Orthopaedic medicine is more than just foot issues.  It’s the entire musculoskeletal system that a trained specialist deals with.

Dr. Jaime Hernandez, M.D. of Southern California Institute of Orthopedics (SCOI) is among a handful of orthopedic surgeons pioneering many cutting edge procedures.

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Technology is transforming medical procedures at a dizzying speed. The tools that some doctors have to rebuild joints and bones are helping success rates and overall satisfaction rise dramatically.

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Top Tips for Skiing Injury Prevention

According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were more than 144,000 snow skiing-related injuries treated in hospitals, doctor’s offices, and emergency rooms in 2010. Injuries associated with snowboarding were even greater: 148,000.

Common Ski Injuries

A wide range of injuries occur in snow skiing. Knee injuries are very common, particularly injuries of the anterior cruciate ligament. Because skiers frequently put their arms out to break a fall, shoulder injuries — such as dislocations and sprains — often occur.

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