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.
Sprains and strains in the ankle are different injuries requiring different methods of care. Knowing the difference between these injuries is important. An ankle sprain involves a stretching or tearing of the ligaments connecting the bones in the foot, ankle, and lower leg. Ankle sprains are a very common injury among athletes and active individuals....
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For some patients, surgery remains the only option when symptoms of a rotator cuff tear become too severe. Thankfully, surgical treatment options have advanced in recent years to make the procedure, recovery, and rehabilitation easier than ever before. Forming the rotator cuff is a group of tendons that surrounds the shoulder joint and allows for the shoulder to...
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A troubling trend is emerging on playing fields and basketball courts—young girls leaping or changing direction, only to crumble in agonizing pain. Nationwide, girls experience serious knee injuries, such as ACL tears, at much higher rates than boys participating in the same sports. Various factors, including environmental, hormonal, and biomechanical differences between males and females,...
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Using a walking aid, such as crutches, is an important part of your recovery because it allows your leg to heal properly. Learning how to balance with your walking aid is one of the most crucial steps in using it effectively. Check out the following tips to learn how to safely use your crutches: When...
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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 as a way to adjust to life with chronic...
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Because of the nature of gaming systems and computer use, gaming-related injuries are typically overuse injuries, like trigger finger, carpal tunnel syndrome, and tendinitis. These injuries can cause significant pain and eventually require surgery if left untreated. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to prevent gaming-related hand pain and injuries: Keep good...
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What is the AC joint in the shoulder? The top of the wing bone or scapula is the acromion. The joint formed where the acromion connects to the collar bone or clavicle is the AC joint. Usually there is a protuberance or bump in this area, which can be quite large in some people normally....
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Ice packs and heating pads are among the most commonly used treatments in orthopedics. So, which one is the right one to use for your injury, ice or heat? And how long should the ice or heat treatments last? Read on for information about the treatment of injuries with ice packs and heating pads
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