Latest Blog Posts By Category Arthritis 05.18.2020 How to Effectively Manage Joint Pain at Home Managing Arthritis at Home In light of the current COVID-19 outbreak, most Californians are following shelter-in-place orders to help prevent the spread of the virus and to protect their families and communities. However, there is still the need to ... Read More 02.25.2020 Dr. Gordon Speaks on Neck Arthritis Dr. Michael Gordon was recently interviewed by U.S. News & World Report regarding common symptoms experienced by patients with neck arthritis, including: Loss of mobility Neck pain Tingling, numbness and weakness in the neck Arthritis is a common ... Read More 04.26.2019 Join Team NOI in the Walk to Cure Arthritis Newport Orthopedic Institute is proud to support Dr. Dave Shukla as the medical honoree for the 2019 Orange County/Inland Empire Walk to Cure Arthritis. Dr. Shukla specializes in shoulder and elbow conditions, including arthritis conditions. He is ... Read More 04.25.2018 Dr. Nassif Medical Honoree for the Walk to Cure Arthritis - May 20th SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2018 Did you know that Arthritis affects more than 50 million Americans, including 300,000 children? The Walk to Cure Arthritis is the Arthritis Foundation's signature event that helps to unite communities across the nation to ... Read More More Arthritis Articles Elbow 03.16.2017 Top 9 Ways to Help Prevent Tennis Elbow Newport Beach Orthopedic Institute is proud to provide certified athletic trainers to help support the USTA’s Newport Beach Bowl ITF being held March 11 – 19 th for the Boys’ & Girls’ Singles & Doubles Division. Event ... Read More Foot & Ankle 01.04.2021 Thank You Dr. William McNair As of December 31, 2020, Dr. William McNair will be leaving the practice of podiatry. It has been a pleasure to have Dr. McNair within our organization for over 20 years. He has had the pleasure of treating & getting to know his patients in the ... Read More 11.12.2019 Dr. Damien Richardson Joins the NOI Team Orthopedic surgeon Damien Richardson, M.D. has joined Newport Orthopedic Institute as a foot and ankle physician in the fall of 2019. Dr. Richardson played in the National Football League (NFL) as a strong safety from 1998 to 2004 for the Carolina ... Read More 05.03.2018 The effect of footwear on the management of pain caused by disorders of the knee joint Andy Gerken, MD, foot and ankle specialist with Hoag Orthopedic Institute, Newport Beach, CA, noted that athletic shoes are the easiest to work with in terms of foot function when trying to reduce pain. “A rigid insole to prevent bending ... Read More 09.28.2017 Newport Orthopedic Institute Makes The Cut - LA Chargers Team Physicians Now that the NFL football season is in full swing you may see some familiar faces on the sidelines at upcoming Los Angeles Chargers games. Our very own Newport Orthopedic Institute Orthopedic Surgeons and Sports Medicine Doctors will be providing the ... Read More More Foot & Ankle Articles Fractures 11.20.2020 Orthopedic Urgent Care Open Saturday Mornings in Irvine When to Seek Immediate Orthopedic Care Newport Orthopedic Institute is open on Saturday mornings from 9am to 11:30am at our Irvine location – no appointment is needed, walk-ins are welcome! In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, Newport Orthopedic ... Read More 08.11.2020 Thinking About an E-Bike? Don't Forget the Safety Instructions As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to drive people into solo & socially distanced activities, the popularity of electrical bikes, also known as e-bikes, continues to rise. Along with this increase of use, there has been a slight increase of ... Read More 09.28.2017 Newport Orthopedic Institute Makes The Cut - LA Chargers Team Physicians Now that the NFL football season is in full swing you may see some familiar faces on the sidelines at upcoming Los Angeles Chargers games. Our very own Newport Orthopedic Institute Orthopedic Surgeons and Sports Medicine Doctors will be providing the ... Read More 12.30.2016 Proper Fitting for an Arm Sling If you have suffered an injury that requires you to wear a sling to help protect your arm while it heals, it’s important to ensure you have setup the sling properly to avoid the arm sling from falling off, sliding or not supporting