Dr. Mark Lapp Archives

Orthopaedic Surgical Associates & Merrimack Valley Spine Center (“OSA”) were recently notified of a data breach impacting a third-party vendor, ConnectOnCall. OSA takes the protection of patient information seriously. Following notification of this incident, OSA terminated the partnership with ConnectOnCall. Patients will receive notification letters of the incident directly from ConnectOnCall. Patients may contact ConnectOnCall and learn more about the incident from the notification letter, or at the following web address: https://www.phreesia.com/security-incident/

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Understanding Scoliosis: Key Insights for Scoliosis

Posted on June 26, 2024 (August 12, 2024) by sbarnard

What is scoliosis Scoliosis is an abnormal side-to-side curvature of the spine. When looking at a person with scoliosis from the front, his or her spine may be more shaped like a “C” or a “S”. This can lead to the shoulders and/or hips being uneven. If the curve is large enough, it may cause […]

9 OSA Physicians Are Named Castle Connolly 2024 Top Doctors

Posted on January 17, 2024 (February 27, 2024) by khughes

Orthopaedic Surgical Associates is proud to have 9 Castle Connolly 2024 Top Doctors. These notable doctors are nominated by their peers and thoroughly validated by Castle Connolly’s research team to ensure that they deliver the highest quality patient care. The doctors selected have been determined to embody excellence in clinical care as well as interpersonal […]

Physician Spotlight on Dr. Mark Lapp

Posted on October 26, 2023 (December 12, 2023) by khughes

How did you get interested in orthopedics? I became interested in orthopedics when I was young because my grandfather was a ski patroller and aided injured skiers on the mountain. I would ride around with him and see him giving first aid to people—including things like femur and tibia fractures, and other common orthopedic injuries. […]