Desert Orthopedic Center A Medical Group, Inc

An Award-Winning, Nationally Recognized Orthopedic Center

Comprehensive care for a wide range of bone and joint conditions using the most advanced and innovative treatments to ensure faster recovery and return to routine activities.

Our SPECIALTIES

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Robotic Assisted Hip Replacement

Robotic-assisted hip replacement is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that involves the use of a specialized robotic system to remove the damaged parts of a hip joint and replace them with an artificial prosthesis or implant.

Cervical Disc Replacement

Cervical disc replacement is a procedure in which an artificial disc is used to replace a degenerated disc in the neck and restore the normal height between the two adjacent vertebrae. This relieves pressure on the spinal nerves, provides stability, and retains mobility of the neck.

Publications

Joint Replacement

The Anterior Approach for Total Hip Replacement Advancements in Ankle Replacement Surgery

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Spine

Conversations In orthopedics 2014 Conversations in orthopedics 2018

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Sports Medicine

Innovations in Arthroscopy Subchondroplasty

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What People are Saying

As a founder of the American HMO Movement 45 years ago and as one who organized and managed thousands of physicians within the managed care industry, I can affirm without equivocation that Dr Friscia’s skill set, mathematical precision, grasp of value-based care and empathy are profoundly..
I have been seeing Dr Smith since November of 2017 I have osteoarthritis and pain in my left lower back. Dr Smith never GAVE UP on me to get relief from my back pain. He tried ablation, medical branch block, and now intercostal injections which have helped immensely. I can't say enough about..