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Orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, spine care, and patient education from our board-certified specialists. Practical answers to the questions we hear most often in clinic.
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Key takeaways
- LAOSS surgeons publish practical, plain-English answers to the questions we hear most often in clinic.
- Recent posts cover sports injuries (knee, shoulder, hip), robotic-assisted spine surgery, and non-surgical sciatica care.
- Each post is written by a board-certified LAOSS specialist: Dr. Lian, Dr. Yasmeh, or Dr. Acosta.
- New post requests? Email info@laorthos.com or call (323) 264-7600.
Recent posts.
Dr. Yasmeh on Laminoplasty: Featured in Becker's Spine Review
Our spine surgeon Siamak Yasmeh, MD was featured in Becker's Spine Review on laminoplasty, a motion-preserving alternative to spinal fusion, and why it's underused in the U.S.
Read moreCommon Sports Injuries of the Knee, Shoulder, and Hip: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery
Dr. Jayson Lian explains common knee, shoulder, and hip injuries (including ACL tears, rotator cuff tears, and hip impingement) and how they’re treated.
Read moreRobotic-Assisted Spine Surgery: Improving Precision, Safety, and Recovery
Siamak Yasmeh, MD explains robotic-assisted spine surgery for improving precision, safety, and recovery.
Read moreSciatica and Low Back Pain: Diagnosis and Advanced Non-Surgical Treatments
Dr. Jose Antonio Acosta explains sciatica, herniated discs, facet joint pain, and advanced treatments including epidural injections, nerve blocks, and ablation.
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