Why is Arthritis Worse in the Winter?
Arthritis symptoms tend to flare up as the weather turns cold. Here are some strategies and lifestyle changes that may help keep your arthritic joints loose and pain-free.
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Dr. Geoffrey Marecek, Orthopaedic Traum...
With clear communication, surgical expertise and compassion, orthopaedic trauma surgeon Dr. Geoffrey S. Marecek helps put patients back together while ensuring they receive the mos...
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Max Michalski
Dr. Max Michalski came to Cedars-Sinai because of its emphasis on lifelong learning and mentorship, and he works with a team of world-class experts using the latest techniques to p...
Expert Team Uses Latest Tech to Advance Spinal Fusion
With the highest volume of spine cases in Los Angeles County, Cedars-Sinai is equipped with innovative, best-in-class technological tools and supported by deeply experienced and sp...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Aug 27, 2021
Scars and Curves: A Scoliosis Patient Finds Healing in Art
Sandra Gray doesn't remember her first scoliosis surgery. That's because she was just one and a half years old. This signaled the start of a 25-year journey against an unusually ag...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 21, 2021
Scoliosis: When Life Throws Your Child a Curveball
It's important to catch scoliosis early to stop it from causing problems, but luckily, you can check for it at home if your child can't be tested at school yet.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 16, 2021
Advances in Scleroderma Treatment: FAQ
Cedars-Sinai's experts are on the cutting edge of research into causes of and treatments for scleroderma.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 15, 2021
New Center for Outpatient Hip and Knee Surgery Improves Access
As COVID-19 has made some patients wary of extended stays in a hospital. Cedars-Sinai has opened a Center for Outpatient Hip and Knee Surgery to increase the number of outpatient j...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Feb 24, 2021
Treating Back Pain Without Surgery
About 80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their life. It’s a leading cause of missed workdays and work limitations. Finding a solution can be frustrating, but ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 23, 2019
FAQ: Hamstring Injuries
The hamstring is a complex muscle structure that tends to be injured across a wide variety of activities. It's one of the most common sports injuries. We asked Dr. Carlos Uquillas,...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 06, 2019
Ask a Doc: What Is Texting Thumb?
All that texting, swiping, and scrolling can send you to the doctor as well as to your favorite apps. It can lead to inflammation, pain, and even surgery.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 29, 2019
What Is Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow can happen after many activities. To understand the injury, and how to treat it, we asked sports medicine physician, Dr. Kenton Fibel.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 01, 2019
Is running good or bad for your health? We asked a Cedars-Sina...
"The injury rates for running are not necessarily high, but they are real," says Dr. Carlos Uquillas.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 02, 2019
Amputation Isn't Slowing Down Deputy Garrett Rifkin
"I've always wanted to be a cop and this wasn't going to stop me."
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Apr 08, 2019
What are autoimmune diseases?
Because the immune system can target any part of the body, no two autoimmune diseases are the same.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 28, 2019
