Upper Extremity Specialists

Upper Extremity Specialists Orthopedic Surgeons & Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeons located in La Jolla, CA & Chula V

The best position of sleep for your shoulders is either sleeping on your back or side. Avoid sleeping on your stomach as...
02/02/2023

The best position of sleep for your shoulders is either sleeping on your back or side. Avoid sleeping on your stomach as this can throw your shoulders out of alignment!

Some benefits of physical therapy include improved mobility, avoiding surgery, trauma recovery, fall prevention, and mor...
01/22/2023

Some benefits of physical therapy include improved mobility, avoiding surgery, trauma recovery, fall prevention, and more! Learn more from Medical News Today about who can benefit from physical therapy and how it may help:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/160645 -a-physical-therapist

When lifting objects, make sure to carry the object close to your body. This is vital for shoulder health. Avoid lifting...
01/18/2023

When lifting objects, make sure to carry the object close to your body. This is vital for shoulder health. Avoid lifting heavy objects with outstretched arms!

"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Best wishe...
01/16/2023

"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Best wishes from Upper Extremity Specialists on Martin Luther King Jr. Day πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡²

According to the CDC, injuries to joints, such as those related to sports or work, can increase the likelihood of develo...
01/14/2023

According to the CDC, injuries to joints, such as those related to sports or work, can increase the likelihood of developing osteoarthritis. Jobs that have repetitive motions, for example, repeated knee bending, place individuals at higher risk for this type of arthritis.
https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/pain/index.htm/

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9834 Genesee Avenue Ste 228
San Diego, CA
92037

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 2pm

Telephone

+18582256540

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At Upper Extremity Specialists of Synergy Orthopedic Specialists Medical Group in La Jolla and Chula Vista, California, Kristopher Downing, MD, and Daniel Brereton, DO, lead a team of orthopedic specialists who provide advanced surgical and nonsurgical treatments for upper extremities, including the hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. Upper Extremity Specialists of Synergy Orthopedic Specialists Medical Group are members of Synergy Orthopedic Specialists Medical Group, the largest private practice orthopedic group in the San Diego area. Dr. Downing, Dr. Brereton, and their team diagnose and treat a wide range of upper-extremity injuries, trauma, and diseases. They offer highly customized, expert care that may include nonoperative orthopedics, regenerative orthopedics, and meticulous orthopedic surgeries. The team at Upper Extremity Specialists of Synergy Orthopedic Specialists Medical Group also offers sports medicine diagnosis and treatment to athletes of all abilities from students to professionals. They work with patients to help them recover rapidly and safely so they can return to their sport with a low risk of future injuries. Upper Extremity Specialists of Synergy Orthopedic Specialists Medical Group accepts most insurance plans and welcomes new patients. Appointments are available by calling the practice or scheduling online.