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DISC Sports & Spine Center (DISC) is a national leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine care. Our spine surgeons set the standard in artificial disc replacement, spine fusion, discectomy, microdiscectomy and the full spectrum of spine procedures. The group’s orthopedic surgeons advance the state of joint preservation surgery and total joint replacement, including total knee replacement as well as total hip replacement. Our flagship surgery centers based in Newport Beach, Marina del Rey, and Carlsbad serve patients local to Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego, as well as the rest of the country.
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Reasons to Ditch your High-Heeled Shoes
Let's face it. Not all of us are Rihanna, who can walk over a subway grate while wearing stilettos! When teetering on towering high heels in a crowd or on a slick surface, your balance is less than...
Dr. Bulczynski Offers Advice to Prevent Winter Sport Injuries
Leisure Skiing and Snowboarding aren't often thought of as being overly dangerous, but they can be if the proper precautions aren't taken. Slips and falls can lead to head and spine injuries, lack of...
Dr. Frederic Nicola Named to the 2017 Southern California Super Doctors Hall of Fame
DISC Sports & Spine Center (“DISC”) announced that renowned orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Frederic Nicola, has earned a coveted spot in the 2017 Southern California Super...
Orthopedic Care Physician Explains Which Running Shoes are Best for Distance Runners
Dr. Alexis Dixon is an Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon as well as an avid runner who is currently in her last weeks of preparation for the Pasadena Half Marathon. After that, she has only 2 short...
Dr. Melikian Recommends Holistic Approach to Back Pain
Exercise is the first step in preventing sciatica. That’s the word from Dr. Rojeh Melikian, a board certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon at DISC Sports and Spine Center in Marina Del Rey.
But Dr....
Dr. Dixon Featured in Shape Magazine: Common Bone & Joint Problems for Active Women
Whether you're a runner, cyclist, kickboxer, dancer or just a regular gym-goer, active women know the pain of pushing their body to the limit. Before the pain turns into an all out injury, check out...
Dr. Dixon Discusses Why Fashionable Footwear Doesn't Have to Hurt
As an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Dixon knows better than most the high cost of constantly cramming your feet into fashionable but uncomfortable shoes. In the article below, she explains...
Dr. Port Maintains That Chronic Pain Can Be Treated Without Opioids
Chronic pain can be a complicated condition to diagnose and treat. The source of the pain and the necessary treatment is different for each individual. Dr. Michael Port explains why chronic pain is...
Dr. Kim Offers Five Simple Steps for Maintaining a Healthy Spine for World Spine Day
October 16th is World Spine Day, a day to raise awareness about spinal disorders. This year, Dr. Richard Kim has released a list of Five Simple Steps for Maintaining a Healthy Spine. Check out the...
Ride Along With DISC Patient & Professional Street Trials Rider Danny MacAskill on His "Wee Day Out"
Three years ago, professional street trials rider Danny MacAskill came to DISC in hopes of getting a second opinion and finding the source of his lingering back and knee pain. Dr. Bray found a small...
4 Causes of Neck Pain Within Your Power to Change Right Now
Neck pain can be caused by a wide variety of factors, from easily identifiable causes like an accident or fall to ones that are more difficult to pinpoint like sleeping in the wrong position....
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