ACL Injuries with NFL Players | Orthopedics
If you're at all a sports fan, or an athlete yourself, you've probably heard of the anterior cruciate ligament.
It's commonly injured.
Now a new study shows what happens to NFL players who are sidelined by their acl's, and it's not good news...
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ACUPUNCTURE FOR KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS
If you’ve tried all the pain medicines, the heat packs, and you still have aching knees, there’s new evidence that acupuncture might help with your osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of joint disease, and the most common...
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Alternative to Knee Replacement
For 25 years Robert Reid kept active by practicing karate, playing football, softball, and basketball. But, his love for sports took a toll on his body. Robert developed arthritis in his knees and would need surgery.
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Atlasorthogonal
The atlas is the top vertebra of the cervical spine. When the atlas become misaligned, it can compress and irritate the nerves and thus cause problems throughout the entire body.
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B12 FOLATE AND HIP FRACTURE
If you or someone you love has osteoporosis, or thinning of the bones, there’s a new approach to protecting your bones along with your overall health.
It involves taking a couple of vitamins each day!
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BACK PAIN SURGERY
Joyce Hamrah regularly travels to Paris and Milan hunting down the latest fashions for her high-end clothing store. But, last year, excruciating back pain left Joyce completely incapacitated. Not only was she unable to fly, she could barely...
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BASKETBALL STRESS FRACTURES
We’re now well into basketball season, and there are a variety of injuries that can happen on the hardwood.
But one that may be under recognized may be one of the most preventable.
Especially in college basketball, stress fractures of the foot...
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Biological Materials Seen Ousting Joint Replacements
Joint replacements are a major dimension of the orthopedics specialty, but they may be replaced in about 15 years by biological products that stimulate tissue and bone growth, according to a leading prognosticator.
"We will be a little in the...
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Bursitis
A bursa is a liquid filled sac that provides lubrication between the moving parts of the joint. When these become inflamed, the condition is called bursitis. Pre-patella bursitis is a friction bursitis caused by the friction between the skin and...
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CATCHER'S MITTS CUSHIONING
They’re the guys on the baseball diamond that get the brunt of the bangup: catcher’s get run over, they destroy their knees by crouching all day long. And now, there’s evidence that they suffer significant hand trauma, perhaps, because their...
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CHILDREN BREAKING BONES
Children’s playground safety is an issue that requires more attention to ensure that children’s broken bones don’t lead to complications that trouble them for the rest of their lives.
10 year old Renee Novelli is a bundle of energy. When she’s...
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CORE STRENGTHENING AND BACK PAIN
As a youngster, Angela Benvenuto had a diving accident which severely damaged her spine. Her vertebrae became compressed in several different places.
“I was writhing in pain for years and it was my chiropractor who suggested yoga would be helpful...
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COUNTING PITCHES
10 year old Robert Meermam eats, drinks and sleeps baseball.
“I’d play baseball everyday if I could,” says Robert.
Robert has been a pitcher for little league since he was 7 years old. His passion for pitching makes it a struggle to put down the...
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Carpal Tunnel
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome also called repetitive strain
syndrome results when a nerve that supplies that hand called the median nerve becomes repeatedly compressed.
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Elastic Man
We all want to be as flexible as we can be. But sometimes, even this can be too much of a good thing.
There’s a relatively rare skeletal condition that cause people to be overly-flexible--and most who have it don’t know it, until bad things...
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FRACTURE-REDUCING DRUGS
There is new research out tonight that shows two common types of blood pressure medicines can have a significant impact at protecting aging bones from fracture risk. The study focuses on two types of blood pressure medicines, beta-blockers and a...
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Fallen Arches
The condition of flat feet or fallen arches often has a childhood origin. However, flat feet in children are more likely a pad of fat under the foot rather that real fallen arches.
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Femur Replacement
At the age of 66, Patricia Bennett’s full-time job is taking care of her diabetic husband who is also a stroke victim. They’ve been married for 49 years and says she wouldn’t have it any other way. But, a botched hip replacement nearly left...
