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...
Will My Meniscus Tear Heal Without Surgery Doc?
Will My Meniscus Tear Heal Without Surgery Doc? by Steve A. Mora, MD Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Specializing in Shoulder, Knee Elbow Surgery, Orange, Ca Meniscus and articular cartilage injuries are the most common injuries we see in orthopedics. Here are some of the most common questions I get...
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Treatment
How is an ACL Tear Treated and Can ACL Tears be Prevented? by Steve A. Mora, MD Orange County Orthopedic Surgeon Specializing in Sports Medicine You have sustained a major knee ligament injury. Your doctor said you ruptured your Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). The ACL serves to stabilizing your knee...