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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.

Tech Neck 101: What It Is and How To Fix It

Learn the basics of tech neck: causes, warning signs, how to fix and prevent it, what it can lead to if left unchecked and when it’s time to see a doctor.

How To Decompress the Spine Safely With Orthopedic Experts

Spinal decompression refers to methods that reduce pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots, providing back pain relief. Learn if it can work for you.

Heat or Ice for Back Pain: What Works and When

SCOI’s back experts discuss when, why, and how to use heat or ice to relieve back pain and when it’s time to see a specialist.

Rotator Cuff Impingement

Rotator Cuff Disease / Impingement Syndrome Frequently Asked Questions What is the rotator cuff in the shoulder? What is impingement syndrome? How does impingement syndrome relate to rotator cuff disease? Why do some people develop impingement and rotator cuff disease and others do not? Other than impingement, what else can...

Revision ACL Considerations

Injuries of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) occur relatively frequently, in athletes and non-athletes alike. The mechanism of injury is often a non-contact twisting of the knee that results in immediate pain and swelling. It has been estimated that there are over 100,000 ACL reconstructions performed each year in the United States, and this number...

Dupuytren's Disease

Dupuytren’s disease is a genetically inherited disorder which primarily involves the palmar aponeourosis and its digital prolongations. The primary pathological change is in the fascial tissues of the palm, which results in thickening, cord-like formation of contractile bands, and then eventual contractures at the level of the interphalangeal joints. On occasion, it can be associated...

Debridement of the Achilles Tendon

This outpatient procedure is designed to repair a damaged Achilles tendon. During the procedure, injured and scarred tissue is removed. This can reduce or eliminate the pain of tendinitis.

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Cubital tunnel syndrome is a pinched nerve at the elbow commonly known as the “funny bone”. This might be caused by trauma or repetitive use of the elbow and may be caused by continuous use of the elbow in a flexed position. This causes the nerve to become stretched and irritated as opposed to when...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a compression neuropathy, or a pinching of the median nerve within the wrist. The carpal tunnel is a bony canal within the palm side aspect of the wrist that allows for the passage of the median nerve to the hand. Pinching or compression of this nerve by the transverse carpal ligament...