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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.

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...

Herniated Disc Treatment (Laminotomy/Microdiscectomy)

To alleviate the pain of a ruptured or herniated intervetebral disc, a laminotomy/microdiscectomy may be performed. This surgical procedure is carried out in two steps, beginning with the laminotomy. Lamina is the Latin name given to the bone protecting the spinal canal, and –otomy means opening or hole. The laminotomy simply opens up the spinal canal in order...

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.

De Quervain's Contracture

The problem is a swelling of the tendon sheath around the tendons passing along the distal radial aspect of the wrist. This sheath runs through a tight tunnel holding the tendon down to bone, and this swollen sheath passing through a tight tunnel results in significant pain. For this problem, there are three modes of...

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...

Cartilage Repair

Normal knee function requires a smooth, gliding articular cartilage surface on the ends of the bones. This surface is composed of a thin layer of slippery, tough tissue called hyaline cartilage, which also acts to distribute force during repetitive, pounding-like movements, such as jumping or running. Injured Cartilage: A severe knee cartilage injury can radically...

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...