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ACL Injuries with NFL Players | Orthopedics

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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Age Dropping for Arthritis Onset

Age Dropping for Arthritis Onset

Arthritis, which affects nearly 80 percent of Americans at some point in their lives, is usually thought of as a disorder afflicting mainly older people. But doctors have been seeing it cropping up in younger and younger...

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Alternative to Knee Replacement

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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Biological Materials Seen Ousting Joint Replacements

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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Cartilage Transplants Help Repair Shoulder Joints

Cartilage Transplants Help Repair Shoulder Joints

Doctors are finally beginning to use cartilage transplants to fix damaged shoulder joints instead of relying on arthroscopic surgery or impermanent implants to do the job. But only a few hospitals nationwide have taken up the practice. "For a...

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Hip Replacements Fail Due to Implant Irregularities, Infection

Hip Replacements Fail Due to Implant Irregularities, Infection

Contrary to conventional wisdom, total hip replacements fail just as much, if not more so, from implant dislocation or infection than from the wearing out of the bearing surface, according to recent research. While many thousands of people...

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How to Save Your Knees From Arthroscopic Surgery

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...

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Metal-Particle Inflammation Causes Joint-Implant Failure

Metal-Particle Inflammation Causes Joint-Implant Failure

The very joint implants that bring pain relief and restore freedom of motion to patients’ extremities can be their own undoing, setting off a metal-induced immunological defense mechanism that causes the implants to loosen and fail,...

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New Bone-Marrow-Cell Therapy Aids Spine Repair

New Bone-Marrow-Cell Therapy Aids Spine Repair

Injecting a patient’s own bone-marrow stem cells into the spine using multiple routes helps to restore some function and quality of life to victims of spinal cord injury with no objectionable side effects, a recent study revealed.
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Sports Injuries and Children

Sports Injuries and Children

Summer is now here, and it’s an opportunity for kids who are involved in one, two, maybe three sports to get a bit of rest. But a lot of kids go year round in their athletics now; it’s one reason for the rise in sports injuries in kids. More...

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Surgery Reliably Repairs Torn Rotator Cuffs

Surgery Reliably Repairs Torn Rotator Cuffs

People who received surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff experienced good shoulder function and relief from pain over the long term, even after the recurrence of a tear, a recent small study demonstrated. A rotator cuff is a group of four muscles...

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Synthetic Bone May Assist Implant Surgery

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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The Shoulder and Its Many Sources of Pain

The Shoulder and Its Many Sources of Pain

With all the extraordinary array of muscles, bones, ligaments and nerves that cluster in the shoulder, it's sometimes called the "spaghetti junction" of our bodies. And with this dizzying array of layered elements, it's not surprising that the...

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Young Athletes Avoid Injuries With Warm-up Routines

Young Athletes Avoid Injuries With Warm-up Routines

A simple set of new warm-up exercises provides young athletes considerable protection against season-ending knee injuries, according to a recent sports-medicine study. The findings, presented by scientists at the University of North Carolina at...

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Ankle Pain Relief Treatments Bronxville, Westchester County, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Do you feel pain in your ankle? Unsure of where to find relief for your pain? Ankle pain can put strain on the whole body. Often times an ankle injury can render a person immobile for long periods of time. Many people try to linger on with the pain, which may cause further injury to the ankle. Get the help you deserve from the Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Bronxville, Westchester County, New York.

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Ligament Surgery New Rochelle, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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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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Orthopedic Surgeons New Rochelle, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Your knee has been aching a lot lately, and you're starting to worry that it might be a serious problem. Usually when a joint has been severely injured, it means surgery, and you want the best there is in orthopedic surgeons so that you can continue with life as if your injury had never happened. That's where the orthopedic surgeons of Lawrence Hospital Center near New Rochelle, New York come in. Having assembled a team of talented surgeons and rehabilitation experts for after care, you can rest easy knowing you are in talented and experienced hands.

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Eric Gordon, MD

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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As we age, it's normal for joints to wear out. However, the pain that comes with joint problems is a serious problem that often affects our ability to independently care for ourselves by limiting mobility. Modern orthopedic medicine gives patients of all ages a chance to stay on their feet and retain their independence, and at the Joint Replacement Center at Lawrence Hospital Center, Eric Gordon, MD works hard to give patients that chance.

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Pediatric Orthopedics

Dr. Iris E. Schlesinger
Dr. Iris E. Schlesinger

University Orthopedics, P.C.
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Dr. Iris Schlesinger is an Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon at Westchester Medical Center, specializing in pediatric orthopaedic surgery. She received her undergraduate degree from Hofstra University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and completed her medical degree at Albany Medical College.

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Hand Surgery Yonkers, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Suffering from hand problems can change you in ways that you never thought possible. It can affect everything from how you get dressed in the morning and how you eat, to even how you perform at work. When you have reached a crisis point, the Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Yonkers, New York are the people you need to contact to get on with your life.

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Hand Surgery New Rochelle, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Experiencing constant hand pain means that almost everything you do is agonizing. From eating a meal to cleaning around the house, you grit your teeth and keep going, always hoping tomorrow it will be gone. But it won't without action. Hand surgery with the Lawrence Hospital Center Department of Orthopedics & Sports Medicine near New Rochelle, New York can put a stop to your pain and have you back to doing the things you love.

