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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.

From controversy to consensus: Why lateral extra-articular augmentations may be the missing piece in modern ACL surgery.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

Barbara and Ed Schriber are very active retirees. Barbara, 67, is an avid pickle ball player and long-distance marathon walker. Her husband Ed, 78, is a former college football player and pickle ball enthusiast as well. Between the two of them, this dynamic duo have six joint replacements between them! Fast-forward to March 2020 – Barbara was playing pickle ball...

Fellowship-trained sports medicine and arthroscopy surgeon Dr. Theodore Shybut has recently coauthored a new study. The study found that delaying surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can increase the risk of damage to the knee joint. The study showed that patients who waited more than 40 days for ACL surgery were more likely to have additional injuries. This is because...