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.
SCOI’s Knee Center experts explain knee crepitus—a condition marked by popping and cracking sounds—as well as the potential causes and most common treatments.
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by Andrew Blecher | Oct 10, 2014 As a sports medicine physician I have been fortunate to cover a lot of exciting sporting events and I have seen a lot of interesting cases. I have taken care of a wrestler who had a stroke. I have rushed an NFL player to the hospital with a pneumothorax. I have...
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How long do patients need to wait before returning to their lifestyles? Every patient is different, and recovery times will vary. When the surgery is complete and the patient has returned home, they must commit to an extensive rehabilitation regimen. Over the course of six to eight weeks, the patient will progress from small movements,...
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In young athletes, most injuries to the meniscus are a result of trauma. The menisci are vulnerable to injuries in which there is both compression and twisting across the knee. Meniscus tears are common in contact sports, like football, as well as in skiing and volleyball. It is also common for the meniscus to be...
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Total knee replacement surgery removes damaged and painful areas of the femur and tibia, replacing them with specially designed metal and plastic parts. In order to speed up recovery time, our experts suggest preparing for this procedure by performing several strengthening exercises in the weeks leading up to your knee replacement. Adopting a regular exercise...
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