Last updated: October 4, 2026

The information provided on this website is intended to help patients better understand orthopedic conditions, available treatment options, and services offered by Pacific Bone & Joint. Please read the following important information regarding use of this website.

1. Educational Information — Not Medical Advice

Information presented on this website, including written articles, videos, graphics, animations, patient education materials, treatment descriptions, and other content, is provided for general educational and informational purposes only.

Website content is not intended to provide individualized medical advice, establish a diagnosis, prescribe treatment, or replace evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional.

Orthopedic conditions can have similar symptoms but require very different treatments. Appropriate care depends on an individual’s history, physical examination, imaging, diagnostic testing, medical conditions, goals, and other factors.

Do not delay seeking appropriate medical care because of information you have read or viewed on this website.

2. No Physician–Patient Relationship

Visiting this website, viewing its content, communicating through a website form, sending an email or text message, uploading medical information, or requesting an appointment does not by itself establish a physician–patient relationship with Paul N. Morton, MD, Pacific Bone & Joint, or any affiliated clinician.

A physician–patient relationship is established only after the practice has agreed to provide care and an appropriate clinical evaluation or encounter has occurred.

Submitting an appointment request does not guarantee or confirm an appointment. Appointments are confirmed only after acceptance and confirmation by the practice.

3. Medical Emergencies

This website, email, online forms, patient messaging systems, and text messaging should not be used for medical emergencies or conditions requiring immediate attention.

Electronic communications may not be reviewed continuously.

If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

4. Individual Results Vary

Results from orthopedic treatments and procedures vary from patient to patient.

Outcomes may be affected by many factors, including:

diagnosis and severity of disease;
age and general health;
anatomy and bone quality;
duration of symptoms;
previous surgeries or injuries;
activity level;
smoking or nicotine use;
diabetes and other medical conditions;
rehabilitation and adherence to postoperative or treatment recommendations; and
individual biological response.

Descriptions of favorable outcomes on this website should not be interpreted as a promise, warranty, or guarantee that another patient will experience the same outcome.

No medical or surgical treatment can guarantee pain relief, restoration of function, avoidance of future surgery, or a permanent result.

5. Patient Testimonials, Reviews, and Success Stories

Testimonials, patient stories, photographs, videos, reviews, and descriptions of individual experiences reflect the experience or opinion of the particular patient involved.

Individual experiences are not scientific evidence and should not be interpreted as representative of the results that every patient will achieve.

Some patients may experience substantially better or worse outcomes than those described.

When applicable, Pacific Bone & Joint will disclose material relationships associated with testimonials, including compensation, discounted treatment, or other benefits provided in connection with a testimonial.

6. Orthobiologics and Regenerative Medicine

Pacific Bone & Joint may discuss or provide treatments commonly described as orthobiologic or regenerative medicine treatments, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP), bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), and related procedures.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates drugs, biologic products, tissues, and medical devices but does not “approve” the practice of medicine or individual medical procedures.

PRP and bone marrow concentrate procedures discussed on this website should not be interpreted as FDA-approved treatments for every orthopedic condition for which they may be discussed or used.

Devices used to collect or prepare blood, platelet products, bone marrow, or other biologic materials may have FDA clearance for particular processing or preparation purposes. Such device clearance should not be interpreted as FDA approval of the resulting treatment for a particular diagnosis.

The fact that a treatment uses a patient’s own tissue or blood does not establish that the treatment has been FDA-approved for a particular clinical indication.

Pacific Bone & Joint does not represent that PRP, BMAC, or another orthobiologic treatment will:

regrow normal cartilage;
reverse established arthritis;
cure an orthopedic disease;
eliminate the possibility of future surgery; or
produce a permanent result.

The quality of scientific evidence supporting orthobiologic treatments varies considerably by diagnosis and treatment.

Patients considering these treatments should discuss the available evidence, reasonable alternatives, expected benefits, limitations, costs, and potential risks with their treating physician.

7. Treatments, Procedures, and Technology

This website discusses a variety of treatments and technologies that may include nonsurgical care, physical therapy, injections, medications, braces, laser therapy, orthobiologics, ultrasound-guided procedures, arthroscopy, cartilage restoration, ligament reconstruction or repair, fracture care, joint replacement, robotic-assisted surgery, revision surgery, and other orthopedic procedures.

The appearance of a treatment on this website does not mean that the treatment is recommended or appropriate for every patient.

Treatment recommendations are individualized following clinical evaluation.

Descriptions of technologies such as robotic-assisted surgery, computer-assisted surgery, ultrasound guidance, navigation, patient monitoring technology, or minimally invasive approaches should not be interpreted as a guarantee of a superior clinical outcome.

All medical and surgical procedures involve potential risks.

The information presented on this website is not intended to list every possible complication associated with a treatment or procedure and is not a substitute for informed consent.

