Rodney Wong MD ABOUT US CONTACT US PATIENT INFO & FORMS PATIENT EDUCATION Your Bone Health DOES JOINT PAIN HAVE TO RULE MY LIFE? In this joint pain video, Nurse Barb interviews Dr. Rodney Wong, Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at El Camino Hospital, and speaks with orthopedic patients to provide viewers with a greater understanding for the current state of treatment. Read more ... I FELT A “POP” IN MY KNEE AND NOW IT KEEPS “GIVING WAY”. When people talk about torn cartilage in the knee, they are usually referring to a torn meniscus. Meniscal tears are among the most common knee injuries. Athletes, particularly those who play contact sports, are at risk for meniscal tears. However, anyone at any age can tear a meniscus. Read more ... IS IT OKAY FOR MY GROWING MIDDLE SCHOOLER TO PLAY COMPETITIVE SPORTS ALL YEAR ROUND? In recent years, doctors have begun to see a significant increase in overuse injuries in children. In most cases, these injuries are associated with sports-related activity. Although the physical and emotional benefits of athletic activity are significant, too much activity can lead to injury. Read more ... IT FEELS LIKE MY SHOULDER COULD POP OUT OR SLIDE OUT OF THE SOCKET Shoulder injuries are frequently caused by athletic activities that involve excessive, repetitive, overhead motion, such as swimming, tennis, pitching, and weightlifting. Injuries can also occur during everyday activities such as hanging curtains and gardening. Read more ... WHY SHOULD I BE CONCERNED ABOUT OSTEOPORISIS? Osteoporosis is a major health problem, affecting more than 44 million Americans and contributing to an estimated 2 million bone fractures per year. Read more ... HOW CAN I PREVENT GOLFER'S ELBOW? Most golf injuries are the result of overuse. By repeating the same golf swing motion over and over again, significant stress is placed on the same muscles, tendons, and joints. Over time, this can cause injury. Golfers most often experience hand tenderness or numbness, and may also have shoulder, back, and knee pain. Golfer's elbow and wrist injuries, such as tendinitis or carpal tunnel syndrome, may also occur. Read more ... In "Your Bone Health" we feature questions about your bones: how to prevent injury, what causes discomfort and pain, and what steps to take. I felt a “pop” in my knee and now it keeps “giving way”. Is it okay for my growing middle schooler to play competitive sports all year round? It feels like my shoulder could pop out or slide out of the socket Why should I be concerned about osteoporisis? How Can I Prevent Golfer's Elbow? Rodney Wong MD 650-967-7249