your entire ... Read More More Fractures Articles Hand & Wrist 09.28.2017 Newport Orthopedic Institute Makes The Cut - LA Chargers Team Physicians Now that the NFL football season is in full swing you may see some familiar faces on the sidelines at upcoming Los Angeles Chargers games. Our very own Newport Orthopedic Institute Orthopedic Surgeons and Sports Medicine Doctors will be providing the ... Read More 09.14.2016 2 Major Signs Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome You Shouldn't Ignore You’ve probably heard the words “carpal tunnel syndrome” thrown around before, and maybe you have a vague idea of what the health condition entails. But carpal tunnel should be on everyone’s radar—especially because ... Read More 06.01.2016 Fearing Drugs' Rare Side Effects, Millions Take Their Chances With Osteoporosis We found this article worth sharing. Originally shared on June 1, 2016 by the New York Times. The original article is located here: New York Times article ______ Fearing Drugs’ Rare Side Effects, Millions Take Their Chances With Osteoporosis By ... Read More 12.22.2011 HAND TRAUMA: CAN THIS FINGER BE SAVED? HAND TRAUMA: CAN THIS FINGER BE SAVED? No one likes to think about the possibility of losing a finger. But all too often, I am called to a local emergency room to help save or re-attach a finger or thumb. Usually the result of an industrial or ... Read More More Hand & Wrist Articles Hip 09.28.2017 Newport Orthopedic Institute Makes The Cut - LA Chargers Team Physicians Now that the NFL football season is in full swing you may see some familiar faces on the sidelines at upcoming Los Angeles Chargers games. Our very own Newport Orthopedic Institute Orthopedic Surgeons and Sports Medicine Doctors will be providing the ... Read More 07.13.2016 Why Your Orthopedic Surgeon Is Not Fat-Shaming You Why Your Orthopedic Surgeon Is Not Fat-Shaming You It’s Not About Fat Shame—It’s About Fat Facts By Dr. Michael Gordon Everyone’s heard the story about the obese patient who said, “I can’t believe my surgeon told ... Read More 06.01.2016 Fearing Drugs' Rare Side Effects, Millions Take Their Chances With Osteoporosis We found this article worth sharing. Originally shared on June 1, 2016 by the New York Times. The original article is located here: New York Times article ______ Fearing Drugs’ Rare Side Effects, Millions Take Their Chances With Osteoporosis By ... Read More 03.17.2015 COMMUNITY EDUCATION COMMUNITY EDUCATION JOIN US FOR AN UPCOMING SEMINAR Save your seat today! www.hoag.org/education or 1-800-400-4624 NON-OPERATIVE TREATMENT OF BACK PAIN Presented by: Balaji Charlu, MD Tuesday, March 17, 2015 6:00pm - 7:00pm Hoag Hospital - Irvine ... Read More More Hip Articles Human Performance and Sports Medicine 08.27.2020 Cal United Strikers Return to Play after COVID-19 With Orange County coming off of the California Governors watch list, we are faced with the difficulties of determining how to safely resume the activities we were participating in. The Cal United Strikers Football Club have started getting back to ... Read More 03.11.2019 March is National Athletic Training Month Athletic Trainers (ATs) are an extension of health care within our community. They collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical ... Read More 11.09.2018 Free Running Workshop with Dr. Ravski & Core Performance PT Join Dr. Emilia Ravski & Core Performance Physical Therapy on Monday November 12 th at 6:30 PM for a FREE running workshop. They will be discussing common running injuries and how to prevent them, as well as proper running mechanics. Whether you ... Read More 03.21.2018 NOI Partners with Newport Harbor High School Newport Orthopedic Institute is proud to announce a partnership with Newport Harbor High School! Our Human Performance & Sports Medicine department will be providing full time Certified Athletic Training for the Sailors' Athletic Program. We ... Read More More Human Performance and Sports Medicine Articles Joint Pain 05.18.2020 How to Effectively Manage Joint Pain at Home Managing Arthritis at Home In light of the current COVID-19 outbreak, most Californians are following shelter-in-place orders to help prevent the spread of the virus and to protect their families and communities. However, there is still the need to ... Read More 