Newport Orthopedic Institute

By James T. Caillouette, MD Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive disease that is sometimes referred to as “wear and tear” arthritis. It is the most common form of the disease?OA accounts for 80% of all arthritis cases–and about 30 million Americans are afflicted with the condition. What happens with OA? Within the joints, an elastic [...]

By Russell S. Petrie, MD Although some orthopedic conditions are more common within certain age groups than others, shoulder problems are now becoming an ?equal opportunity? affliction in all age brackets. Why? Because the rise in popularity of extreme sports?such as daredevil BMX riding and snowboarding–has young people literally throwing their joints out of whack. [...]

By Bill Gabriel, MPT Ski season is just around the corner in southern California, as the weather gets colder and the mountains begin to get snowfall. Before you hit the slopes this year, be sure that your body is prepared to avoid injury. “Skiing and snowboarding are just like any other sport–they require training”, notes [...]

By Michael L. Gordon, MD Osteoporosis is a progressive disease of bone loss that afflicts 28 million Americans. When bones lose their density, they become more porous and susceptible to fracture. It is estimated that 1.5 million bone fractures occur each year. Why is this alarming? Only 25 percent of hip fracture patients will make [...]

By Andrew P. Gerken, MD The ankle is a complex structure that, when injured, can lead to pain and swelling, restricted movement, and mild to moderate instability. The most common ankle injuries are sprains, but breaks, stress fractures and the effects of arthritis can also cause these and other symptoms. The ankle joint consists of [...]

By Alan H. Beyer, MD, FACS Patients with knee problems know how painful their condition can be. Damage to the articular cartilage–the smooth lining that covers and cushions the bones of the knee joint can be caused by injury or degenerative conditions such as arthritis, and is usually the root cause of the pain. New [...]

By Tze C. Ip, MD No one likes to think about the possibility of losing a finger. But all too often, I am called to a local emergency room to help save or re-attach a finger or thumb. Usually the result of an industrial or handyman accident, these injuries are normally less severe if the [...]

By Kim Safman, MD Like many things in life, it turns out your mother was right. Poor posture is not just a bad habit or a sign of decreased confidence. Numerous studies have proven that poor posture puts pressure on the disks inside the spinal column and can lead to low back pain, tension headaches [...]

By Steven H. Gausewitz, MD If you are having pain, loss of strength, or a limited range of motion such as difficulty raising your arm or shoulder, you may be suffering from bursitis. A sac-like membrane (bursa) between the rotator cuff and the shoulder blade cushions and helps lubricate the motion between these two structures. [...]

By Tze C. Ip, MD Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to an inflammation of the median nerve at the wrist. There is a structure in the wrist called the carpal tunnel, through which the median nerve and nine tendons pass from the forearm into the hand. Carpal tunnel syndrome results when swelling in this tunnel puts [...]