TORRANCE ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS MEDICINE GROUP
WHAT DISTINGUISHES YOUR PRACTICE?
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NICHOLAS M. HALIKIS, MD
HAND & UPPER EXTREMITY SPECIALIST GLENN J. HUBER, MD HIP, SHOULDER & KNEE SPECIALIST JAMES M. LODDENGAARD, MD
SPINE SPECIALIST, JOINT REPLACEMENT SPECIALIST
Dr. Shrader: “We have a well-deserved reputation for listening to our patients, communicating with their other doctors, and delivering fantastic service. Our doctors take the time with each patient to evaluate not only their immediate orthopedic needs but the patient as a whole. So many factors determine how to treat a patient. Age, activity level and the presence of other health issues are just a few. We don’t leave anything out, and our patients are happier and can return to their favorite activities faster because of it.”
WHAT’S ONE TREND THAT IS CHANGING ORTHOPEDIC MEDICINE TODAY?
BRIAN MAGOVERN, MD
CHIEF, SHOULDER & ELBOW SURGERY, HARBOR-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER; ELBOW, SHOULDER & TRAUMA SPECIALIST
Dr. Magovern: “More people, and especially kids, are focusing on a single sport year-round. As a result, we’re seeing a lot more overuse injuries in addition to the usual types of trauma. Year-round sports are here to stay, but we tell our patients (and their parents, if need be) to find time to cross-train. Bodies need to do a lot of different activities to stay healthy— we just weren’t made to withstand the demands of such repetitive, intense physical movement.”
KENNETH K. PARK, MD
GENERAL ORTHOPEDICS, FOOT & ANKLE SPECIALIST
SHARED TIP
If you’re having pain or functionality issues, see an orthopedic doctor before assuming you just need some therapy or other type of treatment. Dr. Huber explains: “Orthopedic surgeons often take x-rays, and I’ve always been surprised at how much will show up there. For example, something may seem like knee strain, but I’ve seen people come in, get an x-ray and have bone-on-bone arthritis, which is a whole different diagnosis than a simple knee strain. Physical therapy is essential for most of the patients we see, and every day I’m impressed with what our on-site therapists do for them. We work closely with the therapists to make sure each of our patients gets the absolute best treatment. Physical therapists have an amazing clinical handle on the body, but without that partnership with an orthopedic doctor, the patient may not get the right diagnosis and treatment program.”
TIFFANY ROGERS, MD, MPT
CHIEF OF ORTHOPEDICS, TORRANCE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER; SPINE SPECIALIST
TODD A. SHRADER, MD
SPORTS MEDICINE SPECIALIST, JOINT REPLACEMENT SPECIALIST
JOHN E. STRATTON, MD
GENERAL ORTHOPEDICS VITALS
Philosophy: “Pursuing your health is our passion … so you can get back to yours.” This collaborative team of eight board-certified orthopedic surgeons is known for bringing the best treatment plan to each patient, including pioneering new techniques and protocols whenever necessary. Hospital Affiliations: Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center–Torrance, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Coast Surgery Center, Beach District Surgery Center Services Offered: Minimally-invasive orthopedic surgery; non-surgical injection therapies; joint replacement; leading-edge spine surgery, available with stem-cell therapy; complex cartilage, bone, ligament, and tendon repair and reconstruction; peripheral nerve surgery; on-site physical and hand therapy; aquatic therapy; on-site open MRI
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