LAOSS Blog.
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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Written by the LAOSS surgeons and care team.
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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.
Latest from LAOSS
Recent posts.
Common 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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- Our board-certified orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, and PAs. Each post is written or reviewed by the LAOSS specialist who treats that condition day-to-day.
- We add a new post when a clinical topic is worth a longer explanation than fits in a visit. Subscribe by emailing info@laorthos.com.
- Yes — email info@laorthos.com with the topic you want covered. Our specialists pick post topics directly from patient questions.
- The blog is educational. For a diagnosis or treatment plan tailored to you, book a visit with the LAOSS specialist who covers your body area.
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