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A runner with highlighted hip anatomy illustrating a hip labral tear, emphasizing advanced diagnosis and the best hip labrum repair in Orange County, CA, for active patients seeking lasting pain relief.
How Long Can You Wait to Treat a Hip Labral Tear?
Hip pain from a labral tear can change the way you move long before it changes the way you live. Learn when it's time to seek expert care from the best orthopedic surgeon in Orange County and take the first step toward protecting your long-term joint health.
Hip Surgery
Hip Arthroscopic Labral Repair
A runner holds their hip while experiencing pain during exercise, highlighting conditions that may require hip preservation surgery from the best hip surgeon in San Diego, CA to restore mobility and return to an active lifestyle.
Hip Preservation Surgery: A Modern Hip Pain Treatment
Hip pain does not have to define your future. Discover why more active adults are turning to the best hip surgeon in San Diego to explore advanced treatment options that help protect long-term mobility.
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Surgery
A pickleball player lunges to return a shot during a match, highlighting the risk of a pickleball injury and the importance of seeking care from the best orthopedic doctor in San Diego for a safe return to play.
The Pickleball Injury Epidemic: What Active Adults Need to Know
Pickleball is bringing more people onto the court than ever before and changing how active adults stay healthy. But jumping into a new sport can lead to joint pain or flares of old sports injuries. This article offers expert tips on preventing joint injuries and when to see the best sports medicine doctor in San Diego before your injury gets worse.
Shoulder Pain
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Senior golfer lining up a putt on the green after hip treatment, highlighting an active lifestyle after hip surgery with the best hip surgeon in Southern California.
Restoring Mobility & Performance After Hip Surgery
This article explains how to regain strength and mobility after hip surgery, with recovery tips from the best hip surgeon in Southern California.
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Surgery
Illustration of the hip joint highlighting hip anatomy and pain, representing care from the best hip surgeon in Orange County, CA.
Minimally Invasive Labral Repair vs. Labral Reconstruction
Hip pain affects every step and every workout. This article explains two of the best techniques for repairing a torn labrum and where to find the best hip surgeon in Orange County for minimally invasive surgery and a faster recovery.
Hip Arthroscopic Labral Repair
Hip Arthroscopic Labral Reconstruction
Athlete with hip pain highlighting the joint, illustrating nonsurgical sports injury treatment from the best hip doctor in San Diego, CA.
How Orthobiologics Are Used for Hip Pain Relief
Hip pain can make it harder to stay active and enjoy the activities that keep you healthy. For those struggling with hip pain and looking for a non-surgical treatment, this article explains how orthobiologics can help and where to find the best orthopedic surgeon in San Diego who offers targeted orthobiologic injections.
Injectible Orthobiologics
Athlete holding a painful knee during outdoor exercise, with a highlighted knee joint illustrating knee pain and potential sports injury, emphasizing evaluation and treatment options from the best knee surgeon in San Diego, CA.
Meniscus Tear vs. Arthritis: What is Causing Your Knee Pain?
This article explains what different knee pain symptoms can mean and why people from across the country choose the best orthopedic surgeon in San Diego for precision treatment.
Meniscus Surgery
Sports Injuries
Person using a walker during recovery after hip surgery at home, demonstrating mobility rehabilitation, strength rebuilding, and guidance from the best orthopedic surgeon in Southern California for successful hip replacement recovery.
How to Prepare Yourself & Your Home for Hip Surgery Recovery
Hip surgery recovery starts long before you get to the operating room. This article from the best hip surgeon in Southern California explains what you can do in the days and weeks leading up to surgery to help prepare your body and home for a smooth recovery.
Hip Surgery
Senior woman using a walker while regaining mobility at home during recovery after hip surgery, demonstrating rehabilitation progress and support from the best orthopedic surgeon in Orange County, CA.
