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.
Have you heard the big news? Dr. Richard Ferkel was recently featured in a documentary premiering on Showtime! THE RESURGENCE: DeMarcus Cousins is an up-close and extremely personal journey through his rehabilitation, free agency, and his eventual way back on the court after his Achilles injury. Click here to learn more. Photo courtesy of the Showtime Network
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Dr. Richard Ferkel has received the 2023 Arthroscopy Association of North America Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Ferkel has served as a community orthopedic surgeon, local team physician and medical educator for over 40 years. A fellowship-trained and board-certified surgeon, Dr. Ferkel treats bone, joint and muscle patients at the Van Nuys location at 6815 Noble Ave. and in Westlake Village at 30870 Russell Ranch Road,...
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Board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained spine specialist Dr. Rahul Samtani was recently interviewed on KGET’s Studio 17 Live program as an expert guest. On the show, Dr. Samtani discussed spine health and keeping your spine safe during outdoor activities, from gardening to pickleball. He stressed the importance of stretching and using proper mechanics. Watch the Full Interview
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Dr. Mark H. Getelman has been named the Arthroscopy Association of North America President for 2021–2022. Dr. Getelman recently completed his terms as second and then first Vice President and has been an active, multicommittee member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America for over 20 years. As a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Getelman treats patients at the Southern California Orthopedic...
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Dr. Mark Getelman performed the first ever 4K single-use arthroscopy with Pristine’s Summit™ arthroscope, marking a new chapter in minimally invasive surgery! "The Summit arthroscope performed exceptionally well, and the procedure went according to plan,” said Dr. Mark Getelman, who specializes in arthroscopic and minimally invasive reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and knee at SCOI and is past president of...
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SCOI’s own Dr. Jaime Hernandez was interviewed on "The Doctors" regarding Computer-Aided Knee Replacement! Watch the video here: [embed]https://youtu.be/jP8uTL5asv4[/embed]
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Dr. Harpreet Bawa, a fellowship-trained orthopedic joint replacement Master Surgeon at Southern California Orthopedic Institute, was featured in Adventist Health Simi Valley's Health Inspired magazine. In the article, Dr. Bawa's patient, Miranda Alcott, shares how her service dog, Alice, helps her navigate her world including her recent robotic-assisted hip replacement surgery which Dr. Bawa performed. Click here to read the full article on pages 4 & 5...
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On August 22, 2024, Dr. Christopher Hamilton made an incredible breakthrough in orthopedic care by completing the first implantation of the MISHA Knee System in Kern County. The MISHA Knee System is the world’s first implantable shock absorber, designed to help patients with knee osteoarthritis maintain their mobility and activity without requiring a total or partial knee replacement. Dr. Hamilton,...
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SCOI’s own Richard D. Ferkel, M.D. was recently interviewed by ESPN about the care he has provided 2015 NBA MVP Stephen Curry over the years. Click here to read the online article.
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