Ankle impingement is a painful condition that limits your ankle’s range of motion. If you’ve just been diagnosed with it, you probably know that ankle impingement most commonly develops because of an accumulation of scar tissue and inflammation, often from a previous injury or degenerative condition. With offices in San Diego,...
If you’re struggling with a degenerative condition or injury that affects the quality of your life, you’re not alone. More than 20% of American adults struggle with chronic pain, often because of one of these frustrating conditions. At Ortho 1 Medical Group, our providers offer the best orthopedic care for...
Torn muscles can happen to anyone, but they often occur in people who play sports or lift weights. This injury results when your muscle gets stretched beyond its capacity, causing it to separate from the tendon. At Ortho 1 Medical Group in San Diego County, California, our providers are committed...
Whether you’re a professional or student athlete, weekend warrior, or average Joe, you use your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) every day. This tough band of tissue keeps your tibia (shin bone) from moving too far forward. The ACL also controls the rotational and front-to-back motion of your knee and helps...
It’s easy to take for granted the many things your wrists and hands help you do — until it becomes painful. You use these body parts to carry out different tasks, but some of them put stress on your wrist joints, which can cause carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). As a type of entrapment...
Are you among the 20% or more of American adults dealing with chronic pain? If so, you understand how pain negatively affects your quality of life, making it a challenge to work, participate in regular activities, and even get a good night’s rest. At Ortho 1 Medical Group, our providers offer the best in chronic...
Your ankles may seem small, but these complex joints play a starring role in your ability to stand, walk, run, turn, and move on your feet. Three main bones,tendons and ligaments, and cartilage help keep your motions smooth and pain free. A problem with any one of these components can...
Did you know nearly 25% of American adults struggle with knee pain? At Ortho 1 Medical Group with offices in Chula Vista and La Jolla, California, we specialize in diagnosing and treating knee pain triggered by many causes. But our knee specialists know you’d rather avoid knee pain than cope with it. That’s why we’ve gathered our...
Whether you’re a serious athlete or weekend warrior, a shoulder injury can keep you sidelined for months. The expert providers at Ortho 1 Medical Group in Chula Vista and La Jolla, California, specialize in diagnosing and treating many types of shoulder injuries and conditions. We also know that avoiding injury in the first place...
Struggling with stiffness or straightening one of your fingers? Do your fingers pop, snap, or click when you try to bend or straighten them? You might have a common condition called trigger finger. The good news is that trigger finger is a treatable condition. At Ortho 1 Medical Group in Chula Vista and...
Sidelined from sports because of a shoulder injury? It’s frustrating to sit on the bench after surgery. But going back too soon or not understanding what to expect when you return can get you back on the bench fast. At Ortho 1 Medical Group, with offices in Chula Vista and La...
When you work in an office or at a desk, you may think your job is risk-free. Think again. While it’s true that desk jobs don’t typically require heavy lifting or other motions that put your body at risk, there’s one injury office workers are more likely to experience: carpal tunnel...
If you suspect or have been told you need knee replacement surgery, you’re in good company. Hundreds of thousands of Americans receive knee replacements every year because of osteoarthritis and other knee diseases or injuries. The good news is that knee replacements dramatically reduce your pain and increase your mobility....
If your shoulder pain is severe enough to cause disability, you may be considering options to repair the damage. At Ortho 1 Medical Group, our orthopedic specialists offer comprehensive evaluations of your shoulder joint to see if you qualify for shoulder replacement surgery. Our surgeons Norman Kane, MD, Kristopher Downing,...