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GLUCOSAMINE AND CHONDROITIN SULFATE
A popular over the counter pair of supplements used by millions for osteoarthritis has been called into question in new research.
We’re talking about glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate.
Are they worth your money?
The answer is….. maybe....
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HISPANICS AND OSTEOPOROSIS
Hispanics are the nation’s largest minority group, and they are also the fastest growing group, accounting for about half of the growth in the U.S. population since 2000. Thus Hispanic healthcare is an increasing concern that a lot of doctors are...
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HOMOCYSTEINE AND FRACTURE RISK
Susan Dwan, who is 48, is at risk for osteoporosis. She has osteopenia, the precursor to full blown bone loss. The condition of reduced bone mass, known as osteoporosis, is very common. About 10 million Americans have it, and another 18 million,...
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Hip Fracture
1 in 4 people will ultimately die from complications caused by a hip fracture. Each year in the United States, there are 350,000 hip fractures.
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Hip Replacement
Hip replacement surgery is becoming more and more common as the population of the world begins to age. Hip replacement surgery is becoming more and more common as the population of the world begins to age.
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How to Save Your Knees From Arthroscopic Surgery
If you have osteoarthritis of the knees, with all of the pain and loss of flexibility that entails, chances are your doctor has recommended arthroscopic surgery. This is a procedure in which the surgeon inserts a scope into the knee and cleans out...
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Human Stem Cells Return Motor Function to Paralyzed Rats
Researchers from the University of California, San Diego report that experimental rats recovered from blood flow related paralysis after receiving grafts of human spinal stem cells.
When damage occurs due to loss of blood flow to the spine's...
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JUVENILE RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
“She was fine on a Thursday. But when she woke up on a Friday her legs didn’t function the way they did before,” recalls Gina Gorisek.
Suddenly, just 6 months ago, 2 year old Isabella, an active toddler, could no longer stand. She’d cry every...
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KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS
“I was very sad when I had to stop tennis. Life wasn’t the same,” says Phyllis Hyacinthe. She didn’t want to accept the fact she could no longer play tennis because knee osteoarthritis got the best of her.
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KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS TOPICAL TREATMENT
52 year old George Laflare has been a sports fanatic since his high school days. A former football player, George says over the years his knees have really taken a beating. Eventually he developed knee osteoarthritis. Now, new topical treatments...
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Knee Replacement
Osteoarthritis is the main reason patients need to undergo knee replacement surgery. The major problem in this condition is that the cartilage on the surface of the bone of the joint, wears away.
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Massage Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis
No one said getting old is all fun. After 40 or 50 or 60 years of walking, running, and playing sport, the knees start to wear down.
Make no mistake, osteoarthritis is a serious condition.
It limits what people can do, affects quality of life,...
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OSTEOPOROSIS MEDICATIONS
There’s been some confusion lately concerning several popular osteoporosis medications. Whom should they be prescribed to? Women with mild bone loss, or only those with serious cases of osteoporosis?
And can these medications actually cause...
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OSTEOPOROSIS TREATMENT DEBATE
Today, over 10 million individuals have or are at risk of osteoporosis—80% are women. Almost 34 million more have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for osteoporosis. With estrogen treatment running into controversy, there is now...
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Osteoporosis
The bones of your body undergo a constant state of rebuilding and remodeling. Aside from providing rigid support, your bones also store calcium.
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Osteoporosis Arthritis
Osteoarthritis affects over 20 million Americans. Osteoarthritis also known as degenerative joint disease results from physical changes in the joints. These joints are such as the shoulder; knee, hip or in this case, the hand.
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Osteoporosis Drug Danger
There is a growing number of cases of a disturbing complication to the bone building medications like fosamax. Those taking the drugs are at an increased risk of horrible breakdown of the jaw after dental procedures.
This was first noticed...
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PROSTATE CANCER AND OSTEOPOROSIS
Two new studies highlight the risk men with prostate cancer face concerning osteoporosis risk. Both show that hormone treatment for cancer can up the chances of developing the bone brittling disease.
One study in Wednesday’s New England Journal...