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Ligament Surgery Yonkers, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Finding a surgeon for ligament surgery can be a difficult task. First, you might think about what you need in a surgeon: skill, experience, compassion, dedication and affordability. The surgeons of the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine department of the Lawrence Hospital Center in Yonkers, New York encompass all of these qualities. If you need ligament surgery, the Lawrence Hospital Center is where you go.

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Reconstructive Orthopedic Pediatric Surgery Bronxville, Westchester County, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Does your child have a birth defect? Is this condition effecting other areas of the child life? Now is the time to take action and get your child the help he/she deserves. Defects can cause low self-esteem for a child, especially in the "appearances are everything" world we live in today. Appearance is only one reason for pediatric surgery. Many birth defects if untreated can lead to medical complications as the child gets older. At Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Bronxville, Westchester County, New York, they offer pediatric surgery to remove the birth defect.

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Labral Repair Surgery New Rochelle, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

If you've in need of labral repair surgery, you want real, effective treatment from doctors you can rely upon. At the Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, they often help patients who've tried drug therapies, chiropractic and other methods of treatment for their shoulder injury, regain mobility and strength through labral repair surgery. You don't have to struggle looking for an experienced and caring surgery center if you're in the New Rochelle, New York area.

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Rotator Cuff Surgery New Rochelle, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

Unfortunately most people don't realize how important the shoulder is for everyday activities until an injury. The shoulder join is one of the most versatile in the body, able to do many repeated tasks. If you are experiencing consistently decreased mobility, flexibility and power in the shoulder due to an injury then you many need rotator cuff surgery. At the Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine the doctors performed over 12,000 orthopedic surgeries combined, and will use their experience to help get mobility back.

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Reconstructive Orthopedic Hand Surgery Bronxville, Westchester County, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
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 the right place to get reconstructive orthopedic hand surgery? Do you want a team of qualified, experienced individuals who you can trust? With over 12,000 orthopedic surgeries done, the staff at Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Bronxville, Westchester, New York, is ready to help you.

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Hip Replacement Westchester, NY

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

Now more than ever, patients are demanding a higher standard in medical care, and for a procedure as important as a hip replacement, the level of care needs to be the absolute best. At Lawrence Hospital Center in Westchester, NY, patients can receive world-class health care with the compassion and kindness of a community hospital that's close to home.

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Douglas B. Unis, MD

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Degeneration of our joints is a natural consequence of aging, but when it leads to serious pain that restricts your ability to live a normal life, it's time to take action like seeking the advice of a specialist. Dr. Douglas B. Unis is an orthopedic doctor and surgeon at the Joint Replacement Center of Lawrence Hospital Center and brings his many years of experience to bear on stopping the pain and restoring the mobility of those he serves.

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Michael E. Elia, MD

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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If pain in your joints is making it difficult for you to take care of everyday activities and live a normal, active life, an orthopedic surgeon such as Dr. Michael E. Elia of Joint Replacement Center at Lawrence Hospital Center can help. In so many cases, mobility is affected by joint problems, and in the event that you need surgery like a joint replacement, Dr. Elia can help.

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Foot Pain Relief Treatments Bronxville, Westchester County, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

Do you feel pain every time you walk? Is standing considered a painful activity to you? Foot pain is commonly felt by many people and they often just live with the pain. This is pointless, don't live with pain when there are treatments offered at the Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Bronxville, Westchester County, New York. They have experienced surgeons, who have done over 12,000 procedures, ready to find the most efficient way to get you back to a pain-free life.

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Scott V. Haig, MD

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Pain in your joints that lasts an extended period of time can have a devastating effect on your mobility, your ability to live independently, and just generally being able to do the things you want to do. For patients who are having severe problems with a knee, hip, shoulder or other important joint, Scott V. Haig, MD and the Joint Replacement Center at Lawrence Hospital Center use cutting edge surgical techniques to help patients maintain their independence and improve their mobility.

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Shoulder Surgery New Rochelle, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 729-2857

Has an injured shoulder cause pain or discomfort in your everyday activities? Does shoulder pain make it difficult to play catch or go bowling? The shoulder joint is known for its strength, reliability and ability to perform many repeated tasks. If you're dealing with a consistent lack of strength and mobility in the shoulder because of pain, then surgery may be necessary. At the Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine they are constantly surgically and non-surgically treating muscle, bone and joint injuries. For those in the New Rochelle, New York area, real treatment is only a phone call away.

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Knee Pain Westchester, NY

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Knee injuries require highly specialized care. Lawrence Health Center's Department of Orthopedics has a team of knowledgeable and experienced orthopedic specialists who understand that and will dedicate themselves to the rehabilitation of your knee and leg. Their facility, located in Westchester, New York, is a warehouse of professionals that will cater to your condition.

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Osteoporosis Pain and Treatments Bronxville, Westchester County, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Do you feel pain throughout your whole body? Unsure of how to relieve the pain and feel there is no answer in sight? Osteoporosis is a fairly common metabolic bone disease that many people never get treatment for. Get the treatment you deserve at Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Bronxville, Westchester County, New York.

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