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  • Hot off the press! Hand and upper extremity specialist Dr. Emily Clarke has a new article in the Journal of Hand Surgery, chosen as an Editor's Choice!

    Posted on: 30-Oct-2026

    Dr. Clarke's study was performed during her fellowship at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center. The paper, "Anatomic Considerations of Retrograde Intramedullary Nail Placement in Distal Ulna Fractures," looks at how to place implants safely and precisely in distal ulna fractures. Research like this helps surgeons everywhere get better outcomes for their patients.

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  • New system. New skills. Same great team!

    Posted on: 27-Oct-2026

    We’re putting in the work now to be ready for 2027. Proud of our team for jumping in, learning together, and embracing the changes ahead!

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  • ACL Tear Recovery: What Athletes in Huntington Beach & Irvine Should Know

    Posted on: 14-Oct-2026

    An ACL tear can happen in an instant, but recovery takes time, rehabilitation, and a carefully planned return to activity.

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  • Hand Pain, Numbness or Tingling? Carpal Tunnel Treatment in Irvine & Anaheim

    Posted on: 14-Oct-2026

    Hand numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain can make playing sports, typing, gripping, and everyday tasks surprisingly difficult.

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  • Hip Pain While Walking or Sleeping? Treatment Options in Mission Viejo & Laguna Niguel

    Posted on: 14-Oct-2026

    Hip pain can make walking, climbing stairs, exercising, or sleeping comfortably increasingly difficult.

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  • Why Your Shoulder Pain Isn't Going Away: Orthopedic Insights from Newport Beach & Costa Mesa

    Posted on: 14-Oct-2026

    Shoulder pain has a way of creeping into nearly every part of daily life, making it difficult to reach overhead, sleep comfortably, exercise, or even get dressed.

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  • Arthroscopy vs Arthroplasty: Which Orthopedic Surgery Is Right for You in Orange County?

    Posted on: 14-Oct-2026

    Persistent joint pain can make everyday activities increasingly difficult, especially when medications, injections, or physical therapy no longer provide enough relief.

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  • We are thrilled to announce that eight of our SCOS Physicians have been selected outstanding doctors by SuperDoctors!

    Posted on: 11-Sep-2026

    Super Doctors is a listing of outstanding doctors from more than 40 medical specialties who have attained a high degree of peer recognition or professional achievement. Super Doctors identifies top doctors as selected by their peers and the independent research of MSP Communications.

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  • We are excited to announce that Lizeth Rivera, OTD, OTR/L, CHT has been named Director of Hand Therapy at SCOS!

    Posted on: 07-Sep-2026

    A Santa Ana native, Lizeth earned her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California in 2022 and completed her residency at Keck Medicine of USC, where she developed and launched the institution's first hybrid Hand Therapy and Lifestyle Redesign® program.

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  • Arthroscopy Recovery vs. Traditional Surgery: Which Is Better for Patients in Irvine, Costa Mesa & Huntington Beach?

    Posted on: 04-Aug-2026

    Shoulder pain after surfing, a painful knee from a weekend hike, or a lingering sports injury can quickly interfere with the active lifestyle many people enjoy in Orange County. When conservative treatments no longer provide relief, surgery may become part of the conversation. Fortunately, advances in orthopedic care offer more than one surgical approach.

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