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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AND ATHEROSCLEROSIS
There’s new evidence that people with arthritis and other diseases caused by inflammation may be at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
This study specifically looked at patients with rheumatoid arthritis, although it’s possible that...
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis affects more than 2 million people in the United States. Rheumatoid arthritis differs in origin from degenerative arthritis in being an auto-immune disease.
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STRESS AND TMJ
If you’re trying to enjoy a holiday meal but your jaw is killing you, you may be suffering from TMJ disorder. Ten million Americans suffer from it, and now experts believe in many cases, it’s simply due to stress.
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Saving Bone Cancer Patients' Limbs
Bone cancer is rare, but up till recently if it was diagnosed in a limb, it almost certainly meant an amputation.
But that has changed with the advent of internal prosthetics that can replace the diseased bone. Surgeons can now reconstruct a...
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Sciatica
The sciatic nerves are the longest nerves in the body. They start in the lower spine, pass behind the hip joint and go down the buttock, down the back of the leg to the foot.
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Slipped Disc
One of the most common injuries to the spine is slipped or a herniated disk. This condition may be extremely painful and may damage surrounding muscle and nerve systems.
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Sprains & Strains
A sprain is an injury to a ligament. A ligament is a thick, tough fibrous tissue that connects bones together. Commonly injured ligaments are in the ankle, knee and wrist.
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Synthetic Bone May Assist Implant Surgery
British scientists have created a dissolvable ceramic bone substitute that, through a technique for building automobile catalytic converters, can be made highly porous so that natural bone cells can infiltrate it and use it as scaffolding for...
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TRAMPOLINE INJURIES
The backyard trampoline is a common sight in the suburbs. But is it completely safe?
You would think that if kids can play on hard ground and concrete surfaces, that a soft surface like a trampoline would be very safe.
But the fact is, there are...
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Waiting May Reduce Need for Back Surgery
New studies demonstrate that waiting may be the best alternative to back surgery.
Approximately 1.5 million back surgeries are performed worldwide. These surgeries are performed to address painful problems associated with slipped or misaligned...
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Why The Body Ages
How the body Ages.
The nucleus of every cell has 23 pairs of chromosomes. And they contain DNA or the genetic material of the cell. A prime cause of ageing is every cell’s chromosomes are capped with a protein button called a telomere.
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Your First Visit
By Tauseef Ahmed, MD, FACP
Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Oncology / Hematology at New York Medical College
Your tests have come back. The news is not good and your doctor refers you to a specialist. Oncologist,...
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Hand Surgery Henderson, Nevada (NV)
R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D.
100 North Green Valley Parkway Suite 310
Henderson,
NV
89074
Call 702-932-9000
Feeling, touching, grabbing, so much of the way we interact with the world is through our hands, and we tend to take it for granted until something goes wrong. If you need to have hand surgery, turn to Dr. R. Jeffrey Grondel, MD, who has years of professional experience to accompany the cutting edge technology. Dr. Grondel operates out of the respected Orthopaedic Institute of Henderson.
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Shoulder Surgeon Las Vegas, Nevada (NV)
R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D.
100 North Green Valley Parkway Suite 310
Henderson,
NV
89074
Call 702-932-9000
If a joint or shoulder becomes so agonizing that it begins to interfere with your ability to perform normal activities, it's time to consult with an orthopedic surgeon. In Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. R. Jeffrey Grondel is a shoulder surgery specialist who takes excellent care of his patients.
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Hand Surgery Fishkill and Rockland
Dr Gregory Chiaramonte
University Orthopedics, PC - Fishkill
200 Westage Business Center, Ste 115
Fishkill,
NY
12524
Call (888) 879-3471
Looking forward to your hand surgery? Dr. Gregory Chiaramonte, a distinguished orthopedic surgeon in Fishkill serving Duchess County, Rockland County and the surrounding, offers state-of-the-art orthopedic treatment. His new relationship with University Orthopedics has taken his over 30 year-old practice to a new level.
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Orthopedic Surgery Las Vegas, Nevada
R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D.