Before undergoing a procedure, patients will receive an opportunity to discuss relevant risks, potential benefits, alternatives, expected recovery, and other considerations with their healthcare professional.

Formal informed consent occurs separately from this website.

9. Off-Label Use

Physicians may sometimes prescribe medications, utilize medical devices, or perform treatments in ways that differ from a particular FDA-approved or FDA-cleared indication when doing so is considered medically appropriate.

This is commonly referred to as off-label use and is part of the practice of medicine.

When an off-label use is clinically significant to a treatment decision, it may be discussed with the patient as part of the evaluation and informed-consent process.

10. Insurance and Coverage

Information on this website regarding insurance coverage, Medicare, workers’ compensation, prior authorization, reimbursement, or benefits is general information only.

Insurance policies and payer rules change frequently. Coverage may vary according to:

insurance company;
employer;
benefit plan;
diagnosis;
procedure;
facility;
medical-necessity criteria;
authorization requirements; and
network status.

A statement that Pacific Bone & Joint “accepts” or “works with” an insurance carrier does not guarantee that a particular service will be covered.

Patients remain responsible for confirming coverage, benefits, deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, exclusions, and other financial obligations with their insurance plan.

11. Cash-Pay Services and Patient Financing

Certain treatments or services may not be covered by insurance and may be offered on a self-pay basis.

When third-party financing options are made available, the financing company is an independent organization. Pacific Bone & Joint does not determine financing approval, interest rates, lending terms, fees, or repayment requirements.

Patients should review all financing terms directly with the financing provider before entering into an agreement.

12. Research and Medical Literature

This website may summarize or link to scientific publications, medical guidelines, clinical studies, or professional recommendations.

Medical research evolves continuously. Individual studies may have limitations and scientific findings may subsequently be modified, contradicted, or refined by additional research.

References to published research should not be interpreted as a representation that a particular treatment is proven, appropriate for every patient, or guaranteed to produce a particular outcome.

13. External Websites and Third-Party Products

This website may provide links to medical societies, hospitals, manufacturers, journals, rehabilitation resources, patient financing organizations, software platforms, educational resources, or other third-party websites.

Pacific Bone & Joint does not control third-party websites and does not guarantee their:

accuracy;
completeness;
availability;
security;
privacy practices; or
continued operation.

Providing a link does not necessarily constitute endorsement of the organization, product, service, or statements appearing on that website.

References to specific products, implants, devices, manufacturers, pharmaceuticals, technologies, or services should similarly not be interpreted as commercial endorsement unless expressly stated.

14. Website Accuracy and Medical Information Changes

Pacific Bone & Joint makes reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate information.

However, medicine changes continuously. Treatment recommendations, medical evidence, insurance rules, regulatory requirements, technology, product availability, and clinical practices may change after website content is published.

We cannot guarantee that every page will always contain the most recent information available.

Patients should discuss current recommendations directly with their healthcare professional when making treatment decisions.

15. Website Communications and Privacy

Please use discretion when submitting personal or medical information through website forms, standard email, or text messaging.

Not every form of electronic communication provides end-to-end encryption.

Do not submit more medical or personal information than reasonably necessary to allow the practice to respond to your inquiry.

Information received by Pacific Bone & Joint is handled in accordance with applicable privacy requirements and the practice’s Privacy Policy and Notice of Privacy Practices when those requirements apply.

16. Photographs, Imaging, and Illustrations

Images appearing on this website may include actual patient imaging, representative imaging, anatomical illustrations, stock photography, animations, or educational simulations.

Unless specifically identified otherwise, images should not be assumed to represent the expected appearance, anatomy, surgical result, or outcome of every patient.

Before-and-after images and imaging examples represent individual cases and do not guarantee comparable results.

17. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, original text, photographs, illustrations, graphics, videos, educational materials, website design elements, and other original content on this website are owned by or licensed to Pacific Bone & Joint, Paul N. Morton, MD, or the applicable content owner.

Content may not be copied, altered, republished, reproduced, distributed, or used commercially without authorization except as permitted by applicable law.

18. Geographic Scope and Telemedicine

Information on this website is available to visitors regardless of location, but this does not mean that Pacific Bone & Joint or its clinicians are authorized to provide medical care in every jurisdiction.

Medical licensure requirements generally depend upon where the patient is physically located at the time medical care is provided.

An inquiry from outside Hawaiʻi or outside the United States does not establish that medical care or telemedicine services can legally be provided in that location.

International consultations or educational second-opinion services, when offered, may be subject to separate terms, limitations, and jurisdictional requirements.

19. Contact

Questions regarding medical services, appointments, or website information may be directed to:

Pacific Bone & Joint
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Website: pacificboneandjoint.com (opens in a new tab)

For urgent or emergency medical conditions, do not use website communications. Call 911 or seek care at the nearest emergency department.

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this disclaimer and agree that website information is educational in nature and is not a substitute for individualized medical evaluation and advice.

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