• Foot & Ankle

Orthopedic Foot Surgeon Weighs In on HOKAs and Other Ultra-Cushioned Shoes Ultra-cushioned running and walking shoes, such as HOKAs, have become ...

• Hand & Wrist

A recent publication highlights the newly developed “bullseye” and “perfect dot” intraoperative imaging technique that allows surgeons to confirm ...

• Hand & Wrist

How a Popular Baseball Bat Grip Can Increase the Risk of “Hook of the Hamate” Fractures Baseball’s big hitters swing for the fences with every ...

• Hand & Wrist
• News

Pumpkin carving is a beloved annual tradition, but it’s also the leading cause of Halloween-related injuries in the United States, according to the ...

• News
• Orthopedic Health

Did you know that more household injuries occur around the holidays? From lifting those boxes of decorations in the attic to playing a family game of ...

• Knee
• Sports Medicine

Knee pain can happen for a variety of different reasons. We spoke with HOI orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Taylor Dunphy, to discuss the most common causes of ...

• News

Hoag Orthopedic Institute is pleased to announce that our 2026 Nurse of the Year is JeongHwa Lee. JeongHwa is the Supervisor for our Utilization ...

• Sports Medicine

Her fierce competitive spirit, passion for downhill skiing and dedication as a mature Olympian is easy to admire. Her openness and transparency about ...

• News

On Friday, June 7, 2024, Hoag Orthopedic Institute (HOI) hosted the second annual Sports Medicine Conference at Chapman University. This one-day event ...

• Nutrition
• Recovery

Hoag Orthopedic Institute Dietitian Shares Tips for National Nutrition Month March is National Nutrition Month® (NNM) and it is an annual nutrition ...

• Nutrition
• Orthopedic Health
• Recovery
• Sports Medicine

We spoke with Myra Trivellas, MD, a sports medicine surgeon affiliated with Hoag Orthopedic Institute, about the importance of hydration to help ...

• Nutrition
• Sports Medicine

With the summer months quickly approaching, it’s imperative to know how to stay hydrated during the hot weather. We spoke with HOI Sports Medicine ...

• Orthopedic Health
• Sports Medicine

If you’re looking up to level up your upper body workout routine, look no further. Dr. Myra Trivellas, orthopedic sports medicine surgeon with Hoag ...

• Recovery
• Spine

The holiday season is in full swing, which means people are juggling more than ever both physically and mentally between parties, school activities, ...

• Spine

Here’s How Spine Surgeons Train to Keep Back Pain at Bay It’s ironic that spine surgeons suffer from bad backs. The doctors are not immune to the ...

• Spine

National leaders in spine surgery recently convened in Newport Beach for the 3 rd annual Hoag Orthopedic Institute (HOI) Spine Symposium, hosted by ...

• Spine

Many patients wonder how to know when it’s time for back surgery. Below, one of Hoag Orthopedic Institute’s expert spine surgeons answers some of the ...

• Sports Medicine

Soccer season is underway, and youth athletes are especially susceptible to muscle strains and sprains. Soccer demands sprinting, stopping on a dime, ...

• Sports Medicine

This summer, elite surfers will compete up and down the Orange County coast at local surf competitions. If you’re a surfer, you already know the ...

• Sports Medicine

A bad landing, a sharp pivot, a missed step, a hard collision — sports can put enormous stress on the knees and ankles. From ACL tears and meniscus ...

• Shoulder
• Sports Medicine

From pitching a fastball and swinging a golf club to swimming, lifting and tackling, athletes rely on the shoulder for power, speed and an ...

• Orthopedic Health

Sports Medicine Expert Answers Your Frequently Asked Questions About Collagen Supplements Collagen supplements have become increasingly popular for ...

• Sports Medicine

Hoag Orthopedic Institute's commitment to sports medicine leadership extends beyond the operating room to the professionals who safeguard athletes ...

• Elbow
• Shoulder
• Sports Medicine

Golf may look effortless when legends at the Hoag Classic drive it down the fairway, but swinging the clubs can place some serious demands on the ...