Phil T.
I was seen by Dr Zwahlen in 2008 after suffering an injury during soccer practice in which, it turned out, I had torn 3/4 ligaments in my left knee (ACL, PCL & LCL). Having only been in the US for 1 week on my year of study abroad from the UK, it was a truly harrowing experience and not the way I wished to start my life in the US. From the outset, Dr Zwahlen was empathetic, honest, knowledgeable and safety conscious. All things you need when going through a life changing event. He opted for … [Read more...]
Martha C.
I saw Dr. Murthy for a broken bone in my hand that had split in a way that made it unwise to have it heal without screws. I was extremely happy with the care Dr. Murthy took every step of the way. I always felt heard and she took the time to explain everything. The surgery went beautifully as did my healing. My hand works perfectly with several screws in it. Full strength and dexterity regained much faster than I expected and now, a year and a half later I defy anyone to find the surgery scar on … [Read more...]
Dianne Z.
I needed carpal metacarpal surgery on my hand and had put it off for as long as I could because 1) I had never had surgery and didn't want any and 2) I was a sponsored professional mountain bike rider and rode 7 days a week twice a week as well as run and strength train and didn't want to give that up for recovery. Finally the pain and swelling in my hand effected riding, working out and work. Dr. Murthy was my surgeon and the only thing I can say is WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG???? The surgery was … [Read more...]
New Videos! Learn how to use your knee brace
California Sports and Orthopaedic Insitute's Andrew Simpkins, ATC and Melissa Chancellor, PA-C have recorded this video to introduce our surgery patients to the knee brace designed to help with their recovery. For more information on the resources Andrew can provide to help with your recovery, click here. … [Read more...]
New Videos! Learn how to use your shoulder sling.
California Sports and Orthopaedic Insitute's Andrew Simpkins, ATC and Melissa Chancellor, PA-C have recorded a new video to introduce our shoulder surgery patients to the shoulder sling designed to help with their recovery. For more information on the resources Andrew can provide to help with your recovery, click here. … [Read more...]
The MLB is using PRP Injections
The MLB is using PRP injections to help their players recover from injury and get back in the game. Come see the docs at Cal Sports & Ortho to discuss how this cutting-edge technique can help your body heal itself. Freeman (wrist) receives PRP injection … [Read more...]
Dr. Eppley Appointed to the Berkeley Wellness Letter digital editorial board
The U.C. Berkeley Wellness Letter just celebrated 30 years of publishing one of the most successful and trusted health newsletters in the country. Through it, the experts at the School of Public Health at U.C. Berkeley has brought nationwide awareness to issues surrounding health promotion and disease prevention since its creation in 1984. As an extension of that publication, they have recently launched an award-winning website, berkeleywellness.com To ensure that every article published has … [Read more...]
NYTimes.com: Shots Beat Pills for Knee Arthritis Relief
This New York Times article, Shots Beat Bills for Knee Arthritis Relief, confirms what we have found to be true at Cal Sports, that injections can be an effective tool in pain relief for patients with knee arthritis. Give us a call to schedule an appointment with one of our specialists to discuss what the best treatment is for managing your arthritis. … [Read more...]
Dr. Eppley Chosen among the Best Doctors of 2013
Based on an extensive, impartial, peer-review survey that involve thousands of doctors nationwide, Dr. Eppley was named among the top 5% of U.S. Doctors. Physicians cannot pay to be listed in this registry, it is based on the opinion of his peers: Reviewed and elected by their peers Clinically and academically accomplished Affiliated with national and global centers of excellence, including Dana Farber, Baylor, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, Johns Hopkins and other leaders. Leading medical … [Read more...]