Knee surgery is a common treatment for knee pain and weakness. While physical therapy is commonly the first treatment recommendation by Dr. Howard Marans, there are cases where knee surgery becomes the necessary solution to relieve pain and regain mobility through strength. Types of Knee Surgery ACL Reconstruction Meniscus Repair Bursitis Treatment Muscle Tendon Surgery Runner’s Knee Surgery Fractures Top Rank Knee Surgeon As a Top Rank Knee Surgeon in Santa Ana – Dr. Howard Marans – treats damage to any of the structures of the knee – from minor to severe. After Dr. Marans compiles your dai ..read more

Arthritis means joint inflammation. There are approximately 200 conditions that affect joints and surrounding/connective tissue. It is a rheumatic condition. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis. Other common rheumatic conditions related to arthritis: Gout Fibromyalgia Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Rheumatic conditions tend to involve pain, aching, stiffness, and swelling in and around one or more joints. The symptoms can develop gradually or suddenly. Certain rheumatic conditions stem from the immune system and various internal organs of the body. Some f ..read more

When physical therapy fails to rehabilitate a sports-related injury, stellar arthroscopic surgery can help. Dr. Howard Marans practices only state-of-the-art arthroscopic surgical techniques. The Doctor’s mission is to treat all patients in a professional, timely manner. Optimal arthroscopic surgical outcomes depend on: Clinical experience and excellence Compassionate care Accurate diagnosis of the cause of pain Complete explanation of treatment options Assessing every patient’s expectations from treatment Precise execution of arthroscopic surgery Rapid and permanent recovery Stellar Arthros ..read more

Only an All Star Sports Medicine Doctor can provide prompt and compassionate care when an injury occurs. If you want to get back into the game – FAST – turn to Dr. Howard Marans – Orange County’s All Star sports medicine doctor located in central Santa Ana. Established orthopedic treatments State-of-the art surgical procedures Cutting-edge arthroscopic procedures All Star Sports Medicine Doctor By the nature of their lifestyle, athletes are at an increased risk of orthopedic problems. Athletes have unique needs when they are recovering from injuries. Only a doctor specializing in sports medi ..read more

Your knee is the principal joint supporting your entire body weight. Knee pain is treated by Dr. Howard Marans with state-of-the-art surgical techniques and pre-&post-physical therapy modalities. At OCOrthopedic+ in Santa Ana CA, patients are given convenient and timely treatment for all knee injuries. Disover the Best Knee Surgery If knee pain is disrupting your daily activities and lifestyle, you must find the best knee surgery to relieve your discomfort. It is very important to receive immediate and proper treatment for your knee pain. If left untreated, scar tissue developed in healing ..read more

Athletes are at high risk of suffering a shoulder injury. This is because of repetitive motion and weight borne on the shoulders during sporting activities. Your shoulder has a wide-range of motion capability – making it more vulnerable to injury than other joints. Your shoulder is a complex joint that takes on the responsibility for the movement of your arms. Shoulder Injury When physical therapy or other conservative treatment fails to heal a shoulder injury, Dr. Howard Marans offers top notch surgery skills to correct the problem. Treatment of severe injuries to your shoulder can involve a ..read more

Surgery for a foot or ankle injury is only recommended as a last resort. As a top rated specialist, Dr. Howard Marans promotes a therapeutic conservative treatments. Modifying footwear Ortho/inserts Bracing Boot Cast Physical therapy Injections Medications Dr. Howard Marans offers top rated medical attention to correct the problem. Foot and Ankle Injuries Symptoms of feet and ankle injuries/medical conditions include: Pain Swelling Mobility difficulty Treatment of severe injuries to your foot or ankle can involve a wide range of surgery techniques. Tendon tear repairs Ligament tear repair ..read more

After you’ve suffered a sports injury, you must promptly locate a performance-focused sports medicine doctor. Know this: Only a performance-focused doctor can get you back in the game ASAP. Delaying diagnosis and treatment can lead to a prolonged healing timeframe, worsening of injury, and likelihood of recurrent injury. Dr. Howard Marans – founder of OCOrthopedic+ – recommends seeking immediate treatment for sports injuries. Performance-Focused Sports Medicine Doctor OCOrthopedic+ is a performance-focused sports medicine practice providing all-encompassing treatment services within one conven ..read more

As a top notch knee specialist in Santa Ana – Dr. Howard Marans – treats damage to any of the structures of the knee – from minor to severe. After Dr. Marans compiles your daily activity level, he will perform a physical examination and diagnostic testing to determine the root cause of your knee pain. Then, the Doctor will design a customized treatment plan to alleviate your symptoms in the quickest and most cost-effective way. Top Notch Knee Specialist Knee treatment outcomes depend on: Accurate diagnosis of the cause of pain Complete explanation of treatment options Assessing every patient ..read more

As a peak performance treatment provider in Santa Ana CA, Dr. Marans prefers to take a conservative, non-surgical approach to treating arthritis. If you are suffering from arthritis pain, avoiding surgery is possible. In most cases, a customized approach to physical therapy will avoid the need for surgery. Arthritis Inflammation of a joint or damage to cartilage is arthritis Inflammation is the body’s natural response to an injury – redness, swelling, heat, pain Cartilage is padding-like and absorbs shock between bones When cartilage is worn away due to inflammation, pain results from the mec ..read more