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Discover elite sports medicine recovery strategies used by professional athletes. Dr. Jones shares evidence-based tips on sleep, nutrition, and therapies to keep you active in Los Angeles. Keep reading to learn more!

Summer brings a surge in outdoor sports, but it also brings a rise in knee injuries. Learn how to protect your joints and stay active all season long with expert tips from our team. Keep reading!

Stem cell therapy is often called a miracle cure for joint pain, but is it actually effective? Learn the truth about regenerative medicine, FDA warnings, and the proven alternatives we offer at Kristofer J. Jones, MD.

Meniscus surgery can restore healthy knee function and dramatically reduce your pain. Performing some simple exercises during recovery can help you get back on your feet as quickly as possible. Here’s where to begin. 

Everyone uses their biceps muscles every day, but some people use them more than others. That can lead to tendon damage and the need for repair. Biceps tenodesis and tenotomy are two good options, but which is right for you?

A rotator cuff tear can be a very painful shoulder condition. Without proper treatment, this injury can develop into a condition called rotator cuff arthropathy, which is a severe type of arthritis. Here’s how to avoid that outcome.

Many people who experience knee pain understandably assume that the cause lies within the knee joint. In reality, many foot health issues can lead to knee pain. Let’s explore the foot + knee connections in more detail. 

If you’ve damaged your ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), you might be considering a procedure called Tommy John surgery. Here’s what you need to know about the process and timeline for recovery.

As the years pass, knee pain becomes more of a concern for many people. Whether you’ve experienced knee pain or watched someone close to you struggle with it, there are ways to keep your knees healthy and strong. Keep reading!

As we enter the New Year, many of us have resolved to embark on a new fitness routine. Here are a few ways you can get started without increasing your risk of sustaining an injury. Keep reading to learn more.

When instability develops in your shoulder, it can feel as though your shoulder is failing you. Fortunately, there are treatments that can help. Keep reading to learn how you can recognize and treat instability with our help.

For many of us, the holiday season means travel, which can lead to flare-ups in joint pain. This guide can help you manage or avoid joint pain as you travel to see friends and loved ones this holiday season.

For student athletes, fall is a time of renewed hope and preparation. For others, it’s an opportunity to improve strength and fitness ahead of the holidays. It isn’t surprising that fall can also bring an increased risk of sports injuries.

Recovering from an ACL tear can be frustrating, and you might be tempted to push a bit too hard when working back up to your normal activity levels. Here’s what you need to know to safely recover from this common knee injury.

Damaged cartilage can lead to significant pain. Unfortunately, once that cartilage is gone, it won’t regenerate on its own. Cartilage transplant surgery offers a solution and can help restore damaged joints. Read on to learn how.

A rotator cuff injury can prevent you from your everyday routines, but not every injury requires surgical intervention. Here’s how to know if a rotator cuff issue truly requires surgery and when you should seek help.

Using properties from your own blood, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy encourages the body's natural healing processes to ease joint discomfort and reduce inflammation. Discover how this innovative treatment can relieve your aching, aging joints.