Hip Surgery Recovery Tips from the Top Hip Surgeon in the OC
Thousands of Americans get hip surgery every year, for a plethora of reasons. Whether you’re getting a simple bursectomy or a full hip replacement, understanding how to prepare for recovery and what to expect from the best hip surgeon in Orange County can help.
Hip Arthroscopy
Athletic Asian man sitting on a park bench and holding his lower hip area due to hip pain after exercise, seeking expert diagnosis and treatment from the best sports injury hip doctor in San Diego, CA.
What is Hip Arthroscopy and Are You a Candidate?
Some hip pain just doesn’t go away, no matter how much rest, therapy, or patience you throw at it. This article explains how to know if hip arthroscopy is right for you and where to find the best hip surgeon in San Diego to guide your treatment.
Hip Arthroscopy
Female runner holding her hip during an outdoor workout, illustrating pain and mobility issues caused by a gluteus tendon tear and treatment options from the best orthopedic doctor for hip conditions in San Diego, CA.
Gluteus Tendon Tears: A Hip Injury Affecting Active Adults
That nagging pain on the outside of your hip might be more than hip bursitis or part of natural aging like you've been told. This article explains what active adults need to know about a commonly missed hip injury and how the best hip surgeon in San Diego can put you on the path back to moving without pain.
Gluteus Tendon Tear
Woman performing hip flexor stretch at home for relief from hip bursitis, guided by best hip surgeon in San Diego
Hip Bursitis vs. Hip Labral Tear: How to Tell the Difference
Persistent hip pain can interfere with everything from getting through your workday to your ability to enjoy your favorite activities. This article explains the differences between two of the most commonly confused hip conditions, along with treatment insights from the best orthopedic surgeon in San Diego.
Hip Arthroscopic Labral Repair
Male athlete stretching after a workout recovered more quickly with orthobiologics under the care of the best sports medicine doctor in San Diego, CA.
An Athlete’s Guide to Non-Surgical Orthobiologics
Sports injuries used to mean getting benched for the season. Discover how modern regenerative treatments with the best sports medicine doctor in San Diego can help get you back in the game faster.
PRP
BMAC
Sports Injuries
Active woman holding her hip in discomfort during a run, illustrating hip pain treated by the best orthopedic surgeon for hip arthroscopy in San Diego, CA.
Hip Injury? Learn When You Need a Sports Medicine Specialist
Hip pain can be confusing, especially when you’re second-guessing your symptoms and trying to find the most non-invasive treatment. This article breaks down what symptoms point toward needing to see a surgeon and what surgical and non-surgical treatment options are available.
Hip Arthroscopy
Surfer carving a turquoise wave, highlighting faster recovery from injury with BMAC and PRP from the best orthopedic doctor in San Diego for sports injury recovery.
PRP & BMAC: Game-Changers for Sports Injury Recovery
A stubborn sports injury can hijack your training, your sleep, and even the way you walk through a normal day. Learn about two of the most popular orthobiologic injection options from the best sports medicine doctor in San Diego, who can help you return to training and playing faster.
PRP
BMAC
Athlete is sitting on an outdoor basketball court holding his knee, showing signs of a knee injury and seeking care from the best orthopedic doctor in Encinitas.
What's the Difference Between an ACL and an MCL Injury?
Whether it happens suddenly or gradually, a knee injury can turn your entire life upside down. Learn the differences between ACL and MCL injuries, treatment options, and what recovery may look like, from the best orthopedic surgeon in San Diego.
ACL Reconstruction Surgery
ACL Repair
MCL Repair
Sports medicine specialist applying supportive knee tape to an athlete during treatment by the best sports medicine orthopedic doctor in San Diego.
What to Look For in a Sports Medicine Doctor for Athletes
Choosing the right sports medicine doctor can shape your recovery and your future in the game. Learn how to find the best orthopedic surgeon in San Diego for sports injury recovery.
