Category Archives: Orthopedics

The knees are arguably one of the most important joints in the body, and injuries to these areas may significantly impact mobility and quality of life. The common injury to the knees is the meniscus tear, which should absolutely not be dismissed as...

In most cases, the traumatic lower back injuries are the result of repetitive micro-trauma to the lumbar spine. Basically, the lumbar spine and its parts including the muscles, tendons, and discs become overused so much so that microscopic injuries...

Broken bones and stress fractures are no walk in the park, especially for a person with osteoporosis, a condition where the body's natural production of new bone tissues does not keep up with the elimination of old bone tissues. Osteoporosis increa...

The lower back consists of two main parts: the lumbar spine and the sacrum, as well as the vertebral discs that lie in between the bones. A deeper understanding of the basic anatomy of the lower back can prevent back pain. The lumbar spine is th...

Athletes know that getting an accurate diagnosis for the causes of their back pain is crucial. An accurate diagnosis contributes to an effective treatment plan so the earlier and more accurate your diagnosis, the better for your recovery. With t...

When your wrist pain results in significant damage to the surrounding ligaments, you must immediately consult with doctors in any of our clinics, such as the Garden Grove clinic near Stanton, Santa Ana, and Westminster. You should know the what...

ACL Tears Treatment Each case of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is different since the age, physical condition, and cause of the injury will differ between two individuals. The best ACL tears treatment protocol will likely be customi...

While most cases of shoulder pain will ease within 1-2 weeks, you can facilitate your recovery by performing gentle exercises. Your injured shoulder will benefit from range of motion exercises. This is because these exercises will prevent muscle...

Your shoulders are the most movable joint in your entire body, not to mention that it is crucial in many movements including lifting and rotating your arm, reaching up over your head, and turning it in several directions. But your shoulders are als...

Plantar fasciitis is a painful injury among athletes. The pain is either a deep ache or a sharp stab along the arch or in the heels’ middle, either one of which will require avoidance of running activities until healing is completed. The followi...