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Dr. Hao-Hua Wu, MD is a spine surgeon in Irvine, CA specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Hao-Hua Wu, MD is affiliated with UC Irvine Health, UC Irvine Health Gottschalk Medical Plaza, Regents of the University of California, UCI Health - Tustin, UCI Health - Yorba Linda, UCI Health Orthopaedic Surgery Services, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC, BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC and UCI Health - Costa Mesa.
1 Medical Plaza Drive
Irvine, CA 92697
101 The City Drive South Pavilion 3, Building 29a
Orange, CA 92868
1451 Irvine Boulevard
Tustin, CA 92780
1640 Newport Boulevard
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
18637 Yorba Linda Boulevard
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Musculoskeletal Problems
The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.
Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.
Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.
Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.
Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.
Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.
Dr. Hao-Hua Wu, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the None and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: None
Licensed In: California
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Dr. Hao-Hua Wu sees patients in Orange, CA, Irvine, CA, and Tustin, CA. His medical specialties are spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Dr. Wu attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Wu include spine surgery procedures and musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Wu is professionally affiliated with UC Irvine Health Gottschalk Medical Plaza.