Orthopaedic Specialists-North

read moreOur continually growing team of Board Certified Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physical Therapists cover all areas of physical motion restoration. Life is motion, and we welcome the opportunity to serve your needs with care, compassion and the most advanced orthopedic treatments and technology available. I've been seeing Dr. Stark for a decade and he's absolutely wonderful! Great attention to detail and very thorough. He always gets to the bottom of my medical issues and makes sure they are resolved without surgery.

read moreIn order to consistently deliver a high standard of medical care, Orthopedic Specialists of North County has carefully developed a dedicated team of physicians who have achieved outstanding success in their specialties. This enables us to provide you with a superior level of assessment, surgical and non-surgical treatment and rehabilitation, so that all your orthopedic and sports medicine needs will be met.

read moreThe shoulder is the most flexible joint in the body that enables a wide range of movements including forward flexion, abduction, adduction, external rotation, internal rotation, and 360-degree circumduction. Thus, the shoulder joint is considered the most insecure joint of the body, but the support of ligaments, muscles, and tendons function to provide the required stability. The shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint made up of three bones, namely the humerus, scapula, and clavicle. The end of the humerus or upper arm bone forms the ball of the shoulder joint.

read moreThe thoracic spine is the central part of the spine, also called the dorsal spine, which runs from the base of the neck to the bottom of your rib cage. The spine also called the back bone, plays a vital role in stability, smooth movement and protection of the delicate spinal cord. It is made up of bony segments called vertebra with fibrous tissue called intervertebral discs between them. Disc herniation is a condition where the central nucleus pushes through the outer edge of the disc, causing a bulge that compresses the spinal nerves.

read moreThe knee is a complex joint made up of different structures - bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. They all work together to maintain the knee's normal function and provide stability to the knee during movement. Having a well-functioning healthy knee is essential for our mobility and ability to participate in various activities. Understanding the anatomy of the knee enhances your ability to discuss and choose the right treatment procedure for knee problems with your doctor. The knee is a hinge joint made up of two bones, the thighbone (femur) and shinbone (tibia).