ACL Repair
Regenerative Treatments
Sports Injuries
Orthopedic specialist examining a patient’s shoulder injury before treatment by the best rotator cuff surgeon in San Diego
Your Rotator Cuff Tear Surgery Recovery Guide
Rotator cuff surgery recovery is a time-consuming process that requires careful planning, but understanding what to expect can help alleviate stress. Walk through the recovery timeline, physical therapy phases, and practical tips to safely return to daily life from the best rotator cuff surgeon in San Diego.
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Sports Injuries
A man exercising outside holds his knee in pain and may have an ACL injury in San Diego
ACL Repair vs. ACL Reconstruction: Know the Differences
An ACL tear can leave you facing tough choices about how to protect your knee and get back to the activities you enjoy. This article breaks down the key facts about ACL repair vs. ACL reconstruction, ACL surgical options, and ACL surgery recovery from the best ACL surgeon in San Diego.
ACL Repair
ACL Reconstruction Surgery
A man holds his shoulder in pain and needs to consult with the best shoulder surgeon in San Diego
6 Reasons to See an Orthopedic Surgeon for Shoulder Pain
Not all shoulder pain is created equal, and knowing when to get expert help can make all the difference. If you're unsure whether your symptoms need more than rest and ice, this guide from the best shoulder surgeon in San Diego will help you recognize the red flags that indicate the need for a specialist’s care.
Shoulder Labral Repair
Shoulder Fracture Surgery
Rotator Cuff Surgery
A man runs fast for exercise and has an active, athletic lifestyle thanks to the best sports medicine and orthopedic doctor in San Diego
Is It Time to See the Best Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego?
If you're an athlete dealing with lingering pain or just sustained a sports injury, knowing when to see the best orthopedic surgeon in San Diego could be the key to getting back to the activities you love, without risking long-term damage.
Sports Injuries
Closeup of a doctor administering a regenerative therapy injection to a patient’s knee in San Diego
What's the Difference Between PRP and BMAC Injections?
Considering PRP or BMAC injections for chronic pain or injury recovery? Learn how these cutting-edge regenerative therapies in San Diego compare and which one might be the right fit for your body and goals.
PRP
PRP
BMAC
BMAC
Regenerative Therapy
Closeup of a woman’s hips who is outdoors exercising and may need a hip labral repair in San Diego
Hip Pain? When to See a Hip Labral Repair Specialist
Persistent hip pain can signal more than just strain from an active lifestyle; it might indicate a hip labral tear. Learn how to recognize the symptoms, explore non-surgical and surgical treatment options, and determine when to seek help from the best orthopedic specialist in San Diego.
Hip Labral Tear
Hip Labral Tear
Man in San Diego seeking non-surgical pain-relief for joint pain to restore movement
Looking For Non-Surgical Joint Pain Treatment in San Diego?
Explore non-surgical sports injury treatments in San Diego with Dr. Samagh — including PRP, BMAC, and orthobiologics. Heal naturally and avoid surgery.
Regenerative Treatments
Male patient receiving expert care for sports injury, joint pain and tendon tear in San Diego.
Expert Sports Injury Care in San Diego
Looking for an expert sports medicine doctor in San Diego? Dr. Sanjum Samagh offers advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments — from shoulder and knee repair to cutting-edge regenerative therapies — designed to help active individuals recover quickly and return to peak performance.
Sports Injuries

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Close to Home: Get Comprehensive Joint Care in Encinitas

Our orthopedic surgical clinic and regenerative therapy services in Encinitas are easily accessible for North County, San Diego, Cardiff, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, Leucadia, Oceanside, Del Mar, Torrey Pines, and Carlsbad residents.
Whether you’re seeking treatment for a sports injury, joint pain, or long-term mobility issues, we’re here to provide exceptional care tailored to your needs at our conveniently located office.  Whether you’re an athlete recovering from injury or an active individual looking to regain mobility, SPORT is the premier choice for the best orthopedic surgeon and the best regenerative therapies in San Diego.
San Diego Performance Orthopedics 
& Regenerative Therapy

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310 Santa Fe Dr., Ste. 112
Encinitas, CA 92024

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