General Practitioners

• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
  It is important to distinguish broadly between two types of arthritis: inflammatory arthritis (including Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and others) and non-inflammatory arthritis (such as osteoarthritis).
• Medical Weight Loss
  There is little evidence to suggest that knee arthritis can be prevented or caused by exercises or activities, unless the knee was injured (or was otherwise abnormal) before the exercise program began. There is no evidence that, once arthritis is present in a knee joint, any exercises will alter its course. However, if exercises results in weight loss, then symptoms can be significantly decreased, although it does not alter the underlying arthritis.

Neurologists

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  Carpal tunnel syndrome is a disorder that causes pain, weakness and numbness in the hand and wrist. It occurs due to increased pressure on the median nerve at the wrist. The pain may radiate to the forearm and shoulder but rarely to the neck. Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome will classically note numbness and tingling in their thumb, index and ring fingers. Some patients may note numbness about the entire hand. These symptoms may occur with activities during the day or while at rest during the night. In addition to numbness and pain, patients may complain of weakness of the hand and dropping objects. With a more severe carpal tunnel syndrome, atrophy of the muscles at the base of the thumb may be noted.

Radiologist

• MRI
  Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is in the center of the knee joint. Its function is to prevent the forward sliding of the tibia on the femur. ACL may be injured through contact placing force on the ligament or may be produced without contact by rapid twisting of the knee. At the time of injury, a loud pop may be heard. Symptoms of ACL tear include immediate onset of pain, swelling, instability (knee buckles under the body’s weight), and limitation of motion. Meniscus tears are common with ACL injuries. ACL tear is diagnosed by physical examination and confirmed by good quality MRI scans.
• X-Rays
• Computed Tomography

Surgeons

• Orthopedics
  The spine is a very delicate part of the body and surgeons are performing many spinal surgeries everyday. Technology breakthroughs in surgical techniques have transformed the way spinal surgery is being performed. One popular procedure your Tower Orthopedics specialist may use is known as an endoscopic fusion. An endoscopic fusion is a minimally invasive procedure that involves the use of specialized surgical instruments to insert bone replacement material or implants replacing diseased intervertebral discs. The bone replacement is secured by specialized screws and rods to initialize the fusion process.
• Arthroscopy
  Trauma to the ankle joints may cause thickening of the synoviom (lining inside the ankle joint) and may cause loose fragments of bone and/or cartilage to brake off and float around the ankle joint. This causes recurrent symptoms of pain, instability and swelling. If non-operative treatment fails, ankle arthroscopy can be used to treat these conditions. The loose fragments can be removed or placed fixed back to their base, and the thickened scar tissue can be resected. Good results are common with these procedures and most patients resume their pre-injury level of competition in three to six months.
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
  Initial nonsurgical treatments require the patient to refrain from physical activities until symptoms go away. Anti-inflammatory medications and physical therapy may assist in reducing pain and a faster return to normal activities. If back pain does not gradually improve or if slippage progressively gets worse surgical treatments will be required. Our spine specialists will utilize minimally invasive surgery techniques to promote a Spinal Fusion or to insert an internal brace.
• Joint Replacement
  Many candidates for total joint replacement suffer from osteoarthritis,a complete rotator cuff tear, or a severe fracture. Arthritis (joint inflammation) is condition that is usually occurs as a result of a joint disease. Any joint in the body can be affected by arthritis but one of the most common types of arthritis that affects the shoulder is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a joint disease in which the cartilage that separates the joint breaks down or completely deteriorates. Once cartilage wears away, bone on bone contact occurs. The friction caused from joints rubbing together may cause pain when rotating, swinging or having the arm in certain positions. The affected joint may try to compensate for the lost cartilage by slowly developing small bone deposits around its edges. If this occurs, the small bone deposits may grow in area of the shoulder that is reserved for a specific shoulder movement. Difficulty raising or rotating the arm may follow along with a locking or stiffness sensation during other shoulder movement.
• Cyst Removal
• Hand Surgery
  Hand Surgery is an integral party of orthopedic surgery training. Most orthopedic surgeons are fully capable of addressing common hand injuries. Most common hand problems include fractures, repetitive trauma injuries such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, trigger finger, and lateral epicondilitis. Other common injuries include small benign masses such as Ganglion Cyst. Often, more complicated problems are addressed by our highly trained hand specialists that have devoted an extra year of fellowship training dedicated to the study of complex hand and upper extremity injuries.
• Orthopedic Surgery
  He is on Staff at Cedar Sinai Medical where he is also on the teaching faculty for orthopedic surgery. He also serves on the surgery executive committee at Olympia Medical Center.
• Arthroscopy
  Arthroscopy is performed by creating small incisions (usually about 1 centimeter each) then inserting surgical instruments through those incisions. Among the surgical instruments is a special device (an arthroscope) which consists of a tiny tube, a lens, and a light source. Once inserted, surgeons can look for joint damage or disease. If necessary, the device can also be used to assist in reconstructive procedures.
• Hip Replacement
  Is an exciting new alternative to total hip replacement. Used successfully for years around the globe, the BIRMINGHAM HIP Resurfacing System has recently been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in the United States. Now, patients suffering from hip pain due to arthritis, dysplasia or avascular necrosis can benefit from its conservative approach to treatment.
• Knee Replacement
  Knee replacement is a surgical procedure that decreases pain and improves the quality of life in many patients with severe knee arthritis. Typically, patients undergo this surgery after non-operative treatments (such as activity modification, anti-inflammatory medications, or knee joint injections) have failed to provide relief of arthritic symptoms. Surgeons have performed knee replacements for over three decades, generally with excellent results; most reports have ten-year success rates in excess of 90 percent.

