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Do you spend most of your working hours standing or walking? Or maybe you enjoy going on daily jogs or participating in regular sports activities? Even if you don’t fall into either of these categories, it’s likely that your knees are put under stress day in and day out – as this happens to nearly […]

We’re honored to announce that Danielle Aufiero MD was selected as the Los Angeles 2017 Orthopaedic Honoree by the Arthritis Foundation! We are committed to finding a cure for this disease that affects so many Americans and our military. As a result of active lifestyles & associated injuries we are seeing an epidemic of osteoarthritis,

If you’re an athlete or weekend warrior, hearing the term “ACL injury” is nothing new. But for those who don’t know about the sports injury as extensively, we’re here to crack down on the basics. An ACL injury, or anterior cruciate ligament injury, is a common sports injury that occurs when the knee falls victim

We all know that maintaining the “right” diet, as well as keeping up regular exercise, are integral parts of leading a healthy lifestyle. Eating whole foods, including dark leafy vegetables and lean protein, and ensuring that you’re physically active are not only beneficial for your overall health but also for your stem cells! What we

In a new report form the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, they determined that Surgery may not be helpful in Tennis Elbow. They did a randomized, double-blinded clinical trial, and explored patient responses to a common surgery aimed at repairing a damaged elbow, compared to a placebo procedure. The study analyzed 13 patients who

Fed up and tired of joint pain due to osteoarthritis? If you’re one of these unlucky individuals, you are definitely not alone. Over 30 million adults in America are affected by osteoarthritis, which is the most common form of the “wear and tear” disease. Those who have osteoarthritis may suffer from mild to severe symptoms

Dr Steven Sampson from the Orthohealing Center just returned from visiting & rooting for some of our player patients competing in the premier event. It was great to support our athletes and see them in action. We’re proud to support our tennis athletes from many countries. Treating world class athletes helps us prepare for the

Degenerative disc disease is a condition that occurs when the cushioning discs between the vertebrae in the spine begin to thin out or break open. This may be a result of osteoarthritis, a herniated disc or spinal stenosis. The resulting pain is sometimes accompanied by radiating numbness or weakness in the extremities. If the pain

Athletes know that to become champions at their sport, continual and vigorous practice is necessary. Some days might be more strenuous and exhausting than others, but each training day is a step to becoming better. But there are limitations to how far the body should be pushed, and if an athlete ever goes past that