03.22.2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Steroid Injections At this time, Newport Orthopedic Institute is still offering in-office interventional procedures, such as epidurals and steroid injections, on a case-by-case basis to address the pressing needs of our patients who experience chronic pain. NOI's ... Read More 08.02.2018 How 16 Fruits Boost Your Health Fruits are 'ripe' with health benefits, from improved circulation to joint relief and reduced risks of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Registered dieticians from across the US, including Reema Kanda, RD with Hoag Orthopedic Institute, ... Read More 05.03.2018 The effect of footwear on the management of pain caused by disorders of the knee joint Andy Gerken, MD, foot and ankle specialist with Hoag Orthopedic Institute, Newport Beach, CA, noted that athletic shoes are the easiest to work with in terms of foot function when trying to reduce pain. “A rigid insole to prevent bending ... Read More More Joint Pain Articles Knee 05.03.2018 The effect of footwear on the management of pain caused by disorders of the knee joint Andy Gerken, MD, foot and ankle specialist with Hoag Orthopedic Institute, Newport Beach, CA, noted that athletic shoes are the easiest to work with in terms of foot function when trying to reduce pain. “A rigid insole to prevent bending ... Read More 04.10.2018 Blue Shield of California Dropping Viscosupplementation Coverage 6/1/18 April 10 th, 2018 In the past year, Blue Shield of California (BSC) has begun the process of dropping their coverage of viscosupplements (intraarticular hyaluronic acid injections) for osteoarthritis of the knee. As of June 1 st, 2018, patients ... Read More 09.28.2017 Newport Orthopedic Institute Makes The Cut - LA Chargers Team Physicians Now that the NFL football season is in full swing you may see some familiar faces on the sidelines at upcoming Los Angeles Chargers games. Our very own Newport Orthopedic Institute Orthopedic Surgeons and Sports Medicine Doctors will be providing the ... Read More 12.13.2016 Benefits of Exercise on Your Bone Health By Dr. Emilia Ravski Exercise has many benefits! There is much discussion on how regular exercise can improve cardiovascular endurance, increase strength and maintain a healthy weight as well as prevent many diseases such as diabetes and high blood ... Read More More Knee Articles NOI News 01.04.2021 Thank You Dr. William McNair As of December 31, 2020, Dr. William McNair will be leaving the practice of podiatry. It has been a pleasure to have Dr. McNair within our organization for over 20 years. He has had the pleasure of treating & getting to know his patients in the ... Read More 11.20.2020 Orthopedic Urgent Care Open Saturday Mornings in Irvine When to Seek Immediate Orthopedic Care Newport Orthopedic Institute is open on Saturday mornings from 9am to 11:30am at our Irvine location – no appointment is needed, walk-ins are welcome! In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, Newport Orthopedic ... Read More 08.11.2020 Thinking About an E-Bike? Don't Forget the Safety Instructions As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to drive people into solo & socially distanced activities, the popularity of electrical bikes, also known as e-bikes, continues to rise. Along with this increase of use, there has been a slight increase of ... Read More 06.03.2020 Benefits of Orthopedic Telehealth Virtual Visits Why You Should Consider Telehealth Orthopedic Care Although our offices at Newport Orthopedic Institute are open for elective surgeries and other services, we understand that you may be apprehensive when it comes to making your way into a ... Read More More NOI News Articles Orthopedic Surgery 11.12.2019 Dr. Damien Richardson Joins the NOI Team Orthopedic surgeon Damien Richardson, M.D. has joined Newport Orthopedic Institute as a foot and ankle physician in the fall of 2019. Dr. Richardson played in the National Football League (NFL) as a strong safety from 1998 to 2004 for the Carolina ... Read More 09.19.2019 Dr. Lee Performs Rare Cervical Spine Revision Surgery Ruth Boeczko had fallen down some stairs at her 3-story condo in Huntington Beach when she was vacuuming. All she recalls after waking up was calling out to her daughter for help. It turned out she had broken her neck. Dr. Richard