Steve Mora MD Orange County Shoulder Specialist People sometimes compare us Orthopedic Surgeons to woodworkers. The similarities between us and woodworkers go well beyond hammers and drills. In order to be a successful shoulder arthroscopist one has to adhere to sound woodworking principles. When repairing torn structures such as the...
Shoulder Arthroscopy a Surgical Symphony
By Steve Mora MD Orange County Shoulder Specialist Shoulder Arthroscopy can be very challenging. Success depends on an infinite number of details. Everything from positioning, anesthetic, pump, portal trajectories, traction vectors, shavers, cautery and much more needs upmost attention. ▶️ It’s like an orchestra. Everyone has an important part! Not...
Chronic Tears of the Pectoralis Major Tendon
Steve Mora MD Orange County Shoulder Specialist Please click on Youtube link below to see the video. Dr Mora surgical video (WARNING: THIS IS A LIVE SURGICAL VIDEO. THERE WILL BE BLOOD) On the topic of Chronic Pectoralis Major Tendon Tears, most Pectoralis Major Tendon tears are usually treated within...
UFC Champ TJ Dillashaw gives Dr. Mora a big shout out after UFC 227
UFC Champion TJ Dillashaw discusses his patient experience with Dr. Mora. Dr. Mora is an Orange County Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in sports trauma. He’s been taking care of injured athletes for over 15 years. He applies both nonsurgical as well as surgical treatment methods to help patients recover from...
THE DOCTOR BEHIND THE UFC CHAMPIONSHIP BELT HOLDERS
Our very own Orthopedic Knee Shoulder and Elbow Specialist Steve Mora MD has been helping professional athletes successfully recover from injury and get back to the sport they love. He has a passion for taking care of mixed martial artists. He feels that this group of athletes are susceptible to...
The Importance of Stretching
Steve Mora MD Orange County Sports Medicine Specialist Stretching my “hamies” en route to Arizona. If you’ve ever seen me as a patient you’ve probably heard me say that stretching is the fountain of youth. It’s not enough to do weight training and aerobic workouts for maintaining vigor and youthfulness....
TJ Dillashaw gives Dr Mora a Shout Out at UFC 277
Steve Mora MD Combat Injury Specialist THE DOCTOR BEHIND THE UFC CHAMPIONSHIP BELT HOLDERS: Our very own Orthopedic Knee Shoulder and Elbow Specialist Steve Mora MD has been helping professional athletes successfully recover from injury and get back to the sport they love. He has a passion for taking care...
Another Cause of Knee Pain- Gout and Pseudogout
There are many conditions that may cause knee pain such as meniscus tears, tendinitis, or rheumatoid arthritis. Another common, yet lesser known, cause of knee pain is a condition called Crystal Arthropathy which is also known as gout or pseudogout. Crystal Arthropathy is a condition in which calcium deposits accumulate...
Not All Meniscus Tears are the Same
Steve Mora MD Orange County Knee Specialist It’s true that not all meniscus tears require surgery...however...tears which are flipped or displaced are ideally treated surgically. In cases such as the one pictured, knee arthroscopy and trimming is the only good option for reducing knee pain. Platelet rich plasma (PRP) and...
Easy Test for Achilles Tears
Steve Mora MD Orange County Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Achilles tendon tears usually occur in athletes participating in sports that require jumping. The classic story is one where the athlete comes down from a jump and upon landing feels a very painful pop in the back of the heel or...