Spinal Stenosis Treatment The treatment for spinal stenosis will be determined according to the patient’s symptoms and as well as the location of the stenosis. The surgeon will explain all aspects of the procedure to the patient during the initial…
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Spinal Stenosis Treatment
Can spinal stenosis cause hip pain?
A condition related to degeneration of the lower back creating narrowing of the spinal canal or adjacent areas is called spinal stenosis and frequently causes pain in the hip region. The gradual narrowing of the spinal canal in the spinal column is a degenerative spine condition known as…
Orthopedic Surgery | Los Angeles
What is Orthopedic Surgery? Orthopedic surgery involves the diagnosis and surgical treatment of various conditions that affect the human body’s musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system includes ligaments, nerves, bones, joints, tendons, muscles, and corresponding anatomical components. Derived from the Greek…
Practice Overview
Orthopedic problems can cause debilitating pain and severely compromise the patient’s quality of life. Timely treatment from a well-established orthopedic practice is vital to restore the patient’s health and mobility. South California Hip Institute (SCHI) is a prominent orthopedic surgery…
Femoral Version Abnormalities Significantly Outweigh Effect of Cam Impingement on Hip Internal Rotation: Study
Read the Full Article Here Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) occurs most commonly in young adults and is typically associated with specific sports such as soccer and ice hockey. This diagnosis can be divided into cam, pincer, and mixed types depending on…
About Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Tigran Garabekyan
Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgeon Advancements in orthopedic surgery over the decades have made the procedure safer and less invasive. However, the single most important factor that continues to impact the final outcomes is the skill and experience of the operating…
Hip Distraction without a Perineal Post: A Study of 1000 Hip Arthroscopy Cases
Read the full article here Hip arthroscopy has become a popular procedure over the last few years, registering a growth of over 250 percent from 2007 to 2011. The hip is a highly constrained joint, having thick soft tissue envelope,…
Capsular Repair in Hip Arthroscopy
During hip arthroscopy, a small window is created in the capsule (interportal capsulotomy) to permit access to the various structures inside the hip joint including the labrum, cartilage, and bony elements. At the conclusion of the procedure, the capsular window…
Minimally Invasive Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO)
Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) involves realigning the hip socket for patients born with dysplasia who suffer from painful hip instability. Dr. Garabekyan performs PAO using a minimally invasive technique with accelerated rehabilitation and return to function. Dr. Tigran Garabekyan is a board certified orthopedic…
Improving Bony Stability following PAO Surgery
Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is typically carried out by using 2 – 4 screws placed through the iliac crest and aimed at the central acetabular fragment to stabilize the newly aligned hip joint (Figure 1). This method indirectly stabilizes the pubic cut and…
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