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Expert Insights on Orthopedic Care & Recovery

Stay informed with the latest in orthopedic care, treatment innovations, and recovery tips from the experts at Southern California Orthopedic Institute. Whether you’re looking for guidance on managing pain, insights on surgical procedures, or tips for staying active, our blog has you covered.

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What Is the Average Age for Hip Replacement Surgery?

Discover the average age for hip replacement surgery and learn how age, health, and lifestyle influence timing. Discover if you’re a candidate and understand what recovery looks like at SCOI.

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Neuromodulation Therapy for Chronic Pain: Nonsurgical Treatment Options

Neuromodulation therapy offers minimally invasive solutions for chronic pain, including spinal cord stimulation and RFA.

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How Physical Therapy Helps Relieve Pain and Restore Movement

Pain is often managed with rest, medication, or temporary activity modification. While these strategies may reduce symptoms in the short term, they may not address the underlying mechanical issues which may have caused or contributed to the pain originally. A movement-first philosophy reframes pain recovery: when guided correctly, movement is not the enemy of healing....

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Worst Basketball Injuries and How Athletes Can Reduce Risk

Learn the worst basketball injuries, warning signs, and how athletes can reduce risk with expert sports medicine care from SCOI.

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How To Know When It’s Time for a Joint Replacement

For many patients living with chronic hip or knee pain, the question isn’t whether relief is possible; it’s when to take the next step.

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The Guide to Common Ski and Snowboarding Injuries

Recognize, prevent, and treat common ski and snowboard injuries, from knee and wrist injuries to fractures, with expert sports medicine guidance.

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Football Injuries: What Players Need To Know

SCOI sports medicine pros outline the most common knee, shoulder, ankle, and head injuries and warning signs for football players, and when to see a specialist for an evaluation.

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Nonsurgical Solutions for Chronic Back and Joint Pain

Pain specialists use nonsurgical epidural steroid and nerve block injections and spinal cord stimulators to get relief from back and joint pain.

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Understanding Periprosthetic Fractures After Joint Replacement

Learn what a periprosthetic fracture is, who is at risk, possible causes and symptoms after your hip or knee replacement, and treatment options.

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