In an effort to increase access to high quality orthopedic care, SOSMC has opened a clinic in Manteca, CA.  The office is located across the street from Doctors Hospital Manteca in the medical office building.  Keep your eyes open for more informatio...

A lot has been discussed in recent years about the costs in healthcare.  In our clinic, we are seeing a lot more high deductible health plans that place a large burden of modern medicine squarely on the shoulders of our patients.  For the average Ame...

The rotator cuff is a key component to the normal function of the human shoulder.  It is composed of 4 tendons that attach to the humeral head (ball) of the shoulder joint.  These tendons include the subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and t...

Many patients come in to clinic trying to find solutions to difficult medical problems.  As one of the most mobile joints in the body, the shoulder is prone to various types of injuries.  Some injuries are the result of advanced age while others are...