South County Orthopedic Specialists

11/11/2025

We thank you for your commitment and celebrate your service.

11/10/2025

When Should I Call My Doctor About Back Pain?

For the 80% of adults who experience it at some point in their lives, the go-to treatment is often over-the-counter pain relievers, an ice pack, and rest. But while most back pain does go away on its own, there are times when toughing it out at home isn’t a good idea.

11/08/2025

From fixing hands to picking up spares - the SCOS hand surgery team had a fun evening bowling!

11/03/2025

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...

11/01/2025

We had a Spook-tacular Halloween at SCOS! Happy Halloween 🎃

10/20/2025

A patient's own cartilage cells may be the key to promoting healing after hip surgery.

In their study published in the journal Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, the research team collected cartilage removed during hip surgeries.

10/13/2025

Understanding the differences between mobility and flexibility.

Mobility and flexibility are related but distinct. Improving flexibility and mobility may improve a person’s athletic performance and range of motion, and help to reduce the risk of injuries.

10/06/2025

Outcomes of total knee arthroplasty in people with diabetes: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analysis.

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in people with diabetes is associated with increased risks of postoperative complications. This review evaluates how diabetes influences complication rates and overall outcomes following TKA.

09/22/2025

SCOS doctors have been voted as Super Doctors:

Several of our SCOS doctors have been voted as Super Doctors® as recognized in a special publication distributed by Super Doctors Magazine!

Congratulations to Dr. Arash Aminian, Dr. Bryce Johnson, Dr. Nimish Kadakia, Dr. Abraham Kim, and Dr. Christopher Veneziano who were voted as SUPER DOCTORS!

Congratulations to Dr. Ajay Gurbani, Dr. Abraham Kim, and Dr. Amar Patel who were voted as RISING STARS!

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