When joint pain, bone injuries, or mobility issues disrupt your life, you shouldn't have to wait for relief. At Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists, we make it easy to get the quick and comprehensive care you need.
Surgical and non-surgical options at LAOSS.
General orthopedics is the starting point for any musculoskeletal concern. Whether you're dealing with new pain you can't explain, a long-standing issue that's getting worse, or a recent injury — a general orthopedic visit is the most efficient way to get an accurate diagnosis and a clear treatment plan.
At LAOSS, your general orthopedic visit includes a focused history, a hands-on exam, and on-site X-ray when warranted. Most of our patients leave the first visit with a working diagnosis and a same-day plan — not just another referral. If sub-specialty care turns out to be the right path, we'll route you internally to the LAOSS surgeon who covers that body area (sports, hand, spine, joint replacement, foot and ankle), so you don't have to start over.
Most general orthopedic complaints improve with conservative care first — activity modification, physical therapy with your in-network provider, anti-inflammatories, bracing, or a targeted injection. We escalate only when conservative options aren't doing the job.
If you have a joint problem, your surgeon may want to try arthroscopy. This lets your surgeon see inside your joint with a small, thin camera called an "arthroscope." It can be used on any joint, but let's see it in the knee.
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Pain or dysfunction can come from any link in this chain — a bone, a joint surface, a tendon, a ligament, or the muscles around them. A general orthopedic evaluation is built to localize the problem efficiently, rule out the dangerous stuff, and point you toward the treatment most likely to work.
Joint pain, swelling, or limited motion can disrupt your daily routine, whether it develops gradually from arthritis or comes on suddenly after an injury. At LAOSS, our general orthopedists are trained to evaluate the full body — neck to foot — and triage efficiently.
We know how important it is to get clear answers quickly. That's why our diagnostic process is both thorough and efficient, with most patients leaving their first visit with a working diagnosis and a treatment plan in hand. A typical first visit includes a focused history, a hands-on physical exam, on-site X-ray when warranted, and a same-day conversation about what's going on and what comes next. If advanced imaging like MRI is needed, we schedule it within the week — not month-out.
Your evaluation is the first step toward the right solution. Set up your evaluation today to start getting expert care with our team of specialists.
Most musculoskeletal complaints get better without an operating room. We start with the least-invasive option that fits your situation and only escalate — to imaging, to injection, or to a sub-specialty surgeon — when the next step is clearly the right one. The following are the two tracks your visit may follow:
Evidence-based, non-surgical care designed to reduce pain, restore function, and let the body heal.
When conservative care isn't enough, we route you directly to the right LAOSS sub-specialist — no second referral.
General orthopedic care is mostly about good triage — knowing what's serious, what isn't, and what treatment is most likely to work for your specific situation.
Our orthopedists move stepwise — start with the least-invasive option that fits your situation, escalate only when it doesn't.
If most of these match your situation, a general orthopedic evaluation is the right next step.
These signs typically point toward an in-person evaluation with an orthopedist.
Your first visit is built to give you an answer the same day, not just another referral.
Recovery is rarely a straight line — but a clear plan with measurable milestones makes the path predictable.
In the first two weeks we focus on protecting the affected area, calming inflammation, and restoring basic motion.
Targeted physical therapy rebuilds strength, mobility, and confidence in the joint or muscle group.
Once function is restored, the focus shifts to keeping you there — and catching any recurrence early.
We talk through the risks and benefits with every patient — informed consent is a conversation, not a form.
Every orthopedic intervention carries a small set of standard risks. We screen, prepare, and monitor for these on every patient.
Some risks are tied to the specific structure we're treating. We discuss these in detail at your visit so you can weigh them against the benefits.
The board-certified, fellowship-trained providers at Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists aren't just experts in their field. They're deeply rooted in the communities they serve. With decades of combined experience and specialties spanning the full orthopedic spectrum, our team is here to help you move better, feel stronger, and get back to what you love.
Dr. Barba did my knee replacement. Surgery went smoothly and I was walking the next day. Six months in and I'm doing things I haven't done in years.
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