Home to some of the world’s leading bone, joint, and muscle experts, Southern California Orthopedic Institute is frequently featured in the news. We encourage you to check this page often to see our updates, news, and events as your premier source for orthopedic care and education.
At Southern California Orthopedic Institute, we proudly offer world-class, specialized diagnostics and treatment for the foot and ankle; back, neck and spine; elbow and shoulder; hand and wrist; and hip and knee throughout Southern California in Van Nuys, Bakersfield, Valencia, Simi Valley, Westlake, Beverly Hills, and Porter Ranch.
Of the more than 200 orthopedic ASCs on U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers” list, more than 50 are in the West. The full list of all ranked ASCs is here. Here are the spine and orthopedic ASCs in the West on the list. Alaska Surgery Center of Wasilla Alpine Surgicenter (Anchorage) Arizona Orthoarizona Surgery Center Gilbert Banner Surgery Center—Union Hills (Glendale)...
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Mark your calendar for our next BEAR Academy webinar, “Playing the Long Game After ACL Injury: The BEAR Implant, Joint Preservation and Reducing PTOA vs ACLR.” Hear from Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein and Dr. Theodore Shybut, who will address the reality of PTOA after ACL injury and reconstruction, review the biological and biomechanical drivers of PTOA, and discuss how ACL preservation with...
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In his latest commentary, Dr. Shybut argues that current evidence doesn’t support routine use of PRP to augment ACL reconstruction, while still calling for continued innovation in biologic enhancements.
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From controversy to consensus: Why lateral extra-articular augmentations may be the missing piece in modern ACL surgery.
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Dr. Dimitriy G. Kondrashov, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained spine specialist at SCOI, has been featured in the esteemed journal Neurospine for his latest research article, “Loss of Mass and Surface Topography in 3-Dimensional-Printed Solid Titanium Cages Upon Impaction: An In Vitro Model.” This groundbreaking study delves into the biomechanical behavior of 3D-printed solid titanium cages used in spinal...
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Dr. Todd Shapiro is featured on Studio 17 Live discussing how to prevent orthopedic injuries in young athletes. Click here to watch the full interview.
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The Southern California Orthopedic Institute offers a free Sports Injury Screening Clinic every Saturday from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. (except holiday weekends) on the second floor of our Van Nuys office. Click here to learn more.
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Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson underwent successful surgery with our very own Dr. Richard Ferkel to repair his torn right Achilles tendon. Dr. Ferkel's name is one the Warriors undoubtedly remember as he operated on Steph Curry's oft-injured right ankle following the 2011-12 season. The Warriors announced that the operation was "considered a success," but Thompson is going to miss...
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Dr. Gregory Hanker has recently been designated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an Aviation Medical Examiner - AME. This enables him to perform “flight physicals” for applicant airmen so that they may obtain their Airman Medical Certificate. Approximately 450,000 applications for airman medical certification are processed each year by the FAA. As an AME, Dr. Hanker is a...
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