DISC Staff Lend A Helping Hand in Honduras
Kara Filipiak has been a Registered Nurse for over 20 years, spending the last 15 months as an OR Nurse at DISC Sports & Spine Center in Marina Del Rey, CA. Over that time, Kara had always wanted to...
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What Causes Foot and Ankle Pain? 5 Common Conditions
The feet are the base of the human body and can influence the function of everything above them. Discomfort or deformity in the foot, ankle or toes can be detrimental to self-confidence, balance,...
Q&A With Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Alexis Dixon
Board-eligible orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Alexis Dixon joined DISC Sports & Spine Center on September 12, 2016. Having recently completed a fellowship with Dr. James W. Brodsky at the...
DISC Taps Two New Surgeons With Extensive Training and Unique Specializations
DISC Sports & Spine Center (DISC), California’s premier medical group providing the full scope of spinal care, orthopedics, pain management and conservative treatments, augments its respected...
Dr. Vokshoor Issues 10 Tips for Staying Safe While Surfing
Dr. Amir Vokshoor isn't just a neurological spine surgeon, he's also an avid surfer who knows firsthand the potential perils of spending a day on the waves. To help spread the word on surfing safety,...
WATCH: Dr. Matsuda Discusses Hip Injuries on WestsideToday
Hip injuries aren't just for the elderly. Dr. Dean Matsuda, Director of DISC's Hip Arthroscopy Center of Excellence, discusses why it's becoming more and more common for him to see younger patients,...
What is Hammer Toe?
Hammer toe is a deformity that can occur in any of the three middle toes in which the toe is bent down at the middle joint, causing pain or immobility of the affected toe.
Common Lumbar Spine Injuries When Golfing
Last month, Dr. Hamid Mir authored an article that was published in the Newport Beach Independent. The article focused on recognizing and preventing injuries commonly associated with golfing. The...
How Do You Know a Disc Has Ruptured?
Have you ever wondered if your back pain is "normal"? Dr. Rojeh Melikian is here to help! A ruptured, also called "herniated" or "slipped", disc can be extremely painful, as it puts pressure on the...
Physician Spotlight: Dr. Matsuda
Dr. Dean K. Matsuda is a world-renowned pioneer in the field of hip arthroscopy and hip preservation, having developed multiple new surgical procedures and enabling instruments. As a surgeon, he’s at...
Dr. Bray Shares Insights into Outpatient Care with Becker's ASC Review
Fourteen years ago, Dr. Robert S. Bray Jr. founded DISC Sports & Spine Center as the first ambulatory surgery center in the nation to emphasize high-acuity cases in an outpatient environment. Since...
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