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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.

An All-Star Team
Posted in: Articles | Posted on: 11 August, 2015

For Major Leaguers and Weekend Athletes Alike, HJD’s Sports Medicine Specialists Provide Championship Care One July afternoon in 2008, Michael Giaramita cursed the baseball gods. The 6’4” 20-year-old right-handed pitcher, a Staten Island native who had just signed a letter of intent to attend Oklahoma Baptist University, was in the ninth inning of a game […]
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Learn More About Bone Fractures & Injuries
Posted in: Links | Posted on: 11 August, 2015

Safety is important, especially for children who are active. Many youth centers are helping kids by offering safety programs that educate them on safety and the importance of protecting their bodies and wearing the proper gear and protection while playing different types of sports. Learn more about bone fractures and injuries. The more you know, the […]
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Dr. Jazrawi featured in Scholastic's
Posted in: Links | Posted on: 11 August, 2015

Back in the Game Elbow injuries among baseball pitchers are on the rise—and so is a surgical procedure that can save their careers. “The most common injury is a partial tear—rarely a full one,” Jazrawi says. For athletes with a partial tear, Jazrawi recommends rest and rehab. That allows the UCL to heal and strengthen—without […]
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Orthopedic Residency & Fellowship: A Guide to Success
Posted in: Links | Posted on: 11 August, 2015

Orthopedic Residency and Fellowship: A Guide to Success by Drs. Laith M. Jazrawi, Kenneth A. Egol and Joseph D. Zuckerman is the only book on the market that solely focuses on getting into an orthopedic residency or fellowship training program, excelling once you are there, and maximizing and obtaining the right practice opportunity for you. […]
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Now Offering Subchondroplasty® Procedure
Posted in: Links | Posted on: 11 August, 2015

Dr. Jazrawi offers the Subchondroplasty® procedure for Osteoarthritis – a minimally invasive, joint-preserving technique. To learn more, visit: http://www.subchondroplasty.com/
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