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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.

Join Total Body Wellness
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 12 August, 2015

A Fitness Program for Active Older Adults This program for adults 60+ focuses on strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Ideal for those looking to continue progress after physical or occupational therapy or for anyone considering a new fitness routine, this group exercise program is a fun, interactive way to get in shape. Every Tuesday and […]
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Too Soon to Tell for Injured Bono, Expert Says
Posted in: Articles | Posted on: 11 August, 2015

U2 frontman Bono fears he might never play guitar again, but the recovery period is typically six months at least, writes Dr. Laith Jazrawi. BY DR. LAITH JAZRAWI SPECIAL TO THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Saturday, January 3, 2015 – The concern of U2 frontman Bono that he might never play guitar again is similar […]
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STOP Sports Injuries - In the Game
Posted in: Articles | Posted on: 11 August, 2015

STOP Sports Injuries has a parent/athlete friendly newsletter for our supporters. This free, quarterly publication and the STOP Sports Injuries campaign was initiated by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and includes a comprehensive public outreach program focused on the importance of youth sports safety–specifically relating to overuse and trauma injuries. Be sure […]
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Runner's World Features NYU's Running Performance Program
Posted in: Articles | Posted on: 11 August, 2015

Runner’s World editor, Katie Neitz sought holistic help from a team of therapists at a running clinic at New York University’s Langone Medical Center in Manhattan where the clinic’s chief goal is to help healthy, injury-free runners stay that way. The sports-medicine physicians and the sports-rehab physical therapists at Langone, who regularly team up to […]
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Dr. Jazrawi Published In The Physician & Sports Medicine
Posted in: Articles | Posted on: 11 August, 2015

Dr. Jazrawi published on the subject of diabetes in sports medicine in the journal The Physician and Sports Medicine. Wolfson TS, Hamula MJ, Jazrawi LM. Impact of diabetes mellitus on surgical outcomes in sports medicine. Phys Sportsmed. 2013 Nov;41(4):64-77.
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