Jervis Yau, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Physician

23/07/2025

Recovery After Hip Labral Surgery – What You Need to Know

After surgery, Dr. Yau prescribes a carefully designed rehab protocol to protect the hip and speed healing:
· Crutches: minimum 3 weeks post-op
· PT begins right away to restore mobility & prevent stiffness
· Core + hip strengthening begins once you're cleared to bear weight

Hip Labral Tear Surgeon Are you an athlete who participates in contact sports or in activities that require repetitive movements of the hip? Have you had a hip dislocation or traumatic injury? If so, hip labral tear surgeon, Dr. Jervis Yau can help. For patients in Santa Barbara, he provides diagnos...

22/07/2025

Question: How do I know if I tore my rotator cuff?
Answer: You might feel:
· Dull ache in your shoulder
· Weakness lifting or brushing teeth
· Pain while sleeping
· Clicking or catching

See a specialist for a full diagnosis.

Rotator Cuff Injury Specialist Are you an athlete who participates in sports that involve throwing overhead? If so, you may be at risk of sustaining a rotator cuff tear. A rotator cuff tear is typically caused by a fall, sports injury or degeneration. Rotator cuff injury specialist, Dr. Jervis Yau p...

20/07/2025

Did you know?
· The lateral meniscus absorbs ~70% of impact in the outer knee
· The medial meniscus absorbs ~50% in the inner knee

When lost or damaged, force increases — leading to arthritis. Meniscal transplantation can help.

Meniscus Transplant Surgeon Have you had a previous meniscus surgery where all or a large portion of your meniscus was removed? Do you have a current injury so severe the meniscus cannot be saved? Younger, active individuals may be candidates for an alternative meniscus treatment, known as meniscal....

17/07/2025

Manny Pacquiao is back—and at 46, he’s proving that passion and dedication transcend age. For Pacquiao, boxing is not just a career but a lifelong love. Whether you’re a fan or new to the sport, his story is a powerful reminder that chasing your passion can happen at any stage of life.

Manny Pacquiao is back to a familiar place in Los Angeles, looking for a new start and to add to his legendary career.

16/07/2025

What are the signs of hip impingement? Dr. Yau shares what patients often miss in this new video 👇
https://medilink.us/889m Medoh Health

11/07/2025

Throwing injuries can be tricky. First, Dr Yau will ask you about your pain and how it started. Then, he will check your shoulder’s movement and strength. If needed, he will get X-rays or MRIs to see what’s happening inside. Step-by-step, he will find the root cause and plan your recovery.

Throwing injuries in overhead athletes are commonly seen in baseball, tennis, volleyball and certain track and field events.

10/07/2025

27+ specialties now use program signals — but are you using them effectively? Here are 4 must-know tips to maximize your impact and land your ideal residency! https://www.ama-assn.org/medical-students/preparing-residency/4-tips-residency-applicants-wisely-use-program-signals American Medical Association

At least 27 physician specialties use program signals. What does the data show about the feature’s most effective use cases in residency selection?

08/07/2025

Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) injuries vary widely in severity, and treatment is tailored accordingly. For grade 1-2 tears, non-surgical management with bracing, rest, ice, and physical therapy often leads to successful recovery.

However, grade 3 or unstable tears, or those unresponsive to conservative care, may require surgical intervention. This could involve ligament repair or reconstruction using autografts or allografts.

Dr. Yau’s approach is personalized and evidence-based, aiming for optimal knee stability and function.

A medial collateral ligament injury can range from a mild sprain to a complete MCL tear. The hallmark symptom of an MCL injury is medial knee pain.

04/07/2025

Here’s to liberty, life…and ligaments that last! Dr. Yau wishes you a healing, hopeful, and high-flying 4th of July from the heart of California.

03/07/2025

A proximal hamstring tear isn’t just a “pull”—it usually hits with a sharp pop or snap deep in your buttock. If you’re suddenly struggling to walk or sit without pain, and notice swelling or bruising in the back of your thigh in the days after — you might be dealing with a tear.

Sometimes, the nearby sciatic nerve gets involved, causing tingling or numbness down your leg.

Patients affected by a tear in the proximal hamstring often experience acute pain with a “popping” sensation of the buttock region.

01/07/2025

Can your body grow new tendon tissue?

Dr. Yau says yes—with a little help from Regeneten. Here’s how this game-changing patch works to heal rotator cuff injuries. https://medilink.us/r0c2 Medoh Health

27/06/2025

Your meniscus is the rubbery, C-shaped cartilage that cushions the knee — absorbing shock between your shinbone and thighbone. But when it tears (from injury, overuse, or aging), it can cause:
❌ Pain
❌ Swelling
❌ Catching or locking
❌ Limited motion

In some cases, arthroscopic meniscus surgery is the best way to restore function and relieve pain.

The overall goal of meniscus surgery is to improve knee function. Repairing a torn meniscus can decrease the risk of developing future osteoarthritis.