100 North Green Valley Parkway Suite 310
Henderson,
NV
89074
Call 702-932-9000
If you need to have orthopedic surgery turn to Dr. R. Jeffrey Grondel. In Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Grondel works to offer his patients the safest and least invasive orthopedic surgery available. An expert in sports medicine and arthroscopic shoulder surgery, Dr. Grondel helps people return to an active lifestyle.
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Orthopedic Specialist White Plains, NY
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 729-2857
Joint pain or damage keeps you anchored in place, wondering if you'll ever be free to move without wincing or groaning. You just wish there was a way to escape it, get rid of it and forget about it. Thanks to the advancements of modern medicine, an orthopedic specialist can repair your ailing knee or failing rotator cuff with rehabilitation or surgery, and Lawrence Hospital Center in Bronxville, Westchester County has surgeons who specialize in all areas of orthopedic and sports medicine.
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Tendon Injury Las Vegas, Nevada (NV)
R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D.
100 North Green Valley Parkway Suite 310
Henderson,
NV
89074
Call 702-932-9000
A tendon injury in your quadriceps, the Achilles tendon, or biceps can really limit your ability to get on with your everyday life. It can induce a throbbing sensation of pain that makes lifting, gardening, playing sports, or simply walking much more difficult for you than the average individual. Dr. R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D, in Las Vegas, Nevada uses advanced and safe techniques that are made to improve your condition until you're able to live your life to the fullest again.
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Computer Navigated Surgery Westchester, New York
Dr. Howard Luks
University Orthopaedics
19 Bradhurst Ave. Ste 1300N
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 834-8517
Living with joint pain can ruin any chance you have to live an active lifestyle. If left untreated early on, the prolonged effects of joint related illnesses can worsen your every moment, leaving you debilitated and frustrated. Before this happens to you, call the offices of University Orthopaedics in Westchester, New York right away for Dr. Howard J. Luks, MD. His practice provides Advance Surgical procedures such as Computer Navigated Surgery that can help you or your loved ones regain the power to move freely without worry of ache.
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Shoulder Surgery Boulder City, Nevada
R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D.
100 North Green Valley Parkway Suite 310
Henderson,
NV
89074
Call 702-932-9000
You're likely to have a lot of questions regarding your shoulder surgery - like how much damage there is or how long the recovery process will take or even what rehabilitation exercises are best. Let the board certified, highly qualified orthopedic surgeon Dr. R. Jeffrey Grondel, MD who serves Boulder City, Nevada answer them for you.
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Orthopaedics Surgery, Westchester
Dr. Daniel Zelazny
University Orthopaedics
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste. 1300N
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 834-8517
Dr. Daniel Zelazny is an Attending Orthopedic Surgeon at Westchester Medical Center, specializing in sports medicine and orthopaedic trauma. Dr. Zelazny is also an Attending in Orthopaedic Surgery at Sound Shore Medical Center.
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Total Knee Replacement Henderson, Nevada (NV)
R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D.
100 North Green Valley Parkway Suite 310
Henderson,
NV
89074
Call 702-932-9000
Sports injuries coupled with the wear and tear of time can cause serious damage to cartilage in the knee. The pain can be unbearable, and for athletes, the fear of a finished career is very real. Dr. R. Jeffrey Grondel, MD is a respected orthopedic surgeon who uses advanced surgical techniques at the Orthopaedic Institute of Henderson to restore joints to proper function. Both he and his caring staff will work with you every step of the way. This will allow you to return to the active lifestyle that you enjoy as soon as possible.
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Arthritis Westchester, New York
Dr. Howard Luks
University Orthopaedics
19 Bradhurst Ave. Ste 1300N
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 834-8517
The pain and suffering from arthritis can be excruciating. Depending on the type and severity of your condition, surgery may be the best treatment for you. Dr. Howard J. Luks, MD at University Orthopaedics, PC in Westchester, New York can perform joint replacement surgery in a safe and comfortable setting. Call today to discuss how joint replacement surgery can help you to feel better and move better.