Lee took over her ... Read More 05.29.2018 A Letter from Dr. Gausewitz On July 1, 2018, I will be leaving the practice of orthopedic surgery. I have greatly enjoyed participating in your orthopedic care and will miss the challenges and interactions with the many wonderful patients I have seen over the years. But it is ... Read More 09.28.2017 Newport Orthopedic Institute Makes The Cut - LA Chargers Team Physicians Now that the NFL football season is in full swing you may see some familiar faces on the sidelines at upcoming Los Angeles Chargers games. Our very own Newport Orthopedic Institute Orthopedic Surgeons and Sports Medicine Doctors will be providing the ... Read More More Orthopedic Surgery Articles Pain Management 05.18.2020 How to Effectively Manage Joint Pain at Home Managing Arthritis at Home In light of the current COVID-19 outbreak, most Californians are following shelter-in-place orders to help prevent the spread of the virus and to protect their families and communities. However, there is still the need to ... Read More 03.22.2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Steroid Injections At this time, Newport Orthopedic Institute is still offering in-office interventional procedures, such as epidurals and steroid injections, on a case-by-case basis to address the pressing needs of our patients who experience chronic pain. NOI's ... Read More 06.01.2016 Fearing Drugs' Rare Side Effects, Millions Take Their Chances With Osteoporosis We found this article worth sharing. Originally shared on June 1, 2016 by the New York Times. The original article is located here: New York Times article ______ Fearing Drugs’ Rare Side Effects, Millions Take Their Chances With Osteoporosis By ... Read More Pediatrics 10.14.2016 Meet Angelyna - Bone Cancer Awareness Meet Angelyna! She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma. What is Osteosarcoma? It's the most common type of bone cancer in children and young adults. It most commonly arises in the wide ends of long bones, such as the femur and tibia in the upper and ... Read More 08.25.2016 What You Need to Know About Backpacks this School Season It's that time of year again where parents worry about what gear their children need for school, and questions about school backpacks are once again addressed. Does this backpack have the right support? What is the right type of support look ... Read More 08.14.2015 The Weight of Knowledge - Schoolbooks and Your Kid's Back This is the time of year where mothers and fathers across the land begin to worry about what gear their students need for school, and questions about school backpacks come up time and again. What’s the heaviest backpack my child should wear? ... Read More Shoulder 09.28.2017 Newport Orthopedic Institute Makes The Cut - LA Chargers Team Physicians Now that the NFL football season is in full swing you may see some familiar faces on the sidelines at upcoming Los Angeles Chargers games. Our very own Newport Orthopedic Institute Orthopedic Surgeons and Sports Medicine Doctors will be providing the ... Read More 12.13.2016 Benefits of Exercise on Your Bone Health By Dr. Emilia Ravski Exercise has many benefits! There is much discussion on how regular exercise can improve cardiovascular endurance, increase strength and maintain a healthy weight as well as prevent many diseases such as diabetes and high blood ... Read More 08.25.2016 What You Need to Know About Backpacks this School Season It's that time of year again where parents worry about what gear their children need for school, and questions about school backpacks are once again addressed. Does this backpack have the right support? What is the right type of support look ... Read More 06.01.2016 Fearing Drugs' Rare Side Effects, Millions Take Their Chances With Osteoporosis We found this article worth sharing. Originally shared on June 1, 2016 by the New York Times. The original article is located here: New York Times article ______ Fearing Drugs’ Rare Side Effects, Millions Take Their Chances With Osteoporosis By ... Read More More Shoulder Articles Spine 02.25.2020 Dr. Gordon Speaks on Neck Arthritis Dr. Michael Gordon was recently interviewed by U.S. News & World Report regarding common symptoms experienced by patients with neck arthritis, including: Loss of mobility Neck pain