ever received @ St Jude's.I never thought I would be walking pain free!!
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Dr. Evensen is personable and professional- a top notch surgeon!
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I saw Dr. Evensen for knee and hip pain and she was great! She spent a long time asking me questions, listening to my concerns and explaining my options. I feel very comfortable trusting her with my care.
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Dr. Evensen has a gentle demeanor and has always treated me with kindness mixed with competence. I always feel reassured and well-cared for. I feel grateful for all the care my doctors gave me. Thanks so much.
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Dr Evansen was great! Good feedback given and a resolution to my issue was addressed.
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Dr. Evversen was excellent as well as th staff.Very pleased
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Dr. Eve den was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Thorough and kind.
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I will continue request consultation with Dr. Evensen as needed.
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Dr. Evenson is a perfect orthopedic surgeon she is part of the best orthopedic teams. She is so down to earth .
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I had a hip replacement by Dr. Evenson 3 years ago. I was very resistant to it. Her ease and confidence with the information as to why I needed the surgery and benefits of having it done convinced me to go through with it. It's the absolute best decision I could have made. I've never had a single issue, in fact most of the time I forget I had it done. She is outstanding and I look forward to her bringing light to those with arthritic issues. She's one of a kind.
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Excellent provider, explain my problem clear and get me treatment fast. Thanks, Doctor Evensen!
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The experience was always expedient, professional, kind and pleasant.
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Very efficient & professional staff & doctor Is an intellect along with great interpersonal skills toward me. Thank you
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I have total confidence in Dr Evensen and her Team. They are wonderful.
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Excellent
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I was extremely happy that I was able to get the X-rays done in the same office and not have to go to a separate location.
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This provider is always very helpful and cares about the patient. Takes her time
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I had a very good experience with Dr Evenson. My only complaint was a slow response to my calls for information. She took very good care of me.
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Dr. Evensen is fantastic!
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Dr Evensen is treating me for osteoarthritis in both knees and we have now begun cortisone injections. I feel confident I can move forward with exercises & future injections to manage my pain
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Always very caring.
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She is one of the most intelligent doctors I've seen. She's very thorough, and always asks if I have any questions that wasn't asked during the visit, to feel free to call the office and she would get back to me as soon as possible.
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The staff and the door are amazing. I enjoy that she doesn't try to give you pain medicine and instead gives you pain management solution like PT and weight loss management.
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Love how patient Dr Evensten is
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They met or exceeded my expectations
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Everyone was kind, courteous and thorough. Love the Dr
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Dr Evensen is good at listening and takes her time.
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She is the best I really like her. She cares about you as a person
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The entire staff has always been very caring, respectful and considerate. A great group of professionals on Dr. Evensen's team.
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Excellent doctor
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I am a supper happy with the attention that I receive by doctor Karen Eversen and her office Doctor Eversen is the best of the best Orthopedic Surgeon Thanks doctor and thank you all your office servers
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Good
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Your survey is confusing to me. The provider was very nice, listened and recommended what I need to do. I have no complaints. You know who I am because you sent this
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Dr. Evanson was phenomenal and would highly recommend her to family and friends.
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Listens to my questions
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Dr. Evensen is outstanding in all respects!
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Excellent
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Excellent
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She is the best!! Very personable, listens to what I have to say, makes sure I understand everything she is telling me, etc. I can't say enough good things about her!!
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Dr Evensen was incredible and I appreciate her ability to listen and answer questions as well as make the correct decisions on treatment. She is as good as it gets in health care.
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I didn't phone my doctor but messaged her instead with questions & my concerns about an upcoming fluoroscopy exam she ordered. She actually personally called me in response to my concerns it being my first time receiving this exam/injection! Dr Evensen is great!
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Dr Evensen is a great Dr !!!
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I have a number of care providers I am glad most of them are on My Chart and can check out medications, illnesses etc all related to me. It elevates me explaining all my issues aside from what they are dealing with when I visit.
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It was an excellent visit
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I know that this provider is the very best with what care I need and trust her always.
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My experience related to my provider Dr Karen was awesome. She explained, listened, and answered all my questions and concerns. I am very grateful because she took the time to call me when my results were ready. She is one of the best professional provider I ever had.
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Dr. Everson did my knee replacement and follows up with me on my hip replacements. Very good Dr and I will be trusting her with all of my knee and hip follow ups.
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Nice and helpful
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Good
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Very pleased with this provider. Would highly recommend this provider to my friends and relatives.
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Good cares for me
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I am a new patient as of January 2023. In some cases it seemed to take awhile to finally get to see some of the doctors I needed for condition I had from my previous [ID] I do like all my doctors and feel comfortable with them.
