Steve A. Mora, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

Steve A. Mora, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon Joint Pain ? I have Solutions- Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. I keep your joints young! I specialize in Sports Trauma, Arthroscopy, and Cartilage Repair.

I have a special interest in Soccer and Mixed Martial Arts. I perform Arthroscopy including the hip and elbow, cartilage transplantation, uni compartment and total knee replacement, complex fracture treatment, anatomical ACL reconstruction, and shoulder reconstruction including joint replacement.

12/08/2025

This fun thumb wrestling battle with Canelo Álvarez is a reminder that medicine isn’t just clinical… it’s human. A little fun goes a long way specially when things are going well with injury recovery.
Thank you to Canelo for being such a great sport.
🇲🇽Esta breve guerra de pulgares con Canelo Álvarez es un recordatorio de que la medicina no es solo clínica… también es humana. Un poco de diversión ayuda mucho, especialmente cuando la recuperación de una lesión va por buen camino.

Gracias, Canelo, por ser tan buen deportista y le deseo lo mejor en su recuperación.

❓Who won? The judges are still adding up their scorecard.
¿Quién ganó? Los jueces todavía están sumando las puntuaciones.

11/27/2025

How to tie a rib roast like a surgeon. The key to tying an effective sliding knot is maintaining the “post” limb straight and taut so that you can slide down multiple half hitches. The post limb is held straight towards you while the half hitches are created. Create a half hitch around the post, snug it up, then slide it down the post to tighten around the meat. Repeat. Last knot is done by pulling both limbs in opposite directions just like you do tying a shoe. The last knot locks it down ! Enjoy. •
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🥼Dr Mora is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. He specializes in surgical and non-surgical treatment of knee, shoulder, elbow pain and regenerative medicine including bone marrow stem cells and platelet rich plasma.
Dr. Mora speaks Spanish fluently. ▶️MyOrthoDoc.com for Telemedicine Education requests.
✈️ Dr Mora’s team can help coordinate out-of-town and international patients coming in for surgery.•

11/20/2025

From a potentially career-ending ACL injury… to Olympic gold.
This is the story of 🥇

In 2019, I had the privilege of operating on Olympic wrestler David “Magic Man” Taylor. He had suffered a devastating ACL tear—an injury that could have ended his run for the upcoming 2020Tokyo Olympics. At the time, he was already a World Champion and one of the top contenders for Olympic gold.

I performed his ACL reconstruction, but what happened after surgery was ALL David.
His discipline, grit, and relentless commitment to rehab turned a moment of uncertainty into one of the greatest comebacks in wrestling history.

In Tokyo, he stepped onto the world stage and had a historic showdown with Iranian superstar Hassan Yazdani—a match that will forever be remembered.
And he won. Olympic Gold. 🥇
Not just because his knee was fixed…
…but because his mind was unbreakable.

For anyone out there facing an ACL tear:
There is hope.
Your story is not over.
With the right surgery, the right rehab, and the right mindset, you can come back stronger than before.

If you’re battling an ACL injury and need guidance, feel free to reach out.
You’re not alone in this journey.

11/11/2025

What YOU can do to prepare for surgery👇
Here are some of the infection-prevention measures we take:
✅ Pre-op skin prep: Patients wash with Hibiclens and sometimes use an acne-fighting cream to decrease skin bacteria.
✅ Sterile draping: We use an Ioban adhesive drape to seal the skin and a circular Alexis retractor to protect the incision edges.
✅ Irrigation: During surgery, we cleanse with IrriSept and perform a Betadine + hydrogen peroxide wash to reduce bacterial load.
✅ Antibiotics: Administered before and after surgery for extra protection.
✅ Advanced dressings: We seal the wound with a Sylke dressing to keep it sterile and dry for days after surgery.

🧾 What YOU Can Do to Prepare for Surgery

✅ Improve metabolic health: Lower inflammation by eating an anti-inflammatory diet (think Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, vegetables, and lean protein).
✅ Cut down sugar: High sugar = higher infection risk.
✅ No smoking: Smoking delays healing and increases complications.
✅ Treat dental issues: Take care of any cavities or gum infections before surgery.
✅ Optimize nutrition: Use pre-op supplements like protein, collagen + vitamin C, and omega-3s to support healing or and
✅ Hygiene: Keep the surgical area clean — use Hibiclens soap before and after surgery.
✅ Rest and recover: Sleep and hydration play a huge role in healing

Because the best outcomes come from teamwork — surgeon and patient working together.
⸻

11/10/2025

Afraid to work out because of arthritis? That’s actually what makes things worse.
I saw a patient recently who stopped exercising after being told they had a degenerative meniscus tear and knee arthritis. The truth is — avoiding movement does more harm than good.

The right kind of exercise — resistance training and low-impact cardio — helps protect your joints, improve metabolism, and fight inflammation.
The pain you feel when you move isn’t necessarily damaging… but the side effects of not moving are.

If your knee pain is too severe and keeping you from working out, I can help. 💪
Drop your question in the comments — I’ll personally do my best to answer and guide you.
You can also reach out directly or schedule a visit by calling 714-332-5498.
Let’s get you moving again. 🦵🔥
Keep moving. Stay strong. Stay healthy. 💪


11/09/2025

Are you surprised?
Dr. Peter Attia MD — one of the leading voices in longevity medicine — says that the two strongest predictors of how long you’ll live isn’t what you might think. It’s being weak and having poor cardiopulmonary fitness.

💪 Strength
🫁 Cardiopulmonary fitness (VO₂ max)

VO₂ max measures how efficiently your body uses oxygen during exercise — in other words, how fit your heart, lungs, and muscles really are.

These two metrics predict lifespan better than almost any other risk factor — even smoking, diabetes, coronary artery disease or hypertension.

Strong muscles and a strong heart = a longer, healthier life.

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