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Falcons Alex Mack Played In Super Bowl With A Fibula Fracture
The NFL lineman risked two existing fibula injuries for the big game.Healthy Eggs
Does anyone really like an egg white omelet? Maybe not, but someone said “cholesterol” and ruined…Treating Pro Grid Athletes Applies to Recreational CrossFit
Treating Pro Grid Athletes Applies to Recreational CrossFitWhat Are the Side Effects of Taking Steroids?
Dr. Matthew Pecci, a sports medicine doctor, discusses the side effects of steroid use on the heart.Youth Football Injuries Are Up: 10 Tips to Bring Them Down
Total youth sports injuries are down for children ages 5-14, yet football injuries for that age…
What You Can Do to Prepare for Physical Therapy
Physical therapy for an injury, an ongoing condition or following surgery is a new…
A Medical Mission Trip to Micronesia We Will Never Forget
Rewarding two weeks in Palau included 25 joint replacement surgeries and treatment for 75 other…Get the Urgent Care You Need at Your Convenience
Our urgent care clinic is now open in Walnut Creek! Orthopedic Express by GSOS is there for…How Breast Cancer Can Cause Bone Loss
Breast cancer treatment is quite harsh on the body, as many of the treatments, such as…
Four Easy Ways to Prevent Text Neck
Text neck, sometimes called tech neck, is a repetitive stress injury caused by constantly…
How To Prepare for Successful Rehabilitation After Knee Replacement
While you can’t help your physician perform a successful knee replacement surgery, you can help—…
Another Option for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears
“I’m worried that my rotator cuff may not be repairable: Do I need a shoulder replacement or can it…Back to Dancing After Two Hip Replacement Surgeries
Marlene loved to dance, both with her husband and in Zumba classes. But when her hip pain sidelined…Body Weight And Orthopedic Health
We are very sensitive when talking about obesity in today’s culture, in order that we strike a…Five Alternative, Nonsurgical Treatments for Hip or Knee Arthritis
Don’t leap to surgery first – learn how medication, physical therapy, weight loss, assistive…Why Its So Important to Prevent Hip Fractures in Older Adults
Breaking any bone is painful and frightening, but a hip fracture is particularly serious…
Two GSOS Physicians Named Bay Areas Top Doctors for 2019
Dr. John Knight and Dr. Louay Toma of Golden State Orthopedics & Spine were…Look for the O in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Doctor
A recent campaign by the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) reminds…
What to Expect Getting a Leg Cast
Transcript: Make sure the ankle has a good 90-degree angle right there. Cover it with a stockinette…Does Cracking Knuckles Cause Arthritis? No.
In spite of what you’ve probably heard, that is not the case, and it’s actually like yoga for your…When to See an Orthopedist about Foot and Ankle Problems
Some patients are confused about what kind of foot and ankle issues we treat at Golden State…
Becoming Golden State Orthopedics & Spine
On January 1st, 2022 three very well known and trusted orthopedic medical groups – Golden State…Kevin Durant Out with a Bone Bruise and Bum Knee
With adequate time and a gradual rehab protocol, Kevin Durant can make it back to help in the…When Is the Right Time to Have a Knee Replacement Surgery?
As an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in knees, the number one question that I get is, “When do…Tips for Avoiding Common Hand Injuries
Cut hand, broken fingers, torn ligaments, sprained joints and the like are no fun – and many are…New Parent Back Pain and How to Avoid It
Being a new parent means constantly lifting and feeding a newborn, which can cause immense back…Foods for Healthy Bones and Muscles
While daily activities and routines can have an impact on your musculoskeletal system, nutrition…
Can You Break the Same Bone Twice?
Breaking a bone: Does it come back stronger once it heals? The answer is not cut and dry, even…