Anything that is concerned with muscles, ligaments and joints is considered orthopedic. Disorders are ailments, injuries or diseases that cause knee problems, whiplash, dislocated shoulder, torn cartilages, foot pain and fibromyalgia. These are only a few of the known orthopedic disorders. There are as many treatments for orthopedic disorders as there are problems and injuries in the muscles, ligaments and joints.
Osteoarthritis
Degenerative joint disease (DJD); progressive destruction of articular cartilage and the formation of bone at the margin of the joint.
Osteoporosis
A group of disorders, which have as their common denominator, a reduction of bone mass per unit of bone volume.
Fibromyalgia
Chronic muscle pain syndrome with no known cause or cure. It is considered a state of “inflammation of the soft tissue” and can cause body and muscle aches, often accompanied by overwhelming fatigue and sometimes pelvic pain; symptoms may wax and wane with no discernible cause.
TMJ Dysfunction
Inflammation in the joint of the jaw, which may lead to difficulty opening the mouth fully, facial and jaw pain, and/or neck and head pain; other symptoms include headaches, dizziness, tinnitus, and nausea.
Shoulder Injuries
- Rotator cuff tear (operative or non-operative)
- Dislocation
- Frozen shoulder
- Tendinitis
- Fracture
- Shoulder impingement syndrome
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- SLAP tear or labral tears/repairs
- Arthritis
Elbow Injuries
- Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)
- Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
- Sprain/strain (conservative or postoperative)
- Fractures/Dislocations
- Bursitis
Wrist Injuries
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Sprain/strain (conservative or postoperative)
- Fractures
- Tendinitis
Neck and Low Back Injuries
- Sprain/strain
- Disc herniation
- Stenosis
- Muscle spasm
- Poor Posture
- Headache
- SI joint dysfunction
- Coccydynia: Refers to pain in and around the region of the coccyx or tailbone. It may involve the pelvic floor muscles and/or the gluteus maximus muscle.
- Etiology: Falls directly onto the coccyx, childbirth, sustained direct pressure over coccyx (e.g. sitting), strain/overuse (cycling/rowing)
Hip Conditions
- Labral tears (anterior/posterior)
- Bursitis
- IT band tightness/syndrome
- Tendinitis
- Total hip replacement/osteoarthritis
- Groin strains
Knee Injuries
- Patellofemoral syndrome
- ACL tear (operative or non-operative)
- Meniscus tear (operative or non-operative)
- Ligament strains
- Tendinitis
- Total knee replacement/osteoarthritis
- Hamstring or Quadriceps strains/tears
Ankle Injuries
- Achilles’ tendinitis (Achilles’ heel)
- Peroneal tendonitis
- Sprain/strain (conservative or post-operative)
- Fractures
- Shin Splints
- Calf strains
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Foot/Toe Injuries
- Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
- Bunionectomies
- Sprain/strain (conservative or post-operative)
- Fractures/stress fractures
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General Orthopedics
Specialist in treating a wide variety of injuries and conditions that impact bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves.
Arthritis
Bursitis
Chronic Pain
Deformities
Disorders
Fractures
Injuries
Sprains
Strains
Tendonitis
Meniscal Tears
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Nourian is affiliated with American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, California Medical Association, North American Spine Society, Ventura County Medical Association.
