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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.

ABC's of Pediatric Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 12 August, 2015

This full-day course will combine the latest in diagnosis and management of pediatric orthopaedic pathologies with pediatric and adolescent sports medicine. The course will review the current literature and highlight the latest management principles, as well as provide tips and techniques useful for practitioners treating pediatric injuries. Our goal is to enable physicians, physical therapists […]
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Training for the NYC Marathon
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 12 August, 2015

Your Guide to a Smart Start and Safe Finish Join our experts for an evening of discussion on how best to prepare for the NYC Marathon. Wednesday, August 20 Center for Musculoskeletal Care 333 East 38th Street 6th Floor Topics Include Effects of distance running on the body Training tips for injury prevention and peak […]
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Nutrition, Exercise, Memory, and Aging
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 12 August, 2015

Join our experts for an evening of discussion about how nutrition and exercise can delay aging, improve brain health, and boost memory. Wednesday, July 23, 2014 Center for Musculoskeletal Care 333 East 38th Street 6th Floor Topics Include Exercise and its effects on cognition and aging How a healthy body can result in a healthy […]
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Advanced Concepts in Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 12 August, 2015

September 20, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada Course Director: Raffy Mirzayan, MD of Los Angeles, CA Course Description This highly interactive course is designed to expose orthopaedic surgeons to the most current and cutting edge techniques in the treatment of various shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle injuries. Non-operative and surgical treatment options, including arthroscopy, […]
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Shoulder Instability Update
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 12 August, 2015

Dr. Laith M. Jazrawi, MD will be presenting a lecture on Treatment of Glenoid Bone Loss – Coracoid Transfer at this half-day program that will describe the recent “state of the art” advances in the treatment of glenohumeral instability. This program is meant for attending orthopaedic surgeons, fellows, residents, medical students, physical and occupational therapists, […]
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