Dermatologists

• Cyst
• Lesions
  SLAP lesions represent tearing of the attachment of the biceps tendon and the underlying labrum from the glenoid bone. This injury is commonly produced by sudden pull on the arm when attempting to break a fall by grabbing onto a ledge or during extreme forces placed on the biceps attachment by overhead athletes.

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  Our Fellowship trained surgeons understand the importance of rapid recovery and specialize in the field of minimally invasive sports medicine. our skilled surgeons are proficient in advanced surgical techniques and treat the full gamut of orthopedic conditions including the following...
• Physical Therapy
  Our Office and Physical Therapy Department is open however, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic we have limited our days and hours for the safety of our patients and staff. We are still open for all urgent appointments and in lieu of a non-urgent office visit we are offering a telemedicine option. Please call our office to schedule a non-urgent telemedicine appointment at 310-855-0751.
• Tennis Elbow
  Lateral epicondylitis is treated with a staged exercise program and often requires a therapist. The initial phase involves rest of the extremity until the acute pain improves. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as aspirin or ibuprofen may be helpful. The second phase includes a stretching program. The stretching exercises are focused on stretching the wrist extensor muscles. In addition to the staged program a corticosteroid injection or other therapy modalities may be helpful. Activity modification is one of the most important factors. It is recommended that activities that aggravate the symptoms are limited. Lifting should be performed with the palms turned upward (supinated). Frequent breaks from repetitive activities should be taken along with stretching before and after activities. The most common cause of lateral epicondylitis in tennis players is improper stroke technique. Players with tennis elbow often lead with their elbow while hitting the backhand although the problem can occur with any stroke. Correcting the stroke can resolve the problem. Use new balls each time one plays tennis. Ensure the racquet grip is the appropriate size. The racquet should be strung in mid-range and it is important to stretch before and after playing tennis.
• Ankle Sprain
• Back Pain
• Aquatic Therapy
  Exercise and physical therapy may be prescribed to improve the strength and flexibility of your hip and other lower extremity muscles. Your exercise program may include riding a stationary bike, light weight training and flexibility exercises. An aquatic therapy program is especially effective for the treatment of arthritis since it allows mild resistance while removing weight bearing stresses

Podiatrists

• Ankle Instability
• Ankle Sprain

Allergists

• Allergies