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Join us in extending a warm welcome to Karen Yi, our newest addition to the Pacific Orthopaedic Associates family! With her wealth of experience and impressive credentials, Karen is set to make a significant impact as a Physician Assistant, specializing in top-notch orthopedic care.
know more about Karen at https://www.pacortho.org/karen-yi-orthopaedic-surgeons-los-angeles-ca.html

Advice From A Certified Hand Therapist: Thumb Arthritis.

Advice From A Certified Hand Therapist: Thumb Arthritis Do you feel aches and pains specifically at the base of your thumb? Do you find that the pain becomes worse when performing certain types of pinching, grasping, or gripping? Have you been experiencing stiffness, weakness, or a loss of motion at the base of the thumb? If any of these describe your sy...

What to know about transforaminal epidural steroid injections.

What to know about transforaminal epidural steroid injections People with conditions including sciatica, herniated discs, and spinal stenosis may benefit from transforaminal epidural steroid injections. Doctors may also use this injection to examine how a person’s body reacts to it to help diagnose any underlying condition that could be causing them pain.

Causes and Treatment for Outer, Side, and Inner Hip Pain.

Causes and Treatment for Outer, Side, and Inner Hip Pain There are many possible causes of hip pain. They include serious ones, like a fracture or joint infection, and less serious causes, like bursitis.1 Your healthcare provider can diagnose the cause and help to plan your treatment.

Natural remedies for tendinitis inflammation.

Natural remedies for tendinitis inflammation Tendinitis can take time to heal. Natural remedies for the inflammation include rest, ice, compression, physical therapy, and complementary treatments, such as acupuncture.

The Best and Worst Shoes for Knee Osteoarthritis.

The Best and Worst Shoes for Knee Osteoarthritis If you’re one of the millions of Americans living with knee osteoarthritis (the wear-and-tear form of arthritis), it’s important to find a supportive pair of shoes.

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Happy Holidays! We wish you and your family a joyful holiday season!

Several of our physicians attended the Allied Pacific IPA / Apollo Med Holiday Gala 2023

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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Hand exercises for people with arthritis.

Hand exercises for people with arthritis Swelling, pain and stiffness in the joints are common symptoms for people with arthritis. If you have arthritis, your health care professional may recommend hand exercises to help you improve joint flexibility and range of motion.

How Shin Splints Are Treated.

How Shin Splints Are Treated Treatments for shin splints include home remedies, activity modification, medications, and physical therapy. In rare cases, a healthcare provider may recommend procedures such as prolotherapy (an injectable treatment) and extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) (a noninvasive treatment) for shin sp...

You've suffered whiplash: Know the symptoms and treatments.

You've suffered whiplash: Know the symptoms and treatments Whiplash—an often underestimated injury that can strike in the aftermath of a collision—inflicts injury and pain on its unsuspecting victims. If you find yourself grappling with the relentless effects of whiplash, you're not alone.

What Causes Neck and Shoulder Pain?

What Causes Neck and Shoulder Pain? The neck and shoulders are complex and interconnected areas, and medical problems that affect one often affect the other, as well. Pain and dysfunction from injuries or conditions that impact the joints, muscles, and other structures can easily spread from the neck to the shoulder(s) and from the sh...

Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee: What to know.

Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee: What to know Osteochondritis dissecans of the knee may not cause any symptoms, but some people may experience pain and swelling. Engaging in competitive sports may contribute to its development.

Is Walking Good for Hip Arthritis?

Is Walking Good for Hip Arthritis? Hip arthritis results from the breakdown of cartilage within your hip joints, causing hip stiffness and pain that can increase with inactivity, standing, and walking. Although walking can be uncomfortable and difficult with hip arthritis, walking is also incredibly important for maintaining the mobi...

Time for a new knee? Ask these questions first.

Time for a new knee? Ask these questions first Gather as much information as possible to make an informed decision about a total knee replacement.

How Depression Affects Hand And Arm Symptoms.

How Depression Affects Hand And Arm Symptoms Studies have shown that 1 in 8 patients who see a hand surgeon have symptoms of depression. This means that many patients can have hand issues and depression at the same time.

Achilles Tendon Rupture Test: Diagnosis and Treatment.

Achilles Tendon Rupture Test: Diagnosis and Treatment The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone, also known as the calcaneus. If the Achilles tendon ruptures, a specific test can be done — the Achilles tendon rupture test, also called the Thompson test or calf squeeze test. Since the Achilles tendon is essential for walking and r...

Common to Serious Arm Pain Causes.

Common to Serious Arm Pain Causes Arm pain can be in the upper or lower arm. You may feel arm pain on the outside of your shoulder. Arm pain can also travel further down the arm toward the elbow.

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