Pacific Orthopaedic Associates

04/06/2026

Ankle Pain When Walking: Causes and What You Can Do.

Most ankle pain can be managed with rest, modifying activities, supportive footwear, over-the-counter pain medication, and other conservative measures. However, some causes may require further treatment.

03/30/2026

How To Recognize and Manage Early Arthritis in Your Fingers.

Arthritis in your fingers often causes morning stiffness and aching. These early symptoms can progress if untreated.Early treatment can help relieve symptoms and protect joint function from arthritis in your fingers.

03/30/2026

We’re excited to welcome Brenda Chen, PA-C, to the Pacific Orthopaedic Associates team! Brenda specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on evidence-based, patient-centered care. ✨

Welcome to the team, Brenda!
Know more about Brenda at https://www.pacortho.org/brenda-chen-pac-orthopaedic-surgeons-los-angeles-ca.html

03/23/2026

Non-Surgical Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears.

When the symptoms of a rotator cuff tear are acute, meaning there is a sudden flare-up of symptoms, it may be helpful to rest the shoulder to allow the inflammation of the injury to settle down.

03/16/2026

People as young as 50 can need a hip replacement. Here's everything you need to know about this common surgery.

Around 117,000 people living in England and Wales had a hip replacement in 2024. Although hip replacements are often thought of as a surgery that mainly older people need, reports from previous years show that around 43% of these operations are done in people aged 50 to 69 years old.

03/10/2026

Please join us in welcoming Adrian Wu, MD to Pacific Orthopaedic Associates ! 🎉
Dr. Wu is a board-eligible orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive treatment for spine conditions. We are excited to have him join our team and look forward to the excellent care he will provide to our community.

Know more about Adrian Wu, MD at https://www.pacortho.org/adrian-wu-md-orthopaedic-surgeons-los-angeles-ca.html

03/09/2026

Exercising With Knee Pain: Do`s and Don`ts.

Exercise can often be the last thing on the mind of someone suffering from a chronic knee pain condition. And as research indicates, many people who have degenerative diseases of the knee, such as osteoarthritis, don't get anywhere close to the recommended amount of daily exercise activity that....

02/24/2026

GLP-1s may have profound impact on total joint replacement.

GLP-1s may help patients with a BMI of 40 kg/m2 become eligible for joint replacement. But questions remain on the use of GLP-1s before surgery and the long-term effects on musculoskeletal health.

02/17/2026

How do you get rid of a lower back spasm?

Lower back spasms can be painful, but they are treatable. Certain remedies, stretches, and lifestyle changes can help reduce or get rid of back spasms.

02/10/2026

Ulnar Nerve Lesions: Causes and Treatments of Nerve Damage.

An ulnar nerve injury (sometimes called an ulnar nerve lesion) can cause pain and numbness in your arm. Your arm might also feel weak if you hurt the nerve.

02/04/2026

Preventing Shoulder Pain After Vaccine Injection (SIRVA).

Shoulder pain is a common side effect of a vaccine. Usually, it gets better fairly quickly and causes no long-term problems. However, some people develop a rare problem called shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

01/28/2026

Hip Replacement Dislocation.

Normal hip joints have many surrounding structures that help to stabilize the hip joint. These structures include muscles, ligaments, and the normal bony structure of the hip joint. Together, these structures keep the ball (the femoral head) within the socket (the acetabulum).