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Good
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Dr. Evensen is a very responsible doctor. She follow up on things quickly.
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Dr Evanston is a great doctor.
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Everyone was ver helpful and friendly professional
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Dr. Evenson is an explinary physician. My life has changed positively since my knee replacement. I would/have recommend this doctor to many family and friends withouthesitation. In short she is excellent. She is thorough and authentically concerned with your needs. Clarity, Xrays were taken at the time of the appointment and doctor reviewed them with me.
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Great care!
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Dr Evensen is a wonderful orthopedic surgeon! She is a good listener and I have recommended her to others.
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Great service
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Very good with Dr. Only problem is extreme wait time to make an appointment.
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Excellent
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Absolutely fantastic visit I came in for my routine yearly checkup The day prior I had fallen off a ladder and hurt my foot Dr Evensen examined it and promptly got me an appointment and X-rays with a foot specialist orthopedic surgeon within sn hour!!!!Fantastic Dr Richardson was very thorough and helped immensely Great visits both
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I am very happy with the doctor.
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Karen is always friendly and helps me understand what I have going on. This visit was for my right knee and I wanted therapy to strengthen the muscles around my knee without injuring myself. She agreed and was also concerned about my hip. I felt taken care of after my visit. Appears it's all related to arthritis. I'm unable to take anti inflammatory meds due to being on [ID] I'm hurting quite a bit. Hands, lower back and now knee.. Tylenol is my only choice for pain.
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Very good
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Dr. Evensen is the best!!!
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I have had no problems with this provider!!!
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Professional and courteous
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Very caring doctor. Listens well had good advice.
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This is always a great experience!
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Clinical Interests
- Abnormalities Of The Tarsal Bones
- Accessory Navicular
- Achilles Tendon Injury
- Achilles Tendonosis
- Acromioclavicular Joint Separation
- Ankle Dislocation
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Tendon Tear
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (Acl) Injury
- Arm Fracture
- Arm Injury
- Arthritis
- Arthritis Of Knee
- Bursitis
- Bursitis Of The Elbow
- Cartilage Injury
- Chronic Muscle Injury
- Chronic Tendon Injury
- Clavicle Fracture
- Compartment Syndrome
- Compound Fracture
- Dislocated Patella
- Distal Radial Fracture
- Elbow Bone Spur
- Elbow Dislocation
- Elbow Fracture
- Elbow Injury
- Elbow Sprain
- Epicondylitis
- Femur Fracture
- Fibula Fracture
- Foot Tendon Tear
- Forearm Fracture
- Frozen Joint
- Fundoplication
- Gluteal Injury
- Hamstring Injury
- Heterotopic Ossification
- Hip Abductor Tear
- Hip Arthritis
- Hip Dislocation
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Impingement
- Hip Injury
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Humerus Fracture
- Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome
- Joint Dislocation
- Joint Infection
- Joint Sprain
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Injury
- Knee Instability
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Leg Fracture
- Leg Injury
- Leg Mass
- Ligament Injury
- Ligament Tear
- Medial Collateral Ligament Injury Of The Knee
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Meniscus Injury
- Meniscus Tear
- Monteggia Fracture
- Muscle Injury
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Tears
- Non Displaced Fracture
- Non-Displaced Fracture Of Radius
- Nonunion Fracture
- Olecranon Bursitis
- Orthopedic Infections
- Osteochondral Lesions
- Osteochondral Lesions Of The Hand And Wrist
- Osteochondroma
- Osteonecrosis
- Osteonecrosis Of The Hip
- Overuse Injury
- Paratenonitis
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Pectoralis Major Tendon Injury
- Pelvic Fracture
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Proximal Ulnar Fracture
- Quadrangular Space Syndrome
- Quadriceps Injury
- Radial Fracture
- Radial Head Fracture
- Radial Pseudarthrosis
- Repetitive Stress Injury
- Rotator Cuff Disorders
- Rotator Cuff Injury
- Separated Shoulder
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Injury
- Shoulder Instability
- Shoulder Strain
- Snapping Hip Syndrome
- Sports Related Injury
- Stress Fracture Of The Radius
- Stress Fractures
- Synovitis
- Tendinosis
- Tendon Injury
- Tenosynovitis
- Tibia Fracture
- Tibial Spine Fracture
- Tibial Tendonitis
- Ulnar Fracture
- Ulnar Nerve Compression
- Virtual Care
- Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Wrist Dislocation
I have always been treated with respect and felt that Dr Evensen has always been very professional, knowledgeable concerning my health. I have a tremendous amount of confidence with her.
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