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Joint Preservation Surgery

Joint preservation techniques are used in patients with cartilage defects to preserve the joints and to restore the function.

Articular cartilage is the cartilage that covers the bony surface of joints. It has a smooth surface which allows the bones of the knee joint to slide over each other with very little friction. Articular cartilage is often damaged by injury or normal wear and tear.

Pediatric Sports Medicine

The number of children participating in sports activities has been increasing over the recent years resulting in a substantial rise in the incidences of sports injuries. Even though there are several benefits of active participation in sports, including building up of self-confidence, physical fitness, and learning to work in a team, there is also a risk of sports-related injuries.

Return to play for soccer athletes and risk for future injury
Posted in: Articles, Healthcare News | Posted on: 29 June, 2018
A new study presented at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) looked at soccer athletes who sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction to better understand the average return to play time and their risk of injury following a revision ACL reconstruction.
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What is the best thing for stiff joints?
Posted in: Articles, Healthcare News | Posted on: 29 June, 2018
Many people experience stiff joints as they age. Others may experience joint stiffness due to medical conditions and lifestyle choices. Sometimes, people can treat stiff joints at home.
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Are Pricey Orthotic Insoles Worth It for Heel Pain?
Posted in: Articles, Healthcare News | Posted on: 29 June, 2018
For people with chronic heel pain, costly "custom" shoe inserts are probably a waste of money, a new research review suggests.
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Health Tip: Signs You Need Rotator Cuff Surgery
Posted in: Articles, Healthcare News | Posted on: 29 June, 2018
The rotator cuff is a collection of tendons and muscles that surround the shoulder. It's common for athletes -- for example, baseball pitchers -- to injure this area.
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2nd Annual Fight Medicine CME Course - May 12th, 2018
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 21 May, 2018

NYU Langone Orthopedics Division of Sports Medicine hosted the second annual Fight Medicine Course on May 12th, 2018. This course, which focused on treatment of boxers and MMA fighters at the ringside and in the clinic, included lectures by experts on the subject including physicians, physical therapists, physical trainers, referees, and professional athletes.
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