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1 Apr , 2015

Healthpointe Medical Southern California

Diving Injuries

While diving may appear as a relatively safe sport – divers do not engage in contact sports or put their bodies through physically demanding movements – this is not so. Divers are still prone to injuries when diving off the board, said injuries of...

31 Mar , 2015

Hip Replacements Now Treated in Anaheim by Orthopedic Surgeon

Kristin Minasian

Uncategorized

Healthpointe is proud to announce that board-certified sports medicine physician, Stanley G. Katz, M.D., is now treating knee and hip joint disorders in practice locations throughout Southern California, including Anaheim, Long Beach, and La Mirada...

31 Mar , 2015

Sports Medicine Specialist Discusses Wesley Matthew’s Achilles Tendon Injury

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine

On March 5, 2015, Portland Trail Blazers announced that shooting guard Wesley Matthews is out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon in his left leg. This injury occurred while the Trail Blazers were competing against Dallas, and was confirmed...

26 Mar , 2015

Shin Splints in Dancers

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine

Shin splints are more common among female professional dancers than previously thought, mainly because of their mental ability to overlook the pain in favour of performance. But these injuries should neither be dismissed nor overlooked because of t...

24 Mar , 2015

Neck Pain – Causes and Treatments

Kristin Minasian

Pain Management

A pain in the neck – the idiom usually refers to a person, thing or event that causes annoyance among others. But when the neck pain becomes literal, then doctor consultations in a Healthpointe clinic nearest your residence may likely be necessary....

24 Mar , 2015

Facts about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics

The hands are arguably the most important limbs in our body. But when carpal tunnel syndrome sets in, it can feel like your affected hand has become your enemy. Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to pressure on the median nerve which results in a wid...

20 Mar , 2015

Arthroscopic Surgery for ACL Injuries

Kristin Minasian

Pain Management

Orthopedic surgeons perform surgery for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, which are designed to repair or reconstruct the torn ligament. Keep in mind that there are differences between the repair and reconstruction of ACL injuries, thus, e...

19 Mar , 2015

Elbow Injuries in Baseball Players

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine

Baseball players, especially pitchers, subject their elbows to extremely high stress particularly on overhand throws. When overhand throws are repeated many times over practice sessions and competitive games, the elbow can suffer from serious overu...

17 Mar , 2015

Exercising After a Heart Attack

Kristin Minasian

Cardiology

The heart is a muscle and it will become healthier with physical activity including cardiovascular exercises. But what happens when you have been diagnosed with a heart condition or survived a heart attack? Perhaps, exercise is ill-advised consi...

17 Mar , 2015

Treatments for a Meniscus Tear

Kristin Minasian

Pain Management

A meniscus tear refers to the injury on the cartilage stabilizing and cushioning the knee joint. Keep in mind that while it is a common injury, not all types of meniscus tear can be repaired successfully. Healthpointe doctors will assess the typ...