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One of our founding members, William L. Green, M.D., (right in photo) has retired and become an emeritus after a long and stellar career. We are still pleased to have his son, W. Scott Green, M.D., (left in photo) continue his legacy. “I feel his hands when I am in the operating room,” the younger […]

Orthopaedic surgeons at California Pacific Orthopaedics are leading a research study evaluating a new investigational device that may improve the outcomes for young, active patients who require shoulder replacement surgery. The device, called a “pyrocarbon humural head,” would be used when the patient does not opt to replace glenoid, or shoulder socket. “Younger, athletic patients […]

Join Dr. Mark Ignatius and Dr. Frank Valone for a lecture on conservative, interventional and operative solutions that can help preserve motion, quicken recovery and greatly benefit patients. Come learn ways to manage common spine disorders, including spinal injections, radiofrequency ablation, neuromodulation, spinal surgery, cervical disc replacement, minimally invasive surgeries and other non-fusion technologies. Wednesday, […]

by Robert Mayle, M.D. The purpose of a hip replacement is to relieve pain and restore function. There are many different ways for your surgeon to access your hip joint (anterior, anterolateral, posterior). Many people argue that the anterior approach is superior to the posterior approach, because it is muscle sparing. I believe the anterior […]

At California Pacific Orthopaedics, our team comprises of surgeons as well as physician assistants and nurse practitioners. This team approach is critical to our approach to patient care. The key difference between a nurse practitioner and a physician assistant is their training and background. Both are important members of the health care team. Most PAs […]