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2026
August
24,
2026
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06:30 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Last fall, Ryan Soliz was a healthy high school senior, finishing college applications and preparing for another season on the golf team, when a nagging pain in his back began to interfere with his swing—and then his ability to walk.Soliz initially …
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August
06,
2026
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America/Los_Angeles
Beach volleyball athletes throughout California will continue to have access to expert orthopedic care, sports medicine expertise and injury prevention resources through a renewed partnership between Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine and …
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June
11,
2026
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America/Los_Angeles
As Los Angeles prepares to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sports medicine experts from around the globe gathered for Soccer Medicine Updates and New Innovations, a conference co-hosted by the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports …
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May
15,
2026
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07:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
When emergencies happen in sports, experts agree that the difference between life and death often comes down to seconds—and preparation.Preparation was at the center of the 2026 Emergency Care in Sport (ECS) Conference in Woodland Hills, where …
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May
04,
2026
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Cedars-Sinai, the Official Medical Provider for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, is playing a key role in planning for what will be one of the largest sporting events in the world.Behind the scenes, that preparation includes building a vast, …
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March
13,
2026
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08:30 AM
America/Los_Angeles
For professional soccer player Savy King, returning to the pitch for this season’s home opener with Angel City FC means everything. Nearly one year after the defender had a life-threatening sudden cardiac arrest on the field, Sunday’s game signifies …
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March
12,
2026
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America/Los_Angeles
As Los Angeles prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches this summer, Cedars-Sinai and Select Medical, in collaboration with Dignity Health, will bring together leading sports medicine experts from around the world for an educational event …
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February
25,
2026
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06:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
David Kruse, MD, a sports medicine specialist in the Department of Orthopaedics at Cedars-Sinai, will serve as Head Team Physician for the Team USA Milan Village Sports Medicine Clinic at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.In this role, …
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February
16,
2026
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06:30 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Mohan Makkar’s right knee pain had become so debilitating that he struggled to walk, withdrew from friends and found himself constantly irritable. Conventional treatments like corticosteroid injections weren’t helping.“I had tried many treatment …
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February
05,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
AJ Starsiak was stretching at his gym, preparing to do squats, when he felt an alarming pop in his back.The 39-year-old father, who plays softball and ice hockey and spends weekends off-roading, was no stranger to minor injuries. But the …
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2025
September
29,
2025
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10:56 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are one of the most common and serious injuries in young athletes and teenage girls, and young women are especially vulnerable, particularly those who play high-impact sports like soccer, basketball and …
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July
21,
2025
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06:35 AM
America/Los_Angeles
As someone who dedicates her life to helping others heal, Cedars-Sinai anesthesiologist Jacklyn Ma, MD, felt torn knowing the gases she used to make surgery painless for patients were actually hurting the environment.“It was disturbing to me and …
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May
28,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
For many high school students in Los Angeles, particularly those from economically and socially marginalized communities, the very idea of wearing a doctor’s white coat can feel beyond their grasp. A new program at Cedars-Sinai, however, is working …
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May
05,
2025
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07:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Two summers ago, Terry Carroll’s lower back pain and sciatica—pain radiating down the leg—had become so severe that his walk had become a shuffle and merely getting out of his car felt debilitating.“I probably needed a walker,” said Carroll, 68. “It …
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April
23,
2025
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America/Los_Angeles
Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics has appointed new leadership for its sports medicine program, further strengthening the medical center’s position as a premier destination for orthopedic care.The four newly named leaders have extensive expertise in …
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April
08,
2025
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06:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Cedars-Sinai sports medicine specialist Casey G. Batten, MD, has been named chief medical officer for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.Batten’s appointment follows Cedars-Sinai’s announcement last fall that it will be the …
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March
28,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
As the weather warms up, many are eager to get back to their favorite outdoor activities. But jumping in too fast or without proper preparation can lead to strains, sprains and overuse injuries that could sideline you for weeks or even months.Taking …
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March
24,
2025
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06:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Cedars-Sinai Spine is launching a new pilot program for pediatric patients that uses artificial intelligence (AI) for radiation-free, at-home scoliosis monitoring and brace compliance tracking. Momentum Spine, a graduate of the Cedars-Sinai …
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January
23,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Cedars-Sinai has appointed orthopedic surgeon-scientist Patrick Whitlock, MD, PhD, as director of Hip Preservation in the Department of Orthopaedics and as an orthopedic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s. The dual appointments will allow …
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2024
December
20,
2024
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08:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
With drills buzzing, saws slicing, and hammers pounding, Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics once again hosted The Perry Initiative—an annual program designed to inspire young women to pursue careers in orthopedic surgery and biomedical engineering.Fewer than …
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September
18,
2024
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06:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
The most common trauma injuries at Cedars-Sinai are the result of age-related falls.That’s why Gregory Jones, RN, injury prevention and outreach coordinator for the hospital’s Trauma Program, is on a mission to help older adults avoid risk factors …
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August
14,
2024
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06:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Spine neurosurgeon Alexander Tuchman, MD, who specializes in treating adult spinal deformities, has been selected as co-director of the Cedars-Sinai Spine Center. He joins center co-leader David Skaggs, MD, executive vice chair of Orthopaedics at …
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July
25,
2024
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08:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
As pickleball’s popularity grows, Cedars-Sinai orthopedic specialists are seeing an increase in injuries related to the sport.“We are seeing an epidemic of pickleball Achilles tendon injuries,” said Cedars-Sinai orthopedic surgeon Timothy Charlton, …
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March
26,
2024
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09:05 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Actress, singer and songwriter, Mckenna Grace, 17, is having a moment in the spotlight with the upcoming opening of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Her path to the big screen, however, is not the typical Hollywood story.When Grace was 12, her father, …
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March
06,
2024
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06:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Two of the San Gabriel Valley’s most respected and well-established orthopedic practices have joined Cedars-Sinai to better serve the community.Building on decades of local experience, Congress Orthopaedic Associates Inc. and Risser Orthopaedic …
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February
12,
2024
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06:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Imagine a world in which the digital watch on your wrist tracks not only your step count, but also your blood sugar, heart rate, blood pressure and respiration. Then, the watch automatically sends a personalized health snapshot to your physician, …
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2023
December
21,
2023
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06:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics Department welcomes new physicians who focus on specific areas of spine and orthopaedic health, including pediatrics, adult and non-operative care.Earlier this year, Joseph Schwab, MD, joined Cedars-Sinai as the new …
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November
30,
2023
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06:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Hailing from Park City, Utah, Riley Mulholland enjoyed an upbringing steeped in the vibrant active outdoor sports culture of his hometown. From an early age, Mulholland took to the slopes, played football and lacrosse; he was the definition of a …
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September
27,
2023
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06:30 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Sixteen-year-old Rishee Ray is making history at Cedars-Sinai as the first pediatric patient to undergo halo-gravity traction ahead of spinal surgery.Rishee has spent most of his life in a wheelchair due to a condition known as spinal muscular …
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September
11,
2023
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06:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
Joseph H. Schwab, MD, MS, an internationally recognized leader in the diagnosis and treatment of complex orthopaedic and spinal oncology conditions, has joined Cedars-Sinai as the new director of Spine Oncology for Orthopaedic Surgery and the …
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