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Osteoarthritis Hip Resurfacing
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 729-2857
Looking for an alternative to total hip replacement? For some patients, there is now the option of hip resurfacing, and when performed by experts like those at Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopedics & Sports Medicine near White Plains, New York, you can get your freedom and mobility back.
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Shoulder Surgery Westchester, New York
Dr. Howard Luks
University Orthopaedics
19 Bradhurst Ave. Ste 1300N
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 834-8517
The experienced professionals at University Orthopaedics, PC in Westchester, New York provide a safe and clean environment for shoulder surgery and other orthopedic procedures. If you require surgery, Dr. Howard J. Luks, MD and the rest of the surgical team are wholly committed to providing quality service while keeping care for the patient the highest priority.
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Shoulder Pain Westchester, NY
Dr. Daniel Zelazny
University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste. 1300N
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 834-8517
Hurt your shoulder at work or at home? Dont let your shoulder pain come in the way of your daily routine. Get treated for it by a specialist who knows what its all about. Board Certified Dr. Daniel Zelazny specializes in sports medicine and orthopedic trauma and is based in Westchester, NY when it comes to orthopedic problems you can expect his skill and experience to make the difference.
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ACL Reconstruction Henderson, NV
R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D.
100 North Green Valley Parkway Suite 310
Henderson,
NV
89074
Call 702-932-9000
When you are in need of ACL Reconstruction due to a sports injury or any other type of injury, it is very important that you seek professional assistance from a knowledgeable physician. If you live in or around Henderson, NV, Dr. R. Jeffrey Grondel, MD has years of experience as well as access to the most innovative technology that has successfully helped patients with their ACL Reconstruction and Strengthening. Both he and his staff at the Orthopaedic Institute of Henderson will work with you every step of the way to build and carry out a plan that is designed just for you.
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Labral Repair Westchester, New York
Dr. Howard Luks
University Orthopaedics
19 Bradhurst Ave. Ste 1300N
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 834-8517
Are you looking for an experienced surgeon to perform your Labral repair operation in Westchester, New York? Dr. Howard J. Luks, MD and the rest of the team at University Orthopaedics, PC possesses the skill and dedication to provide you with quality medical care. Through their special commitment to patient education, the surgeons make the entire treatment process comfortable.
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Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Westchester, NY
Dr. Howard Luks
University Orthopaedics
19 Bradhurst Ave. Ste 1300N
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 834-8517
Since the shoulder is such an important component to the body, losing its function can totally reduce your ability to complete daily activities. You may be a special candidate for Total Shoulder Arthroplasty and Dr. Howard J. Luks, M.D. of University Orthopaedics P.C. in Westchester, NY can provide the solution you need to enjoy life once again.
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Ligament Surgery New Rochelle, New York
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 729-2857
It takes a lot of biology and locomotion to keep our bodies active each day. Our bones, muscles, joints and ligaments work together to give us mobility and flexibility. If you've sustained an injury or tear to a ligament, you know how painful it can be. Movement in that area can become very difficult. At the Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedic and Sports Medicine they offer ligament surgery for those who suffer from consistent pain from injury in the New Rochelle, New York area.
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Sports Medicine Doctor Richmond, Virginia
Dr. Kenneth Zaslav
Advanced Orthopedic Centers
7858 Shrader Road
Richmond,
VA
23294
Call (888) 566-9376
Have you been injured in a sports accident? Nobody likes to be sitting on the sidelines due to an injury. Dr. Kenneth Zaslav, MD specializes in sports medicine and fully understands the plight of the injured athlete. He works out of Advanced Orthopedic Centers in Richmond Virginia, and is able to give you the attention you need to get back on your feet and in the game as soon as possible.
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Adolescent / Athletic Injuries Westchester, NY
Dr. Daniel Zelazny
University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste. 1300N
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 834-8517
Is your sports crazy adolescent injuring himself once too often? Do you think he has damaged his hand or foot too seriously? Athletic injuries are best attended to immediately to stop them from developing into something more serious. Board certified Dr. Daniel Zelazny is in Westchester, NY and specializes in sports medicine and orthopedic trauma. He is the team physician for Stamford High School in Connecticut and Westlake High School in Westchester.
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