OASIS

A minimally invasive approach to treat fractures of the fifth metatarsal, consisting of tiny incisions to access and align the bone using surgical har...

Surgical options for foot fractures.

Outpatient procedure to repair the fractured scaphoid with the placement of a metal screw; usually takes about one hour.

A surgical procedure to restore the knee joint's range of motion, function, and stability after an anterior cruciate ligament tear.

A viable and effective alternative to total hip replacement that conserves more bone and helps relieve hip pain and improve hip function by replacing ...

Also known as hip arthroplasty, complete hip replacement is quite a complex surgery. During this procedure, the damaged bone and cartilage in the hip ...

A surgical procedure to remove the damaged part or the entire meniscus in the knee, typically due to a torn meniscus. It can be performed through trad...

Minimally invasive procedure allowing the surgeon to view the knee joint and treat a wide range of knee injuries, including meniscectomy and reconstru...

Surgery to correct a torn knee ligament entails replacing the ligament with a piece of healthy tendon. The procedure may be performed while under gene...

Provides a medical safety net for injured youth with limited financial means, including free surgeries for San Diego students.

Recommended during recovery to help improve range of motion in the wrist after scaphoid fracture surgery.

Consultations for MLB, NBA, NHL, and NFL athletes to obtain recommendations from Dr. Chao.

Surgical procedure to relieve pain and restore function by removing the damaged end of the clavicle bone.

A minimally invasive procedure used to treat tennis elbow, involving small incisions and an arthroscope for examination and treatment of joint problem...

This surgical procedure involves making 2 or 3 small incisions to assess and treat ankle injuries. It is typically performed on an outpatient basis.

A minimally invasive approach to repair or tighten torn ligaments or tendons in the shoulder. It utilizes a thin instrument known as the arthroscope t...

A minimally invasive surgical procedure orthopedic surgeons use to treat problems in the ankle joint, involving a thin fiber-optic camera to assess an...

Dr. David J. Chao, MD is a board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with a Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine.

Customized care for professional athletes and others.

Minimally invasive approach to treat shoulder conditions such as rotator cuff repair, labrum removal or repair, and more.

A surgical procedure for repairing UCL injuries, involving grafting tissue and reconstruction.

Wrist arthroscopy is a surgical procedure to relieve painful symptoms resulting from orthopedic conditions such as chronic wrist pain, wrist fractures...

Non-invasive treatment to alleviate pain from a torn meniscus.

Work with a physical therapist to regain motion and strengthen the shoulder joint during the recovery period.

A program recommended after shoulder surgery to rebuild muscle strength and restore range of motion. It involves pain and inflammation alleviation tec...

Recommended after arthroscopic surgery to aid recovery, starting approximately 10 days post-surgery.

Injections using PRP for enhanced healing.

A treatment that uses components from a patient's own blood to promote healing.

These injections are a new technique that can help the healing of painful knee injuries, and the plasma that will be injected into the knee will come ...

A non-invasive treatment approach recommending rest for recovery.

A program to ensure proper healing of the elbow post-surgery, may involve exercises to regain strength and movement.

These injections use adult stem cells taken from bone marrow or fat to promote pain relief and healing. Stem cell injections can reduce inflammation, ...

Are Stem Cell Injections Efficient Knee Injury Treatments? How Does Platelet-Rich Plasma Work? What Are Exosomes and How Do They Function?

Used post-surgery to stabilize the elbow during recovery.

Treatment options for elbow injuries.

Surgical procedure to relieve pain caused by biceps tendinosis, involving reattaching the biceps tendon to the humerus.

Surgery to fix dislocated joints.

Minimally invasive surgery performed arthroscopically to stitch a torn meniscus.

Surgical procedures to repair rotator cuff injuries.

Arthroscopic surgery to restore the function and flexibility of the shoulder and relieve pain that failed to be controlled by less invasive treatments...

A surgical procedure to repair a superior labrum, anterior to posterior (SLAP) tear in the shoulder, often performed arthroscopically to ensure a fast...

Surgery to repair the UCL in the elbow.