Posted October 17, 2024 in Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis that causes joint pain and stiffness, which worsens over time. Pain medications and physical therapy can be options for treating osteoarthritis. However, if these methods are insufficient in reducing pain and improving your range of motion, then some form of joint replacement surgery may be necessary. This blog […]
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Posted September 24, 2024 in Hip Replacement
As we age, our hips are more susceptible to joint diseases that can damage the cartilage and bone. Deteriorating hip joints can cause problems with walking, turning, bending, and other everyday functions. This blog discusses why hips are essential for everyday movement, when to consider hip replacement surgery, and how hip replacement surgery can improve […]
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Posted September 18, 2024 in Robotic knee replacement
As we age, some of us may experience knee issues due to injuries or medical conditions. If the knees are in persistent pain, it can be incredibly difficult to stand, move, or even fall asleep. Today, technological advancements have opened up new possibilities for patients to relieve knee joint pain. This blog discusses the advantages […]
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Posted August 08, 2024 in Robotic knee replacement
Many people know that knee replacement surgery can provide life-changing results; however, not as many are aware that physical therapy is essential to fully recover from this procedure. This blog discusses the recovery process for robotic knee replacement and how important physical therapy is for regaining mobility. Preparing for Robotic Knee Replacement We tend to […]
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Posted July 22, 2024 in Hip Replacement
Hip replacement surgery can be daunting, especially since the hips are essential for many everyday movements. This blog discusses the minimally invasive technique of the direct superior approach and how hip replacement surgery can provide life-changing results. Planning a Hip Replacement Procedure Your hips play an integral role in nearly all physical movements—you use them […]
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Posted April 07, 2018 in News
Orthopedics This Week • Mon, July 27th, 2015 ProPublica, an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest, created a searchable web app which allows anyone to search the Medicare database for specific hospitals or doctors and then to see their complication rates per CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). Additionally, […]
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Posted April 07, 2018 in News
Dr. Jason Snibbe has been named one of L.A.’s Top Doctors by Los Angeles Magazine! How the List Came Together With great sprawl comes, among other things, a great deal of choice: You happen to live in a region loaded with cutting-edge medical institutions and highly skilled doctors. But finding those doctors in the sea […]
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Posted November 02, 2015 in News
Platelet-rich-plasma is a new treatment option for a variety of injuries and orthopedic conditions. Blood is made of RBC (Red Blood Cells), WBC (White Blood Cells), Plasma, and Platelets. Platelets, which are essential and responsible for blood clotting, have also been found, that when activated in the body, release healing proteins called growth factors. These growth factors […]
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Posted August 26, 2015 in News
Orthopedics This Week published an article on the top 50 surgeons in the U.S. with the lowest complication rates from recent data reported. Dr. Snibbe was named as the safest physician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center with the lowest post-operative complication rate. Click here to Read the full article
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Posted March 09, 2015 in News
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Snibbe, in collaboration with other physicians, have authored a manuscript entitled “The effect of platelet enriched plasma on clinical outcomes in patients with femoroacetabular impingement following arthroscopic labral repair and femoral neck osteoplasty” . The manuscript will be published in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Hip […]
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