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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.

Carpal Tunnel Surgery Recovery Time: What To Expect Week by Week

Carpal tunnel surgery recovery time varies, but here’s what to expect week by week—plus FAQs and tips for a smoother recovery process.

Is It Carpal Tunnel, Arthritis, or Tendonitis? The Facts and Details

SCOI’s hand specialists explain the differences between carpal tunnel, arthritis, and tendonitis, their causes, symptoms, limitations, and treatments.

Osteoporosis

There has been much recognition of osteoporosis as a women’s health problem, but five million American men are also affected. Even teenagers are not immune, particularly girls. Osteoporosis causes the bones to weaken and fracture under the slightest stress. If detected early, it can be prevented and treated before significant bone loss occurs. Bone tissue...

Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement

Using the Zimmer MISTM Quad-Sparing™ TKA by Marc J. Friedman, MD Traditional knee replacement surgery has been proven to be highly successful at alleviating pain and restoring mobility. However, rehabilitation after traditional surgery can be lengthy and painful. People often postpone knee replacement, not wanting to be away from work and everyday activities for months. Others...

Knee Arthroscopy

Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to treat knee conditions such as torn meniscus, torn ACL, torn articular cartilage, loose fragments of bone or cartilage, and inflamed synovial tissue. During a knee arthroscopy procedure, your knee doctor will insert a small camera, called an arthroscope, into your knee joint. The camera gives...

Why would I need a cortisone shot?

In many instances of shoulder bursitis, arthritis, tennis elbow, or carpal tunnel syndrome, cortisone shots are often a prescribed medication. But what is cortisone and how does it work? Cortisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory medication, not a pain reliever. When pain is decreased from cortisone, it’s due to the inflammation being diminished. By injecting the cortisone...

What You Need to Know About Minimally Invasive Spinal Decompressions

Minimally invasive spine procedures offer you more options for pain relief. The same can be said for minimally invasive spinal decompression, a spine procedure used to treat patients suffering from various spine conditions. Discectomy, laminectomy, and cervical foraminotomy are the three main types of spinal decompression, and each of these spine procedures relieves symptoms of...

Top 5 Tips for Taking On Arthritis

Taking a positive approach to arthritis can make all the difference in creating and sustaining life-altering habits. Since arthritis is a group of conditions involving damage to the joints of the body, it’s important for those suffering to accept their limitations and develop better coping strategies to adjust. Below are five tips that can help...

Surviving UV Safety Awareness Month

Did you know that heat is one of the leading causes of weather-related deaths and illnesses? It’s time to protect yourself! The doctors at Southern California Orthopedic Institute put together the following tips to help you and your loved ones beat the heat this summer: Drink Up – Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, such...