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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

WHAT’S NEW IN OSTEOARTHRITIS TREATMENT? By James T. Caillouette, MD Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive disease that is sometimes referred to as “wear and tear” arthritis. It is the most common form of the disease?OA accounts for ...

STRIKING OUT WITH BASEBALL FINGER By Tze C. Ip, MD Nothing heralds the arrival of Summer more than baseball season. America’s favorite pastime is not only a popular spectator sport. More than 40 million Americans actively participate in ...

COULD IT BE CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME? By Tze C. Ip, MD Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to an inflammation of the median nerve at the wrist. There is a structure in the wrist called the carpal tunnel, through which the median nerve and nine tendons pass ...