Restore Orthopedics and Spine Center

11/22/2025

From Steve Mora, MD

Restore Orthopedics & Spine Center

As an orthopedic surgeon who has performed thousands of procedures over the past 20 years, I’ve seen firsthand how much a patient’s preparation can impact their surgical outcome. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned—both as a surgeon and now as a patient preparing for my own knee replacement—is that nutrition and strength matter more than most people realize.

Suboptimal nutrition is a major risk factor for complications. That’s why I tell my patients to prepare for surgery the same way an athlete prepares for a race: by focusing on strength, protein intake, inflammation control, and overall metabolic health. I’m following that same advice for myself.

Here are some of the key supplements I’m using to support healing and recovery:

🔷 Leucine – Activates muscle protein synthesis to rebuild tissue after surgery.
🔷 EAAs (Essential Amino Acids) – Provide the building blocks needed for repair, especially when protein intake is low.
🔷 Creatine – Helps preserve strength and supports energy production in healing tissues.
🔷 AAKG (Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate) – Improves blood flow and nutrient delivery to recovering tissue.
🔷 HMB – Helps reduce muscle breakdown and maintain lean mass.
🔷 Collagen + Vitamin C – Supports tendon, ligament, and connective-tissue healing. Vitamin C is essential for proper collagen synthesis.

Preparing properly can make a tremendous difference—faster recovery, better mobility, less muscle loss, and better long-term results.

If you’re dealing with a knee, shoulder, or elbow problem, or you’re preparing for an upcoming surgery, I’m here to help you navigate the best steps toward recovery.

Steve A. Mora, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon at Restore Orthopedics and Spine Center specializing in rotator cuff repair, ACL reconstruction, meniscus tears and arthritis.

06/17/2025

You don’t have to be a world famous UFC Hall of Fame athlete to be treated like a pro.

At Restore, we strive to help every patient reach the highest level of function possible by providing state-of-the-art, high-quality treatment. Whether you’re a professional athlete such as Mike Bisping or a weekend warrior, you deserve the same expert care and attention.

We are passionate about helping you overcome pain and injuries, so you can heal, move, and get back to doing the physical activities that make you happy. 💪

We’re proud to care for world-class athletes — but just as honored to serve everyone who walks through our doors. Let Restore help you get back to your best.

And by the way, our Sports Medicine specialist Dr Mora, is always ready for a good thumb war!

05/09/2025

Pain management expert Dr. Andrew Germanovich discusses the difference between over-the-counter Advil and Tylenol.
Have you ever experienced a side effect with Advil, Motrin, or ibuprofen?

05/09/2025

Did your surgeon review the images?

04/19/2025

An MRI is just part of the story. The real diagnosis comes from a specialist who can take a proper history, perform a focused physical exam, and personally review the images. Don’t rely on the report alone—it can be incomplete or even misleading. Make sure the person reviewing your MRI is highly experienced and understands how to connect your symptoms with what’s seen on the scan.It’s recommended that the physician reading your MRI images and report be specialized in treating your particular condition. I hope you found this information helpful. Please reach out to us if you have any questions.

04/16/2025

Dr. Mora was honored to speak at the Smith & Nephew Combat Sports Medicine Talk, marking the first-ever collaboration between UFC and a medical device company focused on the unique demands of combat sports injuries.Dr. Mora shared his expertise in elbow arthroscopy in UFC fighters and introduced, for the first time at a medical meeting, the condition he coined: “Cauliflower Elbow”—a pathology unique to high-level mixed martial artists.We’re proud of Dr. Mora for continuing to lead the way in advancing care for elite athletes. He specializes in treating sports injuries of the knee, shoulder, and elbow, helping both professional fighters and everyday athletes get back to doing what they love.

05/13/2023

Elbow pain in the athlete just might be a bit more than tendinitis.

12/21/2022

I still remember our office looking like a construction site.

Our mission was to build a medical practice from the ground up with a singular idea: To Restore the sacred relationship between patient and doctor while providing the best specialized musculoskeletal medical care possible for our community in a one-stop-shop type medical setting.
We have certainly come a long ways since we started and always looking to improve, but we are certainly proud of what we’ve done and the patients that we’ve been able to help.

Please let us  know if you have benefited from our care. I’m sure my partners would love to hear from you.

-Dr Steve Mora Steve A. Mora, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

12/11/2022

Our office is pretty fresh but you know what’s better? Our dedicated staff and our physicians are at the heart of our practice. We are committed to restoring the sacred patient-doctor relationship.

We are here for you… but of course our office is looking pretty fresh. If you’ve been in recently you may have notice the fresh carpet smell. Let us know what you think.

12/07/2022

Dr Mora’s team received some goodies from the North Pole a little early today. Norma, Jazmin and Christina are dedicated to taking care of their patients. Dr Mora feels fortunate to have them on his team.
Happy Holidays everyone.

12/07/2022

We are looking forward to sharing some of our holiday party pictures with our Facebook family. Our  staff members are at the heart of our practice without them we would not be able to provide the compassionate medical care that our patients deserve. 

If a Restore team members made a difference in your care, mention their name in the comment section and we will pass on the message to them.

Happy holidays everyone. May this holiday season fill your home with joy, love, laughter, and of course good health.

10/24/2022

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