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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.

3rd Annual Practical Application of Hockey Medicine: Peewee to Pro
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 18 October, 2017

This conference focuses on the practical applications of hockey medicine across all ages. It addresses the safety, health issues, injuries and treatment surrounding the sport of hockey with application to youth, collegiate, recreational and professional players. The program is geared towards educating on the safety, etiology and treatment of hockey related injuries. Case studies are used throughout the conference to demonstrate the clinical implications of what has been presented in each of the lectures.
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Dr. Laith Jazrawi featured in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Hospitals Issue
Posted in: Articles, Events | Posted on: 07 October, 2017

Dr. Jazrawi, Chief of Sports Medicine at NYU Langone Orthopedics, was recently interviewed by U.S. News and World Report for an article on cell therapies in sports medicine. The full article, “Stem Cells May Hold the Fix,” was printed in the latest 'Best Hospitals' issue of U.S. News and World Report.
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Dr. Laith Jazrawi Promoted to Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 06 October, 2017
At the 16th Annual Dean’s Honors Day held in Farkas Auditorium, Dr. Jazrawi was promoted to Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the NYU School of Medicine. This is in recognition of his distinguished accomplishments and profound contributions to the community of scholars in fulfilling the mission of the school during his time as Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery.
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Better fix for torn ACLs
Posted in: Articles, Healthcare News | Posted on: 25 September, 2017
A torn anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of the most common knee injuries. Approximately 200,000 Americans experience a torn ACL each year, and more than half undergo surgical repairs. Now, researchers have developed a model to show that a newer surgical technique results in a stronger, more natural ACL repair.
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Preoperative opioid use linked with lower outcome scores after TSA
Posted in: Articles, Healthcare News | Posted on: 25 September, 2017
Patients with a history of preoperative opioid use experienced significantly lower preoperative baseline and final outcome scores after total shoulder arthroplasty than patients who did not take opioids preoperatively, according to results.
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