SOCO welcomes Michael Prell, our new executive director. Having received his MBA from USC, Mr. Prell joins our office, most recently from Beech Street, where he served as the assistant director of network development. We look forward to the positive improvements he will bring to our office and your experience with us.
SOCO is also pleased to welcome Janell Migeot, RN to our office staff. Janell received her nursing degree from Saddleback College and trained at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. Janell will be working in our back office improving patient services.
Fall 2009
Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick Releases the Results of Biomechanical and Laboratory Testing
The prestigious Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery recently published the work of Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick on upper extremity conditions. Dr. Fitzpatrick's work investigates the contribution of dynamic muscle stabilizers on the medial collateral ligament of the elbow, which is often injured in the throwing athlete. read the publication
In a separate publication, Dr. Fitzpatrick published the results of his investigations into minimally invasive shoulder surgery. His work allows doctors to predict the location of the axillary nerve during surgery, thus reducing the risk of nerve injury. read the publication
August 5 , 2009
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy Now Available at SOCO
Platelet Rich Plasma Injections or Autologous PRP therapy is a procedure performed on tendons, ligaments, and painful joints all over the body to accelerate the healing process... read the publication
At South Orange County Orthopaedics, we believe in providing the most advanced orthopaedic care, in the most compassionate manner possible, in order to restore your quality of life.
SOCO is a proud supporter of the Airlift Research Foundation whose
mission is to improve the care
of our US military personal
injured in combat.