Excellence in the Art and Science of
Functional Restoration and Pain Relief
In San Diego North County

Orthopaedic Specialists of North County (formerly Tri-City Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Group) has been providing comprehensive orthopaedic care of the highest quality to residents of San Diego’s North County region since 1973. Our team of 10 board certified physician specialists cover all areas of physical motion restoration including:

• Shoulder
• Upper Extremity
• Total Joint Replacement
• Neck
• Spine
• Back
• Knee
• Ankle/Foot
• Sports Medicine
• Pain Management
• Worker’s Compensation
• Physical Therapy

… plus much more!

Life is motion, and we welcome the opportunity to serve your needs with care, compassion and the most advanced orthopaedic treatments and technology available.

Phone: 760.724.9000
(Phones open Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)  

Office Hours:  Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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In The News
Read about Dr. Helgager and the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing technique in the North County Times.

Take a look at a San Diego Magazine profile on Dr. Esch, Dr. Hartman, and Dr. Stark and how they're expanding the realm of arthroscopic reconstructive surgery.

What’s New
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing
Whatever your passion might be—sports, work or family activities—don’t let arthritis hip pain stop you.  We have recently added clinically proven Birmingham Hip Resurfacing technology to our list of services. This exciting alternative to total hip replacement restores vigorous lifestyles to younger, more active patients with less bone resection.

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New! On-Site Dexa Scanning
Osteoporosis Screening      
Now Available
It is one of the most accurate ways to diagnosis and monitor Osteoporosis and determine your treatment plan.

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New! Now Available
Platlet Therapy for Treatment of Tendonitis & Tendinosis
We now offer Injectable Platelets & Growth Factors therapy to harness your body's natural healing power. It's the non-surgical approach to unresponsive injuries.

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New Services!
Wellness Program & Massage
Our Physical Therapy Department now offers a new Wellness Program of individual exercise instruction for our patients and the general public.

Plus, we've also added Swedish, Thai, Pregnancy, Sports, and other types of Massage. Relax and rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit.

Call 760.477.1350 to make an appointment

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