Blog Posts in 2015

Cycling is a fun, healthy hobby enjoyed by hundreds of thousands around the world. It's particularly enjoyable for Southern Californians who enjoy nearly year-round nice weather. As an exercise, cycling is great for cardio, has low joint impact, ...

Hospital Awarded for Achieving and Sustaining Excellence in Patient Experience and For Outstanding Performance in Patient Experience IRVINE, Calif. [December 2, 2015] – Hoag Orthopedic Institute (HOI), one of the largest volume providers of ...

Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, one of America's foremost thought-leaders in healthcare policy, who was also one of the central architects of the ACA, recently penned an article for Fortune Magazine in which he describes the ideal model for hospitals ...

There are many exercises and activities that can help strengthen the muscles around the knee joint. What is important is that it works for your lifestyle, your level of fitness and they do not create more pain. General exercises include- Isometric ...

This is the time of year where mothers and fathers across the land begin to worry about what gear their students need for school, and questions about school backpacks come up time and again. What’s the heaviest backpack my child should wear? ...

Dr. Zachary Adler Dr. Zachary Adler is an Orthopedic Surgeon who joined HOI in December of 2014 along with his partner Dr. Corey Lieber. His focus at HOI specifically being orthopedic injury care. Since his arrival to HOI he has made a huge impact on ...

Join Dr. Jay Patel, as he discusses the direct anterior approach for hip replacement surgery. Learn about this technique and how it differs from other approaches.

Join Balaji Charlu, MD, one of Newport Orthopedic Institutes physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, for a discussion on the latest advancements in interventional pain management. Topics will include non-operative treatment options for back ...

This past week, March 8-14, was National Patient Safety Awareness week, reminding us all to work together to ensure that patients, and those who care for them, are free from harm. This year’s theme, “United in Safety,” was a call to ...

Taking a break from your exercise routine can aid in rest and recovery for your muscles. If you’re worried about losing muscle and progress from rest, Dr. James Ting, a sports medicine physician at Hoag Orthopedic Institute, participated in ...

March is National Nutrition Month ® , sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The theme for 2015 is “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle,” which encourages everyone to adopt healthy eating and physical activity habits ...

Join orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Jeremy Smith, as he discusses the causes and treatment options of back pain which will include surgical (minimally invasive) and non-surgical options. The discussion will also include an in-depth overview of low back ...

March is National Nutrition Month ® , sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The theme for 2015 is "Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle," which encourages everyone to adopt healthy eating and physical activity habits focused on ...

Hoag Orthopedic Institute would like to thank these wonderful staff members for their outstanding work! Dr. Nam Kim is a one of our amazing hospitalists here at HOI. The staff voted him as our Clinician of the Season by a landslide. If you ask any ...

Join Dr. Nassif for a discussion on hip & knee arthritis. Dr. Nassif will discuss how arthritis affects the knees and hips, as well as available treatment options.