Tingling, numbness and weakness in the neck Arthritis is a common ... Read More 09.19.2019 Dr. Lee Performs Rare Cervical Spine Revision Surgery Ruth Boeczko had fallen down some stairs at her 3-story condo in Huntington Beach when she was vacuuming. All she recalls after waking up was calling out to her daughter for help. It turned out she had broken her neck. Dr. Richard Lee took over her ... Read More 09.06.2018 9 Steps to Help Avoid Back Pain | Proper Backpack Fit for Back to School As your kids are heading back to school and you are buying school supplies be sure to give some extra thought to which backpack is best for your child before starting the new school year. Among children between the ages of 11 and 14 years, almost 40% ... Read More 01.25.2018 Biologics and Spine Surgery Dr. Michael Gordon discusses the use of biologics for Spine Surgery over the next five years in a recent featured article on Becker's Spine Review, "Hope springs eternal -- Dr. Michael Gordon on the use of biologics in the coming ... Read More More Spine Articles Sports Injuries 11.20.2020 Orthopedic Urgent Care Open Saturday Mornings in Irvine When to Seek Immediate Orthopedic Care Newport Orthopedic Institute is open on Saturday mornings from 9am to 11:30am at our Irvine location – no appointment is needed, walk-ins are welcome! In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, Newport Orthopedic ... Read More 08.11.2020 Thinking About an E-Bike? Don't Forget the Safety Instructions As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to drive people into solo & socially distanced activities, the popularity of electrical bikes, also known as e-bikes, continues to rise. Along with this increase of use, there has been a slight increase of ... Read More 03.11.2019 March is National Athletic Training Month Athletic Trainers (ATs) are an extension of health care within our community. They collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical ... Read More 02.27.2019 Rest, Ice, Compression & Elevation - The R.I.C.E. Method When should the R.I.C.E. Method be used? The RICE method is an effective treatment that should be used immediately after an individual suffers from a knee sprain, twisted ankle, or similar sports injury. The RICE method works to relieve pain and ... Read More More Sports Injuries Articles Sports Medicine 11.20.2020 Orthopedic Urgent Care Open Saturday Mornings in Irvine When to Seek Immediate Orthopedic Care Newport Orthopedic Institute is open on Saturday mornings from 9am to 11:30am at our Irvine location – no appointment is needed, walk-ins are welcome! In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, Newport Orthopedic ... Read More 08.27.2020 Cal United Strikers Return to Play after COVID-19 With Orange County coming off of the California Governors watch list, we are faced with the difficulties of determining how to safely resume the activities we were participating in. The Cal United Strikers Football Club have started getting back to ... Read More 03.22.2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Steroid Injections At this time, Newport Orthopedic Institute is still offering in-office interventional procedures, such as epidurals and steroid injections, on a case-by-case basis to address the pressing needs of our patients who experience chronic pain. NOI's ... Read More 03.11.2019 March is National Athletic Training Month Athletic Trainers (ATs) are an extension of health care within our community. They collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical ... Read More More Sports Medicine Articles Video 06.22.2013 DR. GORDON - AMERICAN HEALTH JOURNAL - BACK PROBLEMS Dr. Gordon appears on the American Health Journal and discusses common back problems. Read More 12.22.2011 DR. CAILLOUETTE - CHANNEL 6 NEWS Dr. James Caillouette discusses the advancements in knee and hip replacement, Hoag Orthopedic Institute, and the benefits of being treated at an orthopedic specialty hospital. Read More 12.22.2010 DR. CAILLOUETTE - PATIENT TESTIMONIAL - CAROL NOYA Dr. Caillouette's patient Carol Noya talks about having her hip replaced at a young stage in her life. Read More 12.22.2010 DR. CAILLOUETTE - PATIENT TESTIMONIAL - MARILYN BOONE Dr. Caillouette's patient Marilyn Boone talks about having a total joint replacement. Read More More Video Articles