Dr. Peter S. Borden MD
Orthopedist
23456 Hawthorne Blvd #200 Torrance CA, 90505About
Dr. Peter Borden is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Torrance, CA. Dr. Borden specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Borden tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
George Washington University
Mechanical Engineering 1995
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Dr. Peter S. Borden MD's Expert Contributions
Does scoliosis need surgery?
Not all scoliosis needs surgery. Depending on the magnitude of your curve, scoliosis can be monitored for signs of progression. In patients with large curves (>45 degrees), surgery can oftentimes be an option for persistent pain, progression of the curve, cosmetic reasons, etc. It is often a good idea to monitor your curve progression with X-rays every 1-5 years. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, National Public Speaking -
Treatments
- Musculoskeletal Surgery, Sports Medicine, Arthritis And More
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Patellar Tendonitis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellowships
- Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Kentucky
Professional Society Memberships
- Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Western Orthopaedic Association
Articles and Publications
- Published
What do you attribute your success to?
- His training and desire to continue learning. His teaching, consulting, and development of new technologies puts him on the cutting edge of his field.
Hobbies / Sports
- Golfing, Exercising, Fly Fishing, Skiing
Dr. Peter S. Borden MD's Practice location
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Dr. Peter S. Borden MD's reviews
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