Why Do Meniscus Tears Cause Pain? Steve A. Mora, MD Why do meniscus tears cause pain and can some be treated without surgery? It is not always easy predicting which tears will cause pain and which ones will not. I have seen very small tears be problematic enough that...
The Stiff Elbow In Mixed Martial Arts
I have been seeing more and more young active patients present with painful and stiff elbow joints. The majority of these patients have been heavily involved in the practice of mixed martial arts (MMA). Most of the ones with severe loss of extension have been professional fighters. It is for this...
Non Operative Treatment Options for Arthritis of the Knee
Non Operative Treatment Options for Arthritis of the Knee Steve Mora MD, Eric Chang MD at Restore Orthopedics and Spine Center Over the last 5 years there has been a surge of information regarding the use of non-operative treatment options for arthritis of the knee. Some of these therapies attempt...
Arthritic Knee Pain- It’s Not Always An Easy Fix
Arthritic Knee Pain- It's Not Always An Easy Fix by Steve A. Mora, MD Orange County Orthopedic Knee Specialist I see patients with arthritic or degenerative knee pain on a daily basis. Trying to figure out the cause of knee pain is a personal challenge. I have a special interest...
When should PRP Be Used For The Treatment Of Arthritis?
When should PRP Be Used For The Treatment Of Arthritis? by Steve A. Mora MD Orange County Orthopedic Specialist I have personally used both Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) as well as adult mesenchymal stem cell injection for knee pain and a few other diagnoses but I am very selective in...
Do ACL Allografts Fail due to Rejection?
Do ACL Allografts Fail due to Rejection? by Steve A. Mora MD and Josh Perese B.A. The tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is, by no means, a novel injury to the world of sports. Forty years ago this particular injury meant an early retirement for an athlete. In...
Patella Dislocations and Treatment
Patella Dislocations and Treatment by Steve Mora MD Knee Specialist Taking care of patients who have anterior knee pain can be very challenging. Knee problems associated with the patella can be very challenging. The first in the evaluation of anterior knee pain is making the correct diagnosis. One...
Steve A. Mora MD Talks About His Medical Missions to Peru
People always ask me why I go to Peru to do medical missions? By Steve Mora MD Orange County Shoulder Specialist. I go because....my first 7 years of life were spent in Peru. I share a bond and a culture with the people of Peru. Although it was only the...
Taking Care of Police Officer Injuries- What You Need To Know.
Taking Care of Police Officer Injuries- What You Need To Know. By Steve A. Mora MD Orange County Orthopedic Surgeon As an Orange County orthopedic doctor I have the privilege of treating patients who work in various fields. One of my favorite patient groups to treat are police officers from...
The 4 Questions You Should Ask Before Choosing Surgery
Should I Have Surgery? The 4 Questions You Should Ask Before Choosing Surgery By Steve A. Mora, M.D. Most of the shoulder and knee surgery I do is elective. Therefore it is not life saving or life extending type surgery. When I see patients with an ACL tear or Rotator Cuff...