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Dr. James McClurg

Orthopedic Surgery
San Diego, CA
37 years experience male

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San Diego, CA

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10672 Wexford St Ste 240, San Diego, CA
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About

Bio

Compassion and understanding make recovery easier.<br />"I'm often asked why I became an orthopedic specialist. I'll never forget what led me to the profession. In the 6th grade, I had a serious knee injury. I had two surgeries and a cast, and my recovery took months. The orthopedic surgeon who took care of me was great and truly inspired me. "That experience also taught me a great deal about caring for patients. My surgeon explained everything to me and was simply a nice, good person. I always remember that as my patient, you need not just my medical expertise but my compassion and understanding. It can make a hard time in your life easier, and I'm glad I can be here for you." Dr. McClurg comes from a military family. He was born on the Air Force base in Puerto Rico and grew up there. He also served in the Army Reserve Medical Corps, attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel. In his free time, Dr. McClurg enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, swimming, and the outdoors. He is a history buff and is also active in his church. Meet the pioneering orthopedic specialist who cares about you.<br />Dr. McClurg is a board-certified orthopedist with a Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopedic Sports Medicine and has over 20 years of medical experience. He is a pioneer in leading-edge orthopedic surgery. In fact, he was among the first surgeons in the region to perform knee and shoulder surgeries that are considered commonplace today. Dr. McClurg has an excellent, documented track record and has helped more than 10,000 people with all kinds of orthopedic conditions. You&rsquo;ll also find that Dr. McClurg is sincerely interested in you and your recovery. He never forgets that when you need his specialized care, you may be in pain and feeling vulnerable about your situation. Dr. McClurg&rsquo;s experience and personal attention can help make it easier for you to get the results you need, so you can get back to your life again.

Specialties
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Orthopedic Surgery

