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ACL Tear Recovery: What Athletes in Huntington Beach & Irvine Should Know
An ACL tear can happen in an instant, but recovery takes time, rehabilitation, and a carefully planned return to activity.
Hand Pain, Numbness or Tingling? Carpal Tunnel Treatment in Irvine & Anaheim
Hand numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain can make playing sports, typing, gripping, and everyday tasks surprisingly difficult.
Hip Pain While Walking or Sleeping? Treatment Options in Mission Viejo & Laguna Niguel
Hip pain can make walking, climbing stairs, exercising, or sleeping comfortably increasingly difficult.
Why Your Shoulder Pain Isn't Going Away: Orthopedic Insights from Newport Beach & Costa Mesa
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.
Arthroscopy vs Arthroplasty: Which Orthopedic Surgery Is Right for You in Orange County?
Persistent joint pain can make everyday activities increasingly difficult, especially when medications, injections, or physical therapy no longer provide enough relief.
We are thrilled to announce that eight of our SCOS Physicians have been selected outstanding doctors by SuperDoctors!
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.
We are excited to announce that Lizeth Rivera, OTD, OTR/L, CHT has been named Director of Hand Therapy at SCOS!
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.
Arthroscopy Recovery vs. Traditional Surgery: Which Is Better for Patients in Irvine, Costa Mesa & Huntington Beach?
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.
Hip Replacement Myths Debunked: What Patients Should Know
Persistent hip pain can gradually make walking, exercising, and even getting a good night's sleep more difficult. Yet many people delay seeking treatment because they have heard outdated or inaccurate information about hip replacement surgery. Modern advances have transformed both the procedure and the recovery process for many patients.
