Orthopedic Associates of
Southern California
Fellowship-Trained, Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeons dedicated to the highest standards of orthopedic care.
About Orthopedic Associates of Southern California
Meeting the needs of our patients is our top priority. The physicians at OASC strive to meet the highest standard of orthopedic care in a timely manner. OASC offers physicians highly trained in several sub-specialties, including sports medicine, spine surgery, interventional pain management, and joint replacement surgery.
Our expert physicians and clinical staff constantly strive towards maximizing both convenience and quality of care.
The OASC Approach to Care
We specialize in helping people maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Our physicians provide complete evaluation and treatment for all types of orthopedic injuries to help each patient achieve their individual goals. We take the time to evaluate your condition, making sure you understand your diagnosis and treatment, maintaining active participant in the treatment process.
Treatments may include further diagnostic imaging (MRI or CT scans), physical therapy, medications, injections, or possibly surgical interventions. We take pride in the fact that virtually all of our treatments and procedures are based upon the most up-to-date research in orthopedics and are on the forefront of innovation in their particular field.
Spine Surgery
Spine surgery is designed to help alleviate nerve-induced pain. Surgical candidates typically present neck or low back pain which radiates down the upper or lower extremities. Conservative management is the first line of treatment and patients are often referred for physical therapy and interventional pain management prior to any surgical considerations. The majority of the surgeries are carried out using minimally invasive techniques (MIS) which help preserve the patient’s normal anatomy and minimize intraoperative and postoperative blood loss and pain.
Joint Replacement
Our physicians will consult with patients on all recommended treatments, exhausting all conservative treatment first. For some, physical therapy, injections, and medications can be utilized to help manage joint pain. For others, the next options may be a joint replacement. There are several conditions that can cause joint pain and disabilities which can lead patients to consider a joint replacement. In many cases, joint pain can be caused by a number of reasons- damage to cartilage that lines the ends of the bones, arthritis, and fractures.
Arthroscopic & Minimally Invasive Techniques
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique where small incisions are made at the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, or ankle. One incision is made for the arthroscope (a camera smaller than the size of a pencil) that allows the surgeon to visualize the inside of the joint. One or more other small incisions give the surgeon access for the the surgical instruments. Compared with the traditional open surgical techniques, this involves less trauma to the soft tissues and muscle and therefore allows for a quicker, less painful recovery. This generally allows for surgeries to be performed electively and patients are able to return home the same day as surgery.
Sports Medicine
Our team consists of experts in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sports-related injuries. We work with athletes from all levels, from student athletes to professional athletes. Our goal is to get athletes back to pre-injury level of activity as soon as possible. Numerous treatment options are available for each type of injury and all treatments are customized to your individual goals. While conservative, non-operative treatments should be utilized initially for orthopedic injuries, surgical interventions are sometimes necessary. Our sports medicine experts utilize modern and minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques for treatment of shoulder, knee, hip, and ankle injuries.