Hand Surgery

Sports Medicine

Doctor Q&A

118 Answers
13 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
You : You may have a compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow better known as cubital tunnel syndrome. If the numbness is to the ring and small fingers t... Read More
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A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
Please : Please state your age, sex and describe why you cannot wear regular shoes. Are youi having any enlargement of your hands, head cicumference or any cha... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
Your : Your symptoms are fairly generalized and are highly indicative of a systemic problem. The possibilities are extensive and need a comprehensive medical... Read More
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A 58-year-old female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
Your : Your clinical presentation may not indicate an orthopedic problem. You seem to have some sort of neuropathic problem vs possible metabilic problem. A ... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
The : The concern here is shortness of breath. This should be checked to avoid complications. It could be something very simple but it could get complicated... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
The : The answer doesn't make sense. The hip tends to be a very stable joint by the ball and socket geometry. If regular x-rays are normal i would suggest h... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
The : The stiffness to the knee is either a mechanical problem with the prosthesis such as overstuffing or adhesions of the vastus intermedius which is one ... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
You : You need surgery as soon as possible. You are lucky that it continues to pop back in place.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
There : There should be no contraindication just based on your diabetes. Make sure you have no issues with blood pressure or heart conditions.
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A male asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
The : The torn meniscus came first. An MRI is an excellent tool but is not perfect. If the baker's cyst was present so did the meniscal injury. A meniscal t... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
Seek : Seek care with an orthopedic surgeon. The neck and shoulder need to be evaluated.
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A female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
This : This is a general surgery question not orthopedics. You should consult a general surgeon to discuss the situation. It is not common for a female to ha... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
Have : Have this checked immediately you could have a clot in your leg that can dislodge and go to your lungs. Don't delay.
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
You : You cannot. If yo have a pinched nerve from a disc herniation you may have weakness to your legs or may experience numbness, tingling or abnormal sens... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
This : This fracture is oftentimes allowed to heal with an acceptable amount of angulation. This angulation is what is causing the case of the "vanishing knu... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
It : It is impossible to give you an accurate answer without full history , physical exam and x rays.
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A male asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
You : You have been told about having an enlarged spleen but it is unclear if this was just a finding on physical examination or an ultrasound finding. The ... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
Go : Go to the hospital immediately. You seen to have a pretty bad infection. You could be in danger of loosing your foot or leg especially if you are diab... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
You : You should not return to sports until you get x-rays of both shoulders for comparison. You are not specific regarding your age and what is your positi... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
The : The problem may not be orthopedic in nature. High fiber diet is needed on a longterm basis. He may have an obstruction and may need help to get his ca... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
The : The possibility of DVT is low but it should never be discarted. The description sounds like a saphenous nerve distribution or possible an L4 radiculop... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
If : If it hurts or too prominent to ignore take that puppy out!
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
Does : Does this cause any pain or limitations? How long has this been going on? Do you have any medical problems? What is your age?
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A member asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
Have : Have some x-rays done for your shoulder. Having a fracture dislocation on one joint doesn't exclude problems in another joint. Not being able to move ... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
Having : Having pain from a knee injury 5 days ago is not uncommon. The main issue is how debilitating is your pain? Other important questions include: are you... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
Shoulder : Shoulder and neck problems are not always easy to separate. The shoulder is "strapped" to the chest wall by shoulder girdle muscles. The muscles that ... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
Inability : Inability to move your arm is a serious issue. The three main issues include a tendon tear, a shoulder dislocation or an injury to the axillary nerve.... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
Let : Let the body heal. There is nothing to be done at this time. Foot and hand protection in extreme environments such as alaska is not only smart but cou... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
Try : Try splinting your wrist, especially at night. If it helps you may have some early problems with carpal tunnel syndrome.
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A female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
You : You likely have carpal tunnel syndrome. Based on your descrition your condition is surgical. Conservative care is not likely to help.
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A male asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
Alternate : Alternate activities, stretch your hamstrings, adjust height of chair to have knees and hips at 90 of flexion, use a lumbar support pillow.
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A member asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
Your : Your doctor has provided you with the ted hose as a means to decrease the possibility of deep venous thrombosis or to address issues you may have with... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
Congratulations : Congratulations your total joints have lasted for an impressive amount of time. You should have them x-rayed and followed by a specialist with subspec... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
Your : Your symptoms have been going on for one week only. Make sure your symptoms are consistent for at least an extra week.And consider a neurological eval... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
Please : Please forgive my ignorance but what is RLS & svt? Diabetic neuropathy can give you numbness but it is normally a symmetrical process. You are not cle... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
The : The main issue with osgood schlatter syndrome is a bony prominence at the insertion of the patellar tendon. During a fall this area is "sticking out" ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
Yes : Yes have this checked by an orthopedist. A primary care doctor may not be able to get a more challenging diagnosis.
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
Numbness : Numbness to the driver's finger is a serious problem, lol. On a more serious note this could be an early sign of carpal tunnel syndrome or some other ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
I : I may be missing something here but I have no idea what you mean by calf augmentation.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
This : This kind of problem may be neurological or rheumatological. Baseline screening work should be performed by your primary care doctor to determine whic... Read More
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A 48-year-old male asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
This : This degree of pain is unusual for pure musculoskeletal problems to the "ribs" of to the thoracic area. You are not giving much information but i woul... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
There : There are several possibilities in this case. Heel pain per se could be plantar fasciitis. Pain on the back side of the foot could be some achilles te... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
You : You may have problems to your cervical spine. Seek care as soon as possible.
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A 48-year-old male asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
Waking : Waking up at night indicates that there is a problem that needs to be corrected. This is unacceptable on a long-term basis. I don't have enough inform... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
This : This pain is likely coming from an irritation of the sciatic nerve or a lumbar radiculopathy. How long have you had your symptoms?
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A female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
Most : Most radial head prothesis do not require removal. There are some circumstances that require removal. If there is intractable pain, or osteolysis arou... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
There : There are several possibilities in this situation. The clinical presentation is suggestive of a meniscal tear. Other options include a pathologic plic... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
You : You may have problems to the ulnar nerve at the wrist. This is called the guyon's canal. A nerve conduction study may be needed. Discuss the situation... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
I : I have been prescribing both medications for many years and have not seen this problem. Consult your pharmacists as they get regular updates of medica... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. James McClurg
Orthopedic Surgery 37 years experience
You : You may have a retear or other problem to the knee. Since you are able to reproduce pain with the same motion the problem is likely mechanical in natu... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. McClurg is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thanks for thorough medical answer! Intense pain! I have osteoporosis. The Baker's cyst was present first 1 month now! MRI booked for possible menisca
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! How long Is recovery it's been two weeks so far
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I may have to check my knee out.

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Graduated 1986MD

Residency

University of Puerto Rico Hospitals

Residency

University of Puerto Rico Hospitals

Awards

Physician Recognition Award, American Medical Association
Top Doctor, Third Place, San Diego, CA - Winter
2013
Top Orthopedic Surgeon , First Place, California - Winter
2013

Affiliations

American Medical Association
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
San Diego County Medical Society
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