Dr. Jonathan Cohen M.D.
Orthopedist
609 E. Orangeburg Avenue Modesto California, 95350About
Dr. Jonathan Cohen is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Modesto, California. Dr. Cohen specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and research of causes and treatment of hip, knee, and shoulder arthritis as well as rotator cuff tears. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Cohen provides surgical and non-surgical treatment of these disorders.
Education and Training
Tulane University School of Medicine
Tulane University School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Dr. Jonathan Cohen M.D.'s Expert Contributions
How long does it take for torn cartilage to heal?
cartilage usually does not heal. Cartilage tears are a normal aspect of living, Cartilage does not have blood flow and only in rare instances does it receive enough nutrition to heal. On the other hand, cartilage also does not have nerve supply and thus tears are often painless! Usually, one must tear or wear enough cartilage away that the underlying bone to start hurting. Bone is full of nerve, which is why hitting your shin, sustaining a fracture, or developing degenerative or post traumatic arthritis (thin cartilage) hurts. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief of Arthroplasty Valley Orthopaedic Surgical Residency 2012 - 2018
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Broken Ankle
- Abnormal Gait
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Operation Walk Los Angeles
Internships
- Tulane University School of Medicine
Fellowships
- Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
Professional Society Memberships
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, American Academy of Pain Management, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard Work
Hobbies / Sports
- Motocross
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