South County Orthopedic Specialists

03/05/2026

Ulnar Nerve Lesions: Causes and Treatments of Nerve Damage.

An ulnar nerve injury (sometimes called an ulnar nerve lesion) can cause pain and numbness in your arm. Your arm might also feel weak if you hurt the nerve.

02/26/2026

Preventing Shoulder Pain After Vaccine Injection (SIRVA).

Shoulder pain is a common side effect of a vaccine. Usually, it gets better fairly quickly and causes no long-term problems. However, some people develop a rare problem called shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).

02/20/2026

At South County Orthopedic Specialists, we’re proud to offer extended hours for our state-of-the-art musculoskeletal MRI.

Our advanced imaging allows us to evaluate the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, and foot. MR Arthrogram appointments are also available on weekdays.

We accept all patients. Contracted insurances include Medicare, all PPO plans, and Optum / Optum Cal-Optima. Competitive cash rates are available, and no referral is required.

Hours
Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Call 949-699-6736 to schedule or text “appointment” to 949-586-3200.

02/19/2026

Hip Replacement Dislocation.

Normal hip joints have many surrounding structures that help to stabilize the hip joint. These structures include muscles, ligaments, and the normal bony structure of the hip joint. Together, these structures keep the ball (the femoral head) within the socket (the acetabulum).

02/17/2026

Thank you Dr. Veneziano and the SCOS team for taking care of our OC Sheriff Department!

We love getting notes from our happy patients!

02/12/2026

Reduced opioid use found after knee surgery with mini-scope technique.

A new study led by Marshall University researchers found that patients who underwent knee surgery using a minimally invasive "needle arthroscopy" technique used significantly fewer opioids after surgery compared to those treated with standard arthroscopy.

01/26/2026

Q&A: How sports-related concussions affect reaction times.

When playing sports, it's important to remember: Brains don't have seat belts. When rapid acceleration or deceleration of the brain inside the skull occurs with a blow to the head, a concussion happens, which in some cases can lead to lasting impacts on motor and cognitive skills needed to k...

01/23/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors!!!
We are humbled and honored to have our very own SCOS docs recognized for this award.
Castle Connolly Top Doctors represent the top 7% of all U.S. practicing physicians. Castle Connolly Top Doctors are peer-nominated, and thoroughly vetted by our physician-led research team. These doctors are best-in-class healthcare providers, embodying excellence in clinical care as well as interpersonal skills.
A round of applause for our superstars!
Dr. Ajay N. Gurbani (Foot and Ankle)
Dr. Nimish R. Kadakia (Sports Medicine, General Orthopedics)
Dr. Abraham D. Kim (Hip and Knee Replacement)
Dr. Amar A. Patel (Hand, Wrist, and Elbow)
Dr. Jeffrey E. Wong (Sports Medicine, General Orhthopedics)
Dr. Ari Youderian (Shoulder and Elbow)
Visit you website to make an appointment with our providers! www.scosortho.com
https://www.castleconnolly.com/castle-connolly-top-doctors

01/19/2026

What Causes Leg Pain (and How to Find Relief).

Leg pain can be caused by overuse, trauma, minor injuries, infection, or severe medical conditions. Although the most common causes are minor, temporary conditions, a prompt diagnosis and treatment of more severe conditions can help prevent pain from worsening and improve your long-term outlook.

01/12/2026

5 Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome You Should Know.

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that develops when the median nerve-a major nerve that controls movement and sensation in the hand and fingers-becomes compressed or pinched. Specifically, this nerve supplies sensations to your thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers. As a result, you can....

01/10/2026

Congratulations to our SCOS doctors for being selected as Top Medical Professionals for 2026 by the Orange County Medical Association's (OCMA) Physicians of Excellence (POE) program.
Every year, OCMA profiles physicians who they believe are the "Best of the Best" in the OC HealthCare Community.
Congrats to Dr. Nimish Kadakia, Dr. Amar Patel, Dr. Ari Youderian, and Dr. Jeffrey Wong on their selection!

01/07/2026

What's Causing Your Inner Elbow Pain—and How To Treat It.

Inner elbow pain pain often stems from overuse and repetitive stress. It can sometimes develop in response to injury or inflammation, such as medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow) or arthritis.