Shoulder Labral Repair Basic Concepts

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 On the topic of chronic Pectoralis Major Tendon Tears (WARNING THIS IS A LIVE SURGICAL VIDEO. THERE WILL BE BLOOD) Pectoralis Major Tendon tears are usually treated within a...

Meniscus and Cartilage Tears: Do you have to have surgery?

Meniscus and Cartilage Tears: Do you have to have surgery? Steve A. Mora, MD   Introduction You have injured your knee. This is one of the most common orthopaedic injuries seen in our practice. Many knee injuries occur after a sports related accident but they may also occur after a...