Theodore B. Shybut, M.D.

11/21/2025

What to know about knee stiffness.

A stiff knee is a common complaint, especially among older adults and those who are very physically active. Knee stiffness can occur due to low flexibility or muscular imbalances in the legs, injury, or arthritis. The most suitable treatment for knee stiffness depends on the underlying cause.

11/15/2025

11/12/2025

Tips for healing a sprained ankle fast.

Sprained ankles can be very painful, and severe sprains can require months of recovery. However, a person can take several steps at home to help speed their healing and reduce the risk of re-injury.

11/12/2025

Sharing shoulder surgery tips for AANA on a day we thank our veterans for their service

Arthroscopy Association of North America Southern California Orthopedic Institute

11/11/2025

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11/10/2025

How small changes in walking technique may help treat knee osteoarthritis.

Gait analysis and pain measures show that subtly adjusting the angle of the foot during walking may reduce knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. This approach may also slow progression of the condition, an incurable disease in which the cartilage cushion inside a joint breaks down.

11/08/2025

Friday Night Lights Playoff edition Southern California Orthopedic Institute

11/03/2025

Patellofemoral osteochondral allograft transplantation may effectively treat lesions.

Patellofemoral osteochondral allograft transplantation may be an effective procedure for patients with chondral lesions, according to results presented

10/29/2025

Having some fun between cases at the surgery center Southern California Orthopedic Institute

10/20/2025

7 Simple Wrist Strengthening Exercises.

Wrist strengthening exercises improve the flexibility and range of motion of your wrist joints and tendons. These easy at-home exercises benefit athletes such as boxers, gymnasts, and tennis players, as well as people at risk of carpal tunnel syndrome.

10/14/2025

8 Types of Shoulder Surgeries.

Common types of shoulder surgeries include rotator cuff repair, total shoulder replacement, and arthroscopy for conditions like frozen shoulder or impingement syndrome. In general, these and other shoulder procedures help treat shoulder injuries by repairing or replacing cartilage, tendons and ligam...

10/09/2025

Does running ruin your knees? And how old is too old to start?

You've probably heard that running is tough on your knees—and even that it can cause long-term damage. But is this true?