Santa Rosa Orthopaedics

12/01/2025

Text Now, Pain Later? The Surprising Dangers of Text Neck Syndrome 😬

Mobile devices like cellular phones have become a common part of daily life. Despite the advantages of this technology, there are also health risks associated with prolonged and improper uses of these devices. One such risk is the strain to the neck and upper back when using mobile phones. This is k...

12/01/2025

Snap, Crackle… Hip? Discover the Surprising Cause Behind That Clicking Sound 🦴

Snapping hip is a condition in which you feel a snapping sensation or hear a popping sound in your hip when you walk, get up from a chair, or swing your leg around. The snapping sensation occurs when a muscle or tendon (the strong tissue that connects muscle to bone) moves over a bony protrusion in

12/01/2025

Don’t Ignore That Persistent Ache — It Could Be a Hairline Fracture 😧

A hairline fracture, also known as a stress fracture, is a small crack or severe bruise within a bone. This injury is most common in athletes, especially athletes of sports that involve running and jumping. People with osteoporosis can also develop hairline fractures. Hairline fractures are often ca...

12/01/2025

🚨 The Top 5 Injuries Weekend Warriors Never See Coming — Until It's Too Late!

The term "weekend warrior" refers to individuals who participate in intense physical activity only on the weekends, often without proper training or preparation. While engaging in physical activity is important for overall health and well-being, it can also increase the risk of orthopedic injuries s...

11/03/2025

Back Pain Holding You Back? Discover If XLIF Spine Surgery Is the Right Move 🛌➡️🏃

Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF) is a minimally invasive, advanced approach to spinal fusion surgery. Specifically, the abbreviation XLIF stands for: eXtreme, so named by the surgeons who introduced the approach Lateral, which means from the side of the body Interbody, which refers to the are...

11/03/2025

Say Goodbye to Stiff, Achy Knees: What You Need to Know About VISCO-3 Relief 🙌

What causes osteoarthritis? Some people who have constant pain in their knees have a condition called osteoarthritis (“wear-and-tear” arthritis). Unlike the temporary pain and inflammation caused in a joint by an overactive immune system response, osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease. ...

11/03/2025

Tingling, Weak Grip, or Hand Fatigue? Don’t Ignore These Ulnar Nerve Symptoms ⚠️

Ulnar tunnel syndrome of the wrist is a condition that affects the ulnar nerve. The ulnar nerve starts near where your neck meets your shoulder. It runs through your elbow and down to the outer edge of your hand. It’s one of three main nerves that provides sensation and movement to the ring finger...

11/03/2025

😣 Knee Pain Slowing You Down? Discover the Real Reasons Behind It!

Being active is one of the best things you can do for your joints and the rest of your body. But injuries can happen, and they often involve the knees. Some of the most common problems are sprained ligaments, meniscus tears, tendinitis, and runner's knee. If you have an old knee injury that wasn’t...

10/22/2025

Your Knee Just Got Smarter! Find Out How SRO Is Revolutionizing Joint Replacement 🧠

Santa Rosa Orthopaedics is proud to announce that Dr. Gary Stein is now offering Persona IQ®, the world’s first and only smart knee implant. Persona IQ® helps patients stay connected with their healthcare team throughout every step of their knee replacement journey. The implant combines the trus...

10/09/2025

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Santa Rosa Orthopaedics is looking for a full-time Licensed X-Ray Technologist to join our busy, well-respected practice. You’ll work alongside a skilled team of physicians and providers in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment. We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about great patient care, detail-oriented, and ready to be part of a collaborative team. California CRT license required; ARRT certification preferred. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401k, and continuing education opportunities. To join our team, send your resume to Marjouri at mmace@srortho.com

10/01/2025

🦵 Think That Knee Injury Healed? It Might Be Setting You Up for Osteoarthritis!

  Knee joint injuries are typically related to sports, such as football, rugby or ice hockey, but people often do not know that such injuries may lead to joint inflammation and post-traumatic osteoarthritis. In advanced post-traumatic osteoarthritis, joint cartilage breaks down completely, causing ...

10/01/2025

🧠 Is Your Back Pain More Than Just Aging? The Truth About Disk Degeneration!

In spondylolisthesis, one of the bones in of the spine — called a vertebra — slips forward and out of place. This may occur anywhere along the spine, but is most common in the lower back (lumbar spine). In some people, this causes no symptoms at all. Others may have back and leg pain that