Category Archives: Orthopedics

Healthpointe Medical Group, one of Southern California’s leading healthcare providers, is pleased to offer shoulder arthroscopy techniques to the La Mirada community. Dr. Zenia E. Cortes, a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedist will be...

Healthpointe is proud to announce that Dr. Zenia E. Cortés is now performing advanced foot and ankle reconstruction surgeries to assist patients with severe orthopedic cases. As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Cortés specializes in the di...

Healthpointe is pleased to announce orthopedic fellowship-trained surgeon, Dr. Michael J. Chuang, has joined their practice. Dr. Chuang garners extensive experience in the field of orthopedics and specializes in minimally-invasive arthroscopic and...

Dr. Michael J. Chuang, an orthopedic surgeon and a fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist, has recently been welcomed to the Healthpointe family. With his expertise in minimally-invasive arthroscopic and reconstructive treatments of the knee...

Back pain is one of the most common complaints in the United States since the majority of people experience it at some point in their lives. In fact, back pain is one of the most frequent reasons for people visiting their doctor and for missing wor...

Beneficial Information on Cervical Radiculopathy: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Cervical nerves exit the seven cervical vertebrae designated as C1 to C7 and branch out to the muscles. This allows the fingers, hands, arms and shoulders to function...

Dr. Charles M. Sonu joins Healthpointe Medical Group to provide unrivaled orthopedic and spinal care Joining Healthpointe Medical Group’s team of physicians is Dr. Charles M Sonu – the renowned physician who specializes in spine surgery and gene...

Throughout your young adult years, your bones remain strong but as you approach your 30s; your bone health begins to gradually thin out. However, your diet is one of the best lines of defense against aging bones. Eating the right foods can give you...

Often times, a dislocated shoulder and a separated shoulder are easily confused with one another. However, a dislocated shoulder and a separated shoulder are two distinct injuries. What is a dislocated shoulder? A dislocated shoulder occurs w...