What Our Patients Are Saying

I have had facet arthritic pain for the past two years at my L3/L4 and L4/L5 as a result of a sports injury and military service. Orthopedic surgery was not a viable option. Over the past two years I have done 3 rounds of physical therapy, chiropractic therapy, 3 sets of radio frequency ablation, and 2 stem cell injections. Radio frequency ablation was effective for 10-14 months but the nerves grew back and my pain returned about 8 months ago. PT didn’t really help. As a result of my pain I developed bad movement patterns and my body created stiffness in my low back in order to prevent painful movements. Prior to my injections I could NOT; run, hyper extend, or swim without pain.

Dr. Derrington spent over two hours during my initial consult, to listen to my history and he conducted an extremely comprehensive physical assessment. He then walked me through a treatment course of action. I have NEVER had a physician take this much time to conduct an evaluation. He used an online musculoskeletal program to show exactly where my injury was, and where he intended to conduct the injections. He spent at least 30 minutes of the evaluation educating me about the pros/cons of the injections and what I could expect from a recovery standpoint. He was extremely candid during the entire process. Dr. Derrington recommended a set of PRP injections at my facet joints (L3/L4, L4/L5, L5/S1) as well as a series of injections near my L4/L5 disk, and a series of injections into my lumbar stabilization muscles. What sets his clinic apart from other regenerative clinics is the fact that he did a series of injections throughout the back. He injected the PRP in the muscles, facet joints, and near the disk.

Three days after my consultation, I had the procedure. The procedure went smoothly. It took about 5 weeks for me to notice changes. I am currently 9 weeks post procedure. I am able to run upwards of 3 miles, 2 times a week. I can swim without pain, and am able to hit the stationary bike for 60 minutes at a time. I can do most calisthenic workouts. I have no background pain. I still have limitations with hyper extension and rotational movements, however, I am able to extend and rotate much farther than I could 9 weeks ago. 8 weeks after the procedure he conducted a virtual follow up.

Dr. Derrington has a fantastic clinic. He truly cares about his patients, and takes the time to understand the underlying problem. I highly recommend seeing him if you have chronic pain.

– Jeremy C.
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In 2019, I was told by an orthopedic surgeon that I needed a meniscectomy. I got a second opinion with Dr. Derrington and he fixed my Left Knee Large Meniscus tear with his state of the art PRP procedure. 2 years and counting, my Left knee is 100% functional with no symptoms. I recently went back because I don’t trust any other doctors with my orthopedic issues. After a strenuous hike, I started having soreness and stiffness in the back of my right leg, Dr. Derrington gave me a thorough exam and a diagnosis of a hamstring strain. Minimal treatment will be needed, brace and PT only. Derrington Orthopedics is where I go to for all my orthopedic needs. He has always been available to me for any questions or issues regarding general health and well-being!

– Teresa Turner
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Hope you are doing well. Just wanted to give you a quick update (reflected in the most recent survey I did for you guys).

It’s been two weeks and I’ve been completely pain free! During these two weeks, I have taken long car rides and just got back from Seattle (multiple uncomfortable plane rides) and even with those previous triggers there hasn’t been any regression at all. I’ve also done some intense work in the house and yard which resulted in significant soreness (which had me worried for a sec) but went away naturally. I am still doing the exercise and have some tightness to release but my flexibility has changed exponentially especially as it related to my leg and back.

Happy to discuss the details further if you are interested. Otherwise just rest assured that things have evolved since our last chat and it’s been positive. Hope you find some joy knowing that your work transforms lives, I can’t remember the last time I felt this normal. Thank you.

More to come,
Carl
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💯💪💪 i had 2 surgeons tell me i needed surgery in my shoulder. Dr Derrington gave me amniofix injections and within 6 months i was 💯 better! I recently did my lower back, can’t wait to see results!

– Anonymous
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Hey Doctor Derrington! It’s going great. The past 2 weeks have really felt a lot better and I’m able to go 100% plus the flare up down the leg from the golfing really has not been present at all anymore. I trained yesterday with the Oakland Roots professional team and ran a lot and it felt great, thanks so much for everything you do!

– Omar Y.
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My boss’s wife was having a lot of pain with her knees so they made an appointment right see Dr. Derrington to discuss his PRP procedure. The process sounded great, so she decided to have it done, which was a game changer for her. It really helped to eliminate her pain and she has had no complaints since the procedure. They have only great things to say about Dr. Derrington, and his office staff. In fact, they have referred several of their friends to this office!

– Carrie R.
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Dr. Derrington and his staff are top notch. I give my highest recommendation to the work they do.

– Frank F.
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I had some pretty severe issues with my knees, Dr. Derrington’s treatment and care has allowed me to get back on the hiking trails, and given me back an important part of my life….

– Rodney S.
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Dr. Derrington and his team at Derrington Orthopedics are consummate professionals who emphasize high quality care and patient satisfaction. I can personally attest to seeing the amazing results of his work firsthand. I highly recommend him and his team without reservation for those looking for alternative solutions at dealing with pain and physical dysfunction.

– ProResults PT
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Dr. Derrington and his staff are very professional. I have referred patients there in the past and we have co-treated cases together. I would not hesitate referring in the future. He is also a source of good advice for difficult cases. He has given me valuable advice to help patients get better results.

– Orange County Disc Associates
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