By Steve Mora MD, Orange County Knee Specialist Discusses His Charity Work Doing Medical Missions in Peru I think you might like this Sunday morning OC Register article which was written after I returned from a medical mission to Peru. This article (see pics and link below) was published in...
Common Hip Problems in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Fighters
by Steve Mora MD, Orange County Hip Arthroscopy Specialist Hip pain in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters is common. There is a lack of medical information regarding this unique problem in this unique population. Mixed Martial Arts combat athletes are unique in that their sport requires mastering various techniques which...
Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery Shoulder Beautification Surgery
Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery Shoulder Beautification Surgery Steve Mora MD Orange County Shoulder Doctor Rotator Cuff tears of the shoulder can cause severe pain and weakness. When the rotator cuff tendon pulls off the bone, it will rarely heal. On the contrary, the torn tendon usually worsens with time. Patients...
Platelet Rich Plasma for Knee Arthritis
Steve Mora MD Orange County Knee Specialist Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP): A Potentially Promising Treatment for Knee Arthritis For the last few years I have added Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) injections as a adjunct for the treatment of arthritic conditions. Platelet rich plasm is a simple and minimally invasive treatment that can...
What Can You Do About Night Time Shoulder Pain?
By Steve Mora MD Orange County Shoulder Specialist at Restore One of the most common complaints from my patients suffering with shoulder problems is "why does my shoulder hurt at night?" The pain can occur whether or not one lies on the painful shoulder, on the opposite side pr on...
How is Impingement and Rotator Cuff Tears Treated
How is Impingement and Rotator Cuff Tears Treated Steve A. Mora, MD Orange County Shoulder Specialist Introduction The term "Rotator Cuff" is used to describe the group of shoulder muscles and their tendons that helps control shoulder joint motion. The supraspinatus is at the top (superior) of the shoulder, the subscapularis...
Why Do Meniscus Tears